AIBE 20 (XX) Eligibility Criteria 2025 – Candidates appearing in the AIBE 2025 exam must refer to the AIBE (XX) 2025 eligibility criteria before proceeding to fill out the AIBE 2025 application form.
While the eligibility criteria for the AIBE exam is pretty basic, there is always room for surprise. For instance, until recently the candidate was required to get enrolled with a state bar council to appear in the All India Bar Examination.
However, that criteria has now been changed. As per the updated AIBE (20) XX eligibility criteria, candidates can appear in the AIBE 2025 exam irrespective of whether they are enrolled with the state bar council or not. However, note that you will still need to upload the enrollment certificate to get your AIBE 2025 results, or else your results will be withheld.
Also, there is no limit on the number of attempts or age for appearing in the AIBE exam.
Keep reading to learn the full details of the AIBE 20 (XX) Eligibility Criteria 2025.
The AIBE eligibility criteria 2025 are explained in detail below.
Parameter
AIBE XX (20) Eligibility Criteria
Qualifying exam
Candidates who have passed a three-year or five-year LLB degree are eligible to appear for the AIBE exam.
Eligibility of Final-Year Law Students (Without Backlogs)
Candidates currently in their final semester of a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. degree are eligible to register for AIBE.
These candidates must have no backlogs from previous semesters to qualify.
Qualifying Institute
The candidate must have obtained the LLB degree from a BCI-approved institute.
Candidates who are studying or have passed out from a university or college that is not recognised by the BCI are not eligible to appear for AIBE.
Minimum marks in qualifying exam
The BCI prescribes no minimum marks for appearing in the AIBE exam.
However, the candidate must secure a minimum percentage or grades in their law degree as prescribed by universities for further education.
Age Limit
There is no upper or lower age limit for appearing in the AIBE exam.
So, if you meet the other eligibility criteria, you may appear in the AIBE 2025 exam irrespective of your age.
State Bar Council Registration/Enrollment
Candidates who have obtained their LL.B. degree but have not enrolled with any State Bar Council, as well as those who had enrolled but have surrendered their enrolment certificates, are also eligible to apply.
AIBE Eligibility Criteria 2025 – Official Notification
The exam will be conducted on November 30, 2025 (Paper-pencil mode). The eligibility criteria for the exam are available at https://aibe.digivarsity.online/WebApp/Forms/Home.aspx#
The AIBE 2024 Eligibility Notification Dated_25.9.2024 (Superseding notification dt 23.9.2024) is given below for the reference of the applicant.
AIBE Eligibility Criteria 2025: Exemptions
Candidates qualifying in the AIBE exam are issued the Certificate of Practice (CoP), which is required to practice in a Court of Law.
But can law graduates practice law without the CoP?
The answer is yes. There are certain conditions wherein the candidate can practice law without the CoP.
BCI allows exemption from AIBE (XX) 2025 exam in the following cases:
Law graduates who have passed the three-year LLB or five-year LLB degree before 2009-2010 are not required to take the AIBE exam.
These candidates can thus practice law in India without the CoP.
Those who graduated in 2008 or earlier, and enrolled later (irrespective of year of enrollment), are also exempted from AIBE.
Who must take the AIBE exam?
Candidates who have completed their LLB degree from 2009-10 onwards must compulsorily take the AIBE exam to practice law in India.
How will BCI verify AIBE 2025 Eligibility Criteria of candidates?
The eligibility criteria of the candidate will be verified once the application process closes. BCI will cross check all the information and documents furnished by the candidates.
The scanned copies of the documents will be closely verified, and if the BCI feels there is any discrepancy or some time of manipulation in the date, it may also verify the originals.
Any candidates who is found not meeting the eligibility criteria will be disqualified.
AIBE (XX) 2025 Application Form
The Bar Council of India has closed the application form of AIBE 2025. The application form was open online at allindiabarexamination.com from September 29 to October 31, 2027. Candidates who plan to obtain the Certificate of Practice (CoP) to practice in a court of law in India must take the AIBE exam.
Before applying for the exam, one must ensure that you meet the prescribed eligibility criteria.
Please note that while State Bar Council enrolment is not mandatory for appearing in the AIBE exam, the AIBE (XX) 2025 result will be Withheld or Pass (Undertaking) until the candidate submits the Enrolment Certificate.
Here is a BCI notification asking candidates to submit the enrolment certificate.
AIBE Question Paper 2025 – The Bar Council of India (BCI) conducted the AIBE XX (20) 2025 exam on November 30, 2025. The exam was conducted in an offline mode and in 22 languages. The AIBE 2025 Question Paper is OUT. Download Below.
While AIBE is not necessarily a very difficult exam (that said, as per AIBE 2025 exam analysis this year paper was one of the most difficult), it is also equally true that a large number of candidates fail to qualify it. One specific reason for that is not having the right AIBE exam preparation STRATEGY.
Now what exactly should a candidate do to prepare for the AIBE exam?
Of course, the candidate needs to follow the AIBE 2025 exam syllabus and complete it. But the candidate must also solve previous years’ AIBE question papers to give more teeth to their exam preparation. You can download the previous years’ questions papers of AIBE exam below. AIBE is a certification exam, with candidates qualifying the exam being issued the Certificate of Practice (CoP). The CoP is a mandator certificate required to practice in a court of law in India.
Why should the candidate solve AIBE question papers?
There are multiple benefits of solving question papers to prepare for the AIBE (20) XX exam. The important ones are mentioned below.
The AIBE question papers give you a glimpse into the exact questions that are asked in the previous editions of the exam.
So, you can evaluate the types of questions asked, the difficulty level, and how much time it will be required to prepare for these types of questions.
Also, you can check if there is a particular trend that the AIBE exam follows. For instance, what types of questions are asked from the GK section.
By solving the sample papers you will be able to get confidence and can learn how to attempt the paper.
However, make sure that you don’t limit yourself to solving only previous years papers.
Instead, go ahead and solve as many AIBE sample papers as you can.
When to solve AIBE Question Papers
The candidate can start solving question papers as well as sample papers very early on in their preparation. For instance, after you have completed a few topics, check if there are any related questions asked in the previous edition of the AIBE exam. If yes, then solve those questions.
As you move deeper into the AIBE (20) XX exam preparation, you will be able to solve a major chunk of the AIBE question paper.
And by the time you complete the AIBE 2025 exam syllabus, you should be able to solve the entire question paper.
How many sample papers to solve for AIBE 2025 exam preparation
There is no upper cap on the number of sample papers you need for AIBE exam preparation 2025.
In fact, the more AIBE sample papers you solve, the better positioned you will be to do well in the AIBE (XX) 2025 exam.
That being said, it is important that the sample papers cover the entire syllabus. Also, don’t keep solving the same or similar types of questions again and again.
Ensure that you are solving all types of questions. The difficult types must be taken special care of.
AIBE Question Paper SET Codes
The AIBE exam question paper is usually set in FOUR paper codes – A, B, C, and D.
Irrespective of the paper code, the AIBE question paper will have the same questions.
But question papers with the same code (say A), will have the questions set in the same sequence. However, the question papers with different codes will have the questions arranged differently.
The AIBE question paper is set in different codes to ensure that cheating is kept at a bare minumum.
AIBE XX (20) 2025 – BCI released the AIBE (XX) 2025 Answer Key on December 3, 2025. You can download the official AIBE 2025 by following link given below. No-log-in required. The AIBE (XX) 2025 objection window is currently open from December 3-10 (11.59 pm).
The AIBE XX 2025 exam was held on November 30, 2025 (1 pm – 4 pm).
Use the provisional key to calculate probable scores. Next, consult the AIBE (XX) cut-off to assess your chances of qualifying the exam.
