AIBE 20 Exam Notification 2025: Dates, Application, & Download Link
AIBE 20 Exam Notification 2025: Dates, Application, & Download Link
The AIBE 20 (All India Bar Examination) for 2025 is scheduled to be conducted in December 2025, with the most likely date being December 21, 2025 as confirmed by the Bar Council of India (BCI). The exam will be held in an offline, pen-and-paper mode across multiple centers nationwide.
Important Dates and Timeline for AIBE 20 (2025)
- Notification Release: July 2025 (expected)
- Registration Start: September 2025 (expected)
- Registration End: October 2025 (expected)
- Admit Card Release: November 2025 (expected)
- Exam Date: December 21, 2025 (tentative)
- Provisional Answer Key: December 2025
- Final Answer Key and Result Declaration: January 2026
Application Procedure
Candidates who have completed their LLB or are in their final year of law studies are eligible to apply. Registration typically opens a few months before the exam (September 2025 anticipated) on the official Bar Council of India website. Aspiring candidates must complete the registration and fee payment within the stipulated deadlines to be eligible to download their admit cards and sit for the exam.
Exam Pattern and Key Details
- Mode: Offline (pen and paper)
- Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Number of Questions: 100 multiple choice questions (MCQs)
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Negative Marking: None
- Languages: Available in 22 languages, including English and Hindi
- Format: No sectional or subject-wise time limits; candidates can attempt questions in any order
Other Relevant Details
The exam is a qualifying test for law graduates to obtain the Certificate of Practice (COP), which is mandatory to legally practice law in India. The admit card will be available approximately one week before the exam date for candidates who have successfully registered and paid the application fee. Candidates should closely monitor the official BCI website for the official notification and updates to avoid missing any deadlines or changes.
Direct Download Link
The official notification and further information will be available for direct download on the Bar Council of India’s website as soon as it is released in July 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is AIBE?
AIBE stands for All India Bar Examination, which is conducted by the Bar Council of India to assess the capability of candidates to practice law in India.
2. Who is eligible to take AIBE?
Any law graduate or final-year law student can apply for the AIBE.
3. How can I register for the AIBE?
Registration can be done through the official Bar Council of India website during the application period.
4. Is there any negative marking in AIBE?
No, there is no negative marking in the AIBE.
5. How can I prepare for the AIBE?
Candidates can refer to the syllabus provided by the Bar Council and use various law preparation books and online resources.