Know here all about Indian Bar Exam known as AIBE including salient features, pattern, syllabus, and COP.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) started conducting the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) from 2011 onwards, for law graduates who passed their law degree examinations in 2009-10. The professional law examination was initiated by the Legal Education Committee and the members of the BCI during meetings held in 2010.
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The first examination was held on March 06, 2011, for more than 20,000 fresh law graduates. The AIBE XIX (19) notification was released on September 3, 2024. The Council has announced the AIBE 19 Exam dates 2024. AIBE 19 Exam 2024 will be held on December 22, 2024.
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Who conducts AIBE?
Till 2021, BCI conducted the All India Bar Examination, but from the current year onwards, the exam will be conducted by a testing agency (yet to be finalised). BCI will remain the sole authority of AIBE for the preparation of results and issuing of COPs to qualified candidates. The decision to appoint a testing agency is a result of suggestions made by the Supreme Court of India, due to questions raised on the exam conducted by BCI.
Q: I have 42% marks in my final LLB exams. Can I apply for AIBE exam? Am I eligible?
Q: What is the AIBE 19 Minimum Passing Criteria 2024?
To qualify in the AIBE 2024 exam, general category candidates need to secure 40% marks, while SC/ST candidates need 35% marks. Note that the total marks will only be known after the final answer key is released, as if any wrong questions are found then they may be rejected. This will bring down the total marks, and consequently the qualifying marks. Know all about AIBE 2024 official answer key on this page.
Q: How to get Certificate of practice after AIBE?
To get the Certificate of Practice (COP) after passing the All India Bar Examination AIBE you need to follow the steps mentioned below:
- Register with the Bar Council of India: You need to register yourself with the Bar Council of India by submitting the AIBE scorecard, your law degree Certificate and other relevant documents. You will also need to pay the registration fee and fulfill any other requirements specified by the Bar Council of India.
- Apply for the Certificate of Practice: After registering with the Bar Council of India, you can apply for the Certificate of Practice by submitting an application along with the required documents such as your identity proof, address proof, and a declaration that you have not been convicted of any criminal offense or professional misconduct.
- Pay the fees: You need to pay the prescribed fees for the issuance of the Certificate of Practice.
- Verification of documents: The Bar Council of India will verify all the documents submitted by you to ensure that they are authentic.
- Issuance of Certificate of Practice: Once your application and documents are verified, the Bar Council of India will issue you the Certificate of Practice. It is important to note that the exact process and requirements for obtaining the Certificate of Practice may vary slightly from state to state in India. Therefore, it is recommended that you check the official website of the Bar Council of India or the concerned state Bar Council for the latest and accurate information on the process of obtaining the Certificate of Practice after passing the AIBE.
AIBE 19 (XIX) Question Paper will be prepared and printed by the testing agency only. They will provide the question paper in 22 vernacular languages in addition to the English language. BCI will monitor the entire examination process of AIBE.
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Is AIBE Mandatory?
One of the common questions in the minds of law aspirants is whether clearing the AIBE exam is essential to make a career in law. It is to be noted that the bar council conducts AIBE to assess the basic advocacy skills of law graduates, and award the candidates qualifying for the bar examination with a ‘Certificate of Practice’. Therefore, it is mandatory for all law graduates who want to practice law in India as lawyers/ advocates. However, for those who do not wish to practice as a lawyer but work in other organizations with a law degree can skip the bar examination. Moreover, if later in life, one wants to practice law in Indian courts then one need to appear and qualify the bar examination to obtain COP. This means, there is no limitation to experience or gap years in law practice after graduation.
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Who is eligible for AIBE?
The exam is accessible to those candidates who have passed an LLB degree either five-year or three-years duration. Apart from this, they must be registered with a state bar council, preferably where they intend to practice law. Candidates who cannot appear for AIBE include holders of a Diploma/Certificate in law, and those who have not enrolled themselves with a state bar council.
Q: What are the AIBE passing mark criteria?
Q: How many attempts are allowed for the AIBE exam?
Q: What are the minimum passing marks criteria for AIBE, and how can I ensure that I meet the criteria?
The minimum passing marks criteria for AIBE is as follows:
- General/ OBC category: 40% marks out of 98 (i.e., 38 marks out of 98)
- SC/ ST category: 35% marks out of 98 (i.e., 34 marks out of 98)
To ensure that you meet the minimum passing marks criteria, you can follow these steps:
- Check the exam pattern and syllabus: Before the exam, make sure you are familiar with the exam pattern and syllabus. This will help you understand the type of questions that will be asked and the topics you need to focus on.
- Practice with sample questions: Practice with sample questions and previous year papers to get an idea of the type of questions that may be asked and to improve your speed and accuracy.
- Review the exam instructions: Carefully read the exam instructions and make sure you understand the format of the exam, the time limit, and any other important details.
- Manage your time wisely: On the day of the exam, make sure you manage your time wisely and allocate enough time to answer each question.