The analysis of AIBE (XX) 2025 is available along with the AIBE 2025 question paper. The exam analysis covers difficulty level, section-wise questions asked, marking scheme, cut-off, and also whether there were any technical or other issues during the exam. As per expert analysis, the AIBE 2025 question paper was difficult, include questions outside syllabus, lengthy, and there was also some changes in the exam pattern.
The AIBE (XX) application is now closed. The AIBE (XX) exam will be conducted on November 30. The detailed schedule for AIBE (XX) 2025 is given in the table below.
Event
Dates
AIBE (XX) 2025 exam notification
September 26, 2025
START of AIBE application form 2025
September 29, 2025
Last date to submit applications
October 31, 2025 October 28, 2025
Deadline to pay application fee: November 1, 2025 (extended from October 29)
Deadline to make correction in AIBE 2025 application form
November 1, 2025 October 31, 2025
AIBE admit card 2025 release date
November 15, 2025
AIBE 2025 Exam date
November 30, 2025
AIBE 2025 Exam Timings
The exam-day schedule for AIBE 2025 is given below:
Entry inside the exam center – 11.30 am No entry inside exam hall after – 1.15 pm Commencement of the exam: 1 pm Completion of exam: 4 pm Exit from exam center: 4.30 pm
AIBE (XX) 2025 Exam Analysis (OUT)
November 30, 2025
Release of AIBE 2025 Answer Key (Upcoming)
December 3, 2025 (OUT)
AIBE 20 Answer Key Objection Window
December 3 – 10 (11.59 pm)
Release of FINAL answer key
To be notified
Declaration of AIBE XX 2025 Results
To be notified
AIBE Exam 2025 – Highlights
The key highlights of the AIBE 2025 exam are given in the table below.
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is a national-level exam conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
The AIBE is not an entrance exam. Instead, it is a certification exam. Candidates who qualify in the AIBE exam are issued the Certificate of Practice (COP) certificate. This certificate allows the candidate to practice law in India.
3-year and 5-year LLB graduates are eligible to appear in the exam, which is conducted once every year in offline mode.
The BCI has issued the Certificate of Practice (CoP) to candidates who have qualified in AIBE XIX. The certificate can be downloaded online using the AIBESCOPE mobile application.
If the BCI makes any changes to the AIBE exam format, application process, fees, or any other aspect of the exam, the same will be updated here.
BCI is expected to release the exam notification of AIBE (XX) 2025 anytime now. So, stay tuned.
AIBE Answer Key 2025
The BCI released the AIBE 20 (XX) Answer Key 2025 on December 3, 2025. The link to download the answer keys is given above.
The AIBE 2025 answer key is released in two phases:
Phase 1 – Provisional answer key of AIBE 2025
Phase 2 – FINAL answer key of AIBE 2025
Candidates are also given the option to challenge the provisional answer key December 3 – 10, 2025. Using the AIBE 20 Objection Window 2025, you can submit their objections by logging into the candidate portal.
The final key will be released after reviewing the objections submitted by candidates.
How to raise objections against AIBE Answer Key 2025
If you have any objections against the AIBE XX 2025 Answer Key, follow these steps to submit an objection:
Go to the BCI portal
If the objection window is open, the “Objection Filing” link will be activated.
Click on the link
You will be redirected to the “AIBE Objection” form
Log-in to the portal using your candidate credentials
Next:
– Selecting your Paper Code (A, B, C, or D) – Choose the Question Number – Review the official answer that is automatically populated – Enter your answer. – Add remarks if you have any – Attach documents supporting your objection claim
Once you are done, submit the AIBE 2025 XX objection form.
AIBE Exam Analysis 2025
The AIBE 2025 exam was conducted on November 30 (2 pm – 4 pm).
Read the detailed AIBE 2025 exam analysis providing insights into the question paper covering the following the following insights:
Section-wise Difficulty
Overall Difficulty Level
Specific Questions Asked
Topic-wise Weightage
The expected Cut-off
Whether there were any technical or other issues during the exam.
Did the question paper contain any incorrect questions.
BCI released the detailed schedule for the AIBE exam 2025 with the exam notification. To register for the exam, fill in personal, academic, and contact details. Also, upload mandatory documents and pay the application fee.
The AIBE XX 2025 application fee is INR 3500 (SC, ST, and PwD candidates only need to pay INR 2500).
Certain details in the application form, including mobile number, email ID, address, contact details, etc., can’t be edited during the correction window; so be careful when filling out the form.
AIBE Exam Syllabus 2025
Candidates appearing in the AIBE 2025 exam must refer to the official syllabus to prepare for the exam.
The AIBE 2025 syllabus is divided in 19 sections, including Constitutional Law (10 questions), Cr. P. C. (Criminal Procedure Code) & (New)Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (10 questions), Evidence Act & (New) Bharatiya SakshyaAdhiniyam (8 questions), Public Interest Litigation (PIL) (4 questions), etc.
The AIBE 2025 (XX) question paper will have a total of 100 multiple-choice questions.
While the AIBE is not necessarily a very difficult exam, planning ahead and with a clear strategy will enable the candidate to complete the AIBE syllabus on time and thus qualify the exam.
AIBE Exam Pattern 2025
The candidate is no longer allowed to carry books or bare acts (with notes) inside the AIBE XX exam center.
This is because AIBE 2025 (XX) is no longer an open-book exam. However, as per the AIBE XX exam pattern, the candidate is allowed to carry bare acts without notes. The AIBE 2025 exam will be conducted in an offline mode and the test duration will be 3 hours 30 minutes. The question paper will include 100 MCQs, each carrying 1 mark.
AIBE (XX) 2025 will not have any negative marking.
Also, the exam will be available in 22 vernacular languages; you can select your language option when filling out the AIBE 2025 application form.
AIBE Admit Card 2025
BCI released the AIBE (XX) 2025 admit card on November 15, 2025. Candidates who have registered for the exam can download the admit card by following the link that given on this page.
The BCI released the following instructions for downloading the AIBE XIX (19) Admit Card 2024.
“Follow these Instructions to download the Admit Card:
Visit the AIBE-XIX website: https://aibexix.register.smartexams.in/home and log in using your registration credentials. Click on the “ADMIT CARD”. Click on the “View Admit Card” button to view the detailed admit card. Click on the “Download PDF” button at the top corner to download the admit card. Examination Timing is “10:00 AM to 1:00 PM” Candidates should report at their respective Examination Centre by “08:30 AM” Candidates will not be allowed to enter the Examination Centre after “10:15 AM” If any assistance required, contact the help desk.”
Here is the official notification:
AIBE (XX) Admit Card Download Window
This is what the AIBE 2025 admit card download window will look like:
Sample AIBE 2025 admit card
Candidate can refer to the sample AIBE admit card given below.
AIBE Exam Centers 2025
AIBE 20(XX) 2025 exam will be conducted in 55 cities across India. The list of AIBE (XX) 2025 exam centers is given on the exam portal.
When filling out the AIBE 2025 application form, the candidate could only select the exam city.
The name and address of the exam city allocated to the candidate will be mentioned on the admit card.
The allotment of AIBE 2025 will be based on the city selected by them and their address.
