The BCI will conduct the AIBE exam on June 7, 2026. Candidates appearing for the AIBE XXI exam must complete the AIBE registration process, which also includes enrollment with a State Bar Council. Know here all about All India Bar Exam known as AIBE, including answer key, result, cutoff, and COP.
The All India Bar Examination 21 Application Correction Window 2026 is now open. Candidates can edit certain fields in the application form. The last date to edit the application form is May 3, 2026. Candidates could complete AIBE 21 Registration Process 2026 on or before April 30, 2026.
AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026 is June 7, 2026, in offline mode. Read further to know more about AIBE Exam Dates, application process, events, eligibility, syllabus and other details. Candidates who will pass the AIBE exam 2026 will be issued CoP to practice in court.
- AIBE 21 Highlights 2026
- AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026
- What is AIBE Exam?
- AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria 2026
- AIBE 21 Registration Process 2026
- AIBE 21 Application Fee 2026
- What is AIBE 21 Exam Pattern?
- AIBE 21 Syllabus 2026
- AIBE 21 Subject-wise Syllabus and Marks Distribution 2026
- AIBE 21 Admit Card 2026
- AIBE 21 Result 2026
AIBE 21 Highlights 2026
Know important details about the AIBE Exam here
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
All India Bar Examination |
| AIBE Exam date |
07-Jun-2026 |
| Conducting body |
Bar Council of India |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam frequency |
Once in a year |
| Exam fees |
INR 3,560 (General/ OBC category) and INR 2,560 (reserved category) |
| Eligibility |
3-year or 5-year LLB from a recognised law institute/ university |
| Exam purpose |
· The AIBE is a certification exam to earn the Certificate of Practice (COP) · The COP is mandatory for practicising law in India. |
| Mode of exam |
Pen-and-paper exam |
| Exam timings |
1 PM to 4 PM |
| Question type |
100 objective-type questions. |
| No. of test cities |
55 exam cities all over India |
| Exam helpdesk |
Phone: +91 - 6263178414 , 6352601288, 9555089314, 9555076241, 9555092448, Email: bci.helpdesk@cbtexams.in |
| Exam website |
allindiabarexamination.com |
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.
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 centre.
No other item such as bags, watches, food, etc. will be allowed inside the AIBE exam centre. They must also not carry notes or rough paper to the AIBE exam centre. If anyone is found with a prohibited item, he or she will be disqualified.
The AIBE 2026 will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The exam will be held for three hours thirty minutes. There will be 100 MCQs. Candidates must note that the question paper will be from 19 subjects and there is no negative marking. Candidates will be allowed to carry bare acts without notes.
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.
AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026
Candidates can check all upcoming events related to AIBE 21 Exam here
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| AIBE 21 Application 2026 begins |
11-Feb-2026 |
| Last date for AIBE Registration |
30-Apr-2026 |
| AIBE XXI (21) Application Payment Last Date and Form Correction 2026 |
01-May-2026 |
| AIBE XXI (21) Admit cards 2026 |
22-May-2026 |
| AIBE (XXI) 21 exam day 2026 |
07-Jun-2026 |
| Official AIBE (XXI) 21 answer key |
TBA |
| Release of AIBE XXI final answer key |
TBA |
| Declaration of AIBE (XXI) 21 Result |
TBA |
What is AIBE Exam?
The All India Bar Examination is a national-level certification exam conducted by the Bar Council of India. The exam is held to assess the basic legal knowledge of advocates. It is mandatory to clear the AIBE exam to get the Certificate of Practice. With this, they can practice law in Indian courts.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
No, there was no such way to fill the AIBE Application Form offline. Candidates had tovisit allindiabarexamination.com to complete filling the application form.
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.
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AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria 2026
Anyone who is planning to appear must check the AIBE 21 eligibility requirements mentioned 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 3-year LLB degree, OR 5-year integrated LLB degree |
| 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 21 |
Also Read AIBE Application Form Correction Window: Direct Link, Fees and Process
AIBE 21 Registration Process 2026
It was important to learn how to fill the AIBE 21 Application Form before starting the process. The application process is completely online.
