AIBE Exam Date 2026 (June 7): Registration Link (OUT), Check Complete AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam Schedule
All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )
Registration - 11 Feb '26 - 30 Apr '26
The Bar Council of India has begun the AIBE 21 Application Process 2026. The BCI announced the AIBE 21 Exam Date on allindiabarexamination.com. The All India Bar Examination XXI (AIBE 21) will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates can fill the AIBE 21 Application Form 2026 by visiting allindiabarexamination.com. The last date to complete AIBE 21 Registration 2026 is April 30, 2026.
The registration process for AIBE 2026 is completely online. As per the AIBE Notification, the AIBE XXI (21) 2026 admit cards will be released on May 22, 2026. Candidates must note that the BCI will now conduct the AIBE Examtwice a year.Those who will clear the exam will be Certificate of Practice, which is mandatory to practice law in the country. Get all important updates regarding AIBE Exam and events on this page.
- AIBE 2026 Registration Date
- AIBE 21 Exam Date 2025
- Important AIBE 2026 Exam Events
- AIBE XXI Admit Card 2026 Date
- AIBE 21 Answer Key 2026
- AIBE 21 Exam Dates & Schedule
- AIBE 21 Result 2026
- AIBE 21 COP
- AIBE 21 Exam Dates FAQs
AIBE 2026 Registration Date
Registration: 11 Feb ' 26 - 30 Apr ' 26
The BCI announced the AIBE 21 (XXI) Registration Dates 2026 along with the AIBE Notification. The BCI released all the important dates along with the AIBE 21 Notification 2026. Candidates can complete the AIBE Registration 2026 until April 30, 2026. Candidates must note that they can apply online only, including payment of the application fee. The AIBE XXI (21) registration fee is INR 3,500 for the General/OBC category and INR 2,500 for SC/ST category. While filling out the AIBE registration and application form, candidates should keep a note of the following points:
- Candidates should meet the prescribed AIBE eligibility criteria
- All documents to be uploaded should be self-attested by the candidates
- BCI will reject any document without self-attestation
- Candidates do not need to send any document by post to BCI
- Candidates must keep a printout of the duly-filled and submitted application form with themselves for reference
- BCI does not provide online application correction window. In case of any discrepancy in the information entered in the application form, candidates have to e-mail it to BCI to get it rectified.
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
The AIBE Application Process has begun. Candidates can apply by visiting allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates must note that the AIBE Application Process is online only.
AIBE 21 Exam Date 2025
The BCI will conduct the AIBE 21 Exam at the test centres across India. It will be held in pen and paper mode for three hours. There will be around 100 multiple choice questions in AIBE exam. Candidates looking to sit for the exam must follow the exam day instructions issued along with the AIBE admit card. It must be noted that without the hall ticket candidates won't get entry in the AIBE Test Centre. AIBE Exam Date 2026 is June 7, 2026.
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| AIBE Exam Pattern | AIBE Syllabus |
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.
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.
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.
Important AIBE 2026 Exam Events
The Bar Council of India holds All India Bar Examination (AIBE) to assess the skills of lawyers who are provisionally enrolled with their State Bar Councils. The exam was held for three hours. Check important AIBE exam events below.
- AIBE Notification
- Online Registration & Fee Payment
- AIBE Admit Card
- Appearing for AIBE Exam
- Release of AIBE Answer Key
- AIBE Result/ Issuance of Certificate of Practice
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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.
The candidates whose names appears on the Roll of Advocates maintained by a State Bar Council can apply for the CoP. These candidates must be enrolled advocates who have passed the All India Bar Examination.
The AIBE Exam is no longer conducted in open-book format. Candidates will be allowed to carry only bare acts without notes.
AIBE XXI Admit Card 2026 Date
Admit Card: 22 May ' 26
The BCI will release the AIBE Hall Ticket online. Candidates must note that the AIBE 21 Admit Card 2026 will be released on May 22, 2026. Check here how to Download the AIBE Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official website
- Click on the admit card link
- Enter your registration ID & password
- Click Submit button
- Download the admit card
Commonly asked questions
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.
