LATEST UPDATE
The Bar Council of India has announced the schedule for AIBE 20 for 2025. Registration opened on 29 September and will close on 28 October, followed by a correction window on 31 October. The admit cards will be issued on 15 November, and the exam will be conducted on 30 November 2025. This is an offline pen and paper exam, and both 3-year and 5-year LLB graduates, including final-year students, can apply to obtain the Certificate of Practice.
OVERVIEW
AIBE 20 is a national-level certification exam conducted by the Bar Council of India for law graduates who want to obtain their Certificate of Practice. The exam will be held offline and is open to both 3-year and 5-year LLB graduates, including final-year students. Registration runs from 29 September to 28 October, the correction window is on 31 October, admit cards will be issued on 15 November, and the exam is scheduled for 30 November 2025.
| Particulars | Descriptions |
| Exam Full Name | All India Bar Exam |
| Conducting Body | The Bar Council of India |
| Purpose of Exam | To obtain the Certificate of Practice required to practice law in India |
| Exam Frequency | Once Every Year |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Candidates Registered Last Year | 236403 |
| Test Takers Last Year | 229843 |
| Official Website & Helpdesk | click here & 8655701484, 011-49225023, 011-49225022 |
SALIENT FEATURES
The AIBE exam is conducted in both online and offline mode. It consists of 100 objective-type (MCQ) questions, each worth 1 mark, making up a total of 100 marks. The duration of the exam is 3 hours 30 minutes, there is no negative marking for wrong answers, and candidates can take it in multiple languages (including Hindi, English, Marathi, Tamil, Bengali, Telugu, and others). The exam is a certification test, and selection is based purely on the score obtained.
| Particulars | Descriptions |
| Exam Type | Offline Mode (Pen & Paper Based) |
| Exam Question Type | Objective-type (MCQ) questions |
| Total No. of Questions | 100 |
| Total No. of Marks | 100 |
| Total Duration | 3 hours |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Exam Language | English & Regional Languages |
| Selection Process | Written Exam Only |
NOTIFICATION DETAILS
The Bar Council of India has issued the AIBE 20 hall ticket on 15 Nov 2025. The registered candidates can now download the AIBE 20 admit card through the BCI online portal. To download the admit card, candidates will have to use their login ID and password. AIBE 20 exam will be conducted by the Bar Council of India on 30 Nov 2025, 1 PM to 4 PM. The AIBE 20 Application Window is now closed and the application correction, along with the fee payment, was allowed until 01 Nov 2025. The last date to fill the AIBE 20 Application form was 31 Oct 2025.
| Events | Dates |
| Online Registration for AIBE-XX begins from | September 29, 2025 |
| Payments through online mode for AIBE-XX starts from | September 29, 2025 |
| Online Registration for AIBE-XX closes on | October 31, 2025 |
| Last Date of Payments through online mode for AIBE-XX | November, 1, 2025 |
| Last date of correction in Registration Form | November, 1, 2025 |
| Period of online release of Admit Cards for Candidates | November 15, 2025 |
| Date Of Examination | November 30, 2025 |
EXAM PATTERN
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced the exam pattern for AIBE (20) XX 2025. The pattern explains the structure of the test, including the exam mode, marking system, available languages, and other key details. Candidates should review the AIBE 2025 exam pattern before starting their preparation. Earlier, the AIBE was an open-book exam, but from AIBE 16 onwards, only Bare Acts without short notes are permitted. No books, notebooks, or any written study materials are allowed inside the examination hall.
1. Mode of Examination
AIBE 20 will be conducted offline (pen-and-paper) mode.
2. Type of Questions
The exam consists of objective-type questions (MCQs). Each question will have four options, and candidates must select the correct one.
3. Number of Questions
There will be a total of 100 questions in the exam. These questions cover various subjects studied during the LLB course.
4. Total Marks
The exam carries 100 marks in total. Each question is worth 1 mark.
5. Exam Duration
Candidates will get 3 hours 30 minutes to complete the test. There is no sectional time limit, so candidates may attempt questions in any order.
6. Negative Marking
There is no negative marking in the AIBE exam. This allows candidates to attempt all questions without any penalty for wrong answers.
7. Exam Language Options
AIBE is conducted in multiple regional languages, including English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Oriya (Odia), Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Bodo, Santhali, Maithili, Dogri. Candidates can select their preferred language while registering.
