The Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially announced that the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 20 registration will begin tomorrow, September 29, 2025. Candidates aspiring to practice law must register and apply online for the exam, scheduled for November 30, 2025.
AIBE 20 Registration 2025 Complete Schedule and Application Process
Candidates can register for the AIBE 20 exam by visiting the official website, allindiabarexamination.com, starting from September 29, 2025, at 10 am. The registration window closes on October 29, 2025. The application fee must be paid by October 28, 2025.
The AIBE 20 application process is entirely online. Candidates need to:
- Visit the official website,
- Click on the AIBE 20 registration link,
- Fill in the application form,
- Upload necessary documents,
- Pay the application fee online, and
- Print the application form for future reference.
Important Dates for AIBE 20 2025
Here is a table listing the key dates for AIBE 20 Registration 2025:
Candidates should mark these deadlines and complete all steps within these timelines to avoid last-minute difficulties.
Eligibility Criteria and Application Fee for AIBE 20
Law graduates who have completed either a 3-year or 5-year LLB degree are eligible to apply. Final year students without any backlog can also register. There is no age limit to appear for the exam, and candidates may attempt the exam multiple times.
The application fee for AIBE 20 is INR 3,560 for General and OBC candidates, while SC and ST candidates are required to pay INR 2,560. The fee is payable online with additional bank charges.
Exam Pattern and Subject Weightage for AIBE 20
The AIBE 20 exam is expected to be conducted in offline pen-and-paper mode. The exam duration is three hours, comprising 100 multiple-choice questions covering 19 law subjects.
The table below gives an overview of the subject-wise question distribution.
Candidates are advised to focus on topics with maximum weightage, such as the Criminal Procedure Code, Civil Procedure Code, the Constitutional Law, and the Law of Contract.
Key Points and Preparation Tips for AIBE 20
Candidates should refer to the official syllabus and exam pattern for effective preparation. Key tips include:
- Prioritising subjects with high marks weightage,
- Revising landmark judgements,
- Following current affairs related to law, and
- Studying Bare Acts carefully.
Candidates can download the admit card from November 15, 2025, on the official website.
