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Key Facts: Bangladesh Bar Council MCQ Exam

100

MCQ Questions

Bangladesh Bar Council Syllabus

1 hour

Exam Duration

Bangladesh Bar Council Notice

50%

Passing Mark

Bangladesh Bar Council Notice

0.25

Negative Mark / Error

Bangladesh Bar Council Notice

20%

CPC, CrPC, & Penal Code Weights

Bangladesh Bar Council Syllabus

6 months

Pupilage Period

Bangladesh Bar Council Rules

Prepare for the Bangladesh Bar Council Advocate Enrolment MCQ Preliminary Exam with 100 practice questions covering CPC (20%), CrPC (20%), Penal Code (20%), Evidence Act (15%), Specific Relief Act (10%), Limitation Act (10%), and Legal Ethics (5%). The exam is 1 hour long, has a 50% passing mark, and features negative marking of 0.25 per incorrect answer.

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1Which section of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with the general jurisdiction of Civil Courts to try all suits of a civil nature unless barred?

A.Section 9

B.Section 10

C.Section 11

D.Section 12

Explanation: Section 9 of the CPC declares that Civil Courts have the jurisdiction to try all suits of a civil nature except those of which their cognizance is either expressly or impliedly barred. This is the foundation of civil court jurisdiction in Bangladesh.

2Under Section 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, a court is prohibited from proceeding with the trial of any suit in which the matter in issue is also directly and substantially in issue in a previously instituted suit. This rule is known as:

A.Res Judicata

B.Res Sub-judice

C.Estoppel

D.Caveat Emptor

Explanation: Section 10 of the CPC contains the rule of 'Res Sub-judice' (stay of suit), which prevents concurrent trials between the same parties in two courts of concurrent jurisdiction on the same matter in issue.

3Which of the following is NOT a necessary condition to constitute 'Res Judicata' under Section 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?

A.The matter must be directly and substantially in issue in both suits

B.The parties must be the same or litigating under the same title

C.The former suit must have been decided on merits by a competent court

D.The value of both suits must be identical

Explanation: Identical valuation is not a condition for Res Judicata. The key requirements under Section 11 are: same matter in issue, same parties or representatives, litigating under the same title, competent court, and decided on merits.

4According to Section 15 of the CPC, every suit shall be instituted in the court of the:

A.District Judge directly

B.Lowest grade competent to try it

C.Highest grade available in the district

D.Choice of the plaintiff, regardless of pecuniary jurisdiction

Explanation: Section 15 of the CPC states that every suit shall be instituted in the Court of the lowest grade competent to try it. This avoids overcrowding the higher courts.

5A suit for the recovery of immovable property must be instituted in the court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction the:

A.Property is situate

B.Plaintiff resides or carries on business

C.Defendant resides or carries on business

D.Cause of action arose, regardless of the property's location

Explanation: Under Section 16 of the CPC, suits for the recovery of immovable property, partition, foreclosure, sale, redemption, or other determination of rights to immovable property must be instituted where the property is situated (lex situs).

6Where a suit is to be instituted for compensation for wrong done to a person or to movable property, if the wrong was done within the jurisdiction of one court and the defendant resides within the jurisdiction of another court, the suit may be instituted:

A.Only where the wrong was done

B.Only where the defendant resides

C.At the option of the plaintiff, in either of the courts

D.Only in the High Court Division

Explanation: Section 19 of the CPC states that if the wrong was done within the local limits of the jurisdiction of one Court and the defendant resides, carries on business, or personally works for gain within the jurisdiction of another Court, the suit may be instituted at the option of the plaintiff in either of the Courts.

7According to Section 26 of the CPC, every suit shall be instituted by the presentation of a:

A.Plaint

B.Written Statement

C.Petition

D.Memorandum of Appeal

Explanation: Section 26(1) of the CPC states that every suit shall be instituted by the presentation of a plaint or in such other manner as may be prescribed.

8Under Order VI, Rule 17 of the CPC, the court may at any stage of the proceedings allow either party to alter or amend their pleadings. However, which of the following is a key limitation established by judicial precedents in Bangladesh?

A.Amendment cannot be allowed after the trial has commenced

B.Amendment should not be allowed if it changes the fundamental character of the suit

C.Amendment can only be made by the plaintiff, never the defendant

D.Amendment must be made within 15 days of filing the plaint

Explanation: While courts are liberal in granting amendments to serve justice, a well-settled principle is that an amendment under Order VI, Rule 17 should not be allowed if it introduces a totally new case, changes the fundamental nature or character of the suit, or is barred by limitation.

9Which of the following grounds is NOT a valid basis for the rejection of a plaint under Order VII, Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?

A.Where the plaint does not disclose a cause of action

B.Where the relief claimed is undervalued and the plaintiff fails to correct it within the time fixed

C.Where the suit appears from the statement in the plaint to be barred by any law

D.Where the defendant files a written statement proving the plaintiff's claims are false

Explanation: A plaint is rejected solely on its own contents (the four corners of the plaint) under Order VII, Rule 11. Proof of falseness by the defendant's written statement is a matter of trial and is not a ground for rejection at the threshold.

