AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026 Exam Fees: Check Category-wise AIBE Application Fee

All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )

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Updated on Mar 24, 2026 18:13 IST
Candidates must submit AIBE 21 Application Fees 2026 on or before the deadline by visiting the official website of AIBE; i.e. allindiabarexamination.com. The AIBE XXI (21) 2026 application process is completely online. Candidates must note that the AIBE 21 Exam Fees vary category-wise.

Candidates must submit AIBE 21 Application Fees 2026 on or before the deadline by visiting the official website of AIBE; i.e. allindiabarexamination.com. The AIBE XXI (21) 2026 application process is completely online. Candidates must note that the AIBE 21 Exam Fees vary category-wise

AIBE Exam Fees

AIBE 21 Exam Fees 2026

AIBE XXI (21) Exam Fees 2026: The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is scheduled to be held on June 7, 2026. The Bar Council of India (BCI) released the AIBE 21 (XX) Application Form on allindiabarexamination.com. The AIBE Application Process 2026 is completely online. Candidates can fill the AIBE Application Form 2026 by visiting the portal. Candidates must note that without paying the AIBE 21 Application Fees 2026 the form will not be considered submitted. Candidates must ensure that they fill the AIBE 21 Application Form 2026 on or before April 30, 2026. 

Candidates must note that the AIBE 21 Exam Fees vary category-wise. The AIBE Exam 2026 will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Without paying the AIBE Exam Fees, the AIBE 21 Registration will not be considered complete. Check the complete details on the AIBE fee structure and other details in this article.

Table of contents
  • AIBE 21 (XXI) Application Dates
  • AIBE 21 Application Form 2026: Eligibility Criteria
  • AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria 2026-27
  • AIBE 21 Exam Fees 2026
  • AIBE 2026 Registration: Important Points to Note
  • AIBE 21 (XXI) Application Form 2026
  • How to Make AIBE 21 (XXI) Correction 2026 in Application Form?
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AIBE 21 (XXI) Application Dates

The schedule for the AIBE 21 Registration Process is as per the table below

Event

Dates

AIBE 21 (XXI) Application 2026 begins 

11-Feb-2026

Last date for AIBE 21 Registration

30-Apr-2026

Application Correction and Fee Payment

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 

To be announced

Release of AIBE XXI final answer key

To be announced

Declaration of AIBE (XXI) 21 Result

To be announced

AIBE 21 Application Form 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Before filling the AIBE Form, you must ensure that you fulfil the AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria 2026. As per the revised AIBE Eligibility Criteria, candidates who are in the final year but don't have any backlogs are eligible to appear for the AIBE Exam. Additionally, final-year students without an enrolment certificate issued by the State Bar Council are also eligible to register for AIBE Exam.

AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria 2026-27

Candidates can check the AIBE exam eligibility criteria in the table below:

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 

  1. 3-year LLB degreeOR
  2. 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 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.  

 

AIBE 21 Exam Fees 2026

The application fee can be paid in cash along with bank charges 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)

AIBE 2026 Registration: Important Points to Note

While filling the AIBE application form, candidates must keep a note of the following points:

  • AIBE 21 eligibility criteria 2026
  • All documents to be uploaded should be self-attested by the candidates
  • Any document without self-attestation will be rejected by BCI
  • Candidates do not need to send any documents 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 an 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. 

AIBE 21 (XXI) Application Form 2026

Candidates who are eligible to appear for AIBE 2026 can apply online at barcouncilofindia.org. They have to register for AIBE 2026 by filling in their name, mobile number, email ID, SBC enrollment number and date of birth. Once registered, candidates can fill the application form for AIBE 2026 as under:

  • Basic details - Parents' name, category, language of AIBE test paper, test centre choice etc.
  • Academic details - Matriculation, Intermediate, Graduation, and LLB degree details
  • Uploading documents - Photograph and Signature
  • Fee payment - Using e-payment methods. 

How to Make AIBE 21 (XXI) Correction 2026 in Application Form?

Candidates can follow the simple steps given below to complete AIBE 2026 application correction:

  • Go to the official website of AIBE, i.e. allindiabarexamination.com
  • Click on the tab 'AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026 Correction Window.'
  • Log in with the AIBE XXI 2026 registration credentials

  • Click on the tab ‘Correction in Application Form’

  • Enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number and email and click on the ‘Verify and Proceed’ tab

  • Make the necessary changes provided the fields are editable and allowed for the candidates based on their Aadhaar verification status

  • Click on Save

  • Download the updated Application Confirmation form

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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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