AIBE Exam Centres: Check City-Wise List, Selection Process & Guidelines

AIBE 20 exam centre list 2025 will be out on the official website by Bar Council of India (BCI) and candidates who wish to appear for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE XX) must carefully check the list before applying for the AIBE 20 preference. 

The AIBE 20 exam will be conducted offline (with pens and paper) in 44 Indian cities spread across all the major Indian cities. Candidates may select up to three preferred exam locations during the application process, based on their accessibility but you must note that the number of seats available at the chosen center will determine the distribution.

What Are the AIBE 20 Exam Centres for 2025?

The AIBE XX 2025 exam centre are tabulated below and candidates can conveniently prefer three cities of their choice in the application form:

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How To Select AIBE XX (20) Exam Centre Preferences?

Candidates can enter 3 exam centre preferences during AIBE 20 application form filling. And the steps to do so is listed below:

• Candidates can view the full list of AIBE 20 exam locations when completing the AIBE XX application form and in order of preference, they are able to select up to three centers.
• While choosing the AIBE XX exam centers you must choose your accessibility and travel distance.
• AIBE XX exam locations are assigned by the Bar Council of India according to availability of seats.
• The AIBE 2025 Admit Card will reveal the final exam location.

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What Materials Are Allowed Inside the AIBE Exam Hall?

Candidates must note that AIBE 20 is now a closed-book exam and very strict rules apply regarding what you can bring inside and what are the prohibited things:

Allowed: Bare Acts (without any commentary, notes, or highlighted portions)
Not Allowed:

• Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, or electronic gadgets
• Books, notebooks, or handwritten notes
• Reference materials beyond Bare Acts

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What Facilities Are Provided for Candidates with Disabilities?

The Bar Council of India ensures fair opportunities for all candidates and the important points regarding the disability facilities are listed down below:

• Individuals who have a disability of greater than 40% are eligible for an additional 20 minutes of exam time each hour.
• Candidates who are unable to write owing to visual impairment, cerebral palsy, or locomotor disability affecting both arms are allowed to utilize a scribe, provided they meet certain rules:
• The scribe needs to be a student in Class 10 or 12, ideally not majoring in Political Science or Legal Studies and the scribe needs to have proof of address, Aadhaar card, and school ID.
• Candidates are needed to provide their own scribe as the exam center will not supply any.

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What Are the Common Mistakes to Avoid on Exam Day?

The most common mistakes that a candidates must avoid are listed down below:

• Arrive well in advance of the reporting time to ensure a seamless verification process.  Under no circumstances will late entry be permitted.
• Only Bare Acts (without commentary or annotations) are allowed; do not bring cell phones, smartwatches, books, or reference notes.
• Just use a ballpoint pen that is blue or black.  Smudged markings or pencil marks on the OMR sheet could result in disqualification.
• Bring two passport-sized photos, your printed admit card, and a valid photo ID.  Without these, entry will be refused.

Avoid tampering with the admit card by not folding, changing, or damaging it.  It needs to be clear, readable, and exactly like the one that was released online.

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