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Key Facts: Nepal Bar Advocate Exam Exam

100 MCQs

Paper I questions (60 core marks, 40 specialised)

Nepal Bar Council Curriculum and Examination Regulations, 2079

1 h 30 min

Paper I duration

Nepal Bar Council 35th examination notice

50%

Pass mark required in each paper and in the interview

Curriculum and Examination Regulations, 2079 (2083 amendment)

No penalty

Negative marking in Paper I

Paper I syllabus, Schedule 1 of the 2079 Regulations

NPR 4,500

Combined form and examination fee

Nepal Bar Council 35th examination notice

30 working days

Minimum internship after passing the written exam and interview

Curriculum and Examination Regulations, 2079

To be registered as an advocate in Nepal, a law graduate must pass the Nepal Bar Council's Paper I (100 MCQs in 1 hour 30 minutes, no negative marking) and Paper II (drafting and translation, 4 hours), each with at least 50%, then score 10 of 20 in the debate presentation and interview and complete an internship and basic training. This free bank gives independent English-language practice for Paper I.

Sample Nepal Bar Advocate Exam Practice Questions

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1Under Article 1 of the Constitution of Nepal, what is the legal effect of a law that is inconsistent with the Constitution?
A.It stays in force until the Federal Parliament formally repeals it
B.It is suspended until the Constitutional Bench gives an advisory opinion
C.It is void to the extent of the inconsistency
D.It remains valid but cannot be applied against government bodies
Explanation: Article 1(1) declares the Constitution the fundamental law of Nepal and provides that any law inconsistent with it is void to the extent of the inconsistency. Article 1(2) makes it the duty of every person to uphold the Constitution, and Article 133(1) lets the Supreme Court declare an inconsistent law void either from the beginning or from the date of its decision.
2Which measure is expressly saved by the proviso to Article 18(3) of the Constitution of Nepal, despite the general ban on discrimination by the State?
A.Special provisions by law to protect, empower or develop disadvantaged groups such as Dalit and women
B.Different eligibility rules for public office based on each citizen's ideological conviction or party membership
C.Smaller shares of ancestral property for daughters than for sons in a joint family
D.Lower pay for women than for men doing the same work in a public body
Explanation: The proviso to Article 18(3) says that nothing prevents special provisions by law for the protection, empowerment or development of citizens, including socially or culturally backward women, Dalit, indigenous nationalities, Madhesi, persons with disabilities and the other listed groups. This reflects substantive rather than merely formal equality.
3Police arrest a suspect in a remote district far from the nearest court. Under Article 20(3) of the Constitution of Nepal, how quickly must the suspect be produced before the adjudicating authority?
A.Within 12 hours, including the time needed for the journey
B.Within 24 hours, excluding the time needed for the journey
C.Within 48 hours, excluding public holidays
D.Within 72 hours of being taken into custody
Explanation: Article 20(3) requires an arrested person to be produced before the adjudicating authority within 24 hours of arrest, excluding the time needed for the journey, and forbids further detention except on that authority's order. The proviso excludes persons in preventive detention and citizens of an enemy State. Section 14 of the National Criminal Procedure (Code) Act, 2017 applies the same 24-hour rule to arrests for investigation.
4According to Article 20(2) of the Constitution of Nepal, when does an arrested person's right to consult a legal practitioner of their choice begin?
A.Only after the charge sheet has been filed in court
B.Only once the adjudicating authority has granted remand
C.Only after the police finish recording the person's statement
D.From the time of arrest, with the consultation kept confidential
Explanation: Article 20(2) gives every arrested person the right to consult a legal practitioner of their choice from the time of arrest and to be defended by that practitioner, and makes the consultation and advice confidential. The proviso excludes citizens of an enemy State. Section 13(6) of the National Criminal Procedure (Code) Act, 2017 requires the investigating authority to allow the consultation.
5For which purpose does Article 133(2) of the Constitution give the Supreme Court of Nepal its extraordinary jurisdiction?
A.To hear first appeals in all civil cases above a fixed claim value
B.To review the internal proceedings of the Federal Parliament on any ground
C.To enforce fundamental rights, or a legal right with no adequate and effective remedy
D.To decide purely private disputes whenever both parties agree in writing to accept its jurisdiction
Explanation: Article 133(2) gives the Supreme Court extraordinary power to issue orders to enforce fundamental rights, to enforce any other legal right for which no remedy exists or the remedy is inadequate or ineffective, and to settle constitutional or legal questions in disputes of public interest. Article 133(3) lists writs it may issue, including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto.
6How is the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court of Nepal composed under Article 137(1) of the Constitution?
A.The Chief Justice and four Justices designated by the Chief Justice on Judicial Council recommendation
B.The Chief Justice and every other Justice of the Supreme Court sitting together as a full court
C.Five Justices selected by lot by the Supreme Court registrar separately for each case
D.The Chief Justice and two Justices, joined by two senior advocates nominated by the Nepal Bar Association
Explanation: Article 137(1) establishes a Constitutional Bench made up of the Chief Justice and four other Justices designated by the Chief Justice on the Judicial Council's recommendation. Under Article 137(2) it hears Article 133(1) petitions, jurisdiction disputes between the Federation, Provinces and Local Levels, and election and disqualification disputes concerning federal and provincial legislators.
7Under Article 153(1) of the Constitution of Nepal, which member of the Judicial Council is appointed on the recommendation of the Nepal Bar Association?
A.A distinguished jurist appointed by the President on the Prime Minister's recommendation
B.The senior-most Justice of the Supreme Court
C.The Federal Minister for Law and Justice
D.A senior advocate or advocate with at least twenty years of experience
Explanation: The Judicial Council has five members: the Chief Justice (chairperson), the Federal Minister for Law and Justice, the senior-most Justice of the Supreme Court, a jurist appointed by the President on the Prime Minister's recommendation, and a senior advocate or advocate with at least twenty years of experience appointed by the President on the Nepal Bar Association's recommendation. Under Article 153(2) the last two serve four-year terms.
8A law graduate has practised continuously as an advocate. Under Article 129(5) of the Constitution, how many years of such practice make the advocate eligible for appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court?
A.At least ten years
B.At least fifteen years
C.At least twelve years
D.At least twenty years
Explanation: Article 129(5) makes eligible a citizen with a bachelor's degree in law who has constantly practised as a senior advocate or advocate for at least fifteen years. The other routes are five years as Chief Judge or Judge of a High Court, fifteen years as a distinguished jurist, or twelve years in Gazetted first class or higher of the Judicial Service.
9Which statement about amending the Constitution of Nepal is correct under Article 274?
A.Every Article may be amended by a two-thirds majority of both Houses, without any exception
B.An amendment Bill may be introduced only in the National Assembly, never in the House
C.No amendment may prejudice sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence or people's sovereignty
D.Every amendment Bill must first be approved in a national referendum before the President signs it
Explanation: Article 274(1) bars any amendment prejudicial to sovereignty, territorial integrity, the independence of Nepal and the sovereignty vested in the people, and the proviso to Article 274(2) says clause (1) itself shall not be amended. Subject to that, a Bill may be introduced in either House and must be adopted by at least two-thirds of the total membership of both Houses under Article 274(8).
10What is the legal status of an interpretation of law or a legal principle laid down by the Supreme Court of Nepal while hearing a case?
A.Under Article 128(4), everyone must abide by it
B.It binds only the parties to that particular case
C.It is persuasive guidance that lower courts may freely depart from
D.It binds the courts but not government offices
Explanation: Article 128(4) provides that all shall abide by any interpretation of the Constitution or a law made, or legal principle laid down, by the Supreme Court in the course of hearing a lawsuit. The same clause lets the Supreme Court initiate contempt proceedings for disregard of its orders, and Article 158(6)(b) makes the Attorney General monitor whether such interpretations are implemented.

