NEW DELHI: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially released the AIBE 2025 notification for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE 2025). The exam, which is mandatory for law graduates to obtain the Certificate of Practice (COP), will be held on 30 November 2025.
Here’s a detailed guide on AIBE 2025 exam dates, eligibility, syllabus, registration process, and certificate of practice details.
What is AIBE 2025?
Answer: AIBE (All India Bar Examination) 2025 is a national-level qualifying exam conducted by the Bar Council of India. Passing this exam is compulsory for law graduates to practice as advocates in Indian courts.
AIBE 2025 Exam Dates
- Notification Release Date: September 2025
- Online Registration Begins: October 2025 (first week expected)
- Last Date to Apply: Early November 2025
- Admit Card Release: Third week of November 2025
- Exam Date: 30 November 2025
- Result Declaration: January 2026 (tentative)
AIBE 2025 Eligibility
Answer: To appear for AIBE 2025, candidates must:
- Hold a LLB degree (3-year or 5-year) from a recognized university.
- Be enrolled with a State Bar Council.
- Final-year students are eligible, provided they complete enrollment before appearing.
- No age limit; unlimited attempts are allowed.
AIBE 2025 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Pattern:
- Mode: Offline (pen & paper)
- Questions: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Negative Marking: None
- Qualifying Marks: 40% for General/OBC, 35% for SC/ST
Syllabus Highlights:
- Constitutional Law (10 Qs)
- Criminal Procedure Code, IPC, Evidence (10 Qs)
- Civil Procedure Code (10 Qs)
- Professional Ethics & Advocate’s Act (10 Qs)
- Family Law (8 Qs)
- Public Interest Litigation (4 Qs)
- Administrative Law, Company Law, Taxation, IPR, Environmental Law, Cyber Law & others (remaining questions).
AIBE 2025 Registration Process
Answer: The application process is fully online:
- Visit the official BCI AIBE website.
- Register with personal and academic details.
- Upload documents (LLB certificate, enrollment proof, photo, signature).
- Pay fees online (approx. ₹3,500 for General/OBC; ₹2,500 for SC/ST).
- Download confirmation and later the admit card.
Certificate of Practice (COP) After AIBE 2025
Answer: Candidates who qualify AIBE 2025 will be issued the Certificate of Practice (COP) by the Bar Council of India. This certificate legally allows advocates to practice in courts across India. Without clearing AIBE, law graduates cannot appear before courts.
How to Prepare for AIBE 2025?
- Focus on Bare Acts (with and without amendments).
- Solve previous year papers for understanding exam trends.
- Revise high-weightage subjects (Constitutional Law, CPC, CrPC, Evidence, Professional Ethics).
- Attempt mock tests in exam conditions.
- Make short notes for last-minute revision.
Key Takeaways
- AIBE 2025 Exam Date: 30 November 2025
- Eligibility: Law graduates enrolled with State Bar Councils
- Syllabus: Covers 19 law subjects, mostly from Bare Acts
- Result: Qualifying grants Certificate of Practice
Stay tuned for official registration links and updates on the BCI website.
FAQs on AIBE 2025
Q1: Is AIBE 2025 compulsory?
Yes, clearing AIBE 2025 is mandatory for law graduates to get the Certificate of Practice.
Q2: How many attempts are allowed for AIBE?
Unlimited attempts until the candidate qualifies.
Q3: What is the difficulty level of AIBE 2025?
Moderate, mostly based on Bare Acts and fundamental laws.
