The Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially announced the AIBE-XX (20) Exam 2025, a crucial qualifying examination for law graduates aspiring to practice law in India. The official notification, released on September 26, 2025, outlines the complete schedule, eligibility criteria, syllabus, and other important details.
Key Dates and Deadlines
- Online Registration Begins: September 29, 2025.
- Online Payment Begins: September 29, 2025.
- Online Registration Closes: October 28, 2025.
- Last Date for Online Payment: October 29, 2025.
- Registration Form Correction (if needed): October 31, 2025.
- Admit Card Release: November 15, 2025.
- Exam Date: November 30, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the AIBE-XX 2025, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Hold a 3-year or 5-year LLB degree from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI). Final-year law students without backlogs are also eligible to apply.
- Enrollment with State Bar Council: Must be enrolled with a State Bar Council under Section 24 of the Advocates Act, 1961, and possess an enrollment certificate.
- Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for the AIBE.
Registration Process
The AIBE-XX application process is entirely online. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you apply:
- Visit the official website: allindiabarexamination.com.
- Click on the AIBE-XX Registration link.
- Register: Provide your Advocate Enrolment Number, name, mobile number, email address, and category.
- Fill out the application form: Log in and fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload documents: Scanned copies of your photo, signature, self-attested copy of your enrollment certificate, and a self-attested photo ID. SC/ST/PwD candidates need to upload their category/disability certificate if applicable.
- Choose exam center and language: Select your preferred examination center and the language in which you wish to take the exam. The exam is available in 22 languages.
- Pay the application fee online. The fee is ₹3,500 + Bank charges for General/OBC candidates and ₹2,500 + Bank charges for SC/ST candidates.
- Download and print the application confirmation for future reference.
Exam Pattern
The AIBE-XX exam will be conducted in offline mode (pen-paper based). Here are the key features of the exam pattern:
- Type of Questions: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions).
- Total Questions: 100.
- Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.
- Marking Scheme: Each question carries 1 mark. There is no negative marking.
- Allowed Materials: Bare Acts without notes are allowed.
Syllabus
The AIBE-XX syllabus covers a wide range of legal subjects. Some of the key topics include:
- Constitutional Law.
- Indian Penal Code (IPC).
- Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC).
- Code of Civil Procedure (CPC).
- Evidence Act.
- Family Law.
- Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act.
- Labour and Industrial Laws.
- Cyber Law.
- Public Interest Litigation.
- Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI rules.
Qualifying Marks
To pass the AIBE-XX exam, candidates need to score a minimum of 45% marks if they belong to the General/OBC category. For SC/ST and Disabled categories, the qualifying mark is 40%.
The Bar Council of India urges all eligible candidates to carefully review the official notification and prepare for the exam. Candidates are advised to visit the official AIBE website for detailed instructions on the registration process, syllabus, and other relevant information.
