AIBE XX (20) Exam Pattern 2025 – Candidates preparing for the AIBE XX Exam need to ensure that they consult the official exam pattern prescribed by the BCI.
The exam pattern of AIBE 2025 will include insights into the types of questions asked, sections, section-wise questions, weightage, mode of the exam, test duration, and language.
This information can be used by the candidate to align their AIBE 2025 preparation with the requirements of the exam.
For instance, the AIBE exam 2025 will include only multiple-choice questions; so you don’t need to spend time practicing long-form answers.
Also, note that AIBE is no longer an open-book exam!
So, you are not allowed to carry books and study materials inside the AIBE (20) exam center 2025. However, you can carry Bare Acts without comments (or notes).
Keep reading to learn the full details about the AIBE XX exam pattern 2025.
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AIBE 2025 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for the AIBE 2025 exam is given in the table below.
| Particulars | Description |
| Exam duration | 3 hours 30 minutes (10 am to 1.30 pm) |
| Exam mode | Offline mode |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Topic/ Subject | The AIBE question paper will include questions from 19 sections. The number of questions that will be asked from each section is given in the table below. |
| Total marks | 100 marks |
| Type of questions | Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark will be awarded for a correct attempt. There is no negative marking. |
| Skills tested | 1. The exam assesses basic level knowledge of a member 2. It also lays down a minimum benchmark for entering into practice of law 3. Assesses a candidate’s analytical skills. |
| Language options | Candidates can appear in the bar exam in English and 22 vernacular languages: 1) Assamese, (2) Bengali, (3) Gujarati, (4) Hindi, (5) Kannada, (6) Kashmiri (7) Konkani, (8) Malayalam, (9) Manipuri, (10) Marathi, (11) Nepali (12 Oriya, (13) Punjabi, (14) Sanskrit, (15) Sindhi, (16) Tamil, (17) Telugu, 18) Urdu (19) Bodo, (20) Santhali, (21) Maithili and (22) Dogri |
| Difficulty level | The AIBE exam tests the basic skills that are required to become a lawyer. The syllabus of the exam is based on 3-year and 5-year LLB programs. This means, the difficulty level of the AIBE exam is easy to moderate. |
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AIBE 20 (XX) Exam Pattern – Topics, No. of Questions
The topic-wise questions that will be asked in the AIBE (20) XX 2025 exam are given in the table below.
| Sl.No | AIBE Topic/ Subject | Number of Questions |
| 1 | Constitutional Law | 10 |
| 2 | I. P. C. (Indian Penal Code) & (New)Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita | 8 |
| 3 | Cr. P. C. (Criminal Procedure Code) & (New)Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita | 10 |
| 4 | C.P.C. (Code of Civil Procedure) | 10 |
| 5 | Evidence Act & (New) Bharatiya SakshyaAdhiniyam | 8 |
| 6 | Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act | 4 |
| 7 | Family Law | 8 |
| 8 | Public Interest Litigation (PIL) | 4 |
| 9 | Administration Law | 3 |
| 10 | Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules | 4 |
| 11 | Company Law | 2 |
| 12 | Environmental Law | 2 |
| 13 | Cyber Law | 2 |
| 14 | Labour and Industrial Law | 4 |
| 15 | Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer Protection Law | 5 |
| 16 | Law Related to Taxation | 4 |
| 17 | Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act | 8 |
| 18 | Land Acquisition Act | 2 |
| 19 | Intellectual Property Laws | 2 |
| Total | 100 |
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AIBE XIX Exam-day Guidelines
The BCI is conducting the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) on December 22, 2024 (10 am to 1) pm.
The BCI has released exam day guidelines that candidates need to follow on exam-day. The guidelines are outlined in the admit card of AIBE 2024.
The candidate must carefully read and follow the guidelines/ instructions. If not, there is a chance the candidate can be disqualified and barred from the AIBE exam.
Dos and don’ts for the AIBE Exam
| Dos | Don’ts |
| The candidate must carry a Blue/Black Ball Point Pen for filling the OMR answer sheet. | Electronic items including mobile phones, pager, watch, ipad and calculator, etc., are not allowed inside the AIBE 2024 exam venue. |
| Document checklist: AIBE XIX admit card A valid photo ID proof | Eatables are not allowed inside the exam venue. |
| Photo ID and a passport size photo | Entry gates will be closed at 9:50 am. So, don’t be late. |
| Self-attest the self-declaration form before reaching the test centre. | The candidate is not allowed to carry the AIBE question paper outside the exam hall. |
| Arrive at the AIBE exam centre per the reporting time mentioned on the admit card. | Don’t obstruct frisking or identification activities conducted by exam officials. |
| Wear comfortable and decent clothing for the exam. | It is recommended to avoid jewellery and clothing with too many pockets. Also, don’t put on any face covering, except for religious purposes. |
| Rough sheets should be handed over to the invigilator once the exam is over |
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