AIBE (20) 2025 Exam – Ultimate Guide | Overview, Registration, Syllabus & Exam Pattern
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The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is the gateway between law school and professional practice. For every law graduate, clearing this qualifying exam is the decisive step that transforms academic learning into a recognised legal career.
Unlike regular law school exams, the AIBE is not about memorisation. Its purpose is to ensure that aspiring advocates meet a minimum professional standard before entering the courtroom, testing both their understanding of key legal principles and their ability to apply them in real practice.
With the official notification for AIBE (20) 2025 Exam now released, candidates must take note of the confirmed exam date (November 30, 2025), registration schedule, and updated syllabus. Starting early with the right strategy will make the transition from graduate to practising lawyer smoother and more focused.
Table of Contents
- Overview of AIBE 2025
- AIBE (20) 2025 Highlights (Quick Facts)
- AIBE (20) 2025 Important Dates
- AIBE (20) 2025 Registration Process & Fees
- AIBE (20) 2025 Admit Card and Exam Centres
- AIBE (20) 2025 Exam Syllabus (Subject-wise Weightage)
- Best Books & Preparation Strategy for AIBE (20) 2025
- After AIBE (20) 2025 – Result & Certificate of Practice
1. Overview of AIBE 2025
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is a national-level qualifying test conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI). Passing the exam is mandatory to obtain the Certificate of Practice (CoP)—the license required to represent clients and argue cases before Indian courts.
The AIBE (20) 2025 is expected to take place in offline, pen-and-paper mode across nearly 55 cities in India, making it widely accessible. The exam paper will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with no negative marking. To qualify, candidates must secure at least 40% marks (General/OBC) and 35% marks (SC/ST).
Since AIBE is an open-book exam, smart use of Bare Acts can significantly boost your performance. Check out “How to Use Bare Acts for AIBE 2025 – Tips | Strategies | Resources” to learn effective navigation techniques, time-saving strategies, and essential preparation tips to maximize your score.
1.1 Eligibility Criteria
To appear for AIBE 2025, candidates must:
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- Be an Indian citizen.
- Have completed either a 3-year or 5-year LLB degree from a BCI-recognised institution.
- Be enrolled with a State Bar Council under Section 24(1)(f) of the Advocates Act, 1961.
- Note: There is no upper age limit for this exam.
As per the official notification, the AIBE (20) 2025 exam will be held on November 30, 2025. Online registration begins on September 29, 2025 and closes on October 28, 2025.
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2. AIBE (20) 2025 Highlights (Quick Facts)
Here’s a quick snapshot of the key details about AIBE (20) 2025, including its purpose, mode of exam, eligibility, and other essential facts every candidate should know.
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Name | All India Bar Examination (AIBE) |
| Edition | AIBE (20) – 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Bar Council of India (BCI) |
| Exam Level | National-level Certification Exam |
| Frequency | Once a year* |
| Purpose | To qualify for the Certificate of Practice (CoP) – mandatory for practising law in India |
| Eligibility | 3-year or 5-year LLB from a BCI-recognised university + enrollment with a State Bar Council |
| Mode of Exam | Offline (Pen-and-Paper) |
| Duration | 3 Hours (20 min extra for PwD candidates with ≥50% disability) |
| Type of Questions | 100 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Subjects Covered | 19 Law Subjects |
| Marking Scheme | +1 mark per correct answer; No negative marking |
| Language Options | English + 21 Regional Languages |
| Number of Cities | ~53–55 test centres across India |
| Exam Website | allindiabarexamination.com |
| Exam Fees | ₹3,560 (General/OBC), ₹2,560 (SC/ST) |
3. AIBE (20) 2025 Important Dates
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially released the schedule for AIBE (20) 2025. Candidates must strictly follow the registration and application deadlines to ensure eligibility.
| Event | Official Date |
| Online Registration Opens | September 29, 2025 |
| Online Payment Begins | September 29, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | October 28, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Payment | October 29, 2025 |
| Last Date for Correction in Application Form | October 31, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | November 15, 2025 |
| AIBE (20) 2025 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
4. AIBE (20) 2025 Registration Process & Fees
Applications for AIBE (20) 2025 will be accepted online through the official website of the Bar Council of India. Candidates must complete the process carefully and ensure that all documents are ready in advance.
4.1 Step-by-Step Process to Apply
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- Access the official portal – Visit allindiabarexamination.com and click on the AIBE (20) registration link.
- Create a profile – Enter details such as name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID, and your State Bar Council enrollment number to generate login credentials.
- Fill in the application form – Provide personal details, academic qualifications, category, and enrollment information.
- Upload required documents – Candidates need to attach scanned copies of:
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- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Enrollment certificate issued by the State Bar Council
- LLB degree certificate
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- Pay the examination fee – Make the payment online through debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Review and submit – Double-check all the information before final submission.
- Download the confirmation page – Save a copy of the acknowledgement slip and keep a printout for future use.
4.2 Application Fee Structure
| Category | Fee (Tentative) |
| General / OBC | ₹3,500 |
| SC / ST | ₹2,500 |
5. AIBE (20) 2025 Admit Card and Exam Centres
The admit card for AIBE will be released around one week before the AIBE 20 exam date 2025. Candidates who successfully registered and paid the application fee can download the AIBE hall ticket 2025 on the official website. BCI will not send physical copies of the admit card to the candidates.
5.1 Steps to download the AIBE Admit Card 2025
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- Visit the official website of AIBE: allindiabarexamination.com.
- Click on the “AIBE 20 admit card” link.
- Enter your AIBE registration number and date of birth.
- Upon entering the correct credentials, the AIBE 20 admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Check all the details given on the AIBE 2025 admit card.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) will conduct the AIBE 20 in offline mode at designated exam centres across India. The complete list of AIBE 2025 exam centres is provided below. The number of centres may increase due to the growing popularity of law as a profession in India.
5.2 AIBE 20 (XX) Exam Centre List 2025
| State | Cities |
| Andhra Pradesh | Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada |
| Assam | Guwahati |
| Bihar | Patna |
| Chhattisgarh | Bilaspur, Raipur |
| Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla |
| Jammu | Jammu |
| Kashmir | Srinagar |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro, Ranchi |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru, Dharwad |
| Kerala | Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur |
| Maharashtra & Goa | Aurangabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Panaji, Pune |
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| New Delhi | New Delhi (NCR) |
| Odisha | Bhubaneshwar |
| Punjab & Haryana | Amritsar, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Hisar |
| Rajasthan | Jodhpur, Jaipur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy |
| Telangana | Hyderabad |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| Uttar Pradesh | Allahabad, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Noida, Varanasi |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Rudrapur |
| West Bengal | Kolkata |
6. AIBE (20) 2025 Exam Syllabus (Subject-wise Weightage) [PDF]
The AIBE syllabus is designed to test a candidate’s grasp of the core subjects taught in a 3-year or 5-year LLB program. A total of 19 subjects are included, with each carrying different weightage. For 2025, the syllabus reflects recent changes, such as the replacement of IPC, CrPC, and the Indian Evidence Act with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
AIBE (20) 2025 Exam Syllabus [Downloadable PDF]
| Subject | Expected No. of Questions |
| Constitutional Law | 10 |
| Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) / BNSS | 10 |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) | 10 |
| Indian Penal Code (IPC) / BNS | 8 |
| Evidence Act / BSA | 8 |
| Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Law, Negotiable Instruments | 8 |
| Family Law | 8 |
| Law of Torts (incl. Consumer Protection & MV Act) | 5 |
| Professional Ethics & BCI Rules | 4 |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) | 4 |
| Public Interest Litigation (PIL) | 4 |
| Labour & Industrial Law | 4 |
| Taxation Law | 4 |
| Administrative Law | 3 |
| Company Law | 2 |
| Environmental Law | 2 |
| Cyber Law | 2 |
| Intellectual Property Law | 2 |
| Land Acquisition Act | 2 |
| Total | 100 Questions |
7. Best Books & Preparation Strategy for AIBE (20) 2025
7.1 Essentials Score Combo – Covering Core Laws (12 Acts)
For students who want to focus on the most frequently asked areas of the AIBE exam and enhance their preparation strategy for the AIBE XX (20) Exam 2025, the Essentials Score Combo is a smart choice. It covers nearly 70% of the exam questions and includes the most fundamental laws such as the Constitution, IPC, CrPC, CPC, Evidence Act, Contract Act, and key family laws. This combo ensures that aspirants build a solid foundation before attempting more specialised Acts.
| Combo | Books Included | Coverage |
| Essentials Score Combo (12 Books) |
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~70% of the AIBE syllabus |
7.2 Advanced Score Combo – Wider Exam Coverage (18 Acts)
The Advanced Score Combo takes preparation to the next level. It not only includes all Acts from the Essentials package but also adds important legislations such as the Companies Act, Consumer Protection Act, RTI Act, Advocates Act, and Environmental Protection Act. Together, these expand the scope to approximately 90% of the exam syllabus, making this bundle ideal for students who want thorough preparation with a balance of depth and breadth.
