AIBE 20 Exam Instructions 2025 - Check List, Items to Carry

AIBE 20 Exam Instructions 2025 - Check List, Items to Carry

Mirza Farhan BaigUpdated on 25 Mar 2025, 09:37 AM IST

Candidates must carefully follow the AIBE instructions to successfully appear for the exam. Based on the previous year’s trends, the Bar Council of India is expected to hold the AIBE 2025 in December 2025, in offline mode. An important item in the AIBE 20 checklist is the AIBE 20 admit card, which will be released one week before the December 2025 through the official website - allindiabarexamination.com. The All India Bar Examination is a closed-book exam, so books and study materials are not allowed in the exam hall. However, copies of Bare acts are allowed inside the exam hall. Read on to find out complete details on AIBE XX (20) 2025 checklist, AIBE instructions and various other important information.

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  1. AIBE XX (20) 2025 Exam - Overview
  2. Bare Acts in AIBE exam 2025
  3. AIBE 2025 exam instructions: Items to avoid
  4. AIBE XX (20) 2025 reporting time
  5. How to attempt AIBE XX (20) 2025 question paper?
AIBE 20 Exam Instructions 2025 - Check List, Items to Carry
AIBE 20 Exam Instructions

Before planning to register for the All India Bar Examination, candidates must go through the AIBE 20 eligibility criteria. The AIBE 2025 is open to all law graduates who have completed either a 3-year LLB or a 5-year LLB. Even the final-year law students are eligible to register and appear for the AIBE 20 exam. The AIBE 2025 exam will tentatively be conducted in December 2025 in offline mode.

AIBE XX (20) 2025 Exam - Overview

Particular

Details

Exam mode

Offline

Exam centres

50+ (Click here to check the complete List of centres)

AIBE 20 admit card
Will be notified

AIBE 20 exam date

December 2025

Reporting time

Multiple slots. Exact timings will be mentioned on admit card

Exam duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Release of provisional answer key

Will be notified

Result declaration

will be notified

Bare Acts in AIBE exam 2025

The Bar Council announced in 2021 that AIBE will no longer be an open book exam. It informed the candidates that they could not carry books or study materials inside the examination hall. However, Bare Acts which are the exact text of a particular enactment are allowed in AIBE exam. Candidates can carry Bare Acts without comments to their examination hall. Since Bare Acts are only available to some, the council has also allowed the candidates to carry Bare Acts with short notes (Least comments). A notification regarding the Bare Acts is also available on the official website - allindiabarexamination.com.

AIBE XX (20) 2025 Check List

Candidates can carry the following items to their AIBE exam centres.

ItemsDetails

Admit card of AIBE XX (20) 2025

Carry two printouts of admit card

A valid ID card

Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passports, and Driving License are accepted

A passport size photograph

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Bare Acts or Bare Acts with the least comments

Bare Acts with the least comments will be checked by invigilators. It is subject to their discretion to decide what constitutes the least comments.

Two-three Black/blue pens

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AIBE registration documents

To meet any uncertainty on candidate verification

A wrist watch

Simple analogue watch

A water bottle and face mask

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AIBE 2025 exam instructions: Items to avoid

Candidates should avoid the following items on exam day.

  • Books on AIBE exam preparation

  • Guides and Bare Acts with detailed comments

  • Any kind of notes - Self-made or readymade

  • Mobile phones

  • Calculator

  • Smartwatch

  • Any other electronic devices

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AIBE Exam Instructions 2025

  • Candidates must carry admit card along with one Photo ID proof to their respective examination centre. Those without admit card will not be allowed to enter the examination centre.

  • Candidates are allowed to carry only BARE ACTS (without notes and comments) inside the examination centre.

  • Electronic or communication devices such as mobile phones, laptops, smart watches etc, books or notes (except BARE ACTS without notes and comments) are strictly prohibited.

  • Candidates must not leave the examination hall before the conclusion of the examination and without handing over the answer sheet.

  • Use only Blue/Black Ball Point pen.

  • Using a pencil in the OMR sheet will lead to the disqualification of the candidate.

  • Candidate should enter the roll number on the answer sheet as it is mentioned on the admit card and fill in the respective ovals. Any mismatch would lead to disqualification.

  • Candidate should fill the question booklet Set code and roll number and all other necessary information correctly on the answer sheet.

  • Candidates with more than 50% disability will be given 20 minutes of extra time per hour. Such candidates have to submit a certified copy of their disability certificate to the invigilator to avail the extra time.

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AIBE XX (20) 2025 reporting time

AIBE is being conducted on a single day. Candidates must report at the time mentioned in their admit card.

Candidates can check the exact exam timings of AIBE XX (20] 2025 on their admit card. They are advised to report to the test centre at least one hour before the commencement of the test. This way they can avoid the last-minute rush and appear in the examination comfortably.

How to attempt AIBE XX (20) 2025 question paper?

The following pointers will help the candidates attempt their AIBE question papers and score higher.

Attempt all the questions - There is no negative marking in AIBE XX (20) 2025. So, candidates are advised to maximize their chances of clearing the test by attempting all the questions.

Manage your time wisely - Some questions asked in AIBE are straightforward and factual. These questions should be attempted without wasting time. However, some questions will be based on various case laws where conclusions have to be drawn. Candidates are advised to attempt such questions wisely. They should not spend too much time on a single question.

Use Bare Acts properly - Candidates who are well prepared for AIBE 20 2025 can attempt the question paper without taking much help of the Bare Acts. However, those who want to refer to the Bare Acts are advised not to spend a lot of time in Bare Acts. They should use only those Bare Acts that they used earlier during the preparation.

Mark your answers properly - Benign an offline-based exam, candidates will be required to mark their answers in the OMR sheet. Candidates are advised to mark the answers fully and correctly using a black or blue ballpoint pen.

You may also check - How to Enroll with State Bar Council for AIBE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are AIBE 20 dress code requirements?
A:

The AIBE 20 dress code requirements are candidates should wear formal or semi-formal clothing like shirts, trousers, skirts or simple dresses. 

Q: Which bare act is allowed in AIBE exam?
A:

Candidates are allowed to carry Bare Acts (without notes and comments) inside the examination centre.

Q: How many Bare Acts are allowed in AIBE exam?
A:

Since 2021, AIBE is not an open-book exam. However, candidates are allowed to carry bare acts without notes as the number of Bare Acts is not fixed.

Q: Which books are allowed in AIBE exam?
A:

In the year 2021, the Bar Council of India (BCI) announced that AIBE will no longer be an open-book exam. It further stated that candidates could not carry books or study materials inside the exam hall. But BCI allows candidates to carry Bare Acts into the exam hall.

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Questions related to AIBE

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Have a question related to AIBE ?

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:

  1. Check for Edit Option : Log in to the AIBE portal and verify if there is an option to edit or update your application details.
  2. Contact Helpdesk : Reach out to the AIBE helpline or email support to explain the issue and request assistance for correcting the booklet code.
  3. Documentation : Keep a copy of your application form and any communication for future reference.
  4. Stay Updated : Monitor the official AIBE website for any updates or instructions regarding this issue.

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.


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