AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam 2026: Notification (Soon), Exam Date, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus

All India Bar Examination 2025 ( AIBE )

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The BCI will conduct the AIBE exam in June 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 BCI will conduct the AIBE exam in June 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. 

AIBE 21 Exam 2026: Date, Syllabus, Eligibility, Application Process

AIBE 21 Exam 2026: Date, Syllabus, Eligibility, Application Process

The All India Bar Examination XXI will be held by the Bar Council of India to award the Certificate of Practice.  The exam is conducted yearly. The AIBE 21 Exam 2026 will be hosted in offline mode. It is a mandatory exam to get CoP. Candidates who will pass the AIBE exam will then be able to practice in court. 

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AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam 2026 is the most important certification exam. As of now the AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026 has not been announced. As per the BCI the tentative AIBE Exam Date is June 28, 2026. Students appearing for the exam must complete the AIBE registration process, which also includes enrollment with a State Bar Council. Read further to know more about AIBE Exam Dates, application process, important events, eligibility, syllabus and other details.

Table of contents
  • AIBE 20 (XXI) Highlights 2026
  • AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026
  • Latest Updates on AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026
  • What is AIBE Exam?
  • AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria
  • AIBE 21 Registration Process 2026
  • AIBE 21 Application Fee
  • What is AIBE 21 Exam Pattern?
  • AIBE 21 Syllabus 2026
  • AIBE XXI (21) Subject-wise Syllabus and Marks Distribution 2026
  • AIBE 21 (XXI) Admit Card 2026
  • AIBE 21 Result & Certificate of Practice
  • Tips to prepare for AIBE Exam
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AIBE 20 (XXI) Highlights 2026

Aspirants can check below to know the important details for AIBE 21 Exam

Features 

Details 

Exam name

All India Bar Examination

AIBE Exam date

TBA

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

Also Read AIBE eligibility criteria

AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026

Candidates can check all upcoming important events related to AIBE 21 Exam here

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Event

Dates

AIBE 21 Application 2026 begins 

TBA

Last date for AIBE Registration

TBA

AIBE XXI (21) Application Payment Last Date and Form Correction 2026

TBA

AIBE XXI (21) Admit cards 2026

TBA

AIBE (XXI) 21 exam day 2026

TBA

Official AIBE (XXI) 21 answer key 

TBA

Release of AIBE XXI final answer key

TBA

Declaration of AIBE (XXI) 21 Result

TBA

Also Read: AIBE Exam Fees: Check Category-wise AIBE Application Fee

Latest Updates on AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026

  • AIBE 21 notification is expected to be released in January 2026
  • AIBE XXI registration likely to begin in March 2026
  • The exam will be held in June 2026

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.

AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria

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

Now that you have checked the eligibility criteria, it is important to learn how to fill the AIBE 21 Application Form. The application process is completely online. The AIBE XXI Application Form will be released online only.

Steps to fill AIBE 21 (XXI) application form

Candidates must fill the AIBE Application Form to appear in the exam. The AIBE 21 Application Process 2026 is completely online. Read further to know how

  • 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

AIBE 21 Application Fee

Candidates must check the application fee for All India Bar Examination 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 expected to remain the 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

Test medium

22 vernacular languages other than English i.e. 1) Assamese, (2) Bengali, (3) Gujarati, (4) Hindi, (5) Kannada, (6) Kashmiri (F) Konkani, (8) Malayalam, (9) Manipuri, (10) Marathi, (11) Nepali (12 Oriya, (13) Punjabi, (14) Sanskrit, (15) Sindhi, (16) Tamil, (17) Telugu, 18) Urdu (19) Bodo, (20) Santhali, (21) Maithili and (22) Dogri

Total questions

100 questions

Type of questions

MCQs

Marking Scheme

One mark per question (negative marking to be introduced this year onwards)

Also Read: AIBE Syllabus- Highest Weightage Topics, Questions and More

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 XXI (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

Constitutional Law

10 marks

Cr. P. C. (Criminal Procedure Code) & (New)
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

10 marks

Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)

10 marks

I. P. C. (Indian Penal Code) & (New)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

8 marks

Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act

8 marks

Family Law

8 marks

Evidence Act & (New) Bharatiya Sakshya
Adhiniyam

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

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AIBE 21 (XXI) Admit Card 2026

The BCI will publish the admit card for AIBE XXI 2026 at least 15 days before the exam. Candidates who successfully register and pay the application fee will be able to download the AIBE hall ticket. The AIBE admit card is a mandatory document that aspirants must not forget on AIBE Exam Day. Additionally, candidates will be required to carry one photo ID. It is essential to note that the BCI will not send the AIBE Admit Card 2026 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 & Certificate of Practice

Candidates must note that both AIBE 21 scorecard will be published on 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.

AIBE 2025 Results: How to check?

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check the AIBE 21 result 2026:

  1. The AIBE XXI result link is provided at allindiabarexamination.com
  2. Candidates have to go to the result link, and a login window opens up
  3. Here candidates need to enter their AIBE application ID and Date of Birth
  4. 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.

Also Read: Bare Acts for AIBE Exam

Tips to prepare for AIBE Exam

Candidates can follow given tips and tricks to clear AIBE Exam in first attempt

  • Study bare acts
  • Focus on high-weightage subjects
  • Practice AIBE question papers
  • Revise important sections and case laws
  • Avoid using commentaries during exam

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Answered 18 hours ago

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. 

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Nitesh Srivastava

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 18 hours ago

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.

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Akanksha Kumari

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 18 hours ago

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 Evidenc

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Priya Peter

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 18 hours ago

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.

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Bhumika Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 4 days ago

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.

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Vipra Sharma

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 3 weeks 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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Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

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.

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Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The minimum qualifying marks for AIBE exam as decided by the Bar Council is:

CategoryQualifying criteriaQualifying marks
General/ OBC40% of the total marks 40 marks out of 100 Marks
SC/ ST 35% of the total marks35 marks out of 100 Marks

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Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

AIBE 20 Cutoff will be based on the qualifying criteria of the exam. However, the final cutoff will depend on the number of questions to be considered after AIBE provisional answer key objection process. There are chances that a few questions are dropped from the final evaluation paper if errors are

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Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

The AIBE 20 result will be released online on AIBE website. The candidates will be able to access their result using the AIBE Login credentials created during the registration. 

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Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10