- Answer the questions carefully: Answer the questions carefully and accurately, making sure you read each question carefully and understand what is being asked before answering.
By following these steps, you can ensure that you meet the minimum passing marks criteria for AIBE and qualify the exam.
Q: How many city preferences can a candidate submit while selecting AIBE center?
Candidates can submit maximum 3 preferences for AIBE centre. Choosing preference for exam centre is mandatory to submit AIBE application. Candidates will get to know about allotment of exact centre once the admit card is released. BCI releases admit card online comprising crucial details about exam including name and address of AIBE centre. The admit card can be downloaded from the official website after its release. To download AIBE admit card, candidates need application ID, password, and Exam Unique Code (EUC).
Q: Can I apply for AIBE exams when my state bar council enrollment is under process.
Yes, candidates could apply for AIBE exam if their enrollment process is in process. They are only required to provide enrollment number for AIBE application form. However, candidates will have to upload their enrollment Certificate once issued by their enrolled state bar council. During AIBE 19 examination process also, candidates will need to upload their enrollment Certificate properly in the applicant account, until then their result will be withheld.
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AIBE 19 (XIX) 2024 Number of Attempts
Candidates can attempt the AIBE exam an infinite number of times until cleared. The bar council has never set any limits for candidates to attempt the exam, as it is a professional exam, mandatory to clear for obtaining COP. Candidates need to register for the next AIBE as fresh candidates, in case they fail to qualify it. They cannot appear for AIBE exam based on previous registration ID.
All about All India Bar Examination
The key elements of AIBE exam that one must know about are given as under:
| Salient Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
All India Bar Examination (AIBE) |
| Conducting body |
Bar Council of India (BCI) |
| Exam level |
National Level |
| Exam frequency |
Once a year |
| Exam fees |
INR 3,500 (General/ OBC category) and INR 2,500 (reserved category) |
| Eligibility |
3 -year or 5-year LLB from a recognized law institute/ university |
| Exam purpose |
The AIBE is a certification exam to earn the Certificate of Practice (COP), which will be awarded to only those that qualify the exam. |
| Mode of exam |
Pen-and-paper exam |
| Question type |
The question paper will include 100 objective-type questions. |
| No. of test cities |
More than 50 cities all over India |
| Exam helpdesk no. |
+91- 9804580458 |
| Exam website |
https://allindiabarexamination.com/ |
AIBE 19 (XIX) 2024 Examination Process
The process of AIBE can be explained as under:
- AIBE Registration - Candidates need to register at AIBE website - allindiabarexamination.com, with their advocate enrollment ID and other details. They need to fill out the application form including academic qualifications, test centre choices, and personal details. To complete the application process, they need to pay the requisite application fee for AIBE.
- AIBE Admit Card - All the registered candidates of AIBE, who have completed their application form will be issued AIBE 18 (XIX) admit card 2024 to appear for the exam. The admit card of AIBE contains details about the registration details, exam date/ schedule, as well as, test center as allotted by BCI.
- Appearing in AIBE - Candidates have to appear for the AIBE exam at the test centre as per the exam schedule. They need to carry their admit card and a photo ID proof to take the exam. They can also carry Bare Acts without comments to attempt the exam.
- Publishing of AIBE Answer Keys - After the exam, the exam authority will publish the provisional answer keys for the AIBE exam, within 15 days. The candidates can check the answer key, as well as raise objections on it ( in case of discrepancies). The exam authority will verify the objections, and release a revised answer key in response.
- Publication of AIBE Results - BCI will prepare the results of AIBE as per the final/ revised answer key. Along with the result declaration, the exam authority will also release the status of withheld candidates (in case of any miscreants).
- Issuing of Certificates of Practice - The bar council will release the COPs for the qualified candidates, within a month of result declaration.
