The Bar Council of India (BCI) is expected to release the AIBE 20 (XX) notification 2025 soon, with registration likely opening in the first week of October 2025. This exam is mandatory for law graduates who wish to obtain a Certificate of Practice (CoP) and practice law in Indian courts. The exam date is tentatively scheduled for December 2025, with speculations pointing to December 21. However, official confirmation is awaited.
AIBE 20 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the following requirements to be eligible for AIBE 20:
- Possess a 3-year or 5-year LLB degree from a university recognised by BCI. (
- Be enrolled with the State Bar Council. (
- Final-year law students without backlogs are allowed to apply.
- No age limit is prescribed. (
AIBE 20 2025 Exam Pattern (Tentative)
Below is what is being reported about the pattern and format of the exam:
- Mode: Offline, pen-and-paper test.
- Type of Questions: MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions).
- Number of Questions & Marks: 100 questions carrying 100 marks.
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
- Marking Scheme: No negative marking for wrong answers.
- Language Options: Multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and many regional languages.
Documents & Application Process Highlights
While the full notification is pending, here are the expected application steps and document requirements:
- Online registration via allindiabarexamination.com.
- Upload documents such as LLB degree certificate, mark sheets, enrolment certificate, photograph, and signature.
- Payment of application fee (exact fee to be confirmed).
