AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026: Official Schedule for All India Bar Examination XXI

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially released the exam schedule for the All India Bar Examination XXI (AIBE 21) on its official portal, www.allindiabarexamination.com. Designed to evaluate legal proficiency and professional ethics, the AIBE 21 Exam 2026 is scheduled for 7th June 2026, to be held in an offline format at designated centers across India.

AIBE 21 Notification 2026- Summary

The AIBE serves as a critical assessment for law graduates aiming to practice law in India. Qualifying for this mandatory examination is a prerequisite for obtaining the Certificate of Practice (CoP), which authorizes advocates to represent clients in any Indian court of law.

AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026 Out

Following the official notification, the AIBE 21 Examination 2026 will take place on 7th June 2026, with admit cards scheduled for release on 22nd May 2026. The offline exam will be conducted in a single session from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Please refer to the official notification for details regarding the required qualifying marks.

AIBE 21 Admit Card 2026 – Click to Download

AIBE 21 Notification 2026

The official AIBE 21 Notification 2026 for the All India Bar Examination XXI is now available on the BCI website. We highly recommend that all candidates download the notification PDF to review the comprehensive exam schedule, guidelines, and crucial updates. Use the direct link below to access the document.

AIBE 21 Notification 2026 PDF- Click to Download

AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria 2026

Prospective candidates must meet the specific eligibility requirements established by the Bar Council of India to register for AIBE 21. Detailed criteria for the upcoming AIBE XXI examination are outlined below for your reference.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed or are in the final year of a 3-year LL.B or 5-year integrated LL.B degree.
• A recognised law degree from a BCI-approved institution is required.

Updated Guidelines: BCI has released revised protocols for AIBE 21 (XXI) registration. These criteria apply to all graduates from BCI-recognized law universities and approved law colleges.

• Eligibility of Final-Year Law Students (Without Backlogs):
  Candidates currently in their final semester of a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. degree course, studying at a BCI-recognised University or a College approved by the BCI and affiliated with a BCI-recognised University, are eligible to register for AIBE. These candidates must have no backlogs from previous semesters to qualify.
• Eligibility of Law Graduates Who Have Not Obtained Their Degree:
  LL.B. graduates (3-year or 5-year course) who have passed out from BCI-recognised Universities or a College approved by the BCI and affiliated with a BCI-recognised University, but who have not yet obtained their degree are also eligible to apply for AIBE. This includes graduates who have completed their course and are awaiting degree conferral.
• Eligibility of Graduates Who Have Obtained Their Degree but Have Not Enrolled or Have Surrendered Their Enrolment Certificates:
  Candidates who have obtained their LL.B. degree from a BCI-recognised University or BCI-approved College but have not enrolled with any State Bar Council, as well as those who had enrolled but have surrendered their enrolment certificates, are also eligible to apply.

Minimum Marks Requirement

• No minimum marks required to appear for AIBE.
• However, universities may prescribe minimum grades for further legal education (LL.M., etc.).

Age Limit

Please note that the Bar Council of India has not imposed any upper or lower age limit for candidates appearing for the AIBE examination.

State Bar Council Enrollment

• State Bar Council registration is no longer mandatory to appear in AIBE.
• Candidates can apply even if not enrolled with the State Bar Council.

Registration Process for All India Bar Examination 21 Examination

Registration for AIBE 21 is a straightforward online process. The official registration portal was activated on 11th February 2026; candidates are advised to complete their applications via the official BCI website as soon as possible.

1. Go to the Bar Council of India’s official AIBE website: www.allindiabarexamination.com
2. Scroll down the homepage and look for the text: “Notification with regard to schedule of All India Bar Examination- XXI”
3. Click on the link “Registration link AIBE-XXI”
4. A new page open, and click on the “New Registration” button.
5. Enter your required details: Name, Place, Mobile number, Email, Enrollment number, state.
6. After registering, you get a registration number, use it to log in again to the application form.
7. Fill in required details such as: Educational qualification, Date of birth, Preferred exam centres and Preferred exam language
8. Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in JPG format, as per the specified size.
9. Proceed to pay the registration/application fee through the available online payment methods.
10. Finally, submit the AIBE XXI application form and take a printout for future use.

AIBE XII Exam Pattern 2026

The All India Bar Examination XXI (AIBE 21) will be administered in an offline format and will test candidates' knowledge across a comprehensive syllabus covering 19 legal subjects.

• There are 100 Objective questions for 100 marks.
• Each Question carries 1 mark.
• There is no negative marking for any incorrect attempt.
• The duration of the AIBE 20 exam is 3 hours and 30 minutes

AIBE 21 Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Click to Check

AIBE Previous Year Question Papers PDF- Click to Download