8. Open-Book Policy
The exam is not open-book anymore. From AIBE 16 onwards, candidates are only allowed to carry Bare Acts without short notes or comments. Books, guides, notebooks, printed notes, or written materials are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
9. Structure of the Question Paper
The question paper covers about 19–20 law subjects, such as Constitutional Law, IPC, CrPC, CPC, Evidence Act, Family Law, Public Interest Litigation, Property Law, and Professional Ethics. Each subject carries a different weightage.
10. Selection Process
AIBE is a qualifying exam, not a competitive one. Candidates must score the minimum qualifying marks fixed by BCI. Once qualified, they receive the Certificate of Practice (COP) to practice law in India.
EXAM SYLLABUS
The AIBE 20 syllabus covers all major subjects studied in the LLB program, including Constitutional Law, IPC, CrPC, CPC, Evidence Act, Family Law, Property Law, Company Law, Administrative Law, Labour Laws, Environmental Law, Human Rights, Public Interest Litigation, Professional Ethics, ADR mechanisms, Cyber Law, Taxation, IPR, Jurisprudence, and basic Land Acquisition laws. The syllabus focuses on testing fundamental legal knowledge required for practicing as an advocate, with questions drawn from core principles, procedures, case laws, and important statutory provisions.
1. Constitutional Law
This includes all major constitutional provisions such as fundamental rights, directive principles, duties, structure and powers of the government, judiciary, parliament, state legislatures, emergency provisions, amendments, and important constitutional doctrines.
2. Indian Penal Code (IPC)
The syllabus covers definitions of offences, general exceptions, stages of crime, types of punishments, offences against human body, property offences, defamation, attempt, conspiracy, and all basic criminal law concepts.
3. Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
This section tests arrest procedures, bail, FIR, investigation, trial process, charge framing, evidence recording, appeals, revisions, and police powers and responsibilities.
4. Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)
This includes jurisdiction, institution of suits, pleadings, summons, discovery, trial procedures, decrees, judgments, execution, appeals, and general civil court processes.
5. Evidence Act
The syllabus focuses on relevancy of facts, admissions, confessions, burden of proof, types of evidence, examination of witnesses, and rules of admissibility.
6. Family Law
Includes Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Parsi personal laws related to marriage, divorce, maintenance, custody, adoption, guardianship, succession, and inheritance.
7. Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct
Covers the Advocates Act, Bar Council rules, duties of advocates, professional ethics, misconduct cases, and disciplinary procedures.
8. Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
Focuses on meaning, importance, types of PILs, landmark cases, and procedure for filing PILs in High Courts and the Supreme Court.
9. Environmental Law
Includes Environment Protection Act, Water Act, Air Act, Forest Conservation, Wildlife Protection, sustainable development, and related major case laws.
10. Labour & Industrial Law
Covers the Industrial Disputes Act, Factories Act, Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Gratuity, Bonus, ESIC, EPF, and worker safety and welfare laws.
11. Company Law
Includes types of companies, incorporation, directors’ duties, meetings, resolutions, share capital, winding up, and basic corporate compliance.
12. Property Law
Covers transfer of property, sale, lease, mortgage, gift, actionable claims, and general rules relating to property transactions.
13. Administrative Law
Includes natural justice, delegated legislation, administrative tribunals, powers of administrative authorities, and judicial review of administrative action.
14. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Focuses on arbitration, mediation, conciliation, negotiation, Lok Adalats, and related procedures and laws.
15. Cyber Law
Includes IT Act provisions on cybercrimes, digital signatures, data protection basics, and penalties for cyber offences.
16. Taxation Law
Covers basic concepts of Income Tax, GST principles, exemptions, taxable income, and tax procedures.
17. Intellectual Property Law (IPR)
Includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, geographical indications, industrial designs, and enforcement of IP rights.
18. Human Rights Law
Focuses on the Protection of Human Rights Act, NHRC/SHRC, international conventions, and fundamental human rights principles.
19. Jurisprudence
Covers legal theories, schools of law, rights, duties, legal personality, ownership, and interpretation principles.
