The Bar Council of India (BCI) is expected to release the final answer key for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE 20) soon. Candidates who took the exam are waiting for this key to check their performance. The provisional answer key was released on December 3, 2025 . The last date to raise objections against this key was December 10, 2025 .
Many candidates are now looking for the final answer key, which usually comes out before the results. Based on past years, the final answer key often appears about 7 to 10 days after the objection period ends. This means candidates can expect the AIBE 20 final answer key to be available by the second or third week of December 2025 . Some sources also suggest it might be released in the first week of January 2026 .
What is AIBE?
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is a national-level exam. It is for law graduates who want to practice law in India. Passing the AIBE is a must to get a Certificate of Practice from the Bar Council of India. This certificate allows a lawyer to work in courts across the country.
Why the Final Answer Key Matters
The final answer key is very important for candidates. It helps them understand how well they performed in the exam. Here are some key points:
- The BCI creates the final key after checking all the challenges or objections raised by candidates on the provisional key.
- It shows the correct answers for all questions in the AIBE 20 exam.
- Candidates can compare their answers with the final key to guess their scores.
- Sometimes, questions might be removed or answers changed in the final key. Candidates can see these updates.
- Once the final key is out, no more objections will be accepted.
Expected Release Date for AIBE 20 Final Answer Key
Based on previous trends, here is when the AIBE 20 final answer key might be released:
| Year | AIBE Final Answer Key Date | AIBE Answer Key Objection Dates |
| 2025 (Expected) | December 20 to 30, 2025 | December 3 to 10, 2025 |
| Or | 1st week of January 2026 |
Past Release Trends
Looking at the past few years can give an idea of when to expect the final key. The Bar Council of India has not always followed a strict schedule, as seen below:
| Year | AIBE Final Answer Key Date | AIBE Answer Key Objection Dates |
| 2024 | March 6, 2024 | December 30, 2024, to January 10, 2025 |
| 2023 | March 21, 2024 | December 13 to 20, 2023 |
| 2022 | April 2023 | February 13 to 20, 2023 |
How to Check the Final Answer Key
When the final answer key is released, candidates can check it on the official website of the Bar Council of India. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official AIBE website: allindiabarexamination.com .
- Look for a link that says "AIBE 20 Final Answer Key 2025".
- Click on the link to open the PDF file.
- Download the answer key and compare your answers.
After the final answer key, the Bar Council of India will release the results for AIBE 20. Candidates should keep checking the official website for the latest updates.