The Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially started the online registration process for the All India Bar Examination XX (AIBE 20) 2025. This is a mandatory step for law graduates across India seeking to obtain their Certificate of Practice, which grants them the right to argue in courts of law.
Aspiring advocates can now submit their applications exclusively through the official website, allindiabarexamination.com. With a defined application window, candidates are advised to complete the process meticulously and well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
AIBE 20 Eligibility Criteria
Before starting the application, candidates must ensure they meet the following eligibility requirements set by the BCI:
Educational Qualification: Possession of either a 3-year or a 5-year LL.B. degree from a BCI-recognized institution.
Bar Council Enrollment: The candidate must be enrolled with a State Bar Council.
Final-Year Students: Law students in their final year are also eligible to apply, provided they have no backlog papers at the time of registration.
Age Limit: There is no upper age limit to apply for the AIBE, making it accessible to law graduates of all age groups.
How to apply for AIBE 20?
Follow these clear, sequential steps to complete your AIBE 20 application without errors:
Step 1. Visit the official portal at allindiabarexamination.com.
Step 2. Click on the ‘AIBE 20 Registration’ link available on the homepage.
Step 3. Access the application portal here.
Step 4. Generate your account by providing basic details like your full name, a valid email address, and a mobile number.
Step 5. Carefully enter all required personal, academic, and enrollment details in the online form.
Step 6. Choose your preferred examination center and the language in which you wish to take the test.
Step 7. Proceed to pay the non-refundable application fee using the integrated online payment gateway (debit/credit card, net banking).
Step 8. Review all entered information thoroughly before submitting the form. Save and print the confirmation page for your records.
Direct Link: AIBE 20 Registration
AIBE 20 Application Fee
The application fee for AIBE 20 is structured as follows:
- General / OBC / General-PWD / OBC-PWD Candidates: Rs 3,500 (excluding GST and bank processing charges).
- SC / ST / SC-PWD / ST-PWD Candidates: Rs 2,500 (excluding GST and bank processing charges).
Candidates must ensure their payment is successfully processed and should retain a copy of the payment receipt as proof of transaction.
The AIBE is designed to assess a candidate's fundamental understanding of law and their ability to apply it in practical legal scenarios. Successfully clearing the AIBE 20 is the final hurdle to secure the Certificate of Practice from the Bar Council of India.
Stay updated by regularly checking the official AIBE website for announcements regarding the exact registration deadline and examination date.
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