List of exam cities for AIBE XX (20) 2025-26
STATE
AIBE 2025 Exam City
AIBE exam centres in Andhra Pradesh
Tirupati
Vijayawada
Visakhapatnam
AIBE exam centres in Assam
Guwahati
AIBE exam centres in Bihar
Patna
AIBE exam centres in Chhattisgarh
Bilaspur
Raipur
AIBE exam centres in Gujarat
Ahmedabad
Rajkot
Surat
AIBE exam centres in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla
AIBE exam centres in Jammu
Jammu
AIBE exam centres in Kashmir
Srinagar
AIBE exam centres in Jharkhand
Bokaro
Ranchi
AIBE exam centres in Karnataka
Bengaluru
Dharwad
AIBE exam centres in Kerala
Ernakulam
Thiruvananthapura m
AIBE exam centres in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal
Gwalior
Indore
Jabalpur
AIBE exam centres in Maharashtra & Goa
Aurangabad
Mumbai
Nagpur
Nanded
Panaji
Pune
AIBE exam centres in Manipur
Imphal
AIBE exam centres in Meghalaya
Shillong
AIBE exam centres in New Delhi
New Delhi (NCR)
AIBE exam centres in Odisha
Bhubaneshwar
AIBE exam centres in Punjab & Haryana
Amritsar
Chandigarh
Gurugram
Hisar
AIBE exam centres in Rajasthan
Jodhpur
Jaipur
AIBE exam centres in Tamil Nadu
Chennai
Coimbatore
Trichy
AIBE exam centres in Telangana
Hyderabad
AIBE exam centres in Tripura
Agartala
AIBE exam centres in Uttar Pradesh
Allahabad
Ghaziabad
Gorakhpur
Lucknow
Meerut
Noida
Varanasi
AIBE exam centres in Uttarakhand
Dehradun
Rudrapur
AIBE exam centres in Mizoram
Aizawl
AIBE exam centres in West Bengal
Kolkata
AIBE Cut off Marks 2025
The Bar Council of India will release the category-wise AIBE (XX) 2020 cut-off at the time of declaration of results.
While the qualifying percentage of marks for the AIBE exam is released beforehand, the exact cut-off marks required to qualify in the exam depends on factors like – whether any question has been dropped, extra marks awarded, etc.
For instance, in the previous edition of the exam (AIBE 19), 7 questions were dropped, reducing the total marks to 93 (from 100). Subsequently, the cut-off marks for all the categories also got reduced.
In the open category, the cut-off marks was 42 (45% of 93).
The previous years’ cut-off marks for the AIBE exam are given below.
AIBE exam
Cut-off Marks
General/OBC
SC/ ST
AIBE 19
42
37
AIBE 18
42
37
AIBE 17
39 marks out of 98
34 marks out of 98
AIBE 16
38
33
AIBE 15
38
33
AIBE 14
37 marks
32 marks
AIBE 13
39 marks
34 marks
AIBE 12
38 marks
33 marks
AIBE Exam Result 2025
BCI will likely declare the results of AIBE (XX) 2025 in March 2026. The result link will be provided above. To check your results, log-in to the result portal using your roll number and password.
AIBE 2025 result will include details like the qualifying STATUS of the candidate. However, it will not include sectional or overall scores. In fact, scores of the exam will not be released even if requested.
The result will merely include the qualifying status: Pass or Fail
Such candidates who qualify in AIBE (XX) 2025 exam will be issued the Certificate of Practice (CoP).
AIBE Exam Passing Percentage
The passing percentage is fixed at 45% for GEN/OBC Candidates and at 40% for SC/ST and Disabled Candidates.
AIBE Certificate of Practice
Any law graduate who aspires to practice in a court of law in India must obtain the Certificate of Practice (CoP), which is issued by the Bar Council of India.
Without the CoP, you can’t practice law.
The CoP is issued to candidates to qualify the AIBE exam. You can take the AIBE exam as many times you may need.
Once you qualify the AIBE exam, the certificate will be dispatched to the State Bar Council. So, it is mandatory that you enroll with a State Bar Council. However, if you don’t enroll with a state bar council, your result will be withheld until you submit the enrollment letter to the BCI.
No, AIBE is no longer an open-book exam. However, until 2021, it was conducted as a open-book exam. Currently, AIBE is conducted as a closed-booked exam, meaning candidates are not allowed to carry books and study materials inside the exam hall.
Also, in the present format, the candidate can carry Bare Acts without notes and comments.
The changes in the exam pattern was done to ensure the candidate has a better understanding of legal concepts rather than focusing on rote learning and depending on books.
What is the duration of the AIBE exam?
The AIBE (XX) 2025 exam was conducted from 1 pm – 4 pm (3 hours). The question paper included 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each.
Will my AIBE results be withheld if I don’t submit the Enrolment Certificate?
While the enrollment certificate is not a prerequisite for applying to and appearing in the AIBE exam, the candidate must get themselves enrolled to a State Bar Council before AIBE results are declared.
This is because results of such candidates who don’t get enrolled will be withheld, and the results will be only be released after the candidate uploads the enrolment letter.
AIBE (XX) Answer Key 2025 – BCI released the DRAFT answer key of AIBE (20) 2025 on December 3, 2025. The key includes the answers for all paper codes (A, B,C, D). The direct link to download the answer key is given below.
No-login credentials required to download the answer key.
The answer key (question paper) will open in PDF form. Use the keys to find the no. of correct questions and then expected or probable marks.
You can also submit feedback/commentsagainst the AIBE 2025 provisional answer key from December 3 to December 10, 2025. The AIBE XX objection window link also given below.
You can also download unofficial AIBE (XX) 2025 answer keys by coaching institutes like Physics Wallah, StudyIQ, etc. (link below)
The final answer key of AIBE (XX) 2025 will b released around March 2026. There will be no provision to challenge the final AIBE XX Answer Key 2025. The keys included in the final key will be considered official and correct answers to questions asked in the AIBE (XIX) 2025 exam.
December 3 – AIBE (XX) 2025 answer key (Provisional) released. You can download the answer key following the link given above. Objections against the provisional key will be accepted from December 3 (9.30) to December 10 (23.59 pm).
Unofficial Answer Key (OUT) – Coaching institutes like StudyIQ and Physics Wallah have released the unofficial answers keys of AIBE 2025 exam (download link given below). You can use the keys to check your answers. The official keys will be released by the BCI.
Format of AIBE 2025 Answer Key – The AIBE 20 Answer Key will be available in PDF format for all FOUR question paper sets – A,B,C and D.
Dec 1, 10.45 am: BCI hasn’t yet given any specific date for the release of the admit card; the official AIBE (XX) 2025 website doesn’t have any answer key-related information/ notification. To visit AIBE 2025 exam portal – Click Here
Can I reappear in AIBE Exam if I fail to clear? – The candidate is allowed to appear in the AIBE exam as many times as may be required. So, if you fail to qualify AIBE 2025, you can appear in subsequent editions.
AIBE (XX) 2025 Passing Marks – To qualify in the exam, you need to meet the category-specific AIBE 2025 cut-off.
The tentative dates of AIBE (XX) 2025 answer key are given below for the reference of the candidate.
Event
AIBE (XIX)2024
AIBE (XX) 2025
Exam DATE
December 22, 2024
November 30, 2025
Release of draft answer key
December 28, 2024
1st week of December 2025 (Most Likely)
Note: The draft key is typically within a few days of the exam.
Objection submission window
December 30, 2024, to January 10, 2025
1st week of December
Candidates must submit objections online through the official portal.
Release of FINAL answer key
March 6, 2025
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Declaration of Results
March 21, 2025
February – March 2026
AIBE XIX Final Key (OUT) – What you need to know?
A total of 7 questions were withdrawn in the AIBE XIX final answer key.
THREE questions were rectified.
The final answer key (like the draft key) was released for all FOUR paper codes – A, B, C, and D.
The final key was released after considering objections submitted against the draft key from December 30 – January 10, 2025.
The keys included in the final key will be considered official and correct. Also, the AIBE (19) 2024 final answer key was used to prepare the AIBE XIX results.
Importantly, with Seven (7) questions dropped in the final key, the total marks will be calculated out of 93 (instead of the original 100 marks).
The Bar Council of India released the draft answer key on December 28, 2024. The final key was released on March 6. The candidate can download the draft and final answer keys below. Note that no log-in is required to download the answer key.
