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