20. Land Acquisition Act
Includes acquisition process, compensation, rehabilitation, and basic provisions related to land laws.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for AIBE 20, candidates must have completed a 3-year LLB or 5-year integrated LLB degree from a BCI-recognized institution, or be in their final semester without any backlogs. Those who have finished their degree but are still awaiting the certificate can also apply. Enrollment with a State Bar Council is not mandatory, and even candidates who have surrendered their enrollment can appear. There is no age limit for the exam.
1. Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed a 3-year LLB or 5-year integrated LLB degree from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India.
2. Final-Year Students
Final-year LLB students are eligible only if they do not have any backlogs and are in their last semester.
3. Degree Certificate Status
Candidates who have finished their LLB but are waiting for their degree certificate can also apply.
4. Bar Council Enrollment
Candidates who have not yet enrolled with a State Bar Council, or who have surrendered their enrollment, are still allowed to appear in the exam.
5. Age Limit
There is no age limit for appearing in AIBE.
6. BCI Recognition
The law degree and the institution must be recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
SELECTION PROCESS
The AIBE selection process is very simple because it is a qualifying exam, not a competitive one.
Candidates only need to score the minimum qualifying marks set by the Bar Council of India. There is no merit list, no ranking, and no counselling. If a candidate passes, they are awarded the Certificate of Practice (COP), which legally allows them to practice as an advocate in India. If they do not qualify, they can appear again in the next AIBE exam.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for AIBE 20, visit the official website and register as a new candidate using your name, mobile number, and email. After verification, log in and fill the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, exam language, mode, and center preference. Upload the required documents such as photograph, signature, LLB certificate or final-year proof, and ID proof. Submit the form and pay the exam fee online through card, UPI, or net banking. Once payment is successful, download and save the confirmation page and filled application form for future use.
1. Visit the Official Website
To begin the application, candidates must visit the official AIBE website (allindiabarexamination.com). All registrations, announcements, and updates are available on this portal.
2. Register as a New Candidate
First-time users must create an account. This requires entering basic details such as name, email ID, mobile number, state, and enrollment status. After submitting the form, an activation link or OTP is sent to the registered email or mobile number. Once verified, the account becomes active.
3. Fill in the Online Application Form
After logging in, candidates must complete the application form with accurate personal details, educational qualifications, enrollment details (if applicable), category information, and language preference for the exam.
4. Upload Required Documents
Applicants must upload scanned copies of necessary documents, such as photograph, signature, LLB certificate or final-year proof, enrollment certificate (if available), and identity proof. The documents must follow the size and format guidelines provided on the website to avoid rejection.
5. Pay the Application Fee
Once the form and documents are submitted, candidates need to pay the examination fee through online modes such as debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking. The fee differs slightly based on the category, and payment confirmation is generated instantly.
6. Download the Filled Form
After successful payment, candidates should download and save the completed application form along with the payment receipt. These documents may be required for future verification or correction requests.
7. Print and Retain the Confirmation
Finally, candidates should keep a printed copy of the confirmation page, payment proof, and uploaded documents. These records are important during the correction window and while downloading the admit card.
AIBE XX (20) – Registration Document Checklist
1. Personal Identification Documents
A valid photo ID proof (any one):
Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, PAN Card, or Driving License
Recent passport-size photograph (as per size guidelines)
Scanned signature (as per size guidelines)
2. Educational Qualification Documents
LLB degree certificate
or
Final-year/last-semester mark sheet (if degree is not yet issued)
Consolidated mark sheets of all semesters (optional but recommended)
3. Enrollment Details (If Applicable)
State Bar Council Enrollment Certificate
(Not mandatory; candidates who are not yet enrolled can still apply)
4. Category Certificates (If Applicable)
SC / ST certificate
OBC / EWS certificate (if required)
Disability (PwD) certificate
These are only needed if seeking category-related benefits.
5. Contact Information
Active mobile number
Active email ID
(Both must belong to the candidate and should be accessible for OTP and updates.)
6. Bank / Payment Information
Debit card / credit card / net banking / UPI details for paying the exam fee
Keep sufficient balance before starting the application
7. Other Recommended Items
A soft copy of a Bare Act list (to prepare for subject selection)
A note of preferred exam center and language
A scanned copy of enrollment surrender letter (only if applicable)
Important Technical Requirements
All scanned documents must follow the size and format mentioned on the AIBE website.
