AIBE 20 Notification 2025 Out: Registration Begins, Check eligibility here
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the AIBE 20 Notification 2025 on its official website, www.barcouncilofindia.org. The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) evaluates candidates’ knowledge of laws and professional ethics. Candidates who qualify will be awarded a Certificate of Practice (CoP), mandatory to practice law in Indian courts. As per the notification, the AIBE 20 online registration process started on 29th September 2025. Eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website.
AIBE 20 Notification 2025 Out
Candidates can view the official schedule for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 20 on the Bar Council of India’s website at https://www.barcouncilofindia.org. They can also check the attached AIBE 20 Notification 2025 snippet for reference. The examination is conducted to assess candidates’ basic legal knowledge required to practice law in India.
AIBE 20 Notification 2025 Overview
The Bar Council of India Trust, which conducts the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), has issued the AIBE 20 Notification 2025. The application process began on 29th September 2025 and will continue until 28th October 2025. Candidates must complete the fee payment through online mode by 29th October 2025, while corrections in the registration form can be made until 31st October 2025.
| Conducting Body | Bar Council of India Trust |
| Exam Name | All India Bar Examination (AIBE) |
| Online Registration Starts | 29th September 2025 |
| Online Registration for AIBE 20 closes on | 28th October 2025 |
| Last Date of Payments through online mode for AIBE 20 | 29th October 2025 |
| Last date of correction in the Registration Form | 31st October 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 15th November 2025 |
| Date Of Examination | 30th November 2025 |
AIBE 20 Exam Date 2025 Out
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is a compulsory exam for law graduates in India who wish to practice as advocates. The AIBE 20 is scheduled to be conducted on 30th November 2025, and candidates will be able to download their admit cards from 15th November 2025 onwards. The passing percentage for the examination is as follows:
| Category | Passing Percentage |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | 45% |
| SC/ST/PwD | 40% |
AIBE 20 Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for AIBE 20 examination:
- Candidates must have passed or are in the final year of 3-year LL.B or 5-year integrated LL.B degree.
- A recognised law degree from a BCI-approved institution is required.
Updated Guidelines: BCI has issued updated guidelines for AIBE 20 (XX) registration. The information is for the following categories of candidates from BCI-recognized Universities or approved law colleges:
1. Final-Year / Final-Semester Law Students (Without Backlogs)
- Candidates in their final semester of a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. course and no backlogs in previous semesters, are eligible to register for AIBE XX.
2. Law Graduates Who Have Not Received Their Degree Yet
- Candidates who completed a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. course and passed out but have not yet received their degree certificate are eligible to apply for AIBE 20.
- No minimum marks required to appear for AIBE.
- However, universities may prescribe minimum grades for further legal education (LL.M., etc.).
There is no upper or lower age limit for appearing in the AIBE exam.
- State Bar Council registration is no longer mandatory to appear in AIBE.
- Candidates can apply even if not enrolled with a State Bar Council.
- Law graduates who passed LL.B. before the academic year 2009–2010 are exempted from AIBE.
- Those who graduated in 2008 or earlier (even if enrolled later) do not need to appear for AIBE.
- Candidates graduating from 2009–10 onwards must appear and pass the AIBE to practice law.
- Unlimited attempts are allowed until the candidate qualifies.
- However, candidates must pass AIBE within two years of provisional enrollment with the State Bar Council.
- If the 2-year period expires without qualifying, the candidate must re-enroll to appear again.
AIBE XX Application Form 2025
The registration process for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) has begun on the official website https://www.allindiabarexamination.com. Eligible candidates can submit their applications for the exam on or before 28th October 2025 by using the link provided below in the article.
AIBE 20 Application Fee 2025
The application fee for AIBE 20 must be paid online through a Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI to complete the registration process. All payments are non-refundable, and additional bank charges may apply during the transaction. The category-wise fee is as follows:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | Rs.3,500 + bank charges |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs. 2,500 + bank charges |
Registration Process for All India Bar Examination 20 Examination
Candidates can register for AIBE 20 by following these steps. The registration link was activated on 29th September 2025 on the official BCI website.
- Visit the Bar Council of India’s official AIBE website: https://www.allindiabarexamination.com
- Scroll down the homepage and find the text: “Notification with regard to schedule of All India Bar Examination- XX”
- Click on the link “Registration link AIBE-XX”
- On the new page, click the “New Registration” button
- Enter your details: Name, Place, Mobile Number, Email, Enrollment Number, and State
- After registration, note your registration number to log in again to the application form
- Fill in details such as Educational Qualification, Date of Birth, Preferred Exam Centres, and Preferred Exam Language
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in JPG format as per the specified size
- Pay the registration/application fee online using the available payment methods
- Submit the AIBE 20 application form and take a printout for future reference
a) Final Semester Students:
- Submit self-attested scanned marksheets (not photos):
- 3-year LL.B: Semester I to V
- 5-year LL.B: Semester I to IX
b) Law Graduates Without Degree:
- Submit self-attested scanned marksheets:
- 3-year LL.B: Semester I to VI
- 5-year LL.B: Semester I to X
Undertaking Submission:
Required for:
- Final semester students with no backlogs
- Law graduates without degree/enrollment
- Employed law graduates who surrendered enrollment
AIBE 20 Exam Pattern 2025
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE 20) will be conducted in offline mode and will cover a total of 19 subjects. Key details of the exam are:
- Number of questions: 100 objective questions
- Total marks: 100 marks (1 mark per question)
- Negative marking: None for incorrect answers
- Exam duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
| Constitutional Law | 10 |
| Indian Penal Code | 08 |
| Criminal Procedure Code | 10 |
| Code of Civil Procedure | 10 |
| Evidence Act | 08 |
| Alternative Dispute Redressal, including the Arbitration Act | 04 |
| Family Law | 08 |
| Public Interest Litigation | 04 |
| Administration Law | 03 |
| Professional Ethics and Bar Council of India Rules | 04 |
| Company Law | 02 |
| Environmental Law | 02 |
| Cyber Law | 02 |
| Labour & Industrial Law | 04 |
| Law of Tort (including Motor Vehicle Act & Consumer Protection Law) | 05 |
| Law related to Taxation | 04 |
| Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act | 08 |
| Land Acquisition Act | 02 |
| Intellectual Property Laws | 02 |
| Total | 100 |
AIBE 20 Exam Centers 2025
The AIBE 20 examination will be conducted at multiple exam centers across India. The exam will take place in the following states:
| Delhi | New Delhi |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow, Allahabad, Varanasi, Noida |
| Bihar | Patna |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
| Tamil Nadu | — |
FAQ
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Who conducts the AIBE 20 exam?
All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 20 is conducted by the Bar Council of India Trust (BCI Trust).
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When did the AIBE 20 Notification 2025 released?
AIBE 20 Notification 2025 has released on the official website, www.barcouncilofindia.org.
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When will the AIBE 20 exam be held?
AIBE 20 exam will be conducted on 30th November 2025.
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What are the registration dates for AIBE XX?
The registration has started on 29th September 2025 and candidates must apply before 28th October 2025 at the official website of Bar Council of India.
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Can law graduates who have completed their course but not yet received their degree apply for AIBE 20?
Yes, candidates who finished their 3-year or 5-year LL.B. course at a BCI-approved college or university but have not received their degree can apply for AIBE 20.
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