Bar Council of India has set AIBE passing marks, 45% for General and OBC candidates, and 40% for SC, ST, and differently-abled candidates, ensuring a fair and uniform standard for legal practice nationwide. Check AIBE 20 exam date available here!

Bar Council of India has officially announced the much-awaited exam date for AIBE 20 (XX) 2025. As per the latest update, AIBE 20 will be conducted on November 30, 2025, across various exam centres in India. This national-level certification exam is essential for law graduates who wish to practice law in Indian courts.
Direct Link: AIBE 20 Application 2025 (Out Soon) |
AIBE 20 application process will commence from September 29, 2025, and will remain open until October 28, 2025. Eligible candidates are advised to complete the registration process within the given timeline to avoid last-minute issues.
To practice law in India, clearing AIBE 20 exam 2025 is a mandatory requirement for law graduates. Candidates who successfully pass the exam will be awarded Certificate of Practice (CoP) by BCI, officially authorizing them to represent clients in court. In a significant update introduced last year, BCI revised the eligibility criteria, allowing final-year law students to appear for AIBE exam.

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Check the following steps to apply for AIBE 20:
The application fee for AIBE 20 exam 2025 must be paid in cash along with applicable bank charges. The fee structure is different based on candidate's category. Check the following table, the mentioned amounts do not include GST and other additional charges:
| AIBE 20 Application Fee 2025 | |
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC / Gen-PwD / OBC-PwD | INR 3,500 (Excluding GST & charges) |
| SC / ST / SC-PwD / ST-PwD | INR 2,500 (Excluding GST & charges) |
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Ans: In AIBE 20 (XX) 2025, candidates will receive +1 mark for each correct answer. There is no negative marking for incorrect or unanswered questions. This allows candidates to attempt all questions without the fear of losing marks for wrong answers.
Ans: No, BCI has not yet released the official AIBE 20 (XX) 2025 exam pattern yet. However, candidates are advised to be familiar with the general structure based on previous sessions. AIBE exam typically includes details such as the mode of the test, types of questions, marking scheme, and language options. Notably, while earlier editions were open-book exams, from AIBE 16 onwards, only Bare Acts without any short notes or comments are allowed.
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