About the Nepal Bar Advocate Exam Exam

The Nepal Bar Council conducts the Advocate Level Examination for law graduates who want to practise as advocates in Nepal. It has a 100-question multiple-choice Paper I on the Constitution and law, a Paper II on drafting and legal translation, and a debate presentation and interview, followed by an internship and basic training. This bank provides independent practice by OpenExamPrep for Paper I: an English-language study adaptation of the official syllabus, with every answer explained by reference to the relevant article or section.

Exam sponsor: Nepal Bar Council (नेपाल कानून व्यवसायी परिषद्). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The Nepal Bar Council holds the Advocate Level Examination (अधिवक्ता तहको परीक्षा) at least once a year under Section 15 of the Nepal Bar Council Act, 2050; the 35th examination is scheduled for 2083/08/26-27 BS. Paper I (Constitution and Law) has 100 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour 30 minutes, with no negative marking. Paper II (100 marks, 4 hours) has three drafting exercises, one each from civil, criminal and writ practice (30 marks each, answered in Nepali only), and legal translation from Nepali to English and English to Nepali (5 marks each). Candidates need 50% in each paper, then 10 of 20 marks in a debate presentation and interview on professional conduct, court decorum and advocacy. They then complete an internship of at least 30 working days and a 3-day basic training before receiving the advocate certificate. An abhibakta with updated records sits only a 100-mark drafting paper with a 45% pass mark. This bank is an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the Paper I syllabus; the official papers are in Nepali, and the bank is not an official translation or a substitute for practising drafting, translation or advocacy.

Time Limit

Paper I: 1 hour 30 minutes. Paper II: 4 hours in total (translation 30 minutes; drafting 3 hours 30 minutes).

