The Bar Council of India (BCI) will close registrations for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE 20) 2025 on October 31, 2025 . This is the final opportunity for eligible candidates to apply for the crucial examination that grants the right to practice law in India. Aspirants must submit their application forms via the official website, allindiabarexamination.com. Following registration, candidates have an extended window until November 1, 2025 , to pay the examination fee and make specific corrections to their submitted forms.
Understanding the AIBE 20 Examination
The AIBE examination is a mandatory test conducted by the BCI. It serves as the gateway for law graduates and final-year LLB students to obtain a Certificate of Practice (CoP). Without this CoP, individuals cannot legally practice law within India. The AIBE 20 will be a traditional pen-and-paper based examination, assessing candidates’ fundamental legal knowledge and skills necessary for professional practice.
Key Dates for AIBE 2025 Applicants
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | October 31, 2025 |
| Fee Payment & Application Correction Window Closes | November 1, 2025 |
| Admit Card Issuance | November 15, 2025 |
| Examination Date | November 30, 2025 |
The AIBE 20 examination is scheduled to take place on November 30, 2025. The test duration is from 1 PM to 4 PM.
Eligibility and Application Details
Eligibility for AIBE 20 extends to law graduates, including those who have completed their 3-year or 5-year LLB courses. Critically, final year LLB students who have not yet received their degrees are also permitted to apply. All applicants must ensure their college or institution is approved by the Bar Council of India.
Application Fees Structure
The AIBE 20 registration fees are structured based on candidate categories:
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General & Other Backward Classes (OBC) | Rs 3,500 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Rs 2,500 |
Mandatory Document Uploads
Candidates are required to upload a specific set of documents to complete their AIBE 20 registration. All files must be in .JPG, .JPEG, or .PDF formats. Each individual file should not exceed 600 KB in size.
- For Candidates with Completed LLB Degrees: All semester mark sheets, from the first year through to the final year, must be uploaded.
- For Students Currently Pursuing LLB (3-Year Course): Mark sheets from the 1st year up to the 5th semester are required.
- For Students Currently Pursuing LLB (5-Year Course): Mark sheets covering the period from the 1st year to the 9th semester must be submitted.
Final year students applying must submit self-attested scanned copies of their mark sheets. Law graduates awaiting their final degrees must also upload all available semester mark sheets.
Irreversible Application Fields
Applicants should carefully review all entered information before making the fee payment. Once payment is processed, several key fields become uneditable. These critical details include:
- Registered mobile number
- Email ID
- PwD certificate details (Persons with Disabilities)
- Caste document information
- Options related to enrollment certification or final semester status
Accuracy in these fields is essential from the outset of the application process.
Concerns Over Certificate of Practice Delays
Several candidates who successfully cleared the AIBE 18 examination have reported significant delays in receiving their Certificate of Practice (CoP). Individuals have vocalized these issues on social media platforms, including X. Reported problems include un-updated IDs at state bar councils, despite prior document submissions, and extended scrutiny periods by various councils, particularly in states like Karnataka. These delays prevent qualified candidates from commencing their legal practice.