To calculate probable scores using the AIBE 19 Answer Key 2024, the candidate needs to follow the steps given below.
Calculate the number of correct attempts – Compare your answers with those given in the AIBE 2024 answer key (the paper code must be the same). This way you can calculate the number of correct attempts.
Allocate marks – Once you know how many questions you attempted correctly, next use the AIBE (19) marking scheme to score the paper. Consult the AIBE 2024 exam pattern as reference for the marking process.
Calculate TOTAL score – There is no negative marking in AIBE 2024. So, you need to allocate +1 mark for each correct attempt. Tally the marks to get the total score.
Check the qualifying marks: To qualify in the AIBE (19) 2024 exam, you need to score 40% marks (35% marks if you belong to SC/ST category). The qualifying marks might change (or get reduced) after the re-evaluation of the provisional answer key and question paper. For instance, if a question is dropped, the qualifying cutoff score would be less than 40 marks (or less than 35 marks for SC/ST).
How does the AIBE XIX Answer Key Look Like
This is how the draft AIBE answer key looks like:
A sample FINAL answer key is given below for reference.
Details Included in the AIBE Answer Key 2024
The AIBE answer key will include the following details:
The exam for which the answer key is released (e.g. AIBE -XIX)
The language for which the answer key is available (e.g. Common for all languages)
The paper code
Question Number and the corresponding Key.
In addition, the FINAL answer key of AIBE XIX will also contain the following information.
Details of any question withdrawn
Corrected answer keys
Note that corrections are highlighted (typically with yellow background).
AIBE 2024 question paper discrepancies
The BCI will also release AIBE question papers along with the answer key. The candidate can compare the questions against the corresponding answer keys.
If the candidate feels that there are some discrepancies in the answer key (s) or that a question (s) is wrong, then they challenge the particular key/question.
The AIBE 2024 Objection Window will open soon after the answer key and question paper is released. The candidate must raise objections before the last date.
How to Raise Objections – To file an objection, the candidate needs to go to the AIBE exam portal and log-in to the object portal. Submit the objection, pay the relevant fee, and upload supporting documents. The fee will be reimbursed if the complaint is upheld.
Meet objection-filing deadline – Objections/ challenges must be submitted within the given window.
BCI to review challenges – The feedback given by candidates will be reviewed by the BCI and necessary action will be taken accordingly.
Deletion/ Rejection of questions – If a question is found to be incorrect, it will be dropped or rejected. In that case, the TOTAL marks get reduced. For example, if 4 questions are dropped, then marking will be done out of 96 marks. During AIBE XIV, eight questions were dropped and the marking was done out of 92 marks.
Release of FINAL answer key – BCI will release the final answer key after revising any answers. Also, if any question is deleted/ dropped it will be highlighted in the final key.
Adjusting of total marks and qualifying marks – In addition to adjusting the total marks, the BCI will also adjust the qualifying marks. As a general rule, if the total mark is reduced, the qualifying cutoff also gets reduced. In the AIBE XIV instance, the qualifying mark for the General/OBC category was reduced to 37 marks (and 32 marks for SC/ST candidates).
CLAT Result 2026 – CLAT 2026 exam will be conducted on December 7, 2025.
The Consortium of NLUs will declare CLAT 2026 results around the 2nd week of December 2025. The results will be declared online at consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
The direct link to download the CLAT 2026 scorecard will be given below.
Log-in to the result portal using your 1) CLAT Application Number / Admit Card Number, and 2) Date of Birth.
CLAT exam result will include details like total marks, All-India, and category ranks. Candidates who qualify in the exam will be shortlisted for CLAT 2025 counseling based on their scores.
In the previous edition, revised results for CLAT 2025 (UG) were declared on May 17, 2025 (original results were declared on December 7, 2024). The revised results were released following a Supreme Court order after errors were found in the CLAT 2025 question paper.
In case two or more candidates secure the same marks in the CLAT 2026 exam, the tie is decided based on the following rules:
Program
CLAT 2026 Tie-breaker Policy
UG
The tie will be decided in the following sequence:
Higher marks in the legal aptitude section of CLAT 2026 Higher age Computerized draw of lots.
PG
The tie will be decided in the following sequence:
Higher age Computerized draw of lots
CLAT Result 2026 – Grievance Redressa
If any candidate had any reservations against the CLAT results, they were allowed to file grievances.
The step-wise CLAT 2026 result grievance submission process is described below.
Login to your CLAT account
Click the ‘Submit Grievance’ button
State the nature of your grievance;
Describe your grievance (max. 1,000 characters);
Upload supporting documents;
Submit the declaration form;
Click the Submit button
CLAT 2025 Result (UG) – Percentile Score: Number, Gender, and State-Wise Distribution of Candidates
Percentile
Total Numbers
Gender Numbers
State Wise Numbers
99.997
2
Male-2
Haryana -1
Madhya Pradesh -1
99.995
1
Male – 1
Chattisgarh – 1
99.993
1
Male – 1
Maharashtra – 1
99.99
2
Female-1
Delhi -1
Male – 1
West Bengal- 1
99.988
1
Male-1
Haryana -1
99.987
1
Male- 1
Uttar Pradesh-1
99.982
3
Male-3
Karnataka-1
Punjab- 1
Uttar Pradesh-1
99.98
1
Female- 1
Punjab -1
99. 979
1
Female- 1
Haryana -1
99.975
2
Female-1
Maharashtra – 1
Male – 1
Uttar Pradesh -1
99.974
1
Female – 1
Punjab – 1
99.97
2
Male- 2
Karnataka -1
Maharashtra -1
99.967
2
Female-1
Karnataka -1
Male – 1
Rajasthan- 1
99.965
1
Female- 1
Karnataka -1
99.954
7
Female- 2
Madhya Pradesh -1
Male – 5
Maharashtra – 3
Rajasthan – 2
West Bengal -1
99.936
11
Female- 4
Delhi -1
Male – 7
Jharkhand -1
Karnataka – 3
Kerala – 2
Madhya Pradesh – 1
Maharashtra -1
Uttar Pradesh -2
99.919
10
Female- 6
Jharkhand -1
Male – 4
Kerala -2
Maharashtra -1
Rajasthan -2
Tamil Nadu- 1
Telangana -2
West Bengal – 1
99.909
6
Female- 1
Jharkhand -2
Male – 5
Punjab – 1
Rajasthan -1
Uttar Pradesh – 2
99.904
3
Female -3
Delhi -1
Rajasthan -1
West Bengal -1
CLAT 2025 Result (PG) – Percentile Score: Number, Gender, and State-Wise Distribution of Candidates
Percentile
Total Numbers
Gender wise Numbers
State wise Numbers
99.993
1
Female – 1
Odisha – 1
99.986
1
Female -1
Uttar Pradesh -1
99.98
1
Male -1
Uttar Pradesh -1
99.973
1
Male -1
Uttar Pradesh -1
99.966
1
Female -1
Uttar Pradesh -1
99.959
1
Male -1
Madhya Pradesh -1
99.953
1
Male -1
Madhya Pradesh -1
99.946
1
Male -1
Madhya Pradesh -1
99.932
2
Male- 2
Bihar- 1
Karnataka -1
99.926
1
Female- -1
Madhya Pradesh -1
99.919
1
Male- 1
Uttar Pradesh -1
99.905
2
Female -1
Uttar Pradesh -2
Male- 1
99.892
2
Male -2
Punjab -1
Uttar Pradesh -1
CLAT 2025 Exam Statistics – Test Centers, Attendance, Highest Marks
Particulars
Description
Test Center
CLAT 2025 was conducted on Sunday, December 01, 2024, from 2 to 4 pm at:
141 Test Centers in 25 States and 4 Union Territories across India.
Overall attendance
96.33%
Gender
Male – 57% Female – 43% 9 candidates are Transgender
Highest marks secured in CLAT (PG) 2025
80
Highest marks secured in CLAT (UG) 2025
103.5
CLAT Result 2026 – Counseling Process
The Consortium of NLUs will conduct the counseling for CLAT 2026 in an online, centralized mode.