Passing Score

50% in each component: 50/100 in Paper I, 50/100 in Paper II and 10/20 in the debate presentation and interview

Exam / Certification Fees

NPR 4,500 (form and examination fee combined)

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60%

Core subjects (मूल विषय)

Constitutional law, administrative law, the National Penal and Criminal Procedure Codes, the National Civil and Civil Procedure Codes, the Criminal Offences (Sentencing and Execution) Act, justice administration and evidence law, Nepal's legal system, jurisprudence, interpretation of laws and court rules.

40%

Specialised subjects (विशिष्टीकृत विषय)

International law, human rights, company law, gender-violence laws, child justice, organised crime, electronic transactions, anti-corruption, alternative dispute resolution, intellectual property, tax, crime-victim law, professional conduct, environment, insurance, labour, banking, immigration and legal research.

Preparing for the Nepal Bar Advocate Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 50% in each component: 50/100 in Paper I, 50/100 in Paper II and 10/20 in the debate presentation and interview
  • Assessment: The Nepal Bar Council holds the Advocate Level Examination (अधिवक्ता तहको परीक्षा) at least once a year under Section 15 of the Nepal Bar Council Act, 2050; the 35th examination is scheduled for 2083/08/26-27 BS. Paper I (Constitution and Law) has 100 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour 30 minutes, with no negative marking. Paper II (100 marks, 4 hours) has three drafting exercises, one each from civil, criminal and writ practice (30 marks each, answered in Nepali only), and legal translation from Nepali to English and English to Nepali (5 marks each). Candidates need 50% in each paper, then 10 of 20 marks in a debate presentation and interview on professional conduct, court decorum and advocacy. They then complete an internship of at least 30 working days and a 3-day basic training before receiving the advocate certificate. An abhibakta with updated records sits only a 100-mark drafting paper with a 45% pass mark. This bank is an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the Paper I syllabus; the official papers are in Nepali, and the bank is not an official translation or a substitute for practising drafting, translation or advocacy.
  • Time limit: Paper I: 1 hour 30 minutes. Paper II: 4 hours in total (translation 30 minutes; drafting 3 hours 30 minutes).
  • Exam / certification fees: NPR 4,500 (form and examination fee combined) Official sources

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Nepal Bar Advocate Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Paper I gives 60 marks to core subjects and 40 to specialised subjects, so do not neglect the shorter Acts such as the Children's Act, the Domestic Violence Act and the Banking Offence and Punishment Act.
2Learn the Constitution's rights relating to justice (Article 20), the writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and High Courts (Articles 133 and 144) and the bodies created under Parts 11 and 21-27.
3Know the section numbers that recur in practice: Penal Code general principles and exceptions (Sections 6-32), Criminal Procedure Code remand and bail (Sections 14 and 67-69), and Civil Code contract rules (Sections 504-544).
4For evidence, focus on Nepal's own rules: voluntary out-of-court confessions (Section 9), dying declarations (Section 11), burden of proof (Sections 25-33) and lawyer-client privilege (Section 45).
5Read the Nepal Bar Council Act, 2050 and the Regulations on Professional Conduct of Law Practitioners, 2079; they are tested in Paper I and again in the interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the structure of the Nepal Bar Council Advocate Level Examination?

The written stage has two 100-mark papers. Paper I (Constitution and Law) has 100 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour 30 minutes. Paper II (4 hours) has civil, criminal and writ drafting worth 90 marks and legal translation worth 10 marks. Candidates who pass both papers take a 20-mark debate presentation and interview, then complete an internship of at least 30 working days and a 3-day basic training.

What marks are needed to pass?

Under the Council's Curriculum and Examination Regulations, 2079 as amended in 2083, a candidate must score at least 50% in each component: 50 of 100 in Paper I, 50 of 100 in Paper II and 10 of 20 in the debate presentation and interview.

Is there negative marking in Paper I?

No. The official syllabus states that Paper I's 100 multiple-choice questions carry no negative marking, so an unanswered question and a wrong answer both score zero.

Who can apply, and what does it cost?

Nepali citizens with a bachelor's degree in law may apply, as may an abhibakta with seven years of continuous practice kept updated with the Council. For the 35th examination the combined form and examination fee is NPR 4,500, paid to the Council's account at Siddhartha Bank Limited, with a double fee for late applications.

In what language is the examination conducted, and is this bank a translation?

The Council's papers and sample questions are in Nepali, drafting answers must be written in Nepali only, and Paper II tests legal translation between Nepali and English. This bank is an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation of the Paper I syllabus, not an official translation or a simulation of the drafting, translation or interview stages.

Is this practice bank endorsed by the Nepal Bar Council?

No. This is independent practice created by OpenExamPrep. It is not affiliated with, approved by or sponsored by the Nepal Bar Council, the Nepal Bar Association or the Supreme Court of Nepal.