AIBE 20 (XX) 2025: Registration (ONGOING), Exam Date (Nov 30), Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation & Books
AIBE is an All India Level examination conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI). AIBE full form is All India Bar Examination which is held for law graduates who wish to practice law in India. The AIBE 20 (XX) 2026 notification is going to be released anytime soon in July. Candidates who qualify the exam will be awarded a Certificate of Practice. Get the latest information on AIBE 20 exam such as notification pdf, important dates, syllabus, cutoffs, and other updates.
AIBE 20 Exam 2026
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the AIBE 20 2025 notification on its website. Candidates can apply online for the AIBE 20 exam from 29th September onwards. The last date to fill the online form is 28th October 2025. Law graduates must take note that the AIBE exam is held only once a year. Candidates who qualify for this exam are issued a Certificate of Practice. The exam is held in pen and paper mode, having 100 multiple-choice questions each carrying 1 mark. Read on to know complete details about AIBE 20 registration date, exam date, eligibility and more information.
AIBE 2026 Exam Highlights
The major highlights for AIBE XX (20) are as follows:
| AIBE XIX Particulars | Details |
| Exam name | All India Bar Examination (AIBE) |
| Conducting body | Bar Council of India (BCI) |
| Type of Exam | Law Exam |
| Exam level | National |
| Exam frequency | Twice in a year |
| Exam purpose | The AIBE is a competitive exam in India to earn the Certificate of Practice (COP) The COP is mandatory for practicising law in India. |
| Mode of exam | Pen-and-paper exam |
| Question type | The question paper will include 100 objective-type questions. |
| Exam helpdesk | Phone: +91 - 6263178414 , 6352601288, 9555089314, 9555076241, 9555092448, Email: bci.helpdesk@cbtexams.in |
| Exam website | allindiabarexamination.com/ |
What is AIBE Exam: Full Form and Details
The AIBE full form is the All India Bar Examination. It is a certification exam that is conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI) twice a year. The AIBE question paper is based on core subjects of law, such as - Constitutional Law, IPC, CrPC, IEA, PIL, Administration, pre-eminent SC judgments, professional ethics, etc. AIBE exam sets the standard for law graduates who are looking to practice law in India.
The candidates who clear the AIBE test are awarded the Certificate of Practice (CoP). Having the CoP make such candidates eligible to practice law in India. For 2026, the BCI is conducting the 19th AIBE exam.
AIBE 20 Important Dates 2026
The AIBE 20 notification was released on 26th September 2025. The online registration date for AIBE 20 is from 29th September to 28th October 2025. Check the following table to know further details on AIBE 20 exam dates.
| AIBE 20 Exam Event | Dates |
| Release of Official Notification | 26th September 2025 |
| Start of Registration | 29th September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28th October 2025 |
| Exam Date | 30th November 2025 |
AIBE 20 2026 Notification
AIBE 20 (XX) 2026 notification was released on 26th September 2026. The notification shall have the details regarding exam date, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus and more. We shall update the latest AIBE 20 notification here once it has been made available.
AIBE 20 Registration 2026
Candidates who are willing to apply online for AIBE 20 exam can do so by visiting the AIBE website from the date that shall be notified by the officials. Candidates can apply online for AIBE 20 exam on the official website of the council - allindiabarexamination.com. The AIBE VIII application form shall have to be filled in online mode only.
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AIBE 2026 Application Fee
Candidates filling up the application forms of AIBE XIX (19( have to pay the fee for their respective categories as under. You must take a note that the fee has not been changed this year, it remains the same as the previous years.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC | Rs. 3,500 (plus transaction charges) |
| Gen-PWD/ OBC-PWD | Rs. 3,500 (plus transaction charges) |
| SC/ST/ | Rs. 2,500 (plus transaction charges) |
| SC-PWD/ST-PWD categories | Rs. 2,500 (plus transaction charges) |
| EWS/ Women | Rs. 3,500 (plus transaction charges) |
Who can Apply Online for AIBE 20?