Photograph: usually in JPG/JPEG format
Signature: usually in JPG/JPEG format
Certificates: in PDF format
File names should not contain special characters
EXAM CENTERS
AIBE is conducted across major cities in India. Candidates can choose their preferred exam city while filling out the application form. The Bar Council of India usually offers exam centers in almost all major state capitals and important regional cities to ensure easy accessibility. The exact list of centers is released every year in the official notification, and candidates must select their center early as allotment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Here are the AIBE XX (20) Exam Centres, state-wise:
Andhra Pradesh: Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada
Assam: Guwahati
Bihar: Patna
Chhattisgarh: Bilaspur, Raipur
Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat
Himachal Pradesh: Shimla
Jammu & Kashmir: Jammu, Srinagar
Jharkhand: Bokaro, Ranchi
Karnataka: Bengaluru, Dharwad
Kerala: Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram
Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur
Maharashtra & Goa: Aurangabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Panaji, Pune
Manipur: Imphal
Meghalaya: Shillong
New Delhi (NCR): New Delhi
Odisha: Bhubaneswar
Punjab & Haryana: Amritsar, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Hisar
Rajasthan: Jaipur, Jodhpur
Tamil Nadu: Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy
Telangana: Hyderabad
Tripura: Agartala
Uttar Pradesh: Allahabad, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Noida, Varanasi
Uttarakhand: Dehradun, Rudrapur
West Bengal: Kolkata
ADMIT CARD
AIBE admit card is released online on the official BCI website. Candidates can download it using their registration number and date of birth. The admit card contains details like exam date, time, center, and important instructions. It is mandatory to carry the admit card along with a valid ID proof on the exam day.
1. Introduction to Admit Card
The AIBE admit card is an essential document issued by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for all registered candidates. It serves as official permission to appear in the exam and must be carried to the exam centre.
2. Release of Admit Card
BCI releases the admit card online on the official AIBE portal. Candidates are informed through email, SMS, and website notifications once the admit card download link becomes active.
3. How to Download the Admit Card
Candidates can download their AIBE admit card using the steps below:
Visit the official AIBE website.
Click on the “Admit Card” or “Candidate Login” link.
Enter your registration number and date of birth.
View and download the admit card.
Take a printout for the exam day.
4. Details Mentioned on the Admit Card
The AIBE admit card contains important information including:
Candidate’s name
Roll number
Exam date and timing
Exam centre address
Candidate’s photograph and signature
Exam-day instructions
Reporting time
5. Documents Required Along With Admit Card
On the exam day, candidates must carry:
Printed AIBE admit card
A valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID, etc.)
6. Correction in Admit Card
If candidates find any error in the admit card (such as name, photograph, or exam centre), they should immediately contact the AIBE helpdesk for correction before the exam date.
7. Importance of the Admit Card
Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to enter the exam venue. It also acts as an identity verification document and may be required during future processes, such as obtaining the Certificate of Practice (COP).
EXAM RESULTS
AIBE results are released online on the official BCI website. Candidates can check their results by logging in with their registration number and date of birth. The result displays the qualifying status, marks obtained, and eligibility for the Certificate of Practice (COP). Those who qualify can later download their COP from the BCI portal once issued.
1. Where the Results Are Released
The AIBE results are published online on the official website of the Bar Council of India. Candidates must visit the portal to access their individual result.
2. How to Check the Result
To view the result, candidates need to log in using their registration number, date of birth, and other required credentials. After logging in, the result will appear on the screen for download.
3. Details Mentioned in the Result
The AIBE result page includes important information such as the candidate’s name, roll number, marks obtained, qualifying status, and category. It also indicates whether the candidate is eligible for the Certificate of Practice.
4. Qualifying Criteria
Candidates must secure marks equal to or above the minimum qualifying marks set by the Bar Council of India. These cutoffs differ for general and reserved categories.
5. Result Format and Download
The result is provided in PDF format. Candidates can download and save it for future requirements, especially during the COP issuance process.
6. Rechecking / Revaluation Option
AIBE allows candidates to apply for rechecking of their answer sheets if they believe any discrepancy exists. This request must be submitted online within the stipulated time and with the required fee.
7. After the Result – Issuance of COP
Candidates who qualify become eligible for the Certificate of Practice. BCI releases separate notifications regarding COP distribution, and candidates must follow the instructions to download or collect it.
IMPORTANT LINKS
For Official Website: click here
For Official Syllabus: click here
For Registration: click here
