AIBE 20 Notification 2025 Expected This Week: Key Details for Aspirants

According to the media report, the Bar Council of India (BCI) is expecting to release the notification for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 20, a qualifying exam that every law graduate must clear to practice in Indian courts. The registration process has officially started on the exam’s portal, allindiabarexamination.com.  

The report also mentioned that the exams are likely to start in the second or third week of December. In the upcoming AIBE notification, they will be sharing key details including:- 

• Eligibility Criteria

• Syllabus

• Examination Guidelines

• Complete registration timeline

Key Dates Announced

The official schedule shared by the BCI includes the following deadlines:

Candidates are advised not to wait until the last day, as technical issues or incomplete documentation may lead to rejection of applications.

Who Can Apply For AIBE 20?

The AIBE is open to all law graduates who have completed a 3-year LL.B or a 5-year integrated LL.B program from a recognised institute. Additionally, the candidate must be enrolled with their respective State Bar Council. Importantly, there is no upper age limit to appear for this exam, making it accessible to both fresh graduates and those who may have pursued law later in life.

AIBE 20 Exam Fees 

The registration fee has been fixed at:

Payments can be made online through UPI, net banking, debit/credit cards, or other listed modes.

Exam Structure and Syllabus for AIBE 20

The AIBE 20 will be conducted in offline mode (pen and paper) across multiple centres in India. The exam will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark. The total duration will be 3 hours and 30 minutes, and there will be no negative marking.

The syllabus includes important areas of law that are part of the LL.B. curriculum:

• Constitutional Law

• Indian Penal Code (IPC)

• Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)

• Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)

• Indian Evidence Act

• Family Law

• Professional Ethics

• Public Interest Litigation

This ensures that the exam tests practical as well as theoretical understanding of the law.

How to Apply for ABIE 20

Step 1: Visit the official portal: allindiabarexamination.com

Step 2: Click on the AIBE 20 registration link.

Step 3: Enter personal details, educational qualifications, and State Bar enrollment number.

Step 4: Upload scanned copies of required documents, including a photograph, signature, and enrollment certificate.

Step 5: Pay the application fee.

Step 6: Submit the form and download the confirmation page for reference