AIBE XXI (21) Registration Window 2026 has been closed. Candidates could check here how to fill AIBE 21 application form, eligibility criteria, important guidelines by BCI and other information. Read further to know more about AIBE Application Dates, process etc
BCI guidelines to fill AIBE 21 (XXI) Application Form 2026
AIBE XXI (21) Application Form 2026: The AIBE Application Process 2026 has closed. Candidates could fill the AIBE 21 Application Form 2026 until April 30, 2026 (11.59 pm). Candidates were advised to fill out the AIBE 21 Application Form before the deadline.
Candidates must note that the AIBE 21 Application Process was completely online. As per the AIBE Notification, the AIBE 21 Exam 2026 will be conducted on June 6, 2027. AIBE XXI (21) Application Form 2026 can be filled by visiting allindiabarexamination.com. To begin the application process, candidates had to complete the AIBE 21 Registration. After completing this step, aspirants had to fill in their details in the AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026 application form, upload their documents and pay the application fee.
Along with the AIBE 21 notification 2026, BCI also released important guidelines to fill out AIBE Application Form 2026. Candidates interested in appearing for the all india bar examination could check AIBE XXI (21) registration 2026, eligibility criteria and other related information in this article
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- AIBE 21 Application Date 2026
- AIBE XXI (21) Registration 2026: Documents required for AIBE Application Process
- Steps to fill AIBE XXI (21) 2026
AIBE 21 Application Date 2026
The official AIBE 21 registration dates was announced through a notification by BCI. Candidates can check all important All India Bar Examination 21 Registration Dates below
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| AIBE 21 (XXI) application 2026 begins |
11-Feb-2026 |
| AIBE 21 Registration Last Date |
30-Apr-2026 |
| AIBE 21 Application Fee Payment Deadline | 01-May-2026 |
| AIBE 21 Application Form Correction Date |
03-May-2026 |
| 22-May-2026 |
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| AIBE 21 exam day 2026 |
07-Jun-2026 |
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Commonly asked questions
If you have topped while pursuing law there is still some chance. But if you were an average student who have not prepared even once for the exam, it is next to impossible to prepare for the exam in one month.
Candidates should give equal time to all the chapters and topics given in the syllabus. Candidates can also practice the syllabus and mock test. Applicants have to start preparing the topics with high weightage, followed by other topics.
The AIBE Exam is no longer conducted in open-book format. Candidates will be allowed to carry only bare acts without notes.
Candidates can register for AIBE 22 Exam until 27 October, 2026. The last date for fee payment is October 28. The AIBE correction window will remain open until October 30, 2026. Candidates must note that the application process can be completed by visiting allindiabarexamination.com.
AIBE XXI (21) Registration 2026: Documents required for AIBE Application Process
Before filling out the AIBE 21 Application Form 2026, aspirants were advised to be ready with the documents as mentioned by BCI:
| Document | Size |
|---|---|
| Enrolment certificate as issued from the state bar council in original and a scanned copy | 50KB to 500KB |
| Photograph | 10 KB to 50 KB |
| Signature | 10 KB to 50 KB |
| Self-attested photo ID- Passport, Voter ID, Advocate ID card, Aaadhaar Card, Driver's License | 50KB to 500KB |
AIBE Registration 2026: Who is eligible to apply?
Only those candidates who fulfilled the eligibility criteria mentioned below were eligible to complete AIBE 21 Registration 2026. Check the All India Bar Examination Eligibility details in the table below:
| Parameter |
Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Qualifying exam |
Candidates who have passed a three-year LLB or five-year LLB degree or in final year without any backlog are eligible to appear for AIBE exam. Therefore, 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 (21) Application Form 2026 |
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Steps to fill AIBE XXI (21) 2026
Candidates could fill out the application form for AIBE XXI (21) 2026 by following the simple steps given below:
AIBE XXI (21) registration
To apply for the AIBE XXI (21) Exam, candidates had to register themselves first. Visit allindiabarexamination.com. Click on the Registration link. The AIBE registration page appeared as under:
2. Fill AIBE 21 (XXI) Application Form 2026
Candidates could check the details to enter on AIBE application form 2026 below:
- Name
- Gender
- Father’s/husband’s name
- Date of birth
- Permanent address
- Email ID
- Mobile number
- Test centre preferences (at least 3)
- Choice of test paper language (any 1 from available languages)
Further, aspirants had to fill in details about their LLB degree and year of enrollment with the State Bar Council. Once these details were filled out, candidates needed to click on the 'Next' button to proceed.
Next, candidates had to mention their category details. Candidates could go back to the previous form if they have to edit any detail using the 'Back' button at the top right of the application form.
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Next, the candidates had to upload the documents as under:
Next, the confirmation page would have appeared on the screen and the page would be redirected to the login page as under:
Candidates were also sent a confirmation message on their registered mobile numbers, which they had to enter in the login form: Password and OTP. The application fee for AIBE could be paid in online mode only using any of the e-payment methods:
The application fee could be paid in cash along with bank charges as under:
| Category |
Application Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|
| All categories i.e. General/OBC/Gen-PWD/OBC-PWD |
INR 3,500 (exclusing GST and other charges) |
| SC/ST/SC-PWD/ST-PWD categories |
INR 2,500 (excluding GST and other charges) |
Once all the above-mentioned steps were performed the AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026 application process was considered complete. Candidates were advised to keep a copy of their submitted AIBE application form 2026 for future reference.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
The last date to apply online for the AIBE 22 Application correction is October 30.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
The candidates who are in their last year of Law Degree Course and the candidates who have passed the degree course but not registered in the State Bar Council will be required to submit the AIBE undertaking form with their application form.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The AIBE 22 registrations were started at allindiabarexamination.com on August 19. The candidates must fill the application before October 27. The candidates who failed in AIBE 21 and 20 can reuse their existing registration IDs and do not need to re-register.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
No, one cannot get a CoP without having passed the AIBE if one completed his or her education with an LLB degree in or after 2009-2010. Passing the AIBE is mandatory for those who want to practice law on their own after completing an LLB degree from any recognised institution.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates who do not meet AIBE passing criteria will not receive the Certificate of Practice. They will have to appear for the exam in the next cycle.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
AIBE cut-off mark is usually set according to the lowest qualifying marks or percentage required by the examining authority. There might be changes in qualifying requirements as per the examining authority. Candidates are advised to check the latest notification of AIBE.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes. The qualifying conditions for AIBE vary from one category to another. The cutoff is usually higher for General category candidates compared to SC, ST, and other reserved categories.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
AIBE Cut-off refers to the lowest percentage of marks required by candidates to qualify for exam. The cut-off is different for every category. Candidates satisfying cut-off criteria are awarded Certificate of Practice.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
The failure rate for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) changes every year. It generally ranges between 23% and 51%, varying significantly by session.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is usually regarded as medium to tough in nature. There is no negative marking at all. The exam comprises questions requiring analysis, and updated criminal law provisions (BNS, BNSS, BSA) have been introduced in it.
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