| Combo | Books Included | Coverage |
| Advanced Score Combo (18 Books) | (All Books from Essentials Score Combo)
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~90% of the AIBE syllabus |
7.3 Max-Score Combo – Complete Syllabus Mastery (25+ Acts)
For aspirants aiming at a 100% syllabus coverage, the Max-Score Combo is the most comprehensive package. Along with everything in the Essentials and Advanced combos, it includes all key labour laws, IP laws, and the latest Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), and even the new Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (if prescribed by BCI). This combo ensures that students have access to every Bare Act in the official AIBE syllabus so that nothing is left uncovered.
| Combo | Books Included |
| Max-Score Combo (25+ Books) | (All Books from Advanced Score Combo)
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For working professionals juggling jobs and exam prep, mastering the right study techniques is crucial. Explore “How Working Professionals Can Crack AIBE 2025 | Practical Tips and Study Plan” to learn time-efficient strategies, focused study methods, and smart scheduling hacks designed to help you clear the exam in one go.
Combo Summary Table
| Combo | Number of Acts | Acts Included |
| Essentials Score | 12 | 1–12 |
| Advanced Score | 20 | 1–20 |
| Max-Score | 25–40 | 1–40 |
Click here to know Subject-Wise Top 10 Study Materials for AIBE 2025
8. After AIBE (20) 2025 – Result & Certificate of Practice
Once the AIBE (20) 2025 exam is concluded, the Bar Council of India will release the results online, followed by the issuance of the Certificate of Practice (CoP) to successful candidates.
8.1 AIBE (20) 2025 Results
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- The AIBE (20) 2025 results will be declared online by the Bar Council of India, typically within 30–45 days after the exam date (November 30, 2025).
- Candidates can check their scorecards by visiting the official website, logging in with their registration credentials, and downloading the result PDF.
- The scorecard will display the marks obtained, qualifying status, and candidate details.
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8.2 Steps to download AIBE 2025 Result:
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- Go to allindiabarexamination.com.
- Click on the “Result” link for AIBE (20) 2025.
- Login using your registration ID and password.
- View your result and download the scorecard.
- Save and print a copy for future use.
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8.3 AIBE 2025 Qualifying Marks (Cutoff)
To pass the AIBE, candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying percentage prescribed by BCI:
| Category | Minimum Marks Required |
| General / OBC | 45% |
| SC / ST | 40% |
Note: Exact cutoff scores in marks will be announced along with the result.
For further detailed queries, check out “AIBE XX (20) 2025 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)”
8.4 Certificate of Practice (CoP)
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- Candidates who qualify will be issued the Certificate of Practice (CoP) by the Bar Council of India.
- The physical copy of the CoP is generally collected from the State Bar Council where the candidate is enrolled.
- A digital CoP is also provided online, which allows candidates to check details and request corrections, if required.
- Mandatory Requirement: Without a valid CoP, an individual cannot legally practice law in India.
- Additional Relevance: As per the Supreme Court’s May 2025 ruling, the CoP has also become a mandatory eligibility document for judicial service examinations.
- Candidates must apply for and collect their CoP within two years of clearing AIBE and enrolling with a State Bar Council.
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In AIBE Form, I Belong to OBC but Don’t Have an NCL Certificate — Should I Apply Under General Category?
If you belong to the OBC category but do not have a valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate, you should apply under the General category in the AIBE form. Only candidates with an active NCL certificate are eligible for OBC benefits.
Can I apply for AIBE while in the 5th semester of a 3-year LL.B. from DU with pending backlogs?
No. You are not eligible to apply for AIBE while in the 5th semester of a 3-year LL.B. or if you have uncleared backlogs. You must complete the full LL.B. program and clear all papers before you can register for AIBE.
Do I Need to Upload the Original Caste Certificate or the Caste Validity Certificate for AIBE Registration?
Can BCI Postpone the Exam After Registration Closes on 28 October? Has It Happened Before?
There is a slight possibility that the AIBE 20 exam scheduled for 30 November 2025 may be postponed, as the BCI has changed exam dates in the past—however, no official confirmation has been issued yet.
Do I Need to Submit the Undertaking If I Have a Provisional Enrollment Certificate but Not the Final One?
If you already have your provisional enrollment certificate, you do not need to submit the undertaking. The undertaking is required only for final-year students or graduates who have not yet enrolled with any State Bar Council.