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Previous Year Question Patterns
| Year | Marks | Question | Sub-domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | No BNSS question (CrPC era) | — |
| 2023 | — | No BNSS question (CrPC era) | — |
| 2026 | HIGH PRIORITY | First-ever BNSS questions | All provisions |
Pattern observations:
- BNSS has zero PYQ — this is entirely new territory for 2026 examinees.
- Zero FIR and E-FIR are the most newsworthy changes — likely 5-mark Q.
- Bail reforms (S.479 — bail as right) directly impacts undertrial situation — high probability 5-mark.
- Forensic investigation (S.176) — mandatory forensic is a significant shift — likely 5-mark.
- Trial in absentia (S.356) — frequent in news (Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya) — likely 5-mark.
- Section mapping (Which CrPC → which BNSS?) — 2-mark Q likely.