AIBE 19 (XIX) Important Dates 2024
BCI will share the events and dates of the upcoming exam i.e. AIBE XIX (19) 2023-24 as under:
| AIBE XIX (19) Exam Events | AIBE Exam Dates 2024 |
|---|---|
| AIBE 19 (XIX) notification | 03-Sep-2024 |
| AIBE 19 registration begins | 03-Sep-2024 |
| Application fee payment begins | 03-Sep-2024 |
| Last date to complete AIBE 19 application form | 25-Oct-2024 15-Nov-2024 |
| Online link activation for admit card verification begins | To be announced |
| AIBE 19 (XIX) 2024 admit card release date | 18-Nov-2024 15-Dec-2024 |
| AIBE 19 (XIX) exam date 2024 | 24-Nov-2024 22-Dec-2024 |
| Publishing of AIBE 19 (XIX) Answer Key Release Date | To be announced |
| AIBE 19 (XIX) Result Date | To be announced |
AIBE 19 (XIX) 2024 Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The exam pattern of AIBE has been modified a bit, and now it is as under:
- Exam mode - Paper-Based Test and Computer-Based Test
- Exam duration - 3 hours
- Test medium - 22 vernacular languages apart from English
- Test subjects - 19 law subjects
- Total questions - 100 questions
- Type of questions - Multiple-choice questions
- Marking Scheme - One mark per question and, no negative marking in case of wrong attempts
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The syllabus along with weightage is as under:
| AIBE Subjects/Syllabus |
Total Questions |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law |
10 questions |
| Indian Penal Code (IPC) |
08 questions |
| Criminal Procedure Code (Cr PC) |
10 questions |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) |
10 questions |
| Evidence Act |
08 questions |
| Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act |
04 questions |
| Family Law |
08 questions |
| Public Interest Litigation (PIL) |
04 questions |
| Administrative Law |
03 questions |
| Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules |
04 questions |
| Company Law |
02 questions |
| Environmental Law |
02 questions |
| Cyber Law |
02 questions |
| Labour and Industrial Laws |
04 questions |
| Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law |
05 questions |
| Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act |
08 questions |
| Law Related to Taxation |
04 questions |
| Land Acquisition Act |
02 questions |
| Intellectual Property Laws |
02 questions |
AIBE 19 (XIX) Qualifying Criteria 2024
Since the exam is conducted to assess the basic skills required to practice law in India, one needs to qualify for the bar examination with passing marks as under:
| Category |
Qualifying percentage |
|---|---|
| General category |
40% |
| SC/ST |
35% |
AIBE 19 (XIX) Certification of Practice (COP)
The Certificate of Practice is issued to only to those candidates who qualify for AIBE XVIII as per the qualifying marks criteria. Candidates are issued the COP within a month after AIBE result declaration. They can obtain their COP either from their enrolled state bar council or download a soft copy (PDF) from the mobile application AIBESCOPE as launched by the bar council. Candidates can take a look at the COPs release statistics for the past 10 years:
| AIBE Session |
AIBE COP issue date |
|---|---|
| AIBE VII (7) exam |
20-May-2015 |
| AIBE VIII (8) exam |
25-Jul-2016 |
| AIBE IX (9) exam |
30-Dec-2016 |
| AIBE X(10) exam |
04-Dec-2017 |
| AIBE XI (11) exam |
26-Sep-2018 |
| AIBE XII (12) exam |
Issued offline only |
| AIBE XIII (13) exam |
Issued offline only |
| AIBE XIV (14) exam |
22-Jul-2021 |
| AIBE XV (15) exam |
13-Dec-2021 |
| AIBE XVI (16) exam |
30-March-2022 (Online via AIBESCOPE) 23-Jul-2022 (Offline via SBCs) |
| AIBE XVII (17) exam |
07-Dec-2023 |
| AIBE XVIII (18) exam |
27-Aug-2024 |
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The AIBE is the quintessential 'bar' examination that all law graduates in India must clear in order to be entitled to practice before any court in the country.
It assesses entry-level understanding of the knowledge of law and legal reasoning. One has to select the medium in which he/she would like t
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Hello Shyam Jogdand, answer to your question is Yes. It is mandatory for the candidates to enroll themselves in State Bar Counsil to become eligible for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).
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According to the Times of India, the Bar Council of India (BCI) informed that out of 144014 students who appeared for the exam 69646 passed. In response to a right-to-information application filled by Shibu Babu, it was disclosed that 1487 81 students took the exam held on December 10 last year with
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To access your results, you must log in using your User ID and Password on the official AIBE portal, using the same details they provided in their AIBE XIX application. The scorecard will include the candidate's roll number and qualification status, indicating whether they have passed or failed.
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To make corrections in the AIBE (All India Bar Examination) form, follow these steps:
1. Access the home page of AIBE at its official website.
2. You should use your application number and the date of birth for you to log in.
3. After submitting your application you may find an option such as 'Correcti
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The applications for AIBE or All India Bar Examination has been closed for this year. The exams are scheduled to be held on December 22, 2024. The last date was November 15, 2024. The candidates were allowed to select their prefered language from 11 options. This has really helped students, they c
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Yes, you are allowed to carry bilingual (diglot) bare acts without notes for the AIBE 19 exam. However, the bare acts must be unannotated and without any additional notes or highlights. Only the original, unmodified text of the bare acts is permitted. Be sure to check the official AIBE guidelines fo
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To prepare online for the AIBE, follow these steps
Familiarize with the Exam Pattern: Understand the structure, including the number of questions and subjects covered. Online Mock Tests A list of test series in the textbook that lets you simulate real examination conditions, and evaluate your knowled
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Answered 4 weeks ago
AIBE or the All India Bar Examination is conducted by the BCI. It's a national-level exam that certifies law graduates who want to become a lawyer and permits them to practice law in Indian Courts. It is a two-hour pen-paper exam and is conducted once a year. Students who want to appear for AIBE 202
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Yes, you can contact the AIBE (All India Bar Examination) conducting body, the Bar Council of India (BCI), through their official social media platforms. Look for verified accounts of the Bar Council of India on social media. You can either send a direct message or comment on their posts to ask ques
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