New Delhi, Updated on Sep 20, 2021 10:23 IST

AIBE 2021 will be held on October 31. AIBE registration will end on September 25. Check complete AIBE exam dates 2021 here.

AIBE 2021 Exam Dates Out

AIBE exam dates 2021 (revised) have been released by Bar Council of India (BCI). The All India Bar Examination will be conducted on October 31. The exam will be held in offline mode as a Paper-Based Test (PBT) in around 53 cities across India. Earlier, AIBE was scheduled to be held on May 30 but was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. 

AIBE registration 2021 will end on September 25. Candidates can fill the AIBE registration and application form on the official website of the exam by paying an application fee of Rs 3,560 for General/OBC category and Rs 2,560 for SC/ST category. All the registered candidates will be able to complete their AIBE application form latest by October 4. 

Meanwhile, AIBE Certificate of Practice (CoP) for candidates who qualified the AIBE (15) 2020 exam will be released soon. Once released, candidates can collect their AIBE CoP from their respective state bar councils. The AIBE 2020-21 result was announced by BCI on March 30, 2021. 

Important Dates for AIBE XVI

Candidates can go through important AIBE 2021 exam dates in the table below:

Events

AIBE Exam Dates

Start date to fill application form

26-Dec-2020

Last date of online registration

21-Feb-2021

22-Mar-2021

31-Mar-2021

30-Apr-2021

15-Jun-2021

15-Jul-2021

15-Sep-2021

25-Sep-2021

Last date of online fee payment for AIBE 2021

23-Feb-2021

26-Mar-2021

02-Apr-2021

04-May-2021

20-Sep-2021

28-Sep-2021

Last date for completion of online form

26-Feb-2021

31-Mar-2021

05-Apr-2021

07-May-2021

25-Sep-2021

04-Oct-2021

Availability of AIBE 2021 admit cards

06-Mar-2021

10-Apr-2021

12-May-2021

04-Oct-2021

11-Oct-2021

AIBE 2021 exam date

21-Mar-2021

25-Apr-2021

30-May-2021

24-Oct-2021

31-Oct-2021

Steps to Fill AIBE 2021 Application Form

Check out some quick steps below to fill the AIBE application form 2021 on the official website of the exam:

Step 1: Register online for AIBE XVI at https://allindiabarexamination.com/

Step 2: Fill details in AIBE 2021 application form

Step 3: Upload documents

Step 4: Select test language and test centre

Step 5: Pay application fee 

Step 6: Check fee payment status and upload Challan

Step 7: Submit AIBE XVI application form 

AIBE is a national-level examination conducted by the Bar Council of India to assess whether provisionally enrolled advocates or fresh law graduates have the aptitude to practice law. The exam evaluates candidates' analytical abilities along with a basic understanding of law subjects. Till 2020, the exam was an open book test wherein candidates were allowed to carry study material inside the test centre to solve the paper. However, from AIBE XVI 2021 onwards, candidates will not be allwed to take any study material inside the exam hall. Also Read: AIBE XVI 2021: All India Bar Examination no longer an open book exam  

Important FAQs regarding AIBE 2021 Exam Dates

Q: Will AIBE 2021 exam be postponed?

A: The AIBE 2021 exam was postponed multiple times due to COVID-19. However, currently, the exam is scheduled to be held on October 31. 

Q: How many times is AIBE held in a year?

A: AIBE is held twice a year, usually in March-May cycle and August-October cycle. However, due to COVID-19, the exam is being held once a year since the last two years.

Q: How do I prepare for AIBE exam 2021?

A: Click AIBE preparation 2021 to check complete details on how to prepare for the All India Bar Examination.

Q: Is AIBE exam necessary?

A: Yes, AIBE exam is mandatory for all the registered lawyers who wish to practice law in India. 

Q: Is All India Bar Exam an open-book test?

A: Till 2020, All India Bar Exam was conducted as an open-book test in which candidates were allowed to carry books and study material inside the exam hall. However, in 2021, BCI has changed this exam pattern and AIBE is now no more an open book test. However, candidates can still carry Bare Acts inside the exam hall.

Q: When will the AIBE 16 exam conducted?

A: The revised AIBE (16) 2021 exam date is announced. The Bar exam will be held on October 31.  

Q: What happens if you fail the Bar exam?

A: You have to appear for the AIBE exam again when next time the applications are out.

Q: How many attempts are allowed at AIBE exam?

A: There is no bar on the number of attempts one can appear for AIBE exam. This means that candidates can give the AIBE exam innumerable times till the time they clear it.

Q: How do I apply for AIBE 2021 exam?

A: You can apply for AIBE 2021 in online mode on the official website of the exam. The AIBE application fee is Rs 3,560 (Rs 2,560 for SC/ST candidates).

Q: When is the last date to apply for AIBE exam?

A: The last date for AIBE applications has been extended. Candidates can now apply online for AIBE exam latest by September 25, 2021.

Q: What are the passing marks in AIBE?

A: Candidates should secure minimum 40 per cent aggregate (35 per cent aggregate for SC/ST category) to clear the All India Bar Exam.

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