AIBE 20 Notification 2025: BCI exam pattern, eligibility

The Bar Council of India (BCI) is set to publish the AIBE 20 Notification 2025 on its official website allindiabarexamination.com. The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XX is expected to be held in December 2025 in offline (pen-and-paper) mode.

AIBE 20 Exam Date & Mode: December 2025 offline exam

Below are the announced and expected details about the AIBE 20 exam date and mode:

• The exam date for AIBE 20 has not yet been officially declared.
• It is expected to be conducted in December 2025.
• The exam will be in offline (pen-and-paper) mode throughout India.

Eligibility & Examination Pattern for AIBE 20 2025

Here are the eligibility criteria and pattern details that candidates must note:

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a 3-year LLB or 5-year integrated LLB degree. Final‐year students who have no backlog can apply.
• Age Limit: There is no age limit.
• Number of Attempts: Unlimited attempts allowed.

Pattern and syllabus highlights:

Application Fee, Required Documents & Registration Process

Details regarding application costs, required documents, and how to apply are as follows:

• Application Fee:
  1. For General / OBC / Gen-PWD / OBC-PWD: ₹3,500 (excluding bank/transaction charges)

  2. For SC / ST / SC-PWD / ST-PWD candidates: ₹2,500 (excluding bank/transaction charges)

• Documents Required: Candidates should keep the following ready for registration: • Passport-size photograph • Signature • LLB degree certificate and mark sheets • If any, LLM certificate/marks. • Advocate enrolment/enrolment certificate or State Bar Council registration details.
• How to Register:
  1. Visit allindiabarexamination.com.
  2. Look for the “AIBE 20 Notification 2025” link.
  3. Create/log in account and fill out the application with personal, academic, and bar council details.
  4. Upload required documents.
  5. Pay the application fee online.

Next Steps & What Candidates Should Monitor

To ensure readiness for applying and appearing in AIBE 20, candidates should keep track of:

• The official notification release date will contain the finalized exam date, registration window, and exam centres.
• Admit card release schedule.
• Final syllabus details, especially any changes in subject topics or allowed materials during exam (e.g. ,“Bare Acts”).