The Bar Council of India (BCI) hasn’t released the official AIBE 20 (2025) notification just yet, but most indicators point to a notification coming out between August and early September, with the exam likely slated for December 2025. That’s based on last year’s pattern and current legal education timelines.
What’s AIBE 20 All About?
This licensure exam is your pass to legal practice in India. It’s a pen-and-paper (offline) MCQ test, typically consisting of 100 questions, and cleared candidates get the indispensable Certificate of Practice (CoP). You’ll need that to appear in any court.
Here’s the bigger picture:
- Expected Registration Window: September 2025
- Mode: Offline, at designated centers across the country
- Fee Structure (Expected): Around ₹3,500 for General/OBC, ₹2,500 for SC/ST
- Passing Marks: ~45% for General/OBC, ~40% for SC/ST
BCI has also opened the door for final-year students and those without enrollment completion to sit for AIBE 20, following a Supreme Court directive.
What You Should Do Now:
- Keep refreshing the official AIBE website.
- Get your documents in place, your LLB degree, state bar council enrollment number, ID proofs.
- Start pre-studying the syllabus, expect a mix of Constitutional Law, Civil/Criminal Law, Evidence, Ethics, ADR, Cyber Law, IPR, and more.
- Plan your finances like fees and budget in advance.
Summary
Detail | Status/Pending Updates |
AIBE 20 Notification | Expected August–September 2025 |
Registration Begins | Likely September 2025 |
Expected Exam Date | December 2025 (tentative) |
Exam Mode | Pen-and-paper based (offline) |
Eligibility | 3-year or 5-year LLB + State Bar Enrollment |
Passing Criteria | General: 45%; SC/ST: 40% |
Certificate of Practice | Issued post-exam – mandatory for law practice |
