The Bar Council of India (BCI) initiated the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 2025 process by issuing a tender in July 2025. The exam is expected to be held in December 2025. The AIBE tender mentions that it will be held in both online and offline modes. The AIBE 2020 application will open in the first week of September, tentatively.
The Bar Council of India will soon announce the AIBE 20 notification 2025 on the official website. The examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode.
The tender floated by the council provides various details on AIBE 20. Some of them are given below.
Mode: The AIBE 20 exam will be held in both online and offline modes. Candidates are likely to get the option to choose the exam mode while filling out the application form.
Exam centres: AIBE 2025 will be a pan-India exam. It will be conducted in 150 exam centres spread across 50 cities.
The total number of candidates is expected to be between 50,000 to 250,000.
AIBE is usually conducted in 11 different languages; however, the tender document mentions 22 vernacular languages and English as the medium of the exam.
The tender submission window closed on July 17. It is followed by opening the bids.
The bidder shall be ready to provide services within 15 days from signing the contract, meaning the applications for AIBE 2025 will open as soon as the process of bidding completes.
AIBE is a mandatory exam for LLB graduates. They are required to clear the exam within two years of enrollment at the state bar councils. The registration fee for AIBE 20 is Rs. 3500 for general candidates and Rs. 2500 for SC and ST candidates.
The AIBE question paper will comprise 19 topics, each consisting of multiple-choice questions. Several questions are also asked in the context of legal current affairs and the application of laws. It is an open-book exam, and candidates are allowed to use Bare Acts at the test centre. However, Bare Act with notes or short-long notes are not allowed.
Sl No. | Topic / Subject | No. of Questions |
1. | Constitutional Law | 10 |
2. | IPC (Indian Penal Code) | 8 |
3. | CrPC (Criminal Procedure Code) | 10 |
4. | CPC (Code of Civil Procedure) | 10 |
5. | Evidence Act | 8 |
6. | Alternative Dispute Redressal (including Arbitration Act) | 4 |
7. | Family Law | 8 |
8. | Public Interest Litigation | 4 |
9. | Administrative Law | 3 |
10. | Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct under Bar Council of India Rules | 4 |
11. | Company Law | 2 |
12. | Environmental Law | 2 |
13. | Cyber Law | 2 |
14. | Labour & Industrial Law | 4 |
15. | Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer Protection Law | 5 |
16. | Law related to Taxation | 4 |
17. | Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act | 8 |
18. | Land Acquisition Act | 2 |
19. | Intellectual Property Laws | 2 |
Total | 100 |
On Question asked by student community
Whether or not signing your full name instead of your signature on the AIBE 19 answer booklet's self-declaration form would result in disqualification is uncertain. It depends on the specific rules and regulations of the AIBE examination and how strictly they are enforced, you can also check the official website or contact the concerned authorities.
Hello,
If you forgot to mention the booklet code in your AIBE 2024 application, follow these steps:
Act promptly to avoid complications.
Hope it helps !
If you forgot to mention your booklet set code and other details on your AIBE 2024 exam OMR sheet while filling the rest of the information correctly, your exam may not be evaluated properly, and you could potentially face a delay in your results or even have your exam invalidated; however, there might still be a chance to rectify the situation.
Since AIBE exam is OMR based paper and is checked by using a specialized scanner called an "OMR scanner" which reads the darkened bubbles on the sheet, interpreting them as answers, and then comparing them to the answer key to generate a score - essentially, the machine "reads" the marks made on the paper to determine the correct answers, all through a process called Optical Mark Recognition (OMR). If it doesn't recognise your booklet code there are chances that it could not process your answer on code basis.
Reach out to the Bar Council of India (BCI) as soon as possible through their official website or helpline number. Explain the situation clearly, mentioning that you filled in all the details correctly except for the booklet set code and other missing information.
If possible, try to attach a scanned copy of your OMR sheet where you can highlight the correctly filled details and the missing booklet set code.
Hope it is helpful to you!!!
Hi Anirudh,
Using a whitener in the AIBE 19 exam (All India Bar Examination) is generally not allowed, as per the examination guidelines. However, if you used it in just one question and the rest of your answer sheet complies with the rules, the likelihood of outright rejection may be lower, but it ultimately depends on the discretion of the Bar Council of India (BCI).
Wait for Official Notification, Check your result once it is released, If the BCI invalidates your paper, they will usually notify you.
In some cases, minor infractions like using a whitener in a single question may not lead to disqualification, provided the rest of the answer sheet adheres to the rules. However, the final decision rests with the BCI.
Stay calm and wait for the official result or response from the authorities. Mistakes happen, and the best approach is to address them responsibly.
Best Wishes!
In the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), the use of correction tools such as whiteners is generally prohibited. This is because alterations on the answer sheet can interfere with the Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) scanning process, potentially leading to issues in accurately reading your responses.
While the use of a whitener on a single question may not automatically result in the rejection of your exam, it could raise concerns during the evaluation process. The impact largely depends on whether the correction affects the OMR system's ability to accurately read your answer sheet.
Recommendations:
Contact AIBE Authorities: It's advisable to reach out directly to the AIBE administration to inform them of the situation and seek guidance. They can provide specific information regarding any potential implications and advise on any necessary steps you should take.
Monitor Official Communications: Keep a close watch on official announcements or communications from AIBE regarding the evaluation process and any issues related to answer sheet discrepancies.
For future reference, it's best to avoid using correction tools during examinations to prevent any complications during the evaluation process.
For more insights on the dos and don'ts inside the AIBE exam hall, you might find the following vide
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