AIBE (21) Exam Centres 2026 (Released): State-wise AIBE Test Centres List & Exam Instructions

All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )

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Anupama Mehra
Updated on Mar 10, 2026 18:03 IST

By Anupama Mehra, Assistant Manager – Content

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the list of exam centres on allindiabarexamination.com. AIBE Exam Date is June 7, 2026. It will be held in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates need to reach their AIBE test centre an hour before the exam starts. The duration of the examination is 3 hours, during which candidates will not be permitted to leave the exam centre before the completion of the test. Candidates can choose the AIBE 21 Test Centre while filling the AIBE 21 Application Form 2026. Read further to know more the AIBE Exam Centres 2026.

Also Read: AIBE Qualifying Marks

 

Table of contents
  • AIBE Exam Centres List 2026
  • AIBE 21 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • AIBE 2026 Exam Day: Item Allowed and Prohibited
  • Details Mentioned on AIBE 21 Admit Card 2026
  • Instructions for AIBE XXI (21) exam centres 2026-27
  • Important AIBE 2026 FAQs
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AIBE Exam Centres List 2026

There are multiple test centres available in the listed cities as mentioned in the table below. 

States

AIBE XX Exam Cities

AIBE exam centres in Andhra Pradesh

Tirupati

AIBE exam centres in Andhra Pradesh

Vishakhapatnam

AIBE exam centres in Andhra Pradesh

Vijayawada

AIBE exam centres in Assam

Guwahati

AIBE exam centres in Bihar

Patna

AIBE exam centres in Chhattisgarh

Bilaspur

AIBE exam centres in Chhattisgarh

Raipur

AIBE exam centres in Gujarat

Ahmedabad

AIBE exam centres in Gujarat

Rajkot

AIBE exam centres in Gujarat

Surat

AIBE exam centres in Himachal Pradesh

Shimla

AIBE exam centres in Jammu

Jammu

AIBE exam centres in Kashmir

Srinagar

AIBE exam centres in Jharkhand

Bokaro

AIBE exam centres in Jharkhand

Ranchi

AIBE exam centres in Karnataka

Bengaluru

AIBE exam centres in Karnataka

Dharwad

AIBE exam centres in Kerala

Ernakulam

AIBE exam centres in Kerala

Thiruvananthapura m

AIBE exam centres in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal

AIBE exam centres in Madhya Pradesh

Gwalior

AIBE exam centres in Madhya Pradesh

Indore

AIBE exam centres in Madhya Pradesh

Jabalpur

AIBE exam centres in Maharashtra & Goa

Aurangabad

AIBE exam centres in Maharashtra & Goa

Mumbai

AIBE exam centres in Maharashtra & Goa

Nagpur

AIBE exam centres in Maharashtra & Goa

Nanded

AIBE exam centres in Maharashtra & Goa

Panaji

AIBE exam centres in Maharashtra & Goa

Pune

AIBE exam centres in Mizoram

Aizawl

AIBE exam centres in Manipur

Imphal

AIBE exam centres in Meghalaya

Shillong

AIBE exam centres in New Delhi

New Delhi (NCR)

AIBE exam centres in Odisha

Bhubaneshwar

AIBE exam centres in Punjab & Haryana

Amritsar

AIBE exam centres in Punjab & Haryana

Chandigarh

AIBE exam centres in Punjab & Haryana

Gurugram

AIBE exam centres in Punjab & Haryana

Hisar

AIBE exam centres in Rajasthan

Jodhpur

AIBE exam centres in Rajasthan

Jaipur

AIBE exam centres in Tamil Nadu

Chennai

AIBE exam centres in Tamil Nadu

Coimbatore

AIBE exam centres in Tamil Nadu

Trichy

AIBE exam centres in Telangana

Hyderabad

AIBE exam centres in Tripura

Agartala

AIBE exam centres in Uttar Pradesh

Allahabad

AIBE exam centres in Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad

AIBE exam centres in Uttar Pradesh

Gorakhpur

AIBE exam centres in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow

AIBE exam centres in Uttar Pradesh

Meerut

AIBE exam centres in Uttar Pradesh

Noida

AIBE exam centres in Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi

AIBE exam centres in Uttarakhand

Dehradun

AIBE exam centres in Uttarakhand

Rudrapur

AIBE exam centres in West Bengal

Kolkata

Also Read: AIBE 21 (XXI) Registration 2026 [BEGINS]

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there negative marking in AIBE?
A: 

No, there is no negative marking in the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).  For each correct answer, one marks will be given. But for wrong or unattempted question no marks will be deducted.

Q:   What happens if AIBE application is incomplete?
A: 

An incomplete AIBE application will cause disqualification from appearing in the exam. If you have not filled the form completely, your form will not be considered complete. 

