AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam 2026: Application Form (Feb 11), Official Notification (OUT), Eligibility, Syllabus
All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )
Registration - 11 Feb '26 - 30 Apr '26
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.
AIBE 21 Exam 2026: Date, Syllabus, Eligibility, Application Process
The All India Bar Examination 21 Application Process 2026 is to begin tomorrow, i.e., February 11, 2026. Candidates will be able to fill AIBE Application Form 2026 until April 30, 2026. Candidates must note that the AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026 is June 7, 2026. AIBE 21 Exam 2026 is a certification exam. Candidates who will pass the AIBE exam 2026 will be issued CoP to practice in court.
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The BCI conducts the AIBE Exam in 11 languages. One of the language is hindi too. Hence, candidates have an option to appear for the exam in hindi too.
Yes, final-year and final-semester LLB students can apply for AIBE 21. Eligible students must have no backlogs and be in their final year of a 3-year or 5-year LLB course from a BCI-recognized university.
The exam will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode. AIBE 21 Exam 2026 is a certification exam. Students appearing for the exam must complete the AIBE registration process, which also includes enrollment with a State Bar Council. The AIBE 21 Registration Process 2026 is completely online. Read further to know more about AIBE Exam Dates, application process, events, eligibility, syllabus and other details.
- AIBE 21 Highlights 2026
- AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026
- Latest Updates on AIBE 21 Exam 2026
- What is AIBE Exam?
- AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria 2026
- AIBE 21 Registration Process 2026
- Steps to fill AIBE 21 application form
- 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
- Steps to download the AIBE Admit Card 2026
- AIBE 21 Result 2026
- AIBE 2026 Results: How to check?
AIBE 21 Highlights 2026
Aspirants can check below to know the details for AIBE 21 Exam
| 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 |
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 |
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Latest Updates on AIBE 21 Exam 2026
- AIBE 21 notification has been released
- AIBE XXI registration to begin from February 11, 2026
- The exam will be held on June 7, 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 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
Now that you have checked the eligibility criteria, it is 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 application form
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 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.
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 |
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 2026
Candidates must 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 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 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. 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 2026
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 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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Preparing for the AIBE 2026 exam involves mastering the updated Bare Acts, focusing on high-weightage subjects like Constitutional Law, CrPC, CPC, and IPC/BNS, and solving past years question papers.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
AIBE 21 exam question paper had questions from 19 subjects. Each of the topics carried a different weightage. There was questions from Company Law, Constitutional Law and more.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered Yesterday
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.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered Yesterday
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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Answered Yesterday
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
AIBE Exam is tough to crack as its the certification exam. Candidates who will clear the exam will be issued CoP. Candidates must prepare for the exam pretty well to clear in first attempt.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 days ago
AIBE is a national-level exam. It is conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI) in offline mode. It is held for law graduates who wants to practice law in the country.
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AIBE Notifications
The minimum qualifying marks for AIBE exam as decided by the Bar Council is: