The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced an important update for students who appeared in the All India Bar Examination (AIBE 20) 2025. This exam is crucial for law graduates in India to practice as lawyers. The BCI has now introduced a fee for candidates who wish to challenge any answer in the provisional answer key. This new rule was shared in the latest AIBE 20 notification.
The AIBE 20 exam took place recently on November 30, 2025 . Following the exam, the provisional answer key was released on December 3, 2025 , allowing candidates to check their answers. Until this new notification, students could raise objections against the answer key without any charge. However, under the updated rules, candidates will now be charged INR 500 for each specific question they want to challenge. The deadline to raise these objections is fast approaching: December 10, 2025 , at 11:59 pm . It is essential for all candidates to submit their challenges before this time.
The BCI has clarified that if a candidate's objection is found to be correct and valid, the INR 500 fee paid for that specific objection will be fully refunded. After reviewing all objections, the BCI will release the final answer key for AIBE 20. The official AIBE Result 2025 will then be announced based on this final answer key.
Important Dates for AIBE 2025
Here are the key dates related to the AIBE 20 exam and the answer key objection process:
| Event | Date |
| AIBE 20 Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| AIBE 20 Provisional Answer Key Release | December 3, 2025 |
| AIBE 20 Objection Window Closes | December 10, 2025 (11:59 pm) |
| Objection Fee Per Question | INR 500 |
| Final Answer Key Release | Soon after objection review |
| AIBE 20 Result Announcement | After final answer key |
How to Challenge AIBE 20 Answer Key
Candidates who wish to raise an objection against the AIBE 20 provisional answer key must follow these steps. Make sure to complete the process before the deadline of December 10, 2025 .
- First, visit the official AIBE website. Look for the link that says 'Objection Filing' or similar.
- Click on this link. A new page will open, showing the 'AIBE Objection' form.
- On this form, you need to provide details about the question you are challenging.
- Select your Question Paper Booklet Set (this is usually A, B, C, or D).
- Choose the Question Number you believe has an incorrect answer.
- Write down what you think the correct answer should be.
- Add any remarks or comments to explain why you think your answer is right.
- Most importantly, attach a clear proof or document to support your claim. This could be a page from a textbook or a legal reference.
- After filling in the details for each objection, the payment screen will appear. It will show the total amount you need to pay. This amount is calculated by multiplying INR 500 by the number of objections you have raised.
- Complete the payment online.
- Finally, submit your AIBE 20 objection form. Remember, you can only submit it online.
It is important for all candidates to check the provisional answer key carefully. If you find any errors, raise your objections before the last date. This step is crucial before the Bar Council of India publishes the final answer key and results.
