The Bar Council of India (BCI) is poised to release the provisional answer key for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XX (20) in the coming days. This key is a crucial document for the thousands of law graduates who appeared for the qualifying test on November 30, 2025. Candidates can access the key on the official portal, allindiabarexamination.com, to estimate their scores.
AIBE 20 Answer Key: Download Process and Timeline
Based on established patterns from previous years, the BCI typically publishes the provisional answer key within a week after the examination concludes. Following a brief window for candidates to submit challenges, the Council then releases a final answer key that incorporates valid corrections. This final key is used to determine the results.
To download the AIBE 20 answer key once it is live, aspirants should follow these steps:
- Go to the official AIBE website: allindiabarexamination.com.
- On the homepage, locate and click on the link for "AIBE XX (20) Answer Key 2025".
- This will lead to a page where you must select your specific question booklet set or code.
- The answer key will be displayed in PDF format on your screen.
- Download and save the PDF file for thorough review.
- Carefully cross-check your recorded responses with the official answers to calculate your probable score.
How to Raise Objections Against the Provisional Key
The BCI provides an opportunity for candidates to challenge any answer they believe is incorrect in the provisional key. This process is conducted online within a stipulated timeframe. Here is the procedure to file an objection:
- Visit the AIBE official website and find the activated link for "AIBE XX (20) Answer Key Objection".
- Log into the portal using your unique registration number, password, and the captcha code.
- From the displayed answer key, select the specific question(s) you wish to contest.
- You must upload supporting documents or a reasoned explanation to justify your challenge.
- Pay the prescribed objection fee, if applicable, via the integrated online payment gateway.
- Finally, submit your objections and ensure you download and save the acknowledgement slip as proof of submission.
AIBE 20 Exam Structure and Qualifying Criteria
The AIBE 20 was a comprehensive assessment comprising 100 objective-type questions spanning 19 fundamental legal subjects. Notably, this edition tested candidates on India's updated criminal law codes—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—alongside other core areas like Constitutional Law, Company Law, Cyber Law, and Taxation.
The qualifying marks, as set by the BCI, are category-specific:
General and OBC category candidates must secure a minimum of 45%.
SC, ST, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates must secure a minimum of 40%.
These thresholds are designed to maintain merit while adhering to the nation's reservation policies.
Clearing the AIBE is the mandatory final step for law graduates to obtain the Certificate of Practice from the BCI. This certificate authorizes them to practice law and appear before courts across India. With the exam phase over, the legal fraternity now awaits the answer key, which will set the stage for the final results and the entry of a new cohort of advocates into the profession.
