NEW DELHI: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the official notification for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE-20) on its official website, allindiabarexamination.com.
As per the notice, the registration process for AIBE-20 will commence on September 29. The exam is scheduled to be conducted offline on November 30, at designated centres across India.
According to the released schedule, the registration window will remain open until October 28, 2025, while the last date for fee payment is October 29. Candidates will be allowed to make corrections in their registration form until October 31. Admit cards will be issued online on November 15.
AIBE 20 schedule
| Activity | Date |
| Online Registration Begins | September 29, 2025 |
| Payment of Registration Fee Starts | September 29, 2025 |
| Online Registration Closes | October 28, 2025 |
| Last Date for Online Payment | October 29, 2025 |
| Last Date for Form Correction | October 31, 2025 |
| Release of Admit Card | November 15, 2025 |
| Date of Examination | November 30, 2025 |
How to apply for AIBE 20
Step 1: Visit the official site of AIBE, allindiabarexamination.com
Step 2: Register by entering the login details
Step 3: Fill in the details including names, contact details, and educational qualifications
Step 4: Make the payment of the application fees
Step 5: Click on submit, and your application will be submitted
Step 6: Download and take a printout of application form for reference.
To view the detailed notification for AIBE 20, click here.
To view the syllabus for AIBE 20, click here .
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is a mandatory certification exam conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for law graduates.
Candidates who have completed a three-year or five-year LLB degree, or those in their final year without any backlogs, are eligible to appear for the test.
The examination serves as a qualifying assessment that ensures candidates meet the minimum professional standards required to practice law in India.
Passing the AIBE grants an advocate’s certificate of practice, which is essential for appearing in courts and tribunals across the country. As per the BCI notification, the minimum passing percentage has been fixed at 45% for General and OBC candidates, and 40% for SC/ST and differently-abled candidates.