The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is the key qualifying test for law graduates who wish to practise as advocates in India. The upcoming AIBE 20 (XX) for 2025 has received significant updates — including the notification release, application window, exam date, scheme/ syllabus, and eligibility criteria. All official details are available on the host website: allindiabarexamination.com.
Here is a full breakdown of everything you need to know right now — exam date, scheme/ pattern, how to download the PDF, eligibility and next steps.
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📅 Key Dates & Schedule
Notification for AIBE 20 was released on 26 September 2025.
Application (registration) started on 29 September 2025 via the official website.
Last date of registration & fee payment extended till 31 October 2025 (for general categories).
Admit card issuance planned around 15 November 2025.
The actual exam date is tentatively set for 30 November 2025 (or late November/early December) in offline (pen-and-paper) mode.
Note: Always cross-verify on the official site for any final changes.
📄 Exam Scheme / Pattern (Downloadable PDF)
The Bar Council of India has released the exam scheme / pattern and syllabus document for AIBE 20. Candidates should download the PDF from the official website for precise details. Some key highlights of the scheme:
Total Questions: 100 MCQs.
Maximum Marks: 100 (1 mark each).
Duration: 3 hours (some sources mention 3 ½ hours).
Mode: Offline (Pen-and-Paper) – candidates will carry their own bare acts/ statutes in the exam hall (open-book style) in many earlier cycles; check for 2025 whether this continues.
Qualifying criteria: 45% for General/OBC; 40% for SC/ST/Divyang.
Subjects & Weightage:
The syllabus comprises 19 law subjects; key subjects include Constitutional Law (10 questions), Code of Civil Procedure (10), CrPC (10), IPC (8), Evidence Act (8) etc.
→ How to download the PDF:
Visit the official site allindiabarexamination.com.
Navigate to Notifications / Download PDF.
Select “AIBE 20 Exam Scheme / Syllabus PDF”.
Download and save/print for offline preparation.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for AIBE 20, candidates must fulfil the following:
Must have an LLB degree (3-year or 5-year) from a recognized university.
Must be enrolled with a State Bar Council under the Bar Council of India Act.
Final-year law students with no backlogs may also be eligible (check the detailed notification).
There is no upper age limit, and many attempts are permitted — subject to eligibility for each session.
✅ Application & Registration Process
Go to the official registration portal via allindiabarexamination.com.
Click on “Register for AIBE 20 (XX) 2025”.
Provide required personal, educational, and Bar-Council enrolment details.
Upload photograph, signature, degree/enrolment proof as per guidelines.
Pay the application fee:
General/OBC: ₹ 3,500.
SC/ST: ₹ 2,500.
Submit form and download acknowledgement/receipt for future reference.
🔍 Key Points for Candidates
Ensure you download the exam scheme PDF and study it thoroughly – it contains subject-wise weightage, marks structure, timing and important instructions.
Mark the exam date (30 Nov 2025 tentative) on your calendar and plan a study schedule accordingly.
Since the exam is competitive and necessary for the Certificate of Practice (COP), aim well beyond the minimum required marks.
Use the scheme as a checklist – go through each of the 19 subjects, allocate revision time accordingly, and practise MCQs.
Follow updates on the official site for any changes in exam format, dates or methodology.
📢 Conclusion
The release of the AIBE 20 Exam Date for 2025 and the availability of the official exam scheme PDF mark crucial milestones for aspirants. Visit allindiabarexamination.com to:
Download the official scheme/ syllabus PDF,
Register online and complete application steps,
Check eligibility and exam pattern,
Keep track of admit card and final schedule.
This exam is your gateway to legal practice in India. Careful preparation guided by the official scheme, consistent revision, and subject-wise strategy will enhance your chances of success. Stay updated, plan smartly and give your best for AIBE 20 2025!
