Today Marks the Final Opportunity to Register for AIBE 20
Today Marks the Final Opportunity to Register for AIBE 20; Candidates Must Submit Their Applications Before the Deadline to Secure Eligibility for the Examination.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) is closing the online registration window for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XX (20), a mandatory certification exam for advocates. With the official deadline for application submission on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, and the fee payment cut-off on October 29, 2025, candidates have barely 48 hours to complete this critical step.
AIBE XX is scheduled to be held on November 30, 2025, and passing this exam is the only legal route to obtaining the Certificate of Practice (COP), which authorises an advocate to plead cases in any court of law across India. Aspirants must treat the submission deadline with the utmost seriousness, as late applications are typically not entertained. Ensure you have your State Bar Council Enrolment Certificate and all other documents ready for immediate submission.
Crucial Deadlines and Key Dates for AIBE 20
The entire application process spans multiple, closely spaced deadlines. Missing any of these key dates will invalidate your candidature for the AIBE XX examination.
- Registration and Application Dates:
- Last Date to Submit Online Application Form: October 28, 2025 (Tuesday)
- Last Date to Submit Application Fee (Online Payment): October 29, 2025 (Wednesday)
- Correction Window (if required): October 31, 2025
- Admit Card Release Date: November 15, 2025
- AIBE 20 Examination Date: November 30, 2025 (Sunday)
- Eligibility Essentials for Aspirants:
- Candidates must possess a 3-year or 5-year LLB degree from a BCI-recognised law institution.
- Mandatory enrollment with a State Bar Council is a prerequisite for AIBE registration.
- There is no upper age limit for appearing in the AIBE examination.
- Final-year/semester law students without backlogs are now also eligible to appear.
- Fee Structure: The AIBE application fee varies by category, which must be paid by the deadline of October 29, 2025.
- General/OBC Category: Approximately INR 3,560/-
- SC/ST/PwD Category: Approximately INR 2,560/-
Step-by-Step Guide to AIBE 20 Registration
A seamless online application requires candidates to follow the official BCI instructions precisely and prepare all digital documents beforehand.
- Pre-Registration Document Checklist:
- Advocate Enrolment Certificate issued by the State Bar Council (mandatory for most applicants).
- LLB Degree/Mark Sheets (final or provisional).
- Scanned passport-size Photograph and Signature in the specified format (typically JPEG/JPG, 10-50 KB).
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, etc.).
- Caste Certificate/PWD Certificate (if applicable, for fee concession).
- Online Application Process:
- Visit the Official Portal: Go to the AIBE official website (allindiabarexamination.com).
- New Registration: Click on the AIBE 20 Registration link and provide your Advocate Enrolment Number, name, email, and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill Application Form: Log in and accurately fill in all personal, academic, and enrolment details. Cross-check this information with your official documents.
- Upload Documents: Upload the scanned copies of the required documents, ensuring they meet the prescribed size and format specifications.
- Pay Examination Fee: Choose your preferred exam centre and language, then proceed to the payment gateway to pay the requisite application fee by October 29, 2025.
- Final Submission & Print: Review the entire application before final submission. Download and print the confirmation page and fee receipt for future reference.
AIBE XX Exam Pattern and Preparation Strategy
Aspirants must orient their final preparations around the official AIBE XX pattern and syllabus, which notably includes weightage for the newly introduced criminal law bills.
- AIBE XX Examination Format:
- Exam Mode: Offline (Pen-and-paper based).
- Total Questions: 100 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Total Marks: 100 marks (1 mark for each correct answer).
- Negative Marking: None. This is a significant advantage; attempt all questions.
- Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes.
- Passing Marks: General/OBC need 40\% (40/100); SC/ST/PwD need 35\% (35/100).
- High-Weightage Syllabus Topics:
- Constitutional Law: (10 Questions) - Focus on Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, and Federalism.
- Code of Civil Procedure (CPC): (10 Questions)
- Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) & Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita: (10 Questions) - Note the importance of the new criminal law codes.
- Evidence Act & Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam: (8 Questions)
- Family Law: (8 Questions)
- Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act: (8 Questions)
- Indian Penal Code (IPC) & Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: (8 Questions)
- Strategic Preparation Tip: Given the open-book exam status has been withdrawn, focus on strengthening conceptual clarity across the high-weightage topics. Consistent revision of Bare Acts remains the most effective strategy for the final month leading up to the November 30 exam.
Conclusion
The AIBE is the final gateway to a professional legal career, and the last date to submit the application form on October 28, 2025, is non-negotiable. Aspirants must treat the next few days as an emergency window to complete their registration and payment before the respective deadlines. Successfully registering for AIBE XX is the first win toward obtaining your COP and realizing your ambition of practicing law in India. Do not let procrastination cost you a year of your legal career.
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