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    AIBE 20 New Syllabus 2025: Subject-wise Details and Marks Distribution

    AIBE 20 New Syllabus 2025: Subject-wise Details and Marks Distribution

    Sansar Singh ChhikaraUpdated on 27 Sep 2025, 06:33 PM IST

    The All India Bar Examination (AIBE XX/20) 2025 is conducted by the Bar Council of India. AIBE is a mandatory qualifying exam for law graduates desiring to practice law in India. The examination checks practical knowledge of core subjects taught in the LLB curriculum. The AIBE exam syllabus carries 19 law subjects, including three newly introduced laws: Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. Successful candidates receive a Certificate of Practice, enabling them to practice in the courts across the country.

    AIBE 20 New Syllabus 2025: Subject-wise Details and Marks Distribution
    AIBE 20 New Syllabus 2025

    AIBE XX (20) Exam Pattern 2025

    As per the AIBE 2025 exam pattern, there are a total of 100 questions in the exam. Students can attempt the AIBE examination 2025 in English or regional languages. As per a Supreme Court judgment, students in their final year of LLB or BA LLB are also eligible to appear. They do not need an enrolment certificate from a State Bar Council at the time of the exam.

    AIBE 2025 Exam Pattern

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam mode

    Offline (pen-paper-based, OMR format)

    Exam duration

    3 hours 30 minutes

    Number of questions

    100 (all MCQs)

    Total marks

    100

    Marking scheme

    1 mark per correct answer; no negative marking

    Subjects covered

    19 law topics, with Constitutional Law, CrPC, and CPC carrying the highest weightage

    Minimum passing marks

    45% (General/OBC), 40% (SC/ST)

    Application fee

    Rs 3,560 (General/OBC), Rs 2,560 (SC/ST)

    AIBE XX (20) 2025 Examination Syllabus

    The AIBE XX 2025 syllabus is designed to ensure candidates are familiar with the core laws, procedural codes, and professional ethics. Given the exam's broad scope, candidates must study the subjects according to their marks’ weightage. Below are the 19 subjects, along with their mark distribution out of 100 and syllabus highlights.

    AIBE XX (20) 2025 Subject-wise Syllabus and Marks Distribution

    Subject

    Marks (out of 100)

    Detailed syllabus

    Constitutional Law

    10

    History of the Constitution, fundamental rights, union & territory, centre–state relations, emergency provisions, amendment process, judiciary system

    CrPC & Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

    10

    Criminal courts & jurisdiction, court powers, bail rules, arrest procedures, trial stages, sentencing, major features of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

    CPC (Code of Civil Procedure)

    10

    Filing civil suits, res judicata, framing of issues, hearing & evidence, decrees, appeals, interim orders, High Court rule-making

    IPC & Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita

    8

    Key IPC sections, overview of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita, classification of crimes, punishments, private defence, offences against the state & individuals, landmark cases

    Evidence Act & Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam

    8

    Relevance of facts, admissions, confessions, estoppel, documentary & oral evidence, burden of proof, expert opinion, witness rules, Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam provisions

    Alternative Dispute Redressal incl. Arbitration Act

    4

    Arbitration process, conciliation, mediation, tribunal powers, enforcement of arbitral awards, dispute resolution methods

    Family Law

    8

    Hindu marriage rules, sources of Hindu law, guardianship, succession & inheritance, maintenance provisions

    Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

    4

    Nature & scope, judicial activism, types of PIL, procedure, judiciary’s role in public interest

    Administrative Law

    3

    Scope & nature, judicial review, powers & functions of administrative authorities, tribunals

    Professional Ethics & BCI Misconduct Rules

    4

    Duties of lawyers, BCI professional conduct rules, types of misconduct, and Supreme Court rulings

    Company Law

    2

    Company incorporation, shareholder rights, company management, SEBI Act, FEMA provisions

    Environmental Law

    2

    Key environmental protection acts, international treaties, pollution control laws, biodiversity & sustainable development

    Cyber Law

    2

    Cybercrimes, IT Act, e-contracts, offences & penalties, UNCITRAL model law on e-commerce

    Labour & Industrial Laws

    4

    Industrial Disputes Act, Trade Union Act, Minimum Wages Act, worker rights & welfare legislations

    Law of Torts incl. Motor Vehicle Act & Consumer Protection

    5

    Principles of tort, negligence, vicarious liability, Motor Vehicles Act, and consumer protection provisions

    Taxation Law

    4

    Income Tax Act, GST framework, Customs & Excise duties, direct & indirect taxes

    Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instruments Act

    8

    Contract formation & breach, bailment, pledge, specific contracts, remedies under the Specific Relief Act, negotiable instruments

    Land Acquisition Act

    2

    Process of acquisition, compensation rules, notifications, land use for public/private purposes

    Intellectual Property Laws

    2

    Basics of copyright, trademarks, patents, geographical indications & protection mechanisms

    AIBE 2025 Exam Notification Out

    The BCI has released the official notification for the AIBE XX (20) 2025 on September 26, 2025. The notification provides all the necessary details including the exam date, online registration date, correction window last date, and admit card release details.

    Particulars

    Dates / Details

    Notification release date

    26 September 2025

    Online registration starts

    29 September 2025

    Online registration ends

    28 October 2025

    Payment window

    29 September – 29 October 2025

    Last date for correction

    31 October 2025

    Admit card release

    15 November 2025

    Exam date

    30 November 2025

    Conducting authority

    Bar Council of India (BCI) Trust

    Exam mode

    Offline (OMR-based)

    Official website

    www.allindiabarexamination.com

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    You can download the AIBE exam paper by following these steps:

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    You can download the question papers and the solutions for AIBE 18 from the following link -

    E-Book Link - AIBE 18 Question Paper with Solutions PDF

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    • Marksheets (Self-Attested & Scanned): All previous semester marksheets (Semester I to V for 3-year LLB; Semester I to IX for 5-year Integrated LLB).

    • Undertaking Form: A signed, scanned undertaking form indicating you are in