The Bar Council of India (BCI) has extended the registration, correction, and fee payment deadlines for the All India Bar Examination – AIBE XX (20). Candidates who missed the previous deadlines can now complete their fee payment and make necessary corrections in their application forms until November 1, 2025, through the official website — allindiabarexamination.com.
This extension follows multiple requests from law graduates and final-year students seeking additional time to complete their applications due to documentation and technical issues.
Revised Schedule for AIBE 20 (XX)
| Event | Revised Date |
| Last Date for Registration | October 31, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | November 1, 2025 |
| Last Date for Form Correction | November 1, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | November 15, 2025 |
| AIBE 20 (XX) Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
The exam will be held as per schedule on November 30, 2025, across various centres in India.
Application Fee Details
| Category | Fee (Excluding GST) | Total (Including GST) |
| General/OBC/Gen-PWD/OBC-PWD | ₹3,500 | ₹3,560 |
| SC/ST/SC-PWD/ST-PWD | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
Candidates can make their payments online through debit/credit cards or net banking.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have completed either a 3-year LL.B degree or a 5-year integrated LL.B degree to appear for the examination. Final-year students and those awaiting results may also apply if they possess an enrolment certificate or satisfy eligibility norms set by their respective State Bar Councils.
There is no upper age limit to appear in the exam. Candidates who qualify in the test will receive the Certificate of Practice (CoP) from the Bar Council of India, authorizing them to practice law in Indian courts.
Application Correction Window
The correction window is open until 11:59 PM on November 1, 2025, for candidates who have completed the fee payment process. Only minor corrections are permitted during this period.
Editable fields include:
- Candidate’s Name
- Enrolment Number
- Date of Birth
- Test Centre Preferences
Non-editable fields include:
- Registered Mobile Number
- Registered Email ID
- Caste Category
- PWD Category
- Enrollment Certificate/Final Semester Status
Steps to Edit Application Form:
- Visit allindiabarexamination.com
- Click on “Login” under AIBE XX (20)
- Enter registered credentials
- Make necessary corrections
- Save and resubmit the application
Exam Pattern and Mode
The AIBE XX (20) will be conducted in offline (pen-and-paper) mode.
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Type | Certification Exam |
| Duration | 3 Hours (extra 20 minutes for candidates with more than 50% disability) |
| Total Questions | 100 (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer; no negative marking |
| Subjects | 19 law subjects |
| Language | Multiple regional languages |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR sheet-based) |
Candidates are permitted to carry Bare Acts without notes to the examination hall. Books, digests, and commentaries are strictly prohibited.
AIBE 20 Syllabus (Unchanged)
The syllabus for AIBE 20 remains unchanged and includes 19 core subjects such as:
- Constitutional Law – 10 Questions
- Criminal Procedure Code – 10 Questions
- Civil Procedure Code – 10 Questions
- Indian Penal Code – 8 Questions
- Evidence Act – 8 Questions
- Family Law – 8 Questions
- Law of Contract, Specific Relief, and Property Laws – 8 Questions
- Law of Torts (including Motor Vehicles and Consumer Laws) – 5 Questions
Recommended Books for Preparation
| Subject | Recommended Book/Author |
| Civil Practice & Procedure Manual | Sarkar’s |
| Criminal Manual | Universal’s |
| Constitution of India | D.D. Basu |
| Company Law | A.K. Majumdar / G.K. Kapoor |
| Civil Procedure with Limitation Act | C.K. Takwani |
| Bare Acts | Universal Law Publishing |
Passing Criteria
| Category | Qualifying Percentage |
| General / OBC | 45% |
| SC / ST / Disabled | 40% |
Candidates who achieve the minimum qualifying marks will receive their Certificate of Practice (CoP) from the Bar Council of India.
Validity of Result
As per the recent BCI notification, the validity of the AIBE 20 result has been extended till March 21, 2026. This means that candidates who qualify in the current session will remain eligible for the Certificate of Practice until that date.
AIBE Helpdesk
Email: aibe.helpdesk@gmail.com
Phone: 011-49225022, 011-49225023, 8655701484
Timings: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM (Monday to Sunday, excluding national holidays)
Summary
The AIBE 20 registration process has officially closed, but candidates can still pay fees and make corrections until November 1, 2025. Admit cards will be issued on November 15, 2025, and the exam will be conducted on November 30, 2025, in offline mode.
Qualified candidates will be awarded the Certificate of Practice (CoP) by the Bar Council of India, enabling them to practice law across all Indian courts.
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