The Bar Council of India (BCI) has opened the AIBE 21 Application Correction Window 2026. Candidates can correct the form until May 3, 2026. The AIBE Exam will be conducted on June 7, 2026. Candidates who want to appear for the AIBE 21 Exam could submit the All India Bar Examination Application Form 2026 on or before April 30, 2026 (11.59 pm).
The BCI announced the All India Bar Exam Dates 2026 in the AIBE Notification 2026. The AIBE is a national-level bar certification exam that is mandatory for law graduates to clear to be eligible to practice in court.
- Is All India Bar Exam Mandatory?
- All India Bar Exam Important Dates 2026
- All India Bar Exam Registration 2026
- All India Bar Exam Pattern 2026
- All India Bar Exam Syllabus 2026
- All India Bar Exam COP
Is All India Bar Exam Mandatory?
The Bar Council conducts AIBE to test the advocacy skills of law graduates. Only candidates who will clear the exam will be awarded a Certificate of Practice. It is mandatory for all law graduates who want to practice law in India.
Commonly asked questions
The best books for the All India Bar Examination as suggested by experts are Bare Acts, All India Bar Examination's previous years solved papers, commentaries, and short notes on case laws. Books:
1- Guide to All India Bar Examination by Universal
2- Sure Success AIBE & JCJ by DV Rao
3- All India Bar Examination Guide by Shambhu Prasad Choudhary
4- The Constitution of India Bare ACT with short notes by Universal
For more details, you may visit the Shiksha AIBE exam page
The AIBE Exam is no longer conducted in open-book format. Candidates will be allowed to carry only bare acts without notes.
The AIBE Exam will be held for three hours and thirty minutes. Candidates must note that there is no negative marking in the exam.
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.
All India Bar Exam Important Dates 2026
Candidates can check all important AIBE 21 Exam Dates 2026 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 |
02-May-2026 |
| AIBE 21 Application Correction Window Last Date |
03-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 |
All India Bar Exam Registration 2026
Filling out the AIBE form isn't complicated, but missing a small detail can cost you time. Know how to register here
- Visit allindiabarexamination.com
- Create a New Account.
- Log in to Complete the Form.
- Upload Required Documents.
- Pay the Application Fee.
- Review your entire form carefully.
- Click on Submit
Also Read: AIBE Previous Year Question Papers (GUJARATI) with Answers : Download For Free
Commonly asked questions
AIBE Exam difficulty level is generally moderate. However, it totally depends on the individual's preparation. Candidates must prepare well for the exam to clear it in first go. Candidates must check the pattern before starting preparation for AIBE Exam.
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.
Candidates will have to carry their AIBE hall ticket to the test centres. In case they are not able to download the admit card, try switching between the browsers. You can also try to access the admit card after some time.
Following important details will be mentioned on the AIBE 21 hall ticket-
Candidate's name
Hall ticket number
General Guidelines
Exam date and time
Exam centre details
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All India Bar Exam Pattern 2026
The AIBE Exam Pattern has been modified a bit, and now it is as under
| AIBE Exam Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Purpose of the exam |
AIBE qualification is considered as a minimum benchmark for the practice of law. |
| Difficulty level |
MODERATE.
|
| Skills tested |
|
| Exam mode |
Offline, pen-and-paper exam |
| Exam type |
Certification exam
|
| Exam duration |
3 hours (20 minutes extra provided to candidates with more than 50% disability) |
| Subjects |
19 law subjects |
| Total questions |
100 questions |
| Type of questions |
MCQs |
| Marking Scheme |
One mark per question No negative marking in case of wrong attempts |
Also Read: Best AIBE Books
All India Bar Exam Syllabus 2026
Candidates can check the AIBE 21 syllabus, along with weightage here
| AIBE Subjects/Syllabus |
Total Questions |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law |
10 questions |
| Indian Penal Code (IPC) |
08 questions |
| Criminal Procedure Code (Cr PC) |
10 questions |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) |
10 questions |
| Evidence Act |
08 questions |
| Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act |
04 questions |
| Family Law |
08 questions |
| Public Interest Litigation (PIL) |
04 questions |
| Administrative Law |
03 questions |
| Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules |
04 questions |
| Company Law |
02 questions |
| Environmental Law |
02 questions |
| Cyber Law |
02 questions |
| Labour and Industrial Laws |
04 questions |
| Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law |
05 questions |
| Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act |
08 questions |
| Law Related to Taxation |
04 questions |
| Land Acquisition Act |
02 questions |
| Intellectual Property Laws |
02 questions |
Commonly asked questions
No candidates can actually prepare for AIBE Exam along with their class 12th exam. They just need to take out time to prepare for the entrance exam.
The Bar Council of India has closed the AIBE Application Window. Candidates could fill the application form of AIBE Exam until April 30, 2026.
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All India Bar Exam COP
The Certificate of Practice is issued to only to those candidates who qualify for AIBE XX as per the qualifying marks criteria. Candidates are issued the COP within a month after AIBE result declaration. They can obtain their COP either from their enrolled state bar council or download a soft copy (PDF) from the mobile application AIBESCOPE as launched by the bar council. Candidates can take a look at the COPs release statistics for the past 10 years:
| AIBE Session |
AIBE COP issue date |
|---|---|
| AIBE VII (7) exam |
20-May-2015 |
| AIBE VIII (8) exam |
25-Jul-2016 |
| AIBE IX (9) exam |
30-Dec-2016 |
| AIBE X(10) exam |
04-Dec-2017 |
| AIBE XI (11) exam |
26-Sep-2018 |
| AIBE XII (12) exam |
Issued offline only |
| AIBE XIII (13) exam |
Issued offline only |
| AIBE XIV (14) exam |
22-Jul-2021 |
| AIBE XV (15) exam |
13-Dec-2021 |
| AIBE XVI (16) exam |
30-March-2022 (Online via AIBESCOPE) 23-Jul-2022 (Offline via SBCs) |
| AIBE XVII (17) exam |
07-Dec-2023 |
| AIBE XVIII (18) exam |
27-Aug-2024 |
| AIBE 19 Exam |
08-May-2025 |
| AIBE XX (20) Exam |
to be announced |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 weeks ago
You can find it on many platforms, such as Lawprep Tutorial and Shiksha itself, but I'm a Law Prep student, and I found their format of solutions better.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 4 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
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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