Can I appear for AIBE Exam if I have not completed the syllabus?

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.

Where can I check AIBE Syllabus?

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 Evidence Act.

Can I prepare for AIBE Exam in one month?

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.

How to crack AIBE Exam in first attempt?

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.

What is the total score in AIBE Exam?

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.

What is the last date to submit AIBE 21 registration fee and how can I pay it?

Candidates can pay the AIBE Registration Fee 2026 until May 2, 2026. To pay the application fee you have to visit allindiabarexamination.com

Should AIBE Exam conducted in open-book format?

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.

How to download AIBE past year papers?

Aspirants can download the AIBE question papers of past years online. The sample papers are available on Shiksha website. You can also access it through the BCI website.

What happens if AIBE application is incomplete?

An incomplete AIBE application will cause disqualification from appearing in the exam. If you have not filled the form completely, your form will not be considered complete.

Can I appear for AIBE Exam if I have not completed the syllabus?

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.

What are the benefits of solving AIBE exam sample paper?

Following are some of the benefits of AIBE question papers - It helps to understand the AIBE syllabus more effectively. Know the type of questions asked and pattern of exam. Get to know the important topics for AIBE. Improve accuracy and time management skills.

Is AIBE an open book exam?

The AIBE Exam is no longer conducted in open-book format. Candidates will be allowed to carry only bare acts without notes.

Which is more difficult AIBE or CLAT?

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.

Who can apply for Certificate of Practice by BCI?

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.

When will AIBE notification release?

The AIBE Notification is the notice released by the BCI to make an announcement about all the important events. It has details about date, application process, syllabus and other important information. Aspirants must check the notification properly to avoid any miss later. The AIBE 21 Notification has been released. AIBE 21 Exam will be held on June 7, 2026.

Is CoP of AIBE 20 Released?

The AIBE 20 CoP has not been released yet. Candidates must note that Bar Council of India is likely to publish the AIBE CoP in next few weeks.

Can I practice in court without CoP?

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.

How can I download the CoP of AIBE Exam?

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.

What are the details required for AIBE registration form?

Following details were required to be filled in the AIBE application form- Personal details. Academic qualification details. State Bar Council Enrollment details. Preferred test cities for taking AIBE exam. Preferred test medium from 22 languages.

What is the last date to register for AIBE 21 2026?

Candidates could register for AIBE 21 Exam 2026 until April 30, 2026. Candidates must note that the application process could be completed by visiting allindiabarexamination.com.

Can I fill AIBE Application Form 2026 offline?

No, there was no such way to fill the AIBE Application Form offline. Candidates had tovisit allindiabarexamination.com to complete filling the application form.

What is the AIBE application fee?

Candidates who have filled the application forms for AIBE XXI (21) have to pay the AIBE Registration Fees for their respective categories as under 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)

Is there any provision for conducting the AIBE exam twice in a year?

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.

Should AIBE Exam conducted in open-book format?

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.

What is the AIBE Eligibility Criteria?

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 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 XXI 2026-27

Can the Eligibility for the AIBE Exam be changed?

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 were eligible to apply.

Is AIBE 21 exam admit card OUT?

No, BCI has not released the AIBE admit card. It will be published on May 22, 2026. Candidates must note that AIBE 21 Hall Ticket 2026 is released online only and no candidate will receive the admit card through post.

Can I appear online, if I loose my AIBE Hall Ticket?

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.

How to download the AIBE 21 exam admit card?

Check the process to download the AIBE admit card - Visit the allindiabarexamination.com. Click on the AIBE 21 admit card 2026 download link. Login by entering registration number and date of birth. Download the admit card.

Will I receive AIBE scorecard offline?

AIBE Result is not released in offline mode. Candidates will have to visit allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates will have to enter their login details to check the result.

Will AIBE Result released in offline mode?

AIBE Result is not released in offline mode. Candidates will have to visit allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates will have to enter their login details to check the result.

How to access the AIBE 21 result?

The AIBE 21 result will be released online on the AIBE website. The candidates can access their results using the AIBE Login credentials created during the registration.

When will AIBE Result Rechecking Process 2026 begin?

The Bar Council of India will begin the AIBE Result Rechecking Process after the result has been announced. Candidates will have to visit allindiabarexamination.com to check.

Is there negative marking in AIBE?

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.

What is AIBE Exam Syllabus?

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.

How can I prepare for AIBE Exam?

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.

Where can I check AIBE Syllabus?

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 Evidence Act.

Is AIBE Exam tough or easy?

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.

How to download the AIBE 21 exam answer key?

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.

When will the AIBE 21 exam result be announced?

The AIBE 21 exam result will be released by the Bar Council of India once the final answer key is out. The result will be published online.

AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026: Application Correction Window (OPENS), Exam Date (June 7), Syllabus, Pattern, PYQs, Preparation

AIBE 21 Application Fee Payment 2026 Last Day

30 Apr '26 - 2 May '26

Updated on May 1, 2026 00:02 IST

By Anupama Mehra, Assistant Manager – Content

Overview

The BCI has opened the AIBE Application Correction Window 2026 at allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates can edit the AIBE 21 Application Form 2026 on or before May 3, 2026. The Council closed the AIBE Application Process 2026 on April 30, 2026. Candidates must note that the last date to pay the AIBE 21 Application Fees 2026 is May 2, 2026. The AIBE 2026 Exam will be conducted on June 7, 2026. The BCI announced the AIBE 21 Exam Dates 2026 in the AIBE Notification 2026.

Candidates who are planning to appear for the AIBE 21 Exam 2026 must check the AIBE 21 Syllabus PDF before beginning the preparation. The AIBE 21 Syllabus 2026 can be checked on this page below. Candidates who will clear the AIBE Exam will be issued the Certificate of Practice (CoP). Read further to know more about the AIBE Exam.

Table of contents

AIBE 2026: Highlights
AIBE 21 Exam Dates & Schedule
AIBE 2026 Exam Notification
AIBE 2026 Syllabus PDF (Revised)
AIBE 2026 Exam Pattern
AIBE 2026 Question Papers
AIBE 2026 Admit Card
AIBE 2026 Answer Key
AIBE 2026 Result
AIBE 2026 Registration
AIBE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
AIBE 2026 Certificate of Practice
AIBE 2026 FAQs

AIBE 2026: Highlights

Candidates can check out the table below to know the key highlights for AIBE XXI (21) 2026 exam

Features	Details
Exam name	All India Bar Examination (AIBE)
AIBE 21 Exam date	June 07, 2026
Conducting body	Bar Council of India (BCI)
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 recognized 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: How Many Students Appeared for the AIBE 20 Exam?

AIBE 21 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AIBE 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
30 Apr ' 26 - 02 May ' 26	AIBE 21 Application Fee Payment 2026 Last Day ONGOING
30 Apr ' 26 - 03 May ' 26	AIBE 21 Application Correction Window 2026 ONGOING
22 May ' 26	AIBE 21 Admit Card Date 2026
07 Jun ' 26	AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026
To Be Notified	AIBE 21 Answer Key Date TENTATIVE
To Be Notified	AIBE 21 Final Answer Key Date TENTATIVE

Dates	Past Exam Dates
11 Feb ' 26 - 30 Apr ' 26	AIBE 21 Registration Date 2026

AIBE 2026 Exam Notification

Candidates can check all latest AIBE Notifications below

AIBE 21 Application Correction Window 2026 OPENS

AIBE 21 Application Process 2026 BEGINS

AIBE 21 Notification 2026

AIBE 2026 Syllabus PDF (Revised)

The AIBE exam is aimed at judging candidates' understanding of law subjects and whether they are fit enough to practice in a court of law. It may be noted that questions in the AIBE 21 exam will be asked from 19 topics, but each of these topics will carry a different weightage.

AIBE 21 Syllabus 2026

BCI released the AIBE Syllabus 2026 for AIBE Exam. Candidates can do their preparation by referring to the AIBE Exam Syllabus 2026 as mentioned in the table 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

Also Read:

AIBE Law of Contract PYQs with Solution FREE PDF

AIBE Cyber Law PYQs with Solution FREE PDF

AIBE 2026 Exam Pattern

If you are conversant with AIBE exam pattern 2026-27, you can cut down on silly mistakes not only during exam preparation but even during the exam. So, take some time out to go through the AIBE exam pattern described below

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)

AIBE 2026 Question Papers

Candidates must practise as many AIBE sample papers as possible to have a good grasp on the exam. Solving AIBE question papers will help you in the following ways

Understanding the AIBE syllabus and pattern
Type of questions asked in the exam
Main topics for AIBE
Improve accuracy and time management skills

AIBE 21 Preparation Tips 2026

Here are few AIBE preparation tips suggested for AIBE XXI to help candidates crack the AIBE 2026

Complete the AIBE syllabus on time
Understand the exam patter to score well
Make a time table
Collect right study material

Practice as many previous years' AIBE question papers and sample papers as possible
If you have maintained short notes of key points, do revisit them so that they stay fresh.
Go through recent law cases and judgments

Also Read: Effective Preparation Strategies for AIBE Exam

AIBE 2026 Admit Card

DeskCalendar Admit Card: 22 May ' 26

BCI will release the AIBE XXI Admit Card on May 22, 2026. Candidates must note that AIBE 21 Hall Ticket 2026 will be released online. It carries information like roll number, date and time of the AIBE exam, and reporting time.

