AIBE XX (20) 2025 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The AIBE is a certification exam conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI) to test whether a law graduate has the necessary skills and knowledge to practice law. Passing it earns candidates the Certificate of Practice (COP), which is required to appear before courts in India.

The full form of AIBE is the “All India Bar Examination.”

The official date for AIBE XX (20) 2025 will be announced by the BCI. The AIBE XX (20) will be held on 30th November 2025, as per the official notification. Candidates should keep checking the official AIBE website for updates.

The exam will be conducted offline and will last for 3 hours 30 minutes. Candidates will need to attempt 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in this duration.

• Mandatory for Practice – Passing AIBE is compulsory to receive the Certificate of Practice (COP) and begin practicing law.
  
• Skill Assessment – It tests the candidate’s ability to apply basic legal knowledge in practical scenarios.
  
• Standardization – Ensures a minimum professional standard for all advocates across India.
  
• Credibility & Public Trust – Confirms that all practicing advocates have baseline legal competence.

Eligibility includes final-year LL.B. students without backlogs, graduates awaiting their degree, candidates not yet enrolled, or those who surrendered enrolment certificates, provided the institution is BCI-recognised.

Applications must be submitted online through the official AIBE website. The process includes:

• • Filling the registration form.
  • Uploading documents (enrollment certificate, advocate ID, etc.).
  • Paying the registration fee online.

The AIBE XX 2025 is a closed-book exam. Candidates can carry only Bare Acts (without notes or commentary) inside the exam hall. The exam consists of 100 MCQs, with no negative marking.

The AIBE covers 19 subjects taught during LL.B. The most important include:

1. 1. Constitutional Law (10 Qs)
   2. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS, replaces IPC) (8 Qs)
   3. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS, replaces CrPC) (10 Qs)
   4. Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) (10 Qs)
   5. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA, replaces Evidence Act) (8 Qs)
      
   6. Family Law, Contract Act, Specific Relief, Property Law, Negotiable Instruments
      
   7. Labour & Industrial Law, Professional Ethics, PIL, Administrative Law
      
   8. Taxation Law, Company Law, Environmental Law, Cyber Law, Tort/Consumer/Motor Vehicles

The AIBE is usually conducted once a year, though sometimes it may be held twice.

• 45% for General/OBC candidates
  
• 40% for SC/ST/PwD candidates

There is no limit on the number of attempts. You can appear until you pass.

The core subjects remain the same, but updates occur. For AIBE XX 2025, note the replacement of IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act with BNS, BNSS, and BSA.

You can carry Bare Acts only (without notes, commentaries, or explanations). Guides, textbooks, or annotated editions are not allowed.

You receive the Certificate of Practice (COP) from BCI, which legally allows you to practice law in any court in India.

Yes, but they must first get their degree recognized by the BCI, then enrol with a State Bar Council before registering.

Results are announced after evaluation of answer keys, generally within 30–45 days of the exam, as per the official process.

Immediately contact the AIBE Helpdesk/BCI. Provisions exist for re-checking, but requests must be made promptly.

You can re-apply and re-appear in the next exam. There is no restriction on attempts.

AIBE is conducted in 11 languages, including English, Hindi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, Oriya, Assamese, and Punjabi.

No. Once chosen, the exam centre cannot be changed.

• Focus on Bare Acts (without notes)
• Practice previous year question papers
• Take mock tests to improve speed
• Stay updated with new laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA)

Unlike CLAT or LSAT (entrance exams), the AIBE is a certification exam for advocates who have already completed LL.B.

Yes. Candidates can request special accommodations during registration by submitting valid documents.

For AIBE XX (20) 2025, the registration fee:

• ₹3,500 for General/OBC candidates
• ₹2,500 for SC/ST candidates

(PwD candidates follow the same category-wise fee structure. Candidates should always verify the final amount on the official AIBE portal before payment.)

Yes. Passing the AIBE is mandatory for practice in all courts in India.

Yes. Previous year question papers and sample sets are available on the official AIBE website.

Results are published on the official AIBE website. Candidates must log in with their roll number and credentials to download their scorecard.

Results are announced after evaluation of answer keys, generally within 30–45 days of the exam, as per the official process.