Candidates who qualify in the CLAT 2026 exam are eligible to participate in the counseling process. As part of the counseling process, the candidate will have to register and fill in choices of academic institutes in the order of priority.
As part of the counseling process, candidates are required to get registered, upload NLU preferences, and pay the counseling fee.
Candidates planning to appear in the next edition of the exam – AIBE (XXI) 2026 – must refer to high-quality, easy-to-follow, and expert-recommended books.
If you have in place the best AIBE XX books, you can cover more distance in less time. More over, good study material will make learning easy, fun and more engaging. This is because good study material will not beat around the bush, rather explain the concepts in concise, easy-to-understand language and contain examples and problem sets. Good books will also have few to no errors, and will be written keeping in mind the AIBE 2025 (XX) exam syllabus thus giving impetus to your AIBE 2025 (XX) preparation.
In fact, while AIBE best books will keep you hooked, poor quality books could be a recipe for disaster. So, here we bring you AIBE 20 (XX) study material recommended by experts and toppers.
The BCI conducted the AIBE XX 2025 exam on November 30, 2025. BCI released the official notification on its exam portal – allindiabarexamination.com. The application form of AIBE 2025 is now closed.
Meanwhile, the Certificate of Practice (COP) for AIBE (XIX) 2024 exam is now out. Candidates who have qualified the bar exam can be collect it from respective State Bar Councils.
How to select the best books for AIBE 2025 exam
Here are some key features that all good books share.
Well written – Read a few sections of the book. Does the language appear colloquial, easy to understand, and simply enough for you to follow. If yes, the book is suited for your purpose. If, on the other hand, it uses over-the-top language, it may not be the perfect fit, unless you have an equally good command of the language.
Use example and case studies – It is easier to understand law terminologies and how they work via examples and case studies. If the books use a gracious amount of important case studies and examples, it can make the deal.
Reviewed by experts – Typically you would want the AIBE reference material to be reviewed by law experts.
Contain few to no errors – If the book is riddled with grammatical errors, it can make reading a nuisance. Add to that, if there are also factual errors, it can literally upend your exam preparation. So, go for books that are grammatically and factually correct.
Follow the AIBE syllabus – If the books don’t follow the AIBE XX 2025 exam syllabus, there is no point wasting time and money on them.
Are interactive – Good books are never dull. Because they will use various elements, including infographics, to keep you hooked.
The candidate must familiarize themselves with the AIBE exam pattern, like the types of questions asked, marking scheme, weightage, etc. Also, consult the AIBE (XX) syllabus to learn about the topics you need to prepare for the exam.
The candidate can also get a deeper understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus by solving previous years’ AIBE question papers. Meanwhile, by solving AIBE sample papers, one can develop problem-solving and time-management skills.
To download AIBE (XX) 2025 Question Paper – Click Here
Important FAQs related to the AIBE XX Exam
Is AIBE an open-book exam?
AIBE is not an open-book exam. This means, you are not allowed to carry books or study materials inside the examination hall.
However, you can carry Bare Acts without notes (or comments).
What are AIBE bare acts without notes?
Candidates are allowed to use bare acts without notes during the exam AIBE (XX) 2025 exam.
Bare acts are the official, unaltered text of laws. They don’t include any commentary or explanatory notes. So, they are basically, the original laws written by the legislature without any additions or modifications.
The bare acts can be used by the candidate to learn about the law in its raw or unadulterated form.
It is recommended that you focus on key subjects like Constitutional Law, IPC, CrPC, CPC, and Evidence Act by using bare acts. For a more comprehensive approach, you may use the bare acts alongside AIBE 2025 study material and case-based questions.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) conducts the AIBE exam for issuing the Certificate of Practice (CoP), which is mandatory to practice in a court of law. Read here all the important FAQs related to the exam.
AIBE Exam FAQs2025 – Candidates who have completed their three-year LLB or five-year integrated LLB course and want to practice in a court of law in India must appear in the AIBE 20 (XX) 2025 exam.
The CoP is a mandatory certification to practice law in Indian courts. This means, if you don’t qualify the AIBE exam, you can’t practice law even if you have a law degree. There is no age limit for appearing in the AIBE exam. Also, there is no minimum marks requirement, meaning, you simply need to pass the exam. BCI will not publish any merit ranks along with AIBE (XX) 2025 results.
Here we bring you all the Frequently Asked Questions about the AIBE exam.
AIBE 2025 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) listed here range from the general to legal education to the AIBE exam itself.
Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about the AIBE 2025 exam.
The AIBE 2025 exam was conducted on November 30 2025. Candidates who qualify in the exam will be awarded the Certificate of Practice (CoP), which is required to practice in a court of law.
Before we dive into the FAQ section, let us quickly glance at the key features of the AIBE exam.
Full form of AIBE – All India Bar Examination
Exam Conducting Body – Bar Council of India (BCI)
Mandate – The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) was implemented by a notification passed by the Legal Education Committee and the members of the Bar Council of India on April 10, 2010 and April 30, 2010.
AIBE is not an entrance exam – Candidates who qualify in the AIBE exam are issued the Certificate of Practice (CoP). However, AIBE scores are not accepted for admission purposes, unlike entrance exams like CLAT and AILET.
Certificate of Practice (CoP) – This certificate is mandatory to practice in a court of law. All candidates who qualify the AIBE exam and meet the prescribed eligibility criteria are issued the CoP.
The CoP is issued by the BCI.
Skill Tested – The AIBE exam examines the candidates readiness to practice law in Indian courts. It assesses the ability at a basic level and is designed to set a minimum benchmark for admission to the practice of law.
Enrollment with State Bar Council
Asd per a BCI notification dated 25.9.2024, LLB graduates who have not enrolled with any State Bar Council, as well as those who have enrolled but have surrendered their enrollment certificates are eligible to apply for the AIBE exam.
AIBE (XX) 2025 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Does the AIBE exam include subjective questions?
Answer – The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is a national-level exam conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI) to assess a candidate’s knowledge of the law.
As per the AIBE 2025 exam pattern, the question paper will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each worth one mark, with no negative marking. Subjective-type questions will not be asked in the exam.
The exam focuses on testing legal knowledge rather than essay writing or case analysis.
To prepare effectively, follow the AIBE (XX) 2025 syllabus available on the BCI website. Focus on key subjects like Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Civil Procedure Code, and Professional Ethics. Familiarize yourself with the exam format and practice MCQs using books, online resources, and mock tests. Solve sample papers and take mock tests to understand the question patterns and improve time management.
On exam day, ensure you are well-rested and eat a healthy breakfast to stay focused. Arrive early at the exam center to avoid last-minute stress. During the exam, read instructions carefully, answer easier questions first, and return to tougher ones later.
If unsure about an answer, make an educated guess since there is no penalty for incorrect responses. Review your answers before submitting the paper.
Q2. Will the AIBE question paper include questions from subjects and topics I studied in LLB?
Answer – Yes, the AIBE 2025 question paper will include questions from subjects and topics that you studied in your LL.B degree program. Some of the topics included in the AIBE syllabus are given below for the reference of the candidate.
Cyber Law
Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
C.P.C. (Code of Civil Procedure)
Cr. P. C. (Criminal Procedure Code) & (New)Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Constitutional Law
I. P. C. (Indian Penal Code) & (New)Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Evidence Act & (New) Bharatiya SakshyaAdhiniyam
Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act
Administration Law
Environmental Law
Cyber Law
Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer Protection Law
Labour and Industrial Law
Company Law, etc
Q3. Why and when should I solve AIBE previous year’s question papers?