Here is how you can download the AIBE admit card-

Visit the allindiabarexamination.com
Click on the AIBE 21 admit card 2026 download link
Login by entering registration number and date of birth
Download the admit card

AIBE 2026 Answer Key

DeskCalendar Answer Key: To be notified

Candidates must note that the AIBE 21 Answer Key 2026 will be released in two phases: First the AIBE 21 Provisional Answer Key 2026 and then AIBE 21 Final Answer Key. The answer key for AIBE will be released for all set codes and languages

Candidates will get an option to raise objections on the AIBE 21 Provisional Answer Key 2026. The final answer key will then be released after the Council receives the objections. Based on the AIBE Final Answer Key, the AIBE 21 result 2026 will be announced. Candidates will be able to submit their grievances regarding the AIBE 21 Final answer key in online mode. The final answer key cannot be challenged any further.

AIBE 2026 Result

The Bar Council of India will publish the AIBE 21 Result on allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates must note that the AIBE 21 Result 2026 will not be published offline. Candidates can check their qualifying status for AIBE 21 by visiting the portal. Candidates can check their AIBE results by entering their enrollment number and date of birth. The results will contain the qualifying status of the candidate as PASS/ FAIL/ REJECTED/ WITHHELD.

How to check AIBE XXI (21) results 2026

Go to the AIBE portal
Click on the result tab
A login window will open
Enter your roll number and date of birth as registered for AIBE 2026
On successful login, the result will be displayed on the screen.
Download and take a printout of the result.

Also Read: Failed in AIBE 20? What Next?

AIBE 2026 Registration

DeskCalendar Registration: 30 Apr ' 26 - 02 May ' 26

The AIBE Registration process is completely online. Candidates could check the details they had to fill in to register below

Personal information
Academic qualification
State Bar Council Enrollment Number (if avaiable)
Preferred test cities for taking AIBE exam
Test language

Thereafter, they had to pay the application fee as mentioned below. Candidates had to pay the AIBE 2026 Exam Fee for their respective categories as under

Category	Application Fee (in INR)
General/OBC	INR 3,500
Gen-PWD/ OBC-PWD	INR 3,500
SC/ST/	INR 2,500
SC-PWD/ST-PWD categories	INR 2,500
EWS/ Women	INR 3,500

AIBE 21 Exam Process 2026

AIBE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

If you fail to meet the AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria, the BCI will reject your application. Check the details below

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 3-year LLB degree, OR 5-year integrated LLB degree
Minimum marks in qualifying exam	The BCI states that no minimum marks are required to appear 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.

AIBE 2026 Certificate of Practice

The All India Bar Council will release the AIBE 21 Certificate of Practice only to the eligible candidates. The candidates can download their CoP by logging in with their enrollment number at https://aibe.digivarsity.online/WebApp/Examination/SearchApplicant.aspx. The candidates qualifying for AIBE 21 will be eligible to obtain a Certificate of Practice from their enrolled state bar council. For this, they will have to apply with a declaration form and documents as required by their state bar council. The Certificate of Practice issued from the State Bar Council will appear as under

AIBE 2026 FAQs

Candidates can check important FAQs of AIBE Exam below:

Q: What are the important documents to carry on AIBE exam day?

AIBE admit card is a mandatory document. Along with the admit card, students must carry any of the following photo Id proofs-

Voter ID
Aadhaar Card
Enrollment Slip
Passport
Driver's License
Advocate Enrollment ID with State Bar Council

Q: Which things are not allowed on AIBE exam day?

Check the list of items prohibited inside the AIBE test centre-

All electronic items, including mobile phones
Jewellery or any other valuable
Text books or study material

Q: What is AIBE Exam Pattern?

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.

Q: What are the login credentials required for AIBE admit card?

The candidates who have registered for the AIBE exam will require following details to access the admit card-

Q: What are the minimum qualifying marks for the AIBE exam?

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

Category	Qualifying criteria	Qualifying marks
General/ OBC	40% of the total marks	40 marks out of 100 Marks
SC/ ST	35% of the total marks	35 marks out of 100 Marks

Q: What are the AIBE exam day guidelines?

Following things must be kept in mind on the AIBE exam day-

Reach the allotted exam centre at least one hour before.
Follow all the instructions given by the test centre officials.
Check the Date and timings of exam.

Q: What is the difficulty level of AIBE Exam?

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.

Q: What is the duration of AIBE Exam?

The AIBE Exam will be held for three hours and thirty minutes. Candidates must note that there is no negative marking in the exam.