10Under Order VIII, Rule 1 of the CPC, after service of summons, the defendant must present a written statement of his defense within a maximum period of:

A.30 days, which cannot be extended under any circumstances

B.30 days, extendable to a total of 60 days by the court for written reasons

C.30 days, extendable to a total of 150 days

D.90 days initially, without any extension

Explanation: Under Order VIII, Rule 1 CPC (as amended in Bangladesh), the defendant must file the written statement within 30 days of service of summons. The court can extend this period for reasons recorded in writing, but the total period must not exceed 60 days.

About the Bangladesh Bar Council MCQ Exam

The Bangladesh Bar Council Advocate Enrolment MCQ Preliminary Examination is the first stage of a rigorous three-tier process to practice law as an advocate in the subordinate courts of Bangladesh. The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed in one hour, testing candidates' knowledge across seven core legal subjects: CPC, CrPC, the Penal Code, the Evidence Act, the Specific Relief Act, the Limitation Act, and Professional Ethics/Bar Council Order. A passing score of 50% is required, with a penalty of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Assessment

100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying 1 mark. There is negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect response.

Time Limit

1 hour

Passing Score

50%

Exam Fee

BDT 1,000 (app fee) / BDT 4,020 total (Bangladesh Bar Council)

Bangladesh Bar Council MCQ Exam Content Outline

20%

The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Jurisdiction, res judicata, summons, pleadings, written statement, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), temporary injunctions, appeals, reviews, revisions, and execution of decrees.

20%

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898

Classes of criminal courts, arrest without warrant, information to police (FIR), investigation, magistrate powers, charge framing, criminal trials, bail, and revision/appeals.

20%

The Penal Code, 1860

General exceptions, abetment, criminal conspiracy, offenses against public tranquility, offenses affecting life (murder, culpable homicide), hurt, wrongful restraint/confinement, theft, robbery, dacoity, and criminal breach of trust.

15%

The Evidence Act, 1872

Relevancy of facts, admissions and confessions, dying declarations, expert opinions, oral and documentary evidence, burden of proof, estoppel, and examination of witnesses.

10%

The Specific Relief Act, 1877

Recovery of possession of property, specific performance of contracts, rectification of instruments, rescission of contracts, cancellation of instruments, declaratory decrees, and preventive relief (injunctions).

10%

The Limitation Act, 1908

Limitation of suits, appeals, and applications; Section 5 extension (sufficient cause); legal disability; computation of limitation period; effect of fraud or acknowledgement; and prescriptive ownership.

Professional Ethics, Bar Council Order & Rules, 1972

Bangladesh Bar Council Order and Rules, Canons of Professional Conduct and Etiquette, constitution of Bar Council, disciplinary committees, and enrollment rules.

How to Pass the Bangladesh Bar Council MCQ Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 50%
Assessment: 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying 1 mark. There is negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect response.
Time limit: 1 hour
Exam fee: BDT 1,000 (app fee) / BDT 4,020 total

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Bangladesh Bar Council MCQ Study Tips from Top Performers

1Familiarize yourself with the exact sections of the Bare Acts, as many questions test literal text and statutory sections.

2Understand the exceptions to general rules, especially General Exceptions in the Penal Code (Sections 76-106) and legal disability in the Limitation Act.

3Pay attention to timelines: Limitation Act schedules and periods for appeals, revision, and specific procedural steps in CPC and CrPC are frequently asked.

4Master the definitions of offenses under the Penal Code (e.g. theft vs extortion vs robbery) and the elements required for specific relief.

5Practice mock tests within the strict 1-hour time limit to manage your speed: you have less than 36 seconds per question.

6Be strategic with negative marking: if you cannot eliminate at least two wrong options, it is often safer to skip the question.

7Study the Canons of Professional Conduct and Etiquette; this 5-mark section has a very small syllabus and represents easy marks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the marks distribution for the Bangladesh Bar Council MCQ exam?

The official marks distribution is: Code of Civil Procedure (20 marks), Code of Criminal Procedure (20 marks), Penal Code (20 marks), Evidence Act (15 marks), Specific Relief Act (10 marks), Limitation Act (10 marks), and Professional Ethics & Bar Council Order (5 marks), totaling 100 marks.

Is there negative marking in the Bangladesh Bar Council MCQ preliminary exam?

Yes, negative marking is applicable. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted from the total score.

What is the passing mark for the MCQ exam?

A candidate must obtain at least 50 marks out of 100 to pass the MCQ exam. However, negative marking deductions can bring down the net score, so candidates must be careful with guessing.

How long is the MCQ preliminary examination?

The total duration of the examination is 1 hour (60 minutes) to answer 100 questions.

What happens after passing the Bar Council MCQ exam?

Candidates who pass the MCQ exam are qualified to take the Written Examination, which is the second stage. Those who pass the written exam progress to the final Viva-Voce (oral) interview.

What is the eligibility criteria to apply for the Advocate Enrolment exam?

Applicants must hold an LL.B (Honours) or LL.B (Pass) degree from a recognized university and have completed a 6-month pupilage (apprenticeship) under a senior advocate of at least 10 years standing, registered with the Bar Council.