AIBE 20 Exam Pattern 2025: Marking Scheme, Exam Mode & Question
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• Updated on 10 Sep, 2025, 2:33 PM, by KollegeApply
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 20 is scheduled to be held in December 2025, as announced by the Bar Council of India (BCI). This examination is mandatory for law graduates aspiring to practice law in India. Understanding the exam pattern is crucial for effective preparation.
AIBE Exam Overview
- Conducting Body: Bar Council of India (BCI)
- Exam Mode: Offline (pen-and-paper based)
- Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
- Total Questions: 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 100 (1 mark per correct answer)
- Negative Marking: No
- Languages: Available in 11 languages
- Purpose: To obtain the Certificate of Practice (COP) for legal practice in India
AIBE Subject-Wise Question Distribution
The AIBE 20 exam will cover 19 law subjects. Here's the expected distribution of questions:
AIBE Marking Scheme
- Correct Answer: +1 mark
- Incorrect Answer: 0 marks (No negative marking)
- Unanswered Questions: 0 marks
This straightforward marking scheme allows candidates to attempt all questions without the risk of negative marking.
AIBE Exam Mode and Materials Allowed
The AIBE 20 will be conducted in an offline mode. Candidates are permitted to bring only bare acts (statutory law texts) into the examination hall. Notes, commentaries, or any other materials are strictly prohibited. This change emphasises the importance of understanding the law rather than memorising it.
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