The Bar Council of India has confirmed the AIBE 21 (XXI) schedule: registration closes 30 April 2026, the form correction window remains open until 3 May, admit cards will be released on 22 May 2026, and the exam will be held on 7 June 2026. Candidates apply at allindiabarexamination.com using their State Bar Council enrolment details.
Key details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam | All India Bar Examination 21 (XXI) |
| Conducting body | Bar Council of India |
| Exam type | Open-book certification exam for Certificate of Practice |
| Registration opens | 11 February 2026 |
| Registration deadline | 30 April 2026 |
| Payment deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Form correction window | Until 3 May 2026 |
| Admit card release | 22 May 2026 |
| Exam date | 7 June 2026 |
| Eligibility | Law graduates enrolled as advocates with any State Bar Council |
| Official portal | allindiabarexamination.com |
Eligibility criteria
- Must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Law (3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated) from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India
- Must be enrolled as an advocate with any State Bar Council in India before appearing for the exam
- There is no upper age limit and no restriction on the number of attempts
- Candidates awaiting enrolment results may register provisionally, subject to enrolment confirmation before the exam date
How to apply
- Visit the official AIBE portal at allindiabarexamination.com
- Register using your Bar Council enrolment number, full name as on the enrolment certificate, and a valid email ID
- Fill the application with personal details, preferred exam city, and qualification details
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, Bar Council enrolment certificate, and LL.B. degree
- Pay the application fee online by 1 May 2026 through the integrated payment gateway
- Use the correction window (open till 3 May) to fix any errors in name, category, or exam city
- Download the admit card from 22 May 2026 — it is released online only, not sent by post
Important notes
- AIBE is an open-book exam: candidates are permitted to carry any bare Act or reference book (but not handwritten notes or electronic devices) into the exam hall
- The exam tests practical legal knowledge across 19 subjects including Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Contract, and professional ethics
- Qualifying AIBE is a prerequisite for the Certificate of Practice; without it, an enrolled advocate cannot appear in courts
- Candidates who have qualified in any previous AIBE need not reappear — the Certificate of Practice is valid for lifetime subject to continued Bar Council enrolment
- The admit card will carry the exact exam city and venue; candidates should plan travel accordingly as centres are spread across state capitals and major cities