AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026 Exam: Result (Link Active), Dates, Answer Key, CoP, Syllabus, PYQs & Pattern
All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )
AIBE 22 Registration Date 2026
19 Aug '26 - 27 Oct '26
The Bar Council of India has published the AIBE 22 Exam Date 2026. The schedule was released in the official notification along with the AIBE 21 Result 2026. Candidates must note that the AIBE Result Re-checking window will be opened shortly. All those aspirants who are not happy with their result can apply for rechecking until the window is open. Candidates must note that they can download their scorecards by logging into the All India Bar Examination Website with their roll number and date of birth.
AIBE 21 Latest Update
- AIBE 22 Exam 2027 on November 29, 2026
- AIBE 22 Application Process to begin on August 19, 2026
- What is AIBE Exam?
- AIBE 21 Exam Dates & Schedule
- AIBE 2026 Result
- AIBE 2026 Eligibility & Application Form
- AIBE 2026 Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation
- AIBE 2026 Answer Key
- AIBE 2026 Certificate of Practice
- AIBE 2026 Admit Card
- AIBE 21 Analysis 2026
- AIBE 2026 FAQs
What is AIBE Exam?
The All India Bar Examination is a certification exam conducted twice a year by the Bar Council of India for law graduates seeking to start their practice as lawyers. The exam is conducted to assess a member's basic-level knowledge, establish a minimum benchmark for entering the practice of law, and assess the candidate's analytical skills.
Key Highlights of AIBE Exam
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode |
Pen-and-paper mode |
| Frequency |
Twice a year |
| No. of test cities |
55 exam cities all over India |
| Language of the exam |
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia (Oriya), Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. |
AIBE 21 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AIBE 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 19 Aug ' 26 - 27 Oct ' 26 | AIBE 22 Registration Date 2026 |
| 28 Oct ' 26 - 30 Oct ' 26 | AIBE 22 Application Correction Window 2026 |
| 30 Oct ' 26 | AIBE 22 Application Fee Payment 2026 Last Day |
| 14 Nov ' 26 | AIBE 22 Admit Card 2026 |
| 29 Nov ' 26 | AIBE 22 Exam Date 2026 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 18 Jul ' 26 | AIBE 21 Result 2026 |
| To Be Notified | AIBE 22 Answer Key Date |
AIBE 2026 Result
Candidates must note that the council neither releases the AIBE 21 Result in offline mode nor sends it through post.Candidates will have to enter their login details to check the result. Aspirants will have to visit the official website; i.e. allindiabarexamination.com to check the AIBE 21 Result 2026.
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 21? What Next?
AIBE 2026 Eligibility & Application Form
Registration: 19 Aug ' 26 - 27 Oct ' 26
The BCI released the eligibility criteria for AIBE Exam. Candidates could check the AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria 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
|
| 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 Application Form
The AIBE Application Form was released on the official website. Instructions to fill out the application form have been mentioned below
- Go to 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 2026 Application Form Fees
Check the AIBE application fee below. Candidates must note that the fees can be paid in cash along with bank charges only.
| 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) |
AIBE 2026 Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation
The BCI released the AIBE Exam Pattern 2026-2027. As per the set paper pattern, questions and marks are distributed across the exam. Check AIBE exam pattern below
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total questions |
100 questions |
| Type of questions |
MCQs |
| Marking Scheme |
One mark per question (negative marking to be introduced this year onwards) |
AIBE 21 Syllabus 2026
BCI released the AIBE Syllabus 2026 with the set marks distribution. Candidates could 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) |
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 |
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AIBE 2026 Preparation
Some of the tips and tricks advised to keep in mind during AIBE Preparation 2026 are
- You should learn to manage your time. Give more time to higher weightage subjects.
- Be regular in your studies. Do not take it lightly.
- Create short notes while preparing for a topic. You can refer to these notes during revision.
- As per the previous year's paper analysis, a few questions in the paper are asked from landmark cases. Hence, read those.
- Start with the topics that hold maximum weightage in the exam.
AIBE 2026 Answer Key
The final AIBE answer key has been released following the review of objections submitted by candidates. It will be used to decide the final score. The final answer key can not be challenged, and the answers given on the final key will be used for preparing the results of AIBE 21 Exam 2026. The BCI released the AIBE answer keys under each candidate's login. Candidates can download the AIBE 2026 Answer Key using the instructions given below
- Visit the AIBE Exam portal.
- Go to the notification centre on the page
- Click on the tab "AIBE XXI Answer Key & Question Paper PDF"
- Click on the Answer Key / Question Paper code ( A, B, C, or D) you want to download.
- Download the document and cross-check your responses.
AIBE 2026 Certificate of Practice
The All India Bar Council will release the AIBE 21 Certificate of Practice only to the eligible candidates. Candidates must note that the CoP is must to practice in court. The candidates can download their CoP by logging in with their enrollment number at https://aibe.digivarsity.online/WebApp/Examination/SearchApplicant.aspx. The Certificate of Practice issued from the State Bar Council will appear as under
AIBE 2026 Admit Card
Admit Card: 14 Nov ' 26
BCI has released the AIBE XXI Admit Card on the official website. Candidates must note that AIBE 21 Hall Ticket 2026 carries details like roll number, centre name, date and time of the AIBE exam, and reporting time.
How to download AIBE Admit Card 2026
- Visit allindiabarexamination.com
- Click on the AIBE 21 admit card 2026 download link
- Login by entering the registration number and date of birth
- Download the admit card
- Take printouts
AIBE 21 Analysis 2026
AIBE 2026 FAQs
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 |
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.
The candidates who have registered for the AIBE exam will require following details to access the admit card-
Login ID and
Password to access the AIBE hall ticket.
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
The AIBE Exam will be held for three hours and thirty minutes. Candidates must note that there is no negative marking in the exam.
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
The AIBE was conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The exam was held for three hours thirty minutes. There were 100 MCQs. Candidates must note that the question paper was from 19 subjects and there were no negative marking.
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.
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.
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.
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