The candidates who fulfil the age limit, educational qualification are eligible to apply for AIBE 20. The following table gives the details regarding AIBE eligibility criteria .
| Particulars | Details |
| Educational Qualification | 3-year LLB or 5-year integrated LLB degree from an institute recognised by the BCI. Final year law students with no backlogs are also eligible to apply. |
| Minimum Passing Marks | No minimum AIBE passing marks |
| Enrolment Criteria | Candidates without an enrolment certificate can also register for AIBE |
| Age Limit | No prescribed age limit |
AIBE XX (20) Syllabus 2026
The Bar Council of India has prescribed the syllabus for AIBE exam. The syllabus of AIBE XX (20) 2026 consists of 19 topics/subjects on Law. These subjects are common Law subjects of LLB (5-year LLB and 3-year LLB programmes). Only multiple choice questions are asked in the exam. Check the AIBE syllabus in the table below.
| Sl No | Topic/Subject | No of Questions |
| 1 | Constitutional Law | 10 |
| 2 | I.P.C (Indian Penal Code) | 8 |
| 3 | Cr.P.C (Criminal Procedure Code) | 10 |
| 4 | C.P.C (Code of Civil Procedure) | 10 |
| 5 | Evidence Act | 8 |
| 6 | Alternative Dispute Redressal including Arbitration Act | 4 |
| 7 | Family Law | 8 |
| 8 | Public Interest Litigation | 4 |
| 9 | Administrative Law | 3 |
| 10 | Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI rules | 4 |
| 11 | Company Law | 2 |
| 12 | Environmental Law | 2 |
| 13 | Cyber Law | 2 |
| 14 | Labour and Industrial Laws | 4 |
| 15 | Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer Protection Law | 5 |
| 16 | Law related to Taxation | 4 |
| 17 | Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act | 8 |
| 18 | Land Acquisition Act | 2 |
| 19 | Intellectual Property Laws | 2 |
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| Total | 100 |
AIBE XX (20) Exam Pattern 2026
The AIBE exam is held in offline mode where 100 objective type of questions are asked. There is no negative marking in the exam. As pr the AIBE exam pattern released by the council, the candidates are allowed to carry Bare Acts without notes. Check the details for the AIBE exam pattern in the table below.
| AIBE Exam Pattern | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Type of Examination | Certification based |
| Duration of Examination | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Number of Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Negative Marking | No |
AIBE Cut off Marks 2026
AIBE releases the cut off marks for the General and reserved candidates. The AIBE minimum qualifying marks are as follows:
| Category | Qualifying criteria |
| General/ OBC | 45% of the total marks |
| SC/ ST | 40% of the total marks |
AIBE 20 Admit Card 2026
Those candidates who apply for the AIBE exam 2026 will be able to download the admit card for the written exam. The admit card download link will be activated few days before the exam date. The Bar Council of India will activate the link to download AIBE Admit Card where candidates will have to log in using their AIBE 20 IDs to access the call letter.
AIBE 20 Result 2026
AIBE 20 Result 2026 shall be published in December 2026 or January 2026 on its website. Along with the result the cut off marks shall also be announced on allindiabarexamination.com. The candidates can visit the AIBE website to know their qualifying status.
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FAQs
- Who can apply for AIBE 19 Exam 2024?+Candidates who have a three- or five-year LLB degree from a recognised institute or university and are enrolled as advocates with their respective State Bar Councils, under Section 24 (1) (f) of the Advocates Act, 1961 can apply for the AIBE 19 exam. There is no upper age limit to appear for the AIBE exam.
- What is AIBE exam cut off?+The AIBE cut off is prescribed by the Bar Council of India. Candidates from General/OBC have to get at least 45% while SC/ST/PwD candidates have to get at least 40% to qualify the AIBE 19 exam.
- What is the use of AIBE 19 exam?+The AIBE full form is the All India Bar Examination. It is a law exam conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI). The AIBE question paper is based on core subjects of law such as - Constitutional Law, IPC, CrPC, IEA, PIL, Administration, pre-eminent SC judgments, professional ethics, etc.
- What is the AIBE 19 exam date 2024?+The AIBE 19 exam date was 22nd December 2024.