The AIBE Admit Card 2026 will be released on May 22, 2026. Candidates must note that the AIBE Hall Ticket will not be released in offline mode.
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.
AIBE 21 Answer Key 2026
Answer Key: To be notified
The BCI will release the AIBE 21 Answer Key 2026 PDF on official website. Initially, the provisional AIBE 21 Answer Key PDF download link will be made available on allindiabarexamination.com. This will allow candidates to raise objections or report discrepancies for any of the questions from the exam until the deadline. The AIBE 21 Final Answer Key 2026 will be released later. It will serve as the basis for the AIBE 21 Result 2026.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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 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 |
| To Be Notified | AIBE 21 Answer Key Date TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | AIBE 21 Final Answer Key Date TENTATIVE |
AIBE 21 Result 2026
AIBE exam monitoring committee will declare the AIBE results after verification of answer key-related claims made by candidates. The results of AIBE examination will be published on the official website. Candidates can check their AIBE results by logging in to their registered accounts using their roll number and date of birth. All candidates belonging to General/ OBC category have to secure a minimum of 40 per cent to qualify the exam. Those belonging to SC/ ST/PWD category have to secure at least 35% to qualify the bar examination.
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Commonly asked questions
AIBE Result is not released in offline mode. Candidates will have to visit allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates will have to enter their login details to check the result.
The AIBE 21 result will be released online on the AIBE website. The candidates can access their results using the AIBE Login credentials created during the registration.
The AIBE 21 exam result will be released by the Bar Council of India once the final answer key is out. The result will be published online.
AIBE 21 COP
Few months after the declaration of result, BCI issues the AIBE Certificate of Practice (CoP) to all the candidates who qualify the All India Bar Examination. Candidates can collect the CoPs from their respective State Bar Councils and then start practicing the legal profession.
Also Read: How to enroll with State Bar Councils for AIBE exam? Fees, Documents Required, Eligibility
Commonly asked questions
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.
Candidates must note that as per the rules set by the BCI you need to clear AIBE Exam to practice in court. Once you pass the exam, the BCI will issue COP which is mandatory for anyone who wants to practice.
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.
AIBE 21 Exam Dates FAQs
Commonly asked questions
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.
No. Candidates cannot challenge the AIBE Final answer key. The final answer key is released after all challenges against the provisional key are considered and the changes, if any, are made. Based on the answer of the AIBE Final answer key the result of the exam is prepared.
Following things must be kept in mind on the AIBE exam day-
Reach the allotted exam centre at least one hour before.
Follow all the instructions given by the test centre officials.
Check the Date and timings of exam.
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
AIBE Result is not released in offline mode. Candidates will have to visit allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates will have to enter their login details to check the result.
The AIBE 20 CoP has not been released yet. Candidates must note that Bar Council of India is likely to publish the AIBE CoP in next few weeks.
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.
AIBE Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
The AIBE 20 CoP has not been released yet. Candidates must note that Bar Council of India is likely to publish the AIBE CoP in next few weeks.
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Answered 6 days ago
AIBE Result is not released in offline mode. Candidates will have to visit allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates will have to enter their login details to check the result.
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Answered 6 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 6 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 6 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 6 days ago
The Bar Council of India conducts the All India Bar Examination. The exam is held to award the Certificate of Practice to law graduates. The BCI handles all aspects of the exam, including the syllabus, exam pattern, and registration, which is available on allindiabarexamination.com.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 6 days ago
The AIBE syllabus is considered moderate in difficulty, focusing on fundamental legal concepts rather than complex, specialised knowledge. However, since it is no more the open-book exam, candidates have huge syllabus to cover.
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Contributor-Level 8
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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.
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While filling the AIBE Application Form, candidates will have an option to select the language they wish to appear in. The AIBE Exam will be held in 23 languages, including English. Candidates can select the language as per their choice before the application process is over.
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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 Environmenta
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