Answer – It is highly recommended that candidates solve AIBE previous year’s question papers for effective exam preparation.
The exercise will help you understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level. By practicing these papers, you can identify repeated topics and focus on high-weightage areas.
You can also improve time-management and problem-solving skills by solving AIBE sample papers and previous years question papers.
You can start solving these papers 3-4 months before the exam to assess your preparation and address weak areas. Regular practice with past papers will familiarize you with the format and reduce exam-day anxiety.
To cut a long story short, it’s a key step to maximize your chances of success in the AIBE.
Q4. When was the AIBE exam conducted for the 1st time?
Answer – The All India Bar Examination conducted the AIBE exam for the 1st time in 2011. The exam has been held every year ever since.
Q5: Do I need to get enrolled as an advocate with a State Bar Council to appear in the AIBE exam?
Answer – As per a BCI notification dated 25.9.2024, it is not mandatory to get enrolled with a State Bar Council to appear in the AIBE exam.
Q5: How does an advocate become eligible to enrol with a State Bar Council as an advocate?
Answer – To enroll with a State Bar Council, the person must hold a legal degree and be an Indian citizen. He or she must also pay an enrollment fee.
The enrollment application will then be reviewed by the enrollment committee, which will either approve or reject it.
If rejected, the National Bar Council and other State Bar Councils will be informed, along with the reasons for the decision. The applicant has the right to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court or the High Court if they wish to challenge the Bar Association’s ruling.
Q6. What is the minimum percentage required in graduation (3-year or 5-year LLB) to appear in the AIBE exam?
Answer – BCI hasn’t prescribed any minimum marks or percentage for appearing in the AIBE exam. So, candidates who have completed their graduation (3 year or 5 year LLB degree) are eligible for the AIBE exam.
However, the candidate must meet the minimum percentage or other requirements set by their respective university for graduation.
Q7. Can I register for the AIBE 20 (XX) 2025 exam in offline mode?
Answer – The registration process for the AIBE 2025 exam was conducted in online mode. The BCI conducted the AIBE (XX) 2025 on November 30, 2025.
Q8. What is the maximum number of attempts for qualifying the AIBE exam?
Answer – There is no limit to the number of attempts. So, you may appear in the exam as many times as may be required to qualify.
Q9: I am from a reserved category. Am I eligible for any concessions while applying for the AIBE 2025 exam?
Answer – No, there are special benefits for candidates belonging to reserved categories.
Q10: Will the AIBE syllabus be the same as the one I followed at law school?
Answer – The AIBE 2025 exam syllabus is prescribed by the BCI. The syllabus to a large extent mirrors the syllabus followed by law schools for their 3-year and 5-year LLB programs.
The emphasis of the AIBE exam will be on:
Reasoning
Analysis
The exam will assess the above abilities through multiple-choice questions. However, it is not designed to evaluate the candidate’s capacity to memorize extensive portions of text.
Q11. What are the language options available for taking the AIBE exam?
Answer – The AIBE exam is available in the following 11 languages – 1) Assamese, (2) Bengali, (3) Gujarati, (4) Hindi, (5) Kannada, (6) Punjabi, (7) Oriya, (8) Marathi, (9) Telugu, (10) Tamil, and (11) English.
Q12: Can I carry bare acts with notes inside the AIBE exam hall?
Answer – The AIBE is no longer an open-book exam. So, candidates are not allowed to carry Bare Acts with comments inside the AIBE (XX) 2025 exam hall.
However, since Bare Acts are not available with many, the BCI allows the candidates to carry Bare Acts with short notes.
Q13. What are the best books to prepare for the AIBE (XX) 2025 exam?
Answer: The AIBE exam is not necessarily the most difficult, however, if you don’t have good books as reference material then qualifying the exam can be difficult.
The AIBE exam syllabus has various units, and the AIBE (XX) exam preparation books must cover these topics and explain the topics is great details, with proper examples.
NID DAT 2026 – The National Institute of Design (NID) will close NID DAT 2026 applicationon December 1, 2025 (11.59 pm). The application process started on September 11, 2025.
The link to apply for the exam is given below.
The NID DAT 2026 application form correction window will be available from Dec 2 (4 pm) to Dec 4 (11.59 pm). Using the facility you can edit all particulars in the form except details like candidate name, DOB, mobile no., and email ID.
The NID DAT 2026 (Prelims) exam will be held on December 21, 2025. The exam will be conducted in a paper-and-pencil/pen mode and will be of 2 hours 30 minutes. It will be held in 22 cities across India. Select your choice of NID DAT 2026 exam center when filling the form.
The NID DAT 2026 admit cards will be available for download from December 11, 2025 (4 pm onward).
When preparing for NID DAT 2026, refer to the NID DAT 2026 syllabus, as it includes section-wise topics. NID DAT 2026 exam pattern, meanwhile, will provide insights into the question paper structure.
The National Institute of Design has made some changes to the NID DAT 2026 exam, which are listed below.
The NID DAT 2026 application fee has been reduced for PwD and female candidates (except SC, ST, and PwD category).
The number of NID 2026 exam cities have been reduced to 17; in the last edition, the NID exam was conducted in 22 cities. In all, SIX cities have been dropped, while one new city has been added.
NID DAT Admit Card 2026
The National Institute of Design will release admit cards for DAT Prelims on December 11, 2025. The link to download the admit card will be provided here. You can download the hall ticket using your email ID and date of birth.
NID DAT 2026 Admit cards will be released to all candidates who complete the application process.
The admit card will carry details like:
The name and roll number of the candidate, exam date and timings, reporting time, and exam-day guidelines. On the day of the DAT Mains 2026 exam, bring the admit card and a valid photo ID proof.
NID DAT 2026 admit cards will be released separately for DAT Mains. Also, only such candidates who qualify DAT Prelims will be issued the admit card.
NID DAT Application Form 2026
The NID DAT 2026 application form is open from September 11 to December 1, 2025 (11.59 pm). The application form correction facility will be available from November 2 (4 pm) till November 4 (11.59 pm).
Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria may apply online by following the link given above. The step-wise application process is given below:
Register online using your email ID, mobile number, name, and date of birth. Also, select the program of study.
Login to fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
Next, select an exam city
Upload documents
Finally, pay the registration fee to complete the application process
Read the detailed NID DAT 2026 application form filling process, including category-wise fees, required documents and specifications, and application form edit window.
NID DAT Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates appearing in the NID DAT 2026 exam are urged to carefully go through the official NID DAT 2026 exam pattern and syllabus.
The NID DAT 2026 exam pattern outlines the question paper structure, for instance, the types of questions asked, the marking scheme, difficulty level, section-wise questions, and also the types of questions.
Meanwhile, the NID DAT 2026 syllabus contains the section-wise topics from which questions will be set.
The candidate must refer to the syllabus and exam pattern for effective exam preparation.
DAT Prelims exam pattern for B.Des program
Particulars
DAT Prelims Exam Description
Test Duration
3 hours Test timings: 10 am – 1 pm
Sections
Two – Part I & Part II
Mode
Paper-and-pencil/pen test
Question type
The question paper may include textual and visual questions
Language
English
Negative marking
There is no negative marking
DAT Prelims exam pattern – M.Des
Particulars
Description
Mode of the exam
Offline
Test duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Sections
Two.
Common Design Aptitude Test Discipline Specific Test
Both tests will evaluate the candidate’s Design Aptitude.
Total Questions
100
Questions Type
Objective and subjective questions will be asked
Medium of the question paper
English
How many disciplines can a candidate appear in?
The candidate can appear in a maximum of two disciplines.
