AIBE Exam Pattern 2025: Know The Marking Scheme, Total Duration, Language Options

AIBE 2025 exam will be conducted offline and consists of 100 multiple-choice questions for a total of 100 marks. There is no negative marking. The duration of the exam is 3 hours and 30 minutes, with an additional 20 minutes for candidates with a disability of 50% or more.

The exam is available in English and 21 regional languages. Candidates are only allowed to bring bare acts without notes or commentaries into the exam hall.

The qualifying marks are 45% for General/OBC categories and 40% for SC/ST/Disabled categories.

Notably, the 2025 syllabus incorporates the new criminal codes: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), replacing the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act, respectively.

Know more about the exam pattern of AIBE 2025 in the following section:

AIBE Exam Pattern 2025 - Key Highlights

Get the key highlights of AIBE Exam Pattern 2025:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	All India Bar Examination (AIBE XX) 2025
Conducting Body	Bar Council of India (BCI)
Mode of Examination	Offline (Pen and Paper-based)
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Duration	3 Hours 30 Minutes
Marking Scheme	+1 mark for each correct answer; No negative marking
Subjects Covered	19 Law Subjects including Constitutional Law, IPC, CPC, CrPC, Evidence, Family Law, Contract, etc.
Medium of Exam (Languages)	English Hindi Gujarati Marathi Telugu Tamil Kannada Bengali Punjabi Oriya Assamese Urdu Malayalam Nepali Manipuri Sanskrit Kashmiri Sindhi Konkani Dogri Bodo Santhali

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: AIBE 2025 will be conducted in offline mode, meaning it will be a pen-and-paper-based test. The exam consists of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) where you must choose the correct answer from the given options. This format tests your understanding of fundamental legal principles and application-based knowledge rather than memorisation.

Ans: AIBE exam consists of 100 questions, each carrying 1 mark, making the paper worth a total of 100 marks. There is no negative marking, so you can attempt all questions without worrying about penalties for incorrect answers. This encourages you to answer every question to maximise your score.

Ans: AIBE 2025 offers a choice of 22 languages to ensure accessibility for candidates across India. You can select your preferred language during registration from options such as English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Kannada, Malayalam, Urdu, and others. Once selected, the language preference cannot be changed later, so choose carefully.

Ans: No, AIBE (XX) 2025 will not be an open-book exam, as per the latest notification from the Bar Council of India. Candidates are not allowed to carry books, notes, or any reference materials inside the examination hall. However, a simple copy of the Bare Acts (without notes or commentary) may be permitted, subject to the official instructions released before the exam.

Ans: The total duration of the AIBE 2025 exam is 3 hours and 30 minutes. This time is allotted to answer 100 multiple-choice questions across various legal subjects. It’s important to manage your time efficiently since there is no sectional timing - you can attempt questions from any section in any order during the exam.

Ans: The AIBE 2025 question paper covers 19 core law subjects that are part of the LLB curriculum. These include Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure Code, Civil Procedure Code, Indian Penal Code, Evidence Act, Family Law, Contract and Property Laws, among others. Each subject carries a specific weightage, and the distribution ensures a balanced assessment of your overall legal knowledge

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