The Bar Council of India (BCI) is likely to release the AIBE XX (20) 2025 notification this week. Last year, the AIBE XIX notification was issued on September 23, 2024, with the exam held in December. A similar schedule is expected this year, with the exam likely to take place in the second or third week of December 2025.
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is a mandatory certification for law graduates who wish to practice in Indian courts. The upcoming notification will outline eligibility, exam pattern, important dates, and the registration process. Candidates are advised to track updates on the official portals — allindiabarexamination.com and barcouncilofindia.org. (taxscan.in)
AIBE 20 Eligibility Criteria
To apply for AIBE XX 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Possess a LLB degree from a recognised law university or institution.
- Be enrolled with a State Bar Council.
AIBE 20 Registration Process
Once the notification is issued, candidates will need to complete the online registration. The process involves:
- Visiting the official website allindiabarexamination.com.
- Creating an account by providing login credentials.
- Filling in personal, academic, and contact details.
- Uploading required documents:
- Enrolment certificate
- LLB degree/academic transcripts
- Valid photo ID
- Passport-sized photograph
- Digital signature
- Paying the application fee as prescribed by BCI.
- Submit the form and downloading the confirmation page.
AIBE 20 Exam Pattern
The AIBE XX 2025 exam will follow the same structure as previous editions:
- Type: Objective (MCQs)
- Questions: 100 (1 mark each)
- Total Marks: 100
- Negative Marking: None
- Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Mode: Offline (pen-and-paper)
- Languages: Offered in multiple Indian languages
Subjects Covered in AIBE XX
The test will cover core law subjects, including:
- Constitutional Law
- Indian Penal Code (IPC)
- Evidence Act
- Family Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct
- Alternative Dispute Redressal, among others
