AIBE 20 Registration 2026. There’s good news for candidates who wish to appear for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE 20) 2025 but haven’t yet applied. The Bar Council of India (BCI) has extended the application deadline. The AIBE 20 application form can now be filled out until October 31, 2025, while the fee submission deadline is November 1, 2025. Candidates can complete the online application process by visiting the official website, allindiabarexamination.com.
What is the AIBE Exam?
The AIBE, or All India Bar Examination, is conducted for law graduates across the country. After passing this exam, candidates receive a “Certificate of Practice” (COP),which allows them to practice law in India. Without this certificate, no lawyer can appear in court.
New Schedule for AIBE 20 (2025)
BCI has released a new schedule for the AIBE 2025 exam. Let’s take a look at the complete date sheet:
- Online Registration Starts September 29, 2025
- Application Deadline October 31, 2025
- Fee Payment Deadline November 1, 2025
- Application Form Correction Deadline: November 1, 2025
- Admit Card Release: Date November 15, 2025
- AIBE 20 Exa:m Date November 30, 2025
AIBE 20: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to appear for the AIBE exam:
- Candidates must have an LLB (3-year or 5-year) degree from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
- General, OBC, and EWS category candidates must have at least 45% marks in graduation, while SC/ST category candidates must have at least 40% marks.
- There is no age limit for this exam.
Application Fee
The application fee for the AIBE 20 exam is as follows, category-wise:
- Category Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS ₹3560
- SC/ST ₹2560
The fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card, or net banking.
How to Apply
The application process for AIBE 2025 is completely online. Candidates should follow the steps below:
- Visit the official website, allindiabarexamination.com.
- Click on the ‘AIBE 20 Registration 2025’ link available on the homepage.
- Register by filling in your personal and educational information.
- After registration, log in and complete the application form.
- Upload your photo, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- After completing the application, download and preserve a printout of the form.