The Bar Council of India (BCI) is set to release the official notification for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 20 on its website, allindiabarexamination.com, in the coming days. The exam is tentatively scheduled to be held in the second or third week of December 2025.
The AIBE 20 will be a national-level eligibility test for law graduates seeking to practice law in India. Candidates who pass the exam will receive the Certificate of Practice (CoP) from the BCI.
AIBE 20 Exam 2025: Eligibility Criteria
To appear for AIBE 20, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Candidates who successfully clear the AIBE will be awarded the Certificate of Practice by the BCI. Physical copies of the CoP can be collected from the State Bar Council where the candidate is registered.
AIBE 20 Exam 2025: Steps to Apply