AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026 Application (Feb 11): Registration Link, Fees, Documents, Apply Online, Form Correction
All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )
Registration - 11 Feb '26 - 30 Apr '26
The Bar Council of India will start the AIBE 21 Application Process 2026 on February 11, 2026. The AIBE 21 Exam is scheduled for June 7, 2026. Candidates who want to appear for the AIBE 21 Exam must make sure that they submit the AIBE 21 Application Form 2026 on or before the last date. The BCI will keep the AIBE 21 (XXI) Application Window 2026 open until April 30, 2026. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
Only those candidates who will complete the registration process on time will be issued the AIBE 21 Hall Ticket 2026. Those who will clear the exam will be issued "Certificate of Practice" which is mandatory to practice law in the country. Read further to know the process for filling out the AIBE Application Form, important dates, and eligibility criteria.
Latest Update: AIBE 21 Registration 2026 Begins on Feb 11; Check Category-wise Application Fees for Gen, SC, ST & OBC
- AIBE 21 Registration Dates 2026
- AIBE 21 Exam Dates & Schedule
- AIBE 21 Application Form: Eligibility Criteria
- How to correct AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026-27 Application Details?
- AIBE 21 Registration 2026: Important Points to Note
- AIBE 21 Admit Card 2026
- AIBE XXI (21) 2026 languages
- AIBE 2026 Important FAQs
AIBE 21 Registration Dates 2026
It is important to know the important dates related to AIBE to avoid any miss. Candidates must keep track if the application dates are extended or announced at any time. To help you with the same we have provided AIBE 21 Application Form Dates below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Release of AIBE admission notification | 07-Jan-2026 |
| AIBE 2026 Application Form | 11-Feb-2026 |
| Last date to submit AIBE 21 Registration Fee | 01-May-2026 |
| Last date to fill AIBE Application Form | 30-Apr-2026 |
| AIBE 21 Application Correction Window | 03-May-2026 |
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Commonly asked questions
No, there is no such way to fill the AIBE Application Form offline. Candidates will have to visit allindiabarexamination.com to complete filling the application form.
Candidates can register for AIBE 21 Exam 2026 until April 30, 2026. Candidates must note that the application process can be completed by visiting allindiabarexamination.com.
AIBE 21 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AIBE 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb ' 26 - 30 Apr ' 26 | AIBE 21 Registration Date 2026 |
| 01 May ' 26 - 03 May ' 26 | AIBE 21 Application Correction Window 2026 |
| 22 May ' 26 | AIBE 21 Admit Card Date 2026 |
| 07 Jun ' 26 | AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026 |
AIBE 21 Application Form: Eligibility Criteria
The Bar Council exam eligibility criteria include minimum academic qualifications, age limits, and registration with the state Bar Council, among others.Candidates can check the AIBE 21 eligibility criteria 2026 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 |
Steps to Apply for AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam 2026?
Candidates can check the how to fill AIBE XXI (21) 2026-27 application form below
AIBE 21 Registration
Go the official website of AIBE - http://www.allindiabarexamination.com. Click on the Registration link. The AIBE registration page would have appeared as under
Candidates have to enter the following details in the online registration form:
- Enrollment state
- Number
- Name
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Category
They have to then enter OTP received on their mobile number and email address to verify the registration process. Once verified, Next, AIBE 21 Registration Number and Password is sent to the registered email address. Next, candidates is required to log in with these details as under
Fill AIBE Application Form
The application form will appear on the screen as under
Candidates can check the details to enter on the AIBE application form 2026 below
- Name
- Gender
- Father’s/husband’s name
- Date of birth
- Permanent address
- Email ID
- Mobile number
- Test centre preferences (at least 3)
- Choice of test paper language (any 1 from available languages)
Also, they need to provide their academic qualification details as under
- Matriculation details
- Intermediate/ Class 12 details
- Graduation details
- LLB degree details
- Master's degree/any other qualification (if available)
Once all details are filled in, candidates need to click on the Next button.
Upload Documents
Further, candidates have to log in again with the provided ID and password and upload the documents. Candidates can check the documents required to fill AIBE 21 application form 2026 below
| Document |
Format |
Size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph |
jpg/jpeg |
100 px* 150 px/ 200 KB max size |
| Signature |
jpg/jpeg |
50 px*150 px/ 200 KB max size |
AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026 registration fee
The application fee for AIBE 21 2026 can be paid in online mode only using any of the e-payment methods
The application fee can be paid in cash along with bank charges as under
| Category |
Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| All categories i.e. General/OBC/Gen-PWD/OBC-PWD |
INR 3,500 (excluding GST and other charges) |
| SC/ST/SC-PWD/ST-PWD categories |
INR 2,500 (excluding GST and other charges) |
AIBE XXI (21) application form 2026 submission
Candidates can download their submitted application form once all the steps are complete using their AIBE Login Details. Candidates are not allowed to send the hard copy of the AIBE XXI application form to the official address, as it must be submitted online only. However, the candidates need to download it for future reference.
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| AIBE Exam Pattern |
Commonly asked questions
Following details will be required to be filled in the AIBE application form-
- Personal details.
- Academic qualification details.
- State Bar Council Enrollment details.
- Preferred test cities for taking AIBE exam.
- Preferred test medium from 22 languages.
The AIBE Notification is the notice released by the BCI to make an announcement about all the important events. It has details about date, application process, syllabus and other important information. Aspirants must check the notification properly to avoid any miss later. The AIBE 21 Notification has been released. AIBE 21 Exam will be held on June 7, 2026.
How to correct AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026-27 Application Details?