However, note that: If the candidate selects one discipline, they must appear in DAT Prelims comprising the test paper for one discipline only.
On the other hand, if TWO disciplines are selected, the candidate must appear in DAT Prelims comprising two test papers, one for each discipline.
This will help the candidate understand the types of questions asked, the difficulty level, what the examiner is trying to evaluate, skills required, etc.
The NID Design Aptitude Test (DAT) includes DAT Prelims and DAT Mains. Candidates who qualify DAT Prelims are shortlisted for DAT Mains.
The DAT Mains exam will include a NID DAT 2026 Studio Test that will evaluate the candidates’ design aptitude, creativity, as well as problem-solving and hands-on abilities. M.Des candidates also have to appear in a NID DAT 2026 personal interview.
The National Institute of Design will START the NID DAT 2026 counseling process soon after DAT Mains results are OUT.
As part of the counseling process, B.Des candidates need to submit campus preferences. The B.Des seat allotment will be based on the choices opted by the candidate and their merit rank.
Note that M.Des candidates don’t need to submit preferences.
Key Points about NID DAT 2026 Counseling
Particulars
B.Des
M.Des
Choice Filling
B.Des applicants need to fill in campus preferences
M.Des candidates don’t have to submit preferences.
Seat-allotment process
Seat allotment for the B.Des program will be based on: Merit rank of the candidate Campus selected during counseling registration Admission Category Seats available for applied program
Seat allotment for the M.Des program will be based on: NID DAT 2026 merit rank Admission Category Seats available for applied program
The participating colleges of NID DAT 2026, as the name suggests, will participate in the counseling and seat allotment process conducted by the National Institute of Design.
These institutes offer B.Des and M.Des courses.
NID Participating Colleges 2026 for B.Des
NID Ahmedabad
NID AP
NID Haryana
NID MP
NID Assam
NID Participating Colleges 2026 for M.Des
NID Ahmedabad (Main Campus)
NID Bengaluru (Extension Campus)
NID Gandhinagar (Extension Campus)
NID DAT 2026 Seat Intake – B.Des Program
Institute
Total seats
GEN-EWS(10%)
OBC-NCL(27%)
Scheduled Caste(15%)
Scheduled Tribe(7.5%)
NID Ahmedabad
125
13
34
19
9
NID Andhra Pradesh
75
8
20
11
6
NID Haryana
75
8
20
11
6
NID Madhya Pradesh
75
8
20
11
6
NID Assam
75
8
20
11
6
Total
425
45
114
63
33
NID DAT 2025 Seat Intake – M.Des Program
S.No
NID Campus
Seat Intake
1
NID Ahmedabad
126
2
NID Gandhinagar
126
3
NID Bengaluru
95
Total Intake
347
NID DAT Exam Cut-off 2025
NID DAT 2025 Admissions cut-off for Shortlisted candidates for DAT Mains is given in the table below.
Admissions 2025-26: B.Des. Category wise count of Shortlisted candidates for DAT Mains
GENERAL
GEN-EWS
OBC-NCL
SC
ST
PwD
Rank From
Rank To
Score of last candidate shortlisted
Rank From
Rank To
Score of last candidate shortlisted
Rank From
RankTo
Score of last candidate shortlisted
Rank From
Rank To
Score of last candidate shortlisted
Rank From
Rank To
Score of last candidate shortlisted
Rank From
Rank To
Score of last candidate shortlisted
1
193
59
1
134
46
1
204
51
1
176
46
1
110
38
1
67
19
NID DAT 206 Admission – Website Updated, Notification
Before the release of the application form, the NID had notified it will soon START the NID admission 2026-27 process. Here is the update.
NID DAT Application Form 2026 – The National Institute of Design (NID) will close the NID DAT 2026 application form on December 1, 2025 (11.59 pm). Applications are accepted online at admissions.nid.edu from September 11 (onward). Candidates who meet prescribed NID DAT 2026 eligibility criteria can apply following the registration link provided below.
Once the application form closes, the NID DAT 2026 application form correction window will START on Dec 2 (4 pm); last date to make corrections is Dec 4 (11.59 pm). Using the correction facility, you can edit particulars in the form (explained in detail below).
NID has reduced the application fee for Female (Gen, Gen-EWS, and OBC-NCL) and PwD candidates.
To apply, first register and create an applicant account. Then log in to the applicant account to fill in personal, academic, and contact details. Also, upload documents, select a NID DAT 2026 exam center, and pay the exam fee. NID DAT 2026 application fee (open category) is INR 3,000. You can choose the program of STUDY during registration. NID-participating colleges currently offer B.Des and M.Des courses.
NID DAT 2025 exam will be held on December 21, 2025. Keep reading to learn the full details about NID DAT 2026 registration process.
The candidate will also need a valid email ID and mobile number.
Programs for which NID DAT 2026 application is available
B.Des and M.Des
NID DAT 2026 application correction window
Correction window will OPEN Immediately after the application closes.
What particulars can be edited in the application form during the correction window?
The candidate can modify all the details in the application form except the following particulars:
Program applied for admission Candidate’s name Date of birth Registered mobile number Registered email ID
Further, if the candidate changes their category using the correction window, they will have to pay the additional application fee that may be applicable. However, no refund of excess fee will be made in case of category change.
How to fill out the NID DAT 2026 application form
The application form for NID DAT 2026 is available online at admissions.nid.edu. If you meet the eligibility criteria for your chosen program, apply from Sept 11 to December 1, 2025.
The application link is given above.
The stepwise application form filling process is explained below.
Online Registration – To start the application process, click on the “Registration” tab. A registration form will open, where you need to fill in the program of study, name, email ID, mobile number, and date of birth. On successful registration, an application account will be created.
Log-in and fill out the form – Using the applicant log-in credentials, log-in to the candidate account and fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
Select an exam city – The list of NID DAT 2026 exam cities will be given in a drop-down menu. Select your exam city.
Upload documents – You have to next upload documents, including signature, photograph, etc., in the given format.
Pay the application fee – Finally, pay the application fee to complete the NID DAT application form filling process.
NID DAT Application Forms 2026 – Documents to be Uploaded
The candidate must upload the following documents when filling out the NID DAT 2026 application form.
Document Type
Format
Size
Photograph: Color scanned copy of recent passport-size photograph. The photo must be taken at a professional studio. Photographs with self-composed portraits will not be accepted.
JPG/JPEG
50 – 200 KB
Signature
JPG/JPEG
50 – 200 KB
GEN-EWS and OBC-NCL category certificate:
The certificates must be issued on or after April 1, 2025 (based on the gross annual income of the financial year 2024-25).
The certificate must be issued in the name of the candidate.
PDF
Maximum 1 MB
SC, ST category certificate: The certificate must be issued by a competent authority
PDF
Maximum 1 MB
PwD category: Candidates must have a Disability Certificate and /or Unique Disability ID issued by the Department of Empowerment of Person with Disability.
PDF
Maximum 1 MB
Overseas candidate:
Upload Image of the first and the last page of the passport clearly showing all of their personal information. The passport must be current (not-expired).
NID DAT Application Form 2025 – Category-wise Application Fee (Revised)
The category-specific application fee for the NID DAT 2026 exam is given below for the B.Des and M.Des courses.
NID DAT application fee – B.Des program
Category
Old – NID DAT application fee
Revised – NID DAT 2026 application fee
General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL,
INR 3,000
INR 3,000
Female Candidates (except SC, ST, and PwD category)
INR 3000
INR 2,000
SC, ST
INR 1,500
INR 1,500
PwD
INR 1,500
INR 500
Overseas (supernumerary)
INR 5,000
US $125*
*The equivalent amount in INR of US$ rounded off to higher INR 100 at the time of announcement of admissions.
