AIBE 21 (XXI) Application 2026 (LINK OUT): Apply Online, Last Date, Fees, Documents, Form Correction
All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )
AIBE 21 Registration Date 2026
11 Feb '26 - 30 Apr '26
The AIBE 21 Registration Process is ongoing. The AIBE 21 Exam is scheduled for June 7, 2026. Candidates can apply by visiting allindibarexamination.com. The last date to complete AIBE 21 Registration 2026 is on or before April 30, 2026. Read further to know the process for filling out the AIBE Application Form, important dates, and eligibility criteria.
- Documents required to fill AIBE 21 Application Form
- AIBE 21 Exam Dates & Schedule
- AIBE 21 Registration 2026: Important Points to Note
- How to Apply for AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam 2026?
- AIBE 21 (XXI) Application Fee 2026
- How to correct AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026-27 Application Details?
- AIBE 2026 Important FAQs
Documents required to fill AIBE 21 Application Form
Candidates can check the list of documents required to fill AIBE 21 (XXI) Application Form are:
- Passport-Size Photograph.
- Scanned Signature.
- State Bar Council Enrollment Certificate (If available).
- LLB Degree Certificate or Mark Sheets.
- Valid Photo ID.
- Category Certificate (if applicable).
- Disability Certificate (if applicable).
Commonly asked questions
The AIBE Application Process has begun. Candidates can apply by visiting allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates must note that the AIBE Application Process is online only.
No, there is no provision to fill the AIBE Application Form in offline mode. Candidates will have to visit official portal; i.e. allindiabarexamination.com to complete the AIBE Registration.
In such cases, you have to visit allindiabarexamination.com and click on the Forgot Password option. Provide your email address and get a confirmation email to reset your password.
AIBE 21 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AIBE 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 11 Feb ' 26 - 30 Apr ' 26 | AIBE 21 Registration Date 2026 ONGOING |
| 01 May ' 26 - 03 May ' 26 | AIBE 21 Application Correction Window 2026 |
| 22 May ' 26 | AIBE 21 Admit Card Date 2026 |
| 07 Jun ' 26 | AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026 |
AIBE 21 Registration 2026: Important Points to Note
While completing the AIBE registration, students are advised to keep these things in mind
- Check Eligibility
- Do upload all the documents
- Do not fill wrong information
- No Postal Submission
- Printout for Reference
- No Online Correction Window
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can register for AIBE 21 Exam 2026 until April 30, 2026. Candidates must note that the application process can be completed by visiting allindiabarexamination.com.
The AIBE Application Process has begun. Candidates can apply by visiting allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates must note that the AIBE Application Process is online only.
The Bar Council of India has released the AIBE Application Form. Candidates will be able to fill the application form of AIBE Exam until April 30, 2026.
How to Apply for AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam 2026?
Candidates can know how to fill the AIBE 21 Application Form 2026 here
- Go to the allindiabarexamination.com
- Click on the register link
- Enter all the required details such as enrollment state, enrollment number, name, mobile number, etc.
- Enter your personal details
- Submit the application form
- You will receive the registration ID & password on your email id and phone number
- Relogin and submit the AIBE 21 application fee
AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria 2026
To fill the AIBE 21 application form 2026, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements. In case you fail to fulfil the AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria, the BCI will reject your application form.
| 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
|
| 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. |
Commonly asked questions
Yes, final year law students can apply for the AIBE Exam. As per the revised AIBE Eligibility criteria, candidates who are in the final year of 3-year or 5-year LLB courses without any backlog can apply.
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 |
The BCI changed the AIBE Eligibility Criteria 2026. From this year onwards, candidates in 3-year or 5-year law programmes without a back log are eligible to apply. Also, candidates who have enrolled with BCI can also apply.
AIBE 21 (XXI) Application Fee 2026
Candidates can pay AIBE (XXI) 21 application fee offline through SBI challan or online through HDFC using Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking. The application fee for AIBE 21 2026 is stated here.
| Category |
Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories i.e. General/OBC/Gen-PWD/OBC-PWD |
INR 3,560 (including Rs 60 bank charges) |
| SC/ST/SC-PWD/ST-PWD categories |
INR 2,560 (including Rs 60 bank charges) |
| Candidates with 50% disability |
INR 2,500 |
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, final year law students can apply for the AIBE Exam. As per the revised AIBE Eligibility criteria, candidates who are in the final year of 3-year or 5-year LLB courses without any backlog can apply.
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 |
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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How to correct AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026-27 Application Details?
The BCI will open the AIBE Application Form Correction Window 2026 once the registration process is over. Candidates must ensure to make all changes until it is open. After that, no requests will be entertained.
The details that can be requested for application correction are:
- Name,
- Enrolment Number,
- Date of Birth,
- Test centre preferences
However, the following fields cannot be edited after the payment is made,
- Registered email ID and mobile number
- PwD category
- Caste Category
- Option related to enrollment certificate/ final semester status
Commonly asked questions
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.
From this year onwards, AIBE Exam will be conducted twice a year. Candidates must note that there is no age gap and also no limitation on number of attempts.
Candidates can register for AIBE 21 Exam 2026 until April 30, 2026. Candidates must note that the application process can be completed by visiting allindiabarexamination.com.
AIBE 2026 Important FAQs
Candidates can check list of important frequently asked questions here
Commonly asked questions
BCI will release the AIBE provisional and final answer key online. Candidates can use their registered email address and password to access the answer key.
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.
No, you can not appear for AIBE Exam if you don't have a hall ticket. AIBE Exam is conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates can not appear in any other mode. Candidates can print the admit card by visiting allindiabarexamination.com in case they loose their hall ticket.
To download the AIBE 21 answer key-
Visit the BCI website.
Login using your registered email address and password.
Now, click on the AIBE XXI Answer Key tab.
AIBE Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 weeks 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 3 weeks 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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