AIBE 21 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AIBE 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
11 Feb ' 26 - 30 Apr ' 26

AIBE 21 Registration Date 2026

ONGOING
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

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AIBE 2026 Exam Day: Item Allowed and Prohibited

Candidates appearing for the AIBE Exam must ensure that they check the AIBE 21 Exam Day Guidelines 2026 to avoid any problem at the test centre. Candidates can check list of items allowed and not allowed below:

Important Documents to Carry 

AIBE admit card is a mandatory document. Along with the admit card, students must carry any of the following photo ID proofs:

  • Voter ID
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Enrollment Slip
  • Passport
  • Driver's License
  • Advocate Enrollment ID with State Bar Council

Things Not to Carry

Check the list of items prohibited inside the test centre:

  • Books and Notes with comments
  • All electronic items including mobile phones
  • Jewellery or any other valuable

Also Read:  AIBE Dress Code For Male and Female Candidates

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is AIBE exam pattern revised?
A: 

No, the exam pattern of AIBE did not face changes this year. The exam will be held for 3 hours duration. Candidates will be asked 100 MCQ based questions. 

Q:   What are the sections in the AIBE Exam Question Paper?
A: 

The AIBE exam includes 100 objective-type, multiple-choice questions on 19 subjects. The exam is split into Category-I  and Category-II (allied, low-weightage) areas. Key sections include Constitutional Law, IPC/BNS, CrPC/BNSS, CPC, Evidence Act/BSA, Family Law, Professional Ethics, and Environmental Law. 

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Details Mentioned on AIBE 21 Admit Card 2026

Candidates downloading the AIBE 21 admit card 2026 must cross-check the details mentioned on it-

Information on Admit Card Details
Candidate details Name, roll number, photograph and signature, and reserved category
AIBE exam details Date and timings of the examination as well as reporting time on the exam day
Allotted AIBE test centre details Exam centre location, name, and important instructions for the exam day

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I download the CoP of AIBE Exam?
A: 

The candidates can download their Certificate of Practice (CoP) from the link given on the official portal. The candidates can get their CoP by logging with their Enrollment number.

Q:   Can I prepare for AIBE Exam in one month?
A: 

If you have topped while pursuing law there is still some chance. But if you were an average student who have not prepared even once for the exam, it is next to impossible to prepare for the exam in one month. 

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Instructions for AIBE XXI (21) exam centres 2026-27

To make sure the examination process is tension free, candidates who will be appearing for the AIBE 20 Exam 2025 must follow following instructions-

  • Important documents: carry the admit card as issued by BCI for appearing in the AIBE examination along with a valid photo ID proof. 
  • Reporting Time and Entry Rules: Candidates should report to their test centres at least an hour before the scheduled exam timings.
  • Prohibited and allowed items: The candidates will be allowed to carry the Bare Acts without short notes or comments along with some stationery items such as two pens and HB pencils.
  • Carefully read the Answer Sheet Instructions before attempting the exam.
  • Candidates with Disabilities must check the instructions released for them by the Bar Council of India.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to crack AIBE Exam in first attempt?
A: 

It is must for anyone preparing for AIBE Exam to understand the syllabus and exam pattern properly. Once you get clarity on both, you must prepare a plan to crack AIBE Exam. With dedication and daily practice it is not tough to clear AIBE Exam in first attempt.

Q:   What is the last date to submit AIBE 21 registration fee and how can I pay it?
A: 

Candidates can pay the AIBE Registration Fee 2026 until May 1, 2026. As per the AIBE Notification, the last date to fill the AIBE Application Form 2026 is April 30, 2026. 

Q:   What is the total score in AIBE Exam?
A: 

The total score in the AIBE is 100 marks, consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. For each correct answer candidate will be awarded 1 mark. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. 

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Important AIBE 2026 FAQs

Candidates can check the important FAQs related to AIBE Exam below

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is AIBE exam pattern revised?
A: 

No, the exam pattern of AIBE did not face changes this year. The exam will be held for 3 hours duration. Candidates will be asked 100 MCQ based questions. 

Q:   What are the sections in the AIBE Exam Question Paper?
A: 

The AIBE exam includes 100 objective-type, multiple-choice questions on 19 subjects. The exam is split into Category-I  and Category-II (allied, low-weightage) areas. Key sections include Constitutional Law, IPC/BNS, CrPC/BNSS, CPC, Evidence Act/BSA, Family Law, Professional Ethics, and Environmental Law. 

Q:   Can I practice in court without clearing AIBE Exam?
A: 

No. As per the BCI rules, candidates can not practice in the court of law until they have a certificate of practice. The CoP will be issued only to those who clear the AIBE Exam. 

Q:   Where can I check AIBE Syllabus?
A: 

You can check the AIBE syllabus on the official Bar Council of India (BCI) website, allindiabarexamination.com, where they release the PDF, or on educational portals like Shiksha that provide direct download links and subject-wise weightage for subjects like Constitutional Law, IPC, CPC, and Evidence Act. 

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Answered a week 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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Praveen Chopra

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week 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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Divya Surbhi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week 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

ParticularsDetails
Negative MarkingNo
Number of questions100
Marks per question 1
Total Marks100

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Manisha Gard

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week 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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Akanksha Kumari

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week 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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Nitesh Srivastava

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week 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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Akanksha

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week 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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Mohit Dhawan

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week 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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Chanchal Patra

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 weeks 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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Chanchal Patra

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 weeks 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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