AIBE 21 (XXI) Application Process (OVER): Steps To Edit, Last Date, Fees
All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )
AIBE 21 Admit Card 2026
22 May '26
The BCI has closed the AIBE 21 Application Correction Window 2026. Candidates could make corrections in the AIBE Application Form until May 3, 2026. The last date to pay the application fee to complete AIBE 21 Registration 2026 was May 2, 2026. It must be noted that without submitting the AIBE 21 Application Fees, the application form was not considered submitted. The registration process for AIBE Exam closed on April 30, 2026.
The BCI released the details about the AIBE application process, eligibility and other important information in the AIBE 21 (XXI) Notification 2026. The AIBE Exam Date is June 7, 2026. Read further to know the process for filling out the AIBE Application Form, important dates, and eligibility criteria.
- How to correct AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026-27 Application Details?
- AIBE 21 Exam Dates & Schedule
- AIBE 21 (XXI) Application Fee 2026
- How to Apply for AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam 2026?
- Documents required to fill AIBE 21 Application Form
- AIBE 21 Registration 2026: Important Points to Note
- AIBE 2026 Important FAQs
How to correct AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026-27 Application Details?
The AIBE Application Form Correction Window 2026 could be accessed online only. Candidates were advised to ensure all changes were made before it was closed. After that, no requests were entertained.
The details that could be requested for the application correction were
- Name,
- Enrolment Number,
- Date of Birth,
- Test centre preferences
However, the following fields cannot be edited after the payment was made,
- Registered email ID and mobile number
- PwD category
- Caste Category
- Option related to enrollment certificate/ final semester status
Commonly asked questions
From this year onwards, AIBE Exam will be conducted twice a year. Candidates must note that there is no age gap and also no limitation on number of attempts.
Candidates could register for AIBE 21 Exam 2026 until April 30, 2026. Candidates must note that the application process could be completed by visiting allindiabarexamination.com.
Until 2020, the AIBE Exam used to be conducted in an open-book format. While many students have requested to make it open book again, no decision on this have been taken so far.
AIBE 21 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AIBE 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 22 May ' 26 | AIBE 21 Admit Card 2026 |
| 07 Jun ' 26 | AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr ' 26 - 02 May ' 26 | AIBE 21 Application Fee Payment 2026 Last Day |
| 30 Apr ' 26 - 03 May ' 26 | AIBE 21 Application Correction Window 2026 |
| 11 Feb ' 26 - 30 Apr ' 26 | AIBE 21 Registration Date 2026 |
AIBE 21 (XXI) Application Fee 2026
Candidates could pay AIBE (XXI) 21 application fee offline through SBI challan or online through HDFC using Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking. The application fee for AIBE 21 2026 has been mentioned helow
| Category |
Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories i.e. General/OBC/Gen-PWD/OBC-PWD |
INR 3,560 (including Rs 60 bank charges) |
| SC/ST/SC-PWD/ST-PWD categories |
INR 2,560 (including Rs 60 bank charges) |
| Candidates with 50% disability |
INR 2,500 |
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Commonly asked questions
No, there was no such way to fill the AIBE Application Form offline. Candidates had tovisit allindiabarexamination.com to complete filling the application form.
Yes, final year law students can apply for the AIBE Exam. As per the revised AIBE Eligibility criteria, candidates who are in the final year of 3-year or 5-year LLB courses without any backlog can apply.
Candidates can check the AIBE Eligibility Criteria below
Parameter | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Qualifying exam | Candidates who have passed a three-year LLB or five-year LLB degree are eligible to appear for the AIBE exam. Therefore, the academic qualifying exam for AIBE candidates is
|
Minimum marks in qualifying exam | The BCI mentions no minimum marks are required for appearing in the AIBE exam. However, a candidate must secure a minimum percentage or grades in their law degree as prescribed by universities for further education. |
Age limit for AIBE exam | There is no upper or lower age limit for appearing in the All India Bar Examination. |
State Bar Council Registration/Enrollment | A candidate must be registered with their State Bar Councils as an Advocate. As State Bar Council enrollment is mandatory for AIBE eligibility. Candidates not enrolled as an advocate with the SBC, will not be able to apply for AIBE XXI 2026-27 |
How to Apply for AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam 2026?
Candidates could check how to fill the AIBE 21 Application Form 2026 here
- Go to the allindiabarexamination.com
- Click on the register link
- Enter all the required details such as enrollment state, enrollment number, name, mobile number, etc.
- Enter your personal details
- Submit the application form
- You will receive the registration ID & password on your email id and phone number
- Relogin and submit the AIBE 21 application fee
AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria 2026
To fill out the AIBE 21 application form 2026, it was mandatory to meet the eligibility requirements. In case you fail to fulfil the AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria, the BCI will reject your application form.
