The All India Bar Examination (AIBE XX – 20) 2025 is a crucial step for every law graduate in India who wishes to practice law. Conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI), this exam tests a candidate’s legal knowledge and practical application skills. Clearing the AIBE is mandatory to receive the Certificate of Practice (COP), without which one cannot argue before courts in India.
Notification release: Early September 2025
Online registration begins: September 2025
Admit card release: December 2025
Exam date: Mid-December 2025 (likely 21–22 December)
Result declaration: February 2026
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of exam | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Duration | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per question, no negative marking |
| Languages | 11–22 Indian languages |
| Bare Acts allowed | Yes, but strictly without notes or annotations |
The exam covers 19 subjects of law, based on core principles and recent legislative updates like the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
| Subject / Topic | Approx. Questions |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | 10 |
| Criminal Procedure Code & BNSS | 10 |
| Code of Civil Procedure | 10 |
| Indian Penal Code & BNS | 8 |
| Evidence Act & BSA | 8 |
| Contracts, Specific Relief, Property, Negotiable Instruments | 8 |
| Family Law | 8 |
| Torts, Consumer Protection, Motor Vehicles Act | 5 |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) | 4 |
| Public Interest Litigation (PIL) | 4 |
| Professional Ethics (BCI Rules) | 4 |
| Labour & Industrial Law | 4 |
| Taxation Laws | 4 |
| Administrative Law | 3 |
| Company Law | 2 |
| Environmental Law | 2 |
| Cyber Law | 2 |
| Land Acquisition Act | 2 |
| Intellectual Property Laws | 2 |
| Total | 100 |
Focus on High-Weight Subjects – Constitutional Law, CPC, CrPC/BNSS, IPC/BNS, and Evidence Act/BSA.
Use Bare Acts Smartly – Since only unannotated Bare Acts are allowed, practice referring directly from them.
Solve Mock Papers – Work on OMR sheets to improve speed and accuracy.
Revise Regularly – Make short notes for quick recall before the exam.
Stay Updated – Be thorough with the new criminal law codes (BNS, BNSS, BSA) as these will feature prominently.
Passing the AIBE not only grants you the Certificate of Practice (COP) but also establishes your credibility as a law professional. It ensures advocates are well-versed in fundamental laws and professional ethics before entering active legal practice.
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