NID DAT application fee – M.Des program
Category
Application Fee (1 discipline only)
Application Fee (2 disciplines)
General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL,
INR 3,000
INR 6,000
SC, ST
INR 1,500
INR 3,000
Female Candidates (except SC, ST, and PwD category)
Revised Fee – INR 2,000
Old fee – INR 3,000
Revised Fee – INR 4,000
Old fee – INR 6,000
PwD Category
Revised Fee – INR 500
Old fee – 1,500
Revised Fee – INR 1,000
Old fee – INR 3,000
Overseas (supernumerary)
Revised Fee – US 125*
Old fee – INR 5,000
Revised Fee – US $250*
Old fee – INR 5,000
*The equivalent in INR of US$ rounded off to higher INR 100 at the time of announcement of admissions.
NID DAT Application Form 2026 – Exam Centers
The candidate will have to select an exam city when filling out the form. Note that there is no option to directly select any specific exam center.
In fact, the allotment of NID DAT 2026 exam centers will be done based on the candidate’s address and the exam city opted by them. The name and address of the exam city allotted will be mentioned on the NID DAT admit card 2026.
List of NID DAT Exam Cities 2026
Ahmedabad
Bengaluru
Bhopal
Bhubaneshwar
Chandigarh
Chennai
Dehradun
Guwahati
Hyderabad
Jaipur
Kochi
Kolkata
Kurukshetra
Lucknow
Mumbai
Nagpur
New Delhi
Patna
Raipur
Ranchi
Thiruvananthapuram
Vijayawada
NID DAT 2026 Application Form Correction
The window to edit the NID DAT 2026 application form will open soon after the application closes.
The candidate can edit all the particulars in the application form except the following details:
Name of the candidate
Date of birth
Registered mobile number
Registered email ID
Additional fee to be paid for category change
If you change your applied category, you must pay the applicable additional application fee. However, no refund of excess fees will be made in the case of a category change.
NID Application Form 2026 – Compensatory time for PwD candidates
If a PwD candidate wants to avail compensatory time (20 minutes per hour) and/or request the assistance of a scribe, the candidate has to select the necessary options when filling out the NID DAT 2026 application form.
The candidate must also upload a valid Disability Certificate and/ or Unique Disability ID (UDID) issued by the Department of Empowerment of Person with Disability.
The admission cell will assess the request and supporting documents and contact the candidate via email on their registered email ID with further instructions, if necessary.
However, note that if the candidate uses the services of a scribe and/or compensatory time, but doesn’t possess the extent of disability that warrants a scribe and/or compensatory time, the candidate may be disqualified from the NID DAT 2026 admission process.
AIBE Admit Card 2025 – The BCI released the AIBE (XX) 2025 admit card on November 15, 2025. It has been released online at allindiabarexamination.com. The direct link to download the admit card is provided below.
Log-in to the portal using your AIBE (XX) 2025 log-in ID and password to download the admit card.
The AIBE (XX) 2025 exam will be conducted on November 30, 2025 (1 pm – 4 pm).
On the day of the exam, bring the admit card and a valid photo ID proof. The admit card contains details like the candidate’s name, category, photograph, signature, AIBE (XX) 2025 exam center details, roll number, and enrollment number. It also carries the reporting and gate closing times, and exam-day instructions, like barred and allowed items, and guidelines for handling the answer sheet. Keep reading to learn the full details about the AIBE admit card 2025.
How many candidates will appear in AIBE (XX) 2025 exam
It is estimated that around 2.5 lakh candidates will take the AIBE 2025 exam.
Credentials required to download the admit card
AIBE (XX) 2025 registration number Password
Details mentioned on the AIBE 2025 admit card
Candidate’s Name Father/ Husband Name Category Language Center Code Name and address of exam center Roll number Date and time of AIBE (XX) 2025 exam Scribe status (Whether required or not) Photograph, Signature
In addition, the admit card will also carry exam-day instructions.
How to fix discrepancy in the admit card
If there are any issues with the AIBE (XX) admit card, you must contact exam officials without any delay.
They can help you with any necessary steps or corrections.
Should I preserve the admit card?
Yes, it is highly recommended that you preserve the AIBE (XX) admit card for future reference.
Note that the admit card may be required for receiving the Certificate of Practice (CoP).
Don’t damage the admit card
Make sure that the printed admit card used for appearing in the AIBE (XX) 2025 exam is not damaged in any way:
There is no fading text Missing parts Unofficial scribbles Torn or spoiled parts
How to download AIBE (XX) 2025 Admit Card
The BCI has released the AIBE (20) Admit Card for all candidates who have successfully registered for the certification exam. The admit card can be downloaded following the steps given below.
Step-wise process to download AIBE 2025 Admit Card
In the log-in window that opens, enter your 1) Log-in ID and 2) Password
On successful log-in, you can download the admit card in PDF format
Sample AIBE Admit Card
A sample admit card of AIBE exam is given below for the reference of the candidate.
Information mentioned on the AIBE (XX) 2025 Admit Card
The AIBE admit card-cum-hall ticket will carry the following information:
The name of the applicant
Father’ Husband name
Enrollment Number
Category (under which admission is sought)
Exam language
Name and address of the AIBE (XX) 2025 exam center
Center Code
AIBE (XX) Roll Number
Examination Date
Examination Timing
Instructions for taking the AIBE (XX) 2025 exam, including reporting time, gate closing time, allowed and barred items, etc.
AIBE (XX) 2025 Exam – Reporting & Gate Closing Time
On the day of the exam, the candidate must reach the exam center on time. The important exam timings are mentioned below for reference.
Particular
Timing
AIBE (XX) 2025 Exam Timing
1 pm – 4 pm
Note: Candidates with 40% or more disability are eligible for an extra 20 minutes to complete the exam.
To avail this facility, the candidate must submit a disability certificate to the invigilator.
Entry STARTS
11.30 am
Last entry inside exam center
1.15 pm
Exit (from exam center)
4.30 pm (onward)
AIBE Admit Card 2025 – Instructions Candidates Must Follow
The candidate must follow the following guidelines inside the AIBE (20) exam center 2025:
Reporting time – The candidate must report to the exam center at 11.30 am
Last entry – Entry inside the exam center will be stopped at 1.15 pm
Exam Timings – 1 pm – 4 pm (note that in the last edition, the exam was held from 10 am – 1 pm)
Carry the following Document– 1) AIBE 2025 admit card, and 2) a valid photo ID proof
Candidates can carry BARE ACTS (without notes and comments) inside the exam center.
Barred items – Electronic or communication devices of any kind (mobile phones, laptops, smart watches, etc.) and Book and Notes (except Bare Acts without notes and comments) are not allowed inside the exam hall.
You are not allowed to leave the exam hall until the exam concludes and without handing over the AIBE (XX) 2025 answer sheet.
Submit the answer seat before leaving – You must submit the answer sheet to the invigilator at the end of the exam.
Marking Answers on the Answer Sheet – Use a Blue/ Black Ball Point Pen only to mark your answers on the answer sheet. Using a pencil or any other material will lead to disqualification.
Make sure that you properly enter your roll number in the given space on the answer sheet. Any mismatch while filling the ovals could lead to cancellation.
Enter the Question Booklet Set Code and Roll Number and all other necessary information correctly on the AIBE answer sheet.
Candidates with Disability – Candidates with 40% or more disability will be given 20 extra minutes to complete the paper. You must submit a certified copy of the disability certificate to the invigilator to avail extra time.
The candidature of a candidate is provisional subject to meeting the prescribed AIBE (XX) 2025 eligibility criteria. If at any stage a candidate is found to be ineligible, his or her candidature will be rejected.
Cheating/ Adopting Unfair Means – Any candidate found cheating/resorting to unfair means will be debarred from taking the exam.