| Parameter |
AIBE XXI (21) Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Qualifying exam |
Candidates who have passed or are in final year of a three-year LLB or five-year LLB degree are eligible to appear for the AIBE exam. Therefore, the academic qualifying exam for AIBE candidates is
|
| Minimum marks in qualifying exam |
The BCI mentions no minimum marks are required for appearing in the AIBE exam. However, a candidate must secure a minimum percentage or grades in their law degree as prescribed by universities for further education. |
| Age limit for AIBE exam |
There is no upper or lower age limit for appearing in the All India Bar Examination. |
| State Bar Council Registration/Enrollment |
A candidate who has not registered with their State Bar Councils as an Advocate can apply. As State Bar Council enrollment is no more mandatory for AIBE eligibility. |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check the AIBE Eligibility Criteria below
Parameter | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Qualifying exam | Candidates who have passed a three-year LLB or five-year LLB degree are eligible to appear for the AIBE exam. Therefore, the academic qualifying exam for AIBE candidates is
|
Minimum marks in qualifying exam | The BCI mentions no minimum marks are required for appearing in the AIBE exam. However, a candidate must secure a minimum percentage or grades in their law degree as prescribed by universities for further education. |
Age limit for AIBE exam | There is no upper or lower age limit for appearing in the All India Bar Examination. |
State Bar Council Registration/Enrollment | A candidate must be registered with their State Bar Councils as an Advocate. As State Bar Council enrollment is mandatory for AIBE eligibility. Candidates not enrolled as an advocate with the SBC, will not be able to apply for AIBE XXI 2026-27 |
Yes, final year law students can apply for the AIBE Exam. As per the revised AIBE Eligibility criteria, candidates who are in the final year of 3-year or 5-year LLB courses without any backlog can apply.
The BCI changed the AIBE Eligibility Criteria 2026. From this year onwards, candidates in 3-year or 5-year law programmes without a back log were eligible to apply.
Documents required to fill AIBE 21 Application Form
The list of documents required to fill AIBE 21 (XXI) Application Form was
- Matriculation Certificate
- Intermediate/Diploma Certificate
- 3-Year/5-Year LLB Certificate
- Passport-Size Photograph
- Signature
- Advocate ID Card (if issued by State Bar Council)
- Enrollment Certificate
- Scanned photo & signature
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable).
Commonly asked questions
No, there was no provision to fill the AIBE Application Form in offline mode. Candidates had to visit the official portal, i.e. allindiabarexamination.com to complete the AIBE Registration.
In such cases, you have to visit allindiabarexamination.com and click on the Forgot Password option. Provide your email address and get a confirmation email to reset your password.
The AIBE 21 Application Form submission deadline is over. Candidates could apply by visiting allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates must note that the AIBE Application Process was online only.
AIBE 21 Registration 2026: Important Points to Note
While completing the AIBE registration, students were advised to keep these things in mind
- Check Eligibility
- Do upload all the documents
- Do not fill wrong information
- No Postal Submission
- Printout for Reference
- No Online Correction Window
Commonly asked questions
Candidates could register for AIBE 21 Exam 2026 until April 30, 2026. Candidates must note that the application process could be completed by visiting allindiabarexamination.com.
The AIBE 21 Application Form submission deadline is over. Candidates could apply by visiting allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates must note that the AIBE Application Process was online only.
The Bar Council of India has closed the AIBE Application Window. Candidates could fill the application form of AIBE Exam until April 30, 2026.
AIBE 2026 Important FAQs
Candidates can check list of important frequently asked questions here
Commonly asked questions
No, you can not appear for AIBE Exam if you don't have a hall ticket. AIBE Exam is conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates can not appear in any other mode. Candidates can print the admit card by visiting allindiabarexamination.com in case they loose their hall ticket.
BCI will release the AIBE provisional and final answer key online. Candidates can use their registered email address and password to access the answer key.
To download the AIBE 21 answer key-
Visit the BCI website.
Login using your registered email address and password.
Now, click on the AIBE XXI Answer Key tab.
Both exams are national level. While AIBE is a certification exam, CLAT is an entrance exam to get admission into NLUs. The difficulty level of both the exams are more or less same.
AIBE Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
You can find it on many platforms, such as Lawprep Tutorial and Shiksha itself, but I'm a Law Prep student, and I found their format of solutions better.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a month ago
Yes, candidates can raise objection on AIBE Answer Key. Based on the objections received, the AIBE Final Answer Key will be released. The AIBE Result is declared based on the final answer key.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
There is no negative marking in the exam. But one mark is given for every correct answer. In case you leave any questions unanswered, nothing will be deducted.
AIBE Marking Scheme 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Negative Marking | No |
| Number of questions | 100 |
| Marks per question | 1 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
The AIBE provisional answer key will be released soon after the exam. It will be published on allindiabarexamination.com. The objection window will open thereafter for candidates to challenge discrepancies.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
Candidates who will successfully pass the AIBE exam will be issued the CoP by BCI. The qualified candidates will have to collect their Certificate of Practice from their respective State Bar Councils. It is a mandatory document to practice Law in India.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
No, you cannot submit challenges against the AIBE answer key offline. Objections must be submitted online only through the official website, allindiabarexamination.com.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
No, you cannot email objections for the AIBE answer key to the Bar Council of India. Objections must be submitted online through the AIBE PORTAL by logging in with your credentials, paying the required fee of INR 500 per question, and uploading supporting documentation.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
AIBE Exam is held in 22 languages, including English. So, the question paper will be in the language choosen by the candidate while filling the application form.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
If you don't get your chosen AIBE test city, the BCI gives you the next the nearest center that has space left. The details will show on your hall ticket, so check it carefully.
You have to go to the center that's given to you, since changing it later is mostly not allowed. The exam is important and
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
Students appearing for the AIBE exam must carry a coloured copy of the AIBE admit card. They must paste a recent coloured passport size photograph on the admit card. They must also carry a blue or black ball point pen to the exam centre. They must not carry any other stationery item to the AIBE test
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