AIBE XX (20) is a certification exam conducted by the Bar Council of India to assess basic legal knowledge for law graduates seeking enrollment as advocates. Below you'll find a concise explanation of AIBE XX, the official syllabus, key dates from the notification dated 26.09.2025, and quick links to solved papers—optimized for mobile and dark mode.
A quick overview
AIBE XX is the 20th edition of the All India Bar Examination. The test evaluates a candidate's understanding of core legal subjects and professional ethics. Clearing AIBE awards a Certificate of Practice issued by the Bar Council of India.
As per the All India Bar Exam XIX topic-wise distribution (100 questions total)
| Sl. No. | Topic / Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constitutional law | 10 |
| 2 | I. P. C. (Indian Penal Code) & (New) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita | 8 |
| 3 | Cr. P. C. & (New) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita | 10 |
| 4 | C. P. C. (Code of Civil Procedure) | 10 |
| 5 | Evidence Act & (New) Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam | 8 |
| 6 | Alternative Dispute Redressal incl. Arbitration Act | 4 |
| 7 | Family Law | 8 |
| 8 | Public Interest Litigation | 4 |
| 9 | Administration Law | 3 |
| 10 | Professional Ethics & Misconduct (BCI Rules) | 4 |
| 11 | Company Law | 2 |
| 12 | Environmental Law | 2 |
| 13 | Cyber Law | 2 |
| 14 | Labour & Industrial Law | 4 |
| 15 | Law of Torts incl. MV Act & Consumer Protection | 5 |
| 16 | Taxation Law | 4 |
| 17 | Contract, Specific Relief, Property, Negotiable Instruments | 8 |
| 18 | Land Acquisition Act | 2 |
| 19 | Intellectual Property Laws | 2 |
| Total | 100 | |
Note: Distribution above is based on the latest shared pattern from AIBE-XIX and aligned to AIBE XX core subjects.
Notification dated 26.09.2025
Online Registration begins
September 29, 2025
Online Payments start
September 29, 2025
Registration closes
October 28, 2025
Last date for online payment
October 29, 2025
Last date for form correction
October 31, 2025
Admit cards (online release)
November 15, 2025
Date of Examination
November 30, 2025
Passing percentage: 45% (GEN/OBC) • 40% (SC/ST/Disabled)
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