Bar Council Exam: practise like it is the real day
Free Bangladesh Bar Council exam preparation for the advocateship enrolment MCQ. Sit full 100-question papers against the clock, including the real past papers, then review every answer with the section that decides it.
About the exam
The Bangladesh Bar Council exam, explained
Stage 1
Preliminary (MCQ)
Typically 100 multiple-choice questions in one hour across seven subjects, with 50 needed to pass. Only those who pass sit the written exam.
Stage 2
Written
A 100-mark written paper over four hours on the same seven subjects, with a growing emphasis on problem questions that apply the law to facts.
Stage 3
Viva voce
An oral examination. Candidates who clear all three stages are enrolled as advocates to practise in the subordinate courts.
How our model tests are weighted
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Code of Civil Procedure 1908 | 20 |
| Specific Relief Act 1877 | 10 |
| Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 | 20 |
| Penal Code 1860 | 15 |
| Evidence Act 1872 | 15 |
| Limitation Act 1908 | 10 |
| Bar Council Order 1972, Rules and Canons | 10 |
The weighting follows the emphasis of the official syllabus. The real paper can vary from year to year.
How to use this centre
A study plan that works
1. Sit Model Test 1 under exam conditions to get a baseline.
2. Review every wrong answer and read the section it cites.
3. Drill your weakest subject chapter by chapter, then the flashcards.
4. Move to the next paper. Past papers alternate with model tests so you meet the real exam style early.
5. In the final week, retake the papers you scored lowest on and clear your mistakes deck.
Questions
Bar Council exam: frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the Bar Council MCQ exam?
The preliminary (MCQ) stage of the Bangladesh Bar Council enrolment examination has typically been 100 multiple-choice questions in one hour, with a pass mark of 50. Always check the current exam notice from the Bar Council for the official format.
Which subjects are tested?
Seven areas: the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, the Specific Relief Act 1877, the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, the Penal Code 1860, the Evidence Act 1872, the Limitation Act 1908, and the Bangladesh Legal Practitioners and Bar Council Order and Rules 1972 with the Canons of Professional Conduct and Etiquette.
Is there negative marking?
Reports differ between exams, so check the notice for your sitting. Every test here lets you switch on negative marking (minus 0.25 for each wrong answer) so you can practise both ways.
Are the past papers real?
Yes. The past papers are the Advocateship Enrolment MCQ papers as set from 2012 to 2023. Every answer has been checked against the current statute, and where the law has changed since the exam the question carries a note.
How do I unlock the next test?
Finish the paper in front of you, in exam or practice mode. Submitting it unlocks the next stage of the journey. Your progress, scores and mistakes deck are saved in your browser on this device.
Is it free?
Yes. All papers, subject drills and flashcards are free to use. TRW & Co publishes the exam centre for law graduates preparing for enrolment as advocates in Bangladesh.
Sources
Where the answers come from
Every answer is checked against the official text on Laws of Bangladesh: the Code of Civil Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure, Penal Code, Evidence Act, Specific Relief Act, Limitation Act and Bar Council Order, with the professional conduct rules from the Bangladesh Bar Council.
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