On 26-9-2025, the Bar Council of India (BCI) officially announced the schedule for the All-India Bar Examination (AIBE-XX), a crucial certification exam for law graduates aspiring to practice law in India. This year’s exam is set to be held on 30-11-2025.
Scheduled Dates for AIBE-XX (2025)
Here’s a breakdown of the AIBE-XX timeline the candidates need to know:
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Activity |
Important Dates |
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Online Registration Begins |
29-9-2025 |
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Online Payment Starts |
29-9-2025 |
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Online Registration Closes |
28-10-2025 |
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Last Date for Online Payment |
29-10-2025 |
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Last Date for Correction in Registration Form |
31-10-2025 |
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Admit Card Release |
15-11-2025 |
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Date of Examination |
30-11-2025 |
AIBE is conducted to assess the capability of law graduates to practice law professionally. Passing the AIBE is mandatory for obtaining a Certificate of Practice (CoP), which allows advocates to appear in courts across India.
Passing Criteria:
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Unreserved Candidates: Minimum 45%
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Reserved & Disabled Candidates: Minimum 40%
Eligible Candidates for AIBE-XX (2025)1:
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Final-Year LL.B. Students (Without Backlogs):
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Must be in the final semester of a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. course.
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Must be studying at a BCI-recognised university or college.
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Must not have any backlogs from previous semesters.
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Law Graduates who have not yet obtained their degree:
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Completed their LL.B. course but are awaiting degree conferral.
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Must be from a BCI-recognised university or affiliated college.
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Graduates who have obtained their degree but are not enrolled or have surrendered enrolment:
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Have an LL.B. degree but haven’t enrolled with any State Bar Council.
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Or have surrendered their enrolment certificate.
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Ineligible Candidates:
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Anyone studying or graduated from a non-BCI-recognised institution is not eligible.
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Candidates must verify their institution’s recognition status with the BCI
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1. Notification Regarding Registration for AIBE for Final Year, Final Semester Candidates | Bar Council of India