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- Go to allindiabarexamination.com
- Register using advocate enrollment details
- Fill the application form
- Upload required documents
- Pay the AIBE (XXI) 21 application fee
- Submit and download confirmation
Also Read: List of documents required to fill AIBE Application Form
Commonly asked questions
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.
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 |
AIBE 21 Application Fee 2026
Candidates could check the All India Bar Examination Fees 2026 before filling the form. Check below
| 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) |
Also Read: How to enroll with State Bar Councils for AIBE exam? Fees, Documents Required, Eligibility
What is AIBE 21 Exam Pattern?
The AIBE exam pattern is same as previous sessions.
| AIBE Exam Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Offline mode |
| Exam type |
AIBE is no longer an open-book exam. Not allowed: you are not allowed to carry books, notes and written material inside the exam hall Allowed: Bare acts without notes are allowed. |
| Exam duration |
3 hours |
| Total questions |
100 questions |
| Type of questions |
MCQs |
| Marking Scheme |
One mark per question (negative marking to be introduced this year onwards) |
AIBE 21 Syllabus 2026
The AIBE 21 syllabus includes 19 law subjects covering both procedural and substantive laws. Read further to know the AIBE Syllabus
- Constitutional Law
- Indian Penal Code / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Code of Criminal Procedure / BNSS
- Code of Civil Procedure
- Indian Evidence Act / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
- Family Law
- Professional Ethics & Bar Council Rules
- Administrative Law
- Company Law
- Labour & Industrial Laws
- Environmental Law
- Cyber Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- ADR & PIL
Also read: Top 5 reasons why aspirants fail AIBE exam
AIBE 21 Subject-wise Syllabus and Marks Distribution 2026
Candidates can check subject wise marks distribution of AIBE Syllabus below
| AIBE Subjects/Syllabus |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| 10 marks |
|
| Cr. P. C. (Criminal Procedure Code) & (New) |
10 marks |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) |
10 marks |
| I. P. C. (Indian Penal Code) & (New) |
8 marks |
| Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act |
8 marks |
| Family Law |
8 marks |
| Evidence Act & (New) Bharatiya Sakshya |
8 marks |
| Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law |
5 marks |
| Labour and Industrial Laws |
4 marks |
| Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act |
4 marks |
| Law Related to Taxation |
4 marks |
| Public Interest Litigation (PIL) |
4 marks |
| Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules |
4 marks |
| Administrative Law |
3 marks |
| Company Law |
2 marks |
| Environmental Law |
2 marks |
| Cyber Law |
2 marks |
| Land Acquisition Act |
2 marks |
| Intellectual Property Laws |
2 marks |
| Total |
100 marks |
Also Read:
- AIBE Previous Year Question Papers (HINDI) with Answers : Download For Free
- AIBE Previous Year Question Papers (GUJARATI) with Answers : Download For Free
AIBE 21 Admit Card 2026
The BCI will publish the admit card for AIBE XXI 2026 on May 22, 2026. The AIBE Admit Card 2026 will not be sent by post.
Steps to download the AIBE Admit Card 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to download their AIBE XXI Admit Card
- Go to allindiabarexamination.com
- Click on the AIBE XXI Admit Card link
- Enter your registration number & date of birth
- Download the admit card PDF
AIBE 21 Result 2026
Candidates must note that both AIBE 21 scorecard will be published on the official portal. AIBE result will be released online in PDF format. The result/ scorecard of AIBE contains details like roll number and the qualifying status of candidates as PASS or FAIL. Qualified candidates will receive the Certificate of Practice.
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AIBE 2026 Results: How to check?
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check the AIBE 21 result 2026:
- The AIBE XXI result link is provided at allindiabarexamination.com
- Candidates have to go to the result link, and a login window opens up
- Here, candidates need to enter their AIBE application ID and Date of Birth
- On login, the AIBE qualifying status will be displayed on the screen
The exam authority will also inform candidates about AIBE results via email notification as released.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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