Candidates can get their details corrected on the Application form of AIBE XXI (21) 2026-27 through the portal once the payment is complete. Candidates must ensure to make all changes until the AIBE Application Form Correction Window 2026 is open. After that, no requests will be entertained.
The details that can be requested for application correction are:
- Name,
- Enrolment Number,
- Date of Birth,
- Test centre preferences
However, the following fields cannot be edited after the payment is made,
- Registered email ID and mobile number
- PwD category
- Caste Category
- Option related to enrollment certificate/ final semester status
Candidates can also write an email to bci.helpdesk@cbtexams.in.
Candidates can contact the helpdesk on the following numbers (On working days from 9 am to 5 pm):
6263178414 , 6352601288, 9555089314, 9555076241, 9555092448
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Commonly asked questions
Candidates muct check the AIBE Application Fee before applying for the exam. The AIBE 21 registration fee is as under-
Category | Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
General/OBC | INR 3,500 (plus transaction charges) |
Gen-PWD/ OBC-PWD | INR 3,500 (plus transaction charges) |
SC/ST/ | INR 2,500 (plus transaction charges) |
SC-PWD/ST-PWD categories | INR 2,500 (plus transaction charges) |
EWS/ Women | INR 3,500 (plus transaction charges) |
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 Registration 2026: Important Points to Note
Registration: 11 Feb ' 26 - 30 Apr ' 26
While completing the AIBE registration, students are 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
How To Retrieve AIBE Registration 21 (XXI) ID & Password?
If you forget your password don't worry. Students can retrieve it online. Know how below
- Visit allindiabarexamination.com
- Click on the Find Password
- Enter the following details
Registration ID or mobile number
Date of birth
- Click submit
- Save the details
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Commonly asked questions
No, there is no such way to fill the AIBE Application Form offline. Candidates will have to visit allindiabarexamination.com to complete filling the application form.
Check the list of items prohibited inside the AIBE test centre-
- All electronic items, including mobile phones
- Jewellery or any other valuable
- Text books or study material
AIBE 21 Admit Card 2026
The Bar Council of India will of AIBE admit card only to those candidates who have successfully registered for the exam. Candidates whose AIBE applications remain incomplete in any way will not be able to appear for the AIBE Exam. AIBE 21 (XXI) Admit Card 2026-27 is released in online mode.
The AIBE admit card will carry all important details regarding the candidate (name, roll number, photo, signature) and the exam (date, time, centre address, reporting time, exam day instructions). Candidates have to appear for the AIBE exam only as per the details mentioned in the admit card.
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Commonly asked questions
No, BCI has not released the AIBE admit card. It will be published on May 22, 2026. Candidates must note that AIBE 21 Hall Ticket 2026 is released online only and no candidate will receive the admit card through post.
Check the process to download the AIBE admit card -
- Visit the allindiabarexamination.com.
- Click on the AIBE 21 admit card 2026 download link.
- Login by entering registration number and date of birth.
- Download the admit card.
AIBE XXI (21) 2026 languages
The Bar Council of India (BCI) will hold the AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam in 11 different languages. While filling up the AIBE 21 Application Form, candidates are given the choice to select any one language from the list given below:
- Hindi
- English
- Telugu
- Tamil
- Kannada
- Marathi
- Bengali
- Gujarati
- Oriya
- Assamese
- Punjabi
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Commonly asked questions
The BCI conducts the AIBE Exam in 11 languages. One of the language is hindi too. Hence, candidates have an option to appear for the exam in hindi too.
Yes you can appear for the All India Bar Examination even if you have not fully completed your syllabus. But only if you are a final year student with no backlogs. You can also appear if you have passed but are waiting your degree.
AIBE 2026 Important FAQs
Candidates can check list of important frequently asked questions here
Commonly asked questions
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.
Check the list of items prohibited inside the AIBE test centre-
- All electronic items, including mobile phones
- Jewellery or any other valuable
- Text books or study material
The candidates who have registered for the AIBE exam will require following details to access the admit card-
- Login ID and
- Password to access the AIBE hall ticket.
Candidates will have to carry their AIBE hall ticket to the test centres. In case they are not able to download the admit card, try switching between the browsers. You can also try to access the admit card after some time.
AIBE Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
AIBE Exam is tough to crack as its the certification exam. Candidates who will clear the exam will be issued CoP. Candidates must prepare for the exam pretty well to clear in first attempt.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
AIBE is a national-level exam. It is conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI) in offline mode. It is held for law graduates who wants to practice law in the country.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 days ago
The AIBE exam will be conducted on June 7, 2026. The exam timing will be 1 pm to 4 pm. The BCI has announced the AIBE Exam Dates in an official notification.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
No, the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is not mandatory for just private lawyers. It is a compulsory certification exam for all law graduates in India who want to practice law in any court, tribunal, or any administrative body.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, Indian nationals with foreign law degrees can appear for the AIBE, after they fulfill mandatory requirements set by the Bar Council of India (BCI). The foreign law degree holders need to clear a specific qualifying examination and complete a bridge course, if necessary.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
Do not worry if you have forgotten your ID and password. Go to allindiabarexamination.com. Click on the forgot password tab. You will receive the mail. Then you have to reset your password.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXI (21) is compulsory for students to practice law in India. Conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI), AIBE (21) is the qualifying exam that gives the Certificate of Practice (CoP), to students.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
AIBE 2026 is not an open-book exam anymore, as students are not allowed to carry textbooks, notes, or any written stuff inside the exam hall. Some important topics are:
· Types of Contracts, Essentials of a Contract, Legal Rules Regarding Consideration, etc.
· Public Interest Litigation, c
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