The AIBE 21 (All India Bar Examination XXI, also known as AIBE-XXI) application form for 2026 will be releasing on 11 February 2026, The Bar Council of India (BCI) officially announced the schedule.
It is important exam for the candidates who has completed their law degree to start their practice in the court of law. Without the valid AIBE certificate lawyers cannot practice in the court.
We are giving you the schedule,Eligibility criteria, application fee and selection procedure in this article
AIBE 21 (XXI) Schedule
- Online Registration Starts: February 11, 2026
- Online Registration Closes: April 30, 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: May 1, 2026
- Form Correction Window (tentative, based on patterns): Likely early May 2026 (e.g., up to May 3 in some updates)
- Admit Card Availability: Around May 22, 2026 (tentative)
- Exam Date: June 7, 2026 (offline, OMR-based, across 56+ cities)
- Result: Expected a few weeks after the exam
How to Apply for AIBE 21 (When the Form Opens)
- Visit the official website: https://www.allindiabarexamination.com
- Click on the “Registration” or “AIBE XXI Registration” link (it will appear under the latest notifications once live).
- Register as a new user (create login with email/mobile) or log in if already registered.
- Fill the online application form with details like:
- Personal info (name, DOB, category)
- Bar Council enrollment number (if enrolled; provisional/final)
- Educational qualifications (LL.B details)
- Address and contact
- Upload required scanned documents (in specified format/size, usually JPEG/PDF):
- Photograph & signature
- Enrollment certificate (if available) or undertaking (for final-year/final-semester students without backlogs, or those awaiting degree/enrollment)
- Category certificate (if SC/ST/OBC)
- Disability certificate (if PwD)
- Pay the application fee online (via debit/credit card, net banking, UPI):
- General/OBC: ₹3,500 (including bank charges)
- SC/ST: ₹2,500 (including bank charges)
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for reference.
Eligibility (Quick Summary)
- Indian LL.B graduates (3-year or 5-year) from BCI-recognized universities/colleges.
- Final-year/final-semester students (without backlogs) can apply provisionally.
- Graduates awaiting degree certificate or enrollment (or those who surrendered enrollment) are eligible with undertaking.
- No age limit.
The application is fully online and mandatory for obtaining the Certificate of Practice to practice law in India. The syllabus includes updated topics on new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA)
FAQs
It is opening on February 11 for 21 edition of AIBE exam
You are law graduate from any recognised institution
Without the certificate of practice, you cannot start your practice in court of law
Yes candidates who are appearing for the AIBE XXI exam will pay Rs.3500 for reserved category candidates will pay Rs.2500
