How to Prepare for AIBE XX (20) 2025 Exam – BCI will conduct the AIBE (XX) 2025 exam sometime in December 2025. If you are preparing for the AIBE 2025 exam, make sure that you go the whole hog.
It is because, if you don’t manage to qualify the AIBE 2025 exam, you will have to wait for the next edition of the exam.
Take note, many students fail to qualify the AIBE exam by 1 or 2 marks. So, there should be no room for any complacent. That is why we bring you ten tips to prepare for the AIBE 2025 exam.
If you follow these tips and put in enough effort, nothing can stop you from qualifying the AIBE exam.
So, keep reading to learn about AIBE (XX) 2025 exam preparation tips.
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Update on AIBE XIX Exam
The BCI conducted the AIBE (XIX) 2024 exam on December 22, 2024. The final answer key of the AIBE 2024 exam was released on March 6, 2025. The AIBE XIX results will be declared soon.
Candidates who qualify the AIBE exam will be issued the Certificate of Practice (CoP), which is required to practice in a court of law.
Top 10 Tips to Prepare for AIBE Exam 2025
Here are Ten Tips To Prepare for the AIBE 2025 Exam. Go through each of these tips and get a headstart.
Tip 1 – Familiarize yourself with the AIBE 2025 Exam Pattern
The first thing the candidate needs to do before deep diving into AIBE 2025 exam preparation is get acquainted with the official AIBE 2025 exam pattern.
| 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 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 law3. Assesses a candidate’s analytical skills. |
| Language options | Candidates can appear in the bar exam in English and 22 vernacular languages. |
| Difficulty level | Easy to moderate The AIBE exam tests the basic skills one will require as a lawyer. The exam syllabus is based on 3-year and 5-year LLB programs. |
| Useful Resources | Read – AIBE 2025 exam syllabus Read – Best books to Prepare for AIBE Exam 2025 |
Tip 2 – Find out what is in the AIBE (20) Exam Syllabus 2025
The syllabus will tell you what to read and what to avoid. For instance, you must prepare for all the topics included in the syllabus. If you have time, you may also read topics not included in the official AIBE syllabus 2025.
But don’t expect any questions to be asked from topics that are not included in the syllabus. Yes, in such rare instances, a question may be asked from topics outside of the syllabus, but it is better not to invest much on such topics for exam preparation.
AIBE 2025 Syllabus & Section-wise No. of Questions Asked
| 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 |
Tip 3 – Gather Study Materials
The study material for AIBE (20) 2025 exam preparation needs to be top notch. Instead, if the study material is poor, the output, likewise, will also be poor.
Here are some recommended books for AIBE exam preparation.
| Name of the book | Author/Publication |
| Fundamental Rights | Uday Raj Rai |
| Civil Practice and Procedure Manual | Sarkar’s |
| Constitution of India | Durga DasBasu |
| Company Law and Practice | AK Majumdar/Dr GK Kapoor |
| Civil Procedure with Limitation Act | CK Takwani |
| Guide to All India Bar Examination | Universal’s |
| Criminal Manual | Universal’s |
| Other Bare Acts | Universal Law Publishing Co Pvt Ltd. |
| The Constitution of India Bare Act with short notes | Universal’s |
| Sure Success AIBE & JCJ | DV Rao |
| Human Rights | HO Agarwal |
| Public International Law | VK Ahuja |
| Law Exam Times | PK Pandey |
| All India Bar Examination Guide | Shambhu Prasad Choudhary |
| Central Law Agency All India Bar Examination (AIBE) Guide | SM Ranjan and PK Jain |
| AIBE Solved papers (buy the latest edition) | Lovedeep Bangia |
| AIBE – Previous years solved papers | Thakral Law Publications |
Tip 4 – Create a STUDY Plan
Here is a plan that you can follow.
- Divide the subjects into easy, moderate, difficult, etc. Allocate time based on the weightage/ difficulty of each subject.
- Daily Targets: Set daily or weekly goals to cover topics systematically.
- Revision: Regularly revise important topics and sections.
- Mock Tests: Practice AIBE 2025 mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
Tip 5 – Focus on Key Areas
Here are a few topics that may be your focus area:
- Constitutional Law: Fundamental Rights, DPSP, and landmark judgments.
- CrPC & IPC: Focus on sections related to bail, arrest, and offenses.
- CPC: Understand the stages of civil suits and important orders.
- Evidence Act: Study types of evidence, burden of proof, and witness examination.
- Professional Ethics: Pay special attention to this section as it’s mandatory to pass.
Tip 6 – Practice Answering MCQs
The AIBE question paper will include multiple-choice questions (MCQs). So, it is paramount that you know how to answer these questions. One way to improve your speed and accuracy is by solving previous years’ papers. Also, add a few sample papers in between.
It is recommended to solve as many AIBE sample papers as possible.
You can find sample paper banks online or you can buy them from coaching institutes. But make sure that the questions banks are good enough and not some cheap practice material that serves no purpose.
Importantly, focus on understanding the application of laws rather than rote learning.
Tip 7 – AIBE is no longer an open-book exam. So, be prepared!
AIBE was conducted as an open-book exam until 2021. However, since then the candidate is no longer allowed to carry books inside the exam hall.
However, bare acts without notes are allowed as per the revised AIBE exam pattern.
So, you must be prepared for the current dynamics of the exam.
Tip 8 – Stay Updated
At the bare minimum, you need to be updated about the following things:
- Landmark Judgments: Be aware of recent Supreme Court and High Court judgments.
- Legal News: Follow legal developments and amendments.
Tip 9 – Improve Accuracy and Time Management
Now, how exactly do you do that?
To improve accuracy, you need to solve as many sample papers as possible. Evaluate your performance, the areas where you are lacking, making mistakes, or are getting stuck.
Next, find solutions to these problems.
To improve time-management, you can use a timer when solving the paper. This way you can record how much time you are taking to complete a question, the paper, etc. If you are not able to complete within the allotted time, you need to quicken up.
When attempting the AIBE 2025 question paper, make sure that you allocate time to each question. Don’t spend too much time on difficult questions; move on and return later.
Tip 10 – Exam Day
Finally, we bring you the AIBE 2025 exam-day tips.
- Carry your admit card, ID proof, and study materials.
- Stay calm and focused during the exam.
- Read questions carefully and avoid guesswork.