The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is the national certification test that unlocks your Certificate of Practice (CoP)—the formal go-ahead to appear in Indian courts.
If you plan to practise, AIBE is non-negotiable.
Update: Enroll in the ClearLLB’s AIBE crash course with recorded classes and doubt support.
Why does AIBE matter?
Passing the AIBE validates your foundational legal knowledge and professional ethics. On qualifying, the Bar Council of India (BCI) issues your CoP.
AIBE 20: What’s officially announced (quick read)
- Exam date: November 30, 2025.
- Admit card window: November 15, 2025 (online).
- Application deadlines:
- Registration closes: October 31, 2025
- Last date for fee payment: November 01, 2025
- Form correction closes: November 01, 2025
All of the above are from the BCI/AIBE official notices for AIBE-20 dated September 26–27, 2025. Always double-check the official site before you act.
Qualifying marks (AIBE-20):
45% for GEN/OBC and 40% for SC/ST & Disabled candidates.
Who can apply? (Eligibility snapshot)
You’re generally eligible if you have:
- An LL.B (3-year or 5-year) from a BCI-recognised institution, and
- You meet enrolment/other conditions as notified for the current cycle.
Important 2025 update:
BCI has clarified that final-year/final-semester students and certain non-enrolled graduates may register with an undertaking and specified documents, subject to conditions laid out in the official notice. Read the undertaking notice carefully before applying.
What’s on the test? (High-level coverage)
AIBE checks working knowledge of core subjects typically including Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Professional Ethics/BCI Rules, Evidence (BSA), Procedure Codes (BNSS/CrPC, CPC), Penal law (BNS/IPC areas as notified), ADR, Company/Commercial Laws, IPR, Family, Property, Tax basics, Admin Law, Labour/Industrial, Environmental, PIL/HR, Cyber, Public International Law, etc. Always rely on the current cycle syllabus PDF on the official site for topic-wise weightages.
Exam pattern (what to expect)
Format: Objective-type MCQs.
Passing threshold (AIBE-20): 45% GEN/OBC, 40% SC/ST & Disabled—as per the AIBE-20 notification.
Other specifics like total questions, language options, and what you can carry to the hall are governed by the current notification/admit card.
How to apply for AIBE 20 (step-by-step)
- Go to the official AIBE portal and register a candidate account (use a working email & mobile).
- Fill the application form: personal info, academic details, and (if applicable) State Bar Council enrolment particulars.
- Upload documents per the specs (photo, signature, eligibility documents/undertaking where relevant).
- Pay the fee online and submit. Save your confirmation.
Note: Download the admit card in the notified window and verify exam centre details.
Keep handy (typical list):
State Bar Council enrolment (if applicable), LL.B degree/provisional, photo & signature in the required format, category/disability certificate (if applicable), and the special undertaking/documents if you fall under the final-year/non-enrolled categories this cycle.
Key dates at a glance (AIBE-20)
- Registration closes: Oct 31, 2025
- Fee payment last date: Nov 01, 2025
- Correction window ends: Nov 01, 2025
- Admit card release (online): Nov 15, 2025
- Exam date: Nov 30, 2025
ClearLLB’s smart prep blueprint (works even if you’re short on time)
Check ClearLLB’s AIBE crash course with recorded classes and doubt support. (Educational program; not legal services.)
FAQs (Answering what candidates ask the most)
Is AIBE-20 offline or online?
AIBE is conducted as notified in each cycle; for 2025, the official schedule and admit card govern mode and logistics. Check your admit card and the schedule notice.
What is the pass mark for AIBE-20?
45% (GEN/OBC) and 40% (SC/ST & Disabled), as explicitly stated in the AIBE-20 notification.
When is AIBE-20?
November 30, 2025.
When will the admit cards be available?
November 15, 2025 (online release window).
Can final-year students or non-enrolled graduates apply?
BCI’s Sept 27, 2025 notice allows final-year/final-semester candidates and certain non-enrolled graduates to register with an undertaking and specific documents—subject to the conditions in that notice. Read it closely before applying.
What happens after I qualify?
BCI issues the Certificate of Practice (CoP), which authorises you to practise.
Final word
Treat AIBE like a professional milestone.
Apply correctly, prepare with focus, and use the official PDFs as your single source of truth for dates, eligibility, and rules.
Once you clear it, your CoP puts you on the right side of the bar—literally and figuratively.
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