AIBE 22 (All India Bar Examination XXII) is scheduled for July 19, 2026, and the Bar Council of India has released the admit card on its official portal ahead of the exam.
AIBE 22 is the qualifying examination that enrolled advocates must clear to obtain a Certificate of Practice, allowing them to appear in Indian courts. Conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI), the exam is open-book in format and tests practical knowledge across 18 subjects through 100 MCQ questions. Below is the complete AIBE 22 application timeline — from notification to result and certificate issuance.
- AIBE 22 Exam Date: July 19, 2026
- The admit card has been released on barcouncilofindia.org
- Registration closed in May 2026; late applications are not accepted
- AIBE 22 result is expected in September–October 2026
- The exam consists of 100 MCQs for 100 marks with no negative marking
- Passing marks: 45/100 for General and 40/100 for SC/ST/OBC/PwD
| Direct Link to AIBE 22 Admit Card 2026 (OUT) |
AIBE 22 Complete Application Timeline
The Bar Council of India manages every stage of the AIBE 22 cycle. The table below covers the full schedule from official notification to Certificate of Practice issuance.
| AIBE 22 Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | February 2026 |
| AIBE 22 Registration Start Date | March 2026 |
| AIBE 22 Registration End Date | May 2026 |
| Application Fee Payment Deadline | May 2026 |
| Form Correction Window | June 2026 |
| AIBE 22 Admit Card Release | July 2026 (Released) |
| AIBE 22 Exam Date | July 19, 2026 |
| AIBE 22 Answer Key Release | August 2026 (Expected) |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | August 2026 (Expected) |
| AIBE 22 Result Declaration | September–October 2026 (Expected) |
| Score Card Download | After Result (Expected) |
| Certificate of Practice Issuance | 2–3 Months After Result (Expected) |
AIBE 22 Registration Process and Eligibility
AIBE 22 registration was conducted entirely online at the Bar Council of India’s official portal. All advocates enrolled with any State Bar Council were eligible to apply — there is no age limit and no restriction on the number of attempts.
| Registration Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Application Mode | Online — barcouncilofindia.org |
| Eligibility | Advocates enrolled with any State Bar Council |
| Application Fee (General / OBC) | Rs. 3,500 |
| Application Fee (SC/ST/PwD) | Rs. 2,500 |
| Documents Required | State Bar Council enrollment certificate, passport-size photograph, scanned signature |
| Fee Payment Modes | Net banking, debit card, credit card |
| Number of Attempts Allowed | Unlimited |
The key steps to register for AIBE 22 were:
- Visit barcouncilofindia.org and click the AIBE Registration link.
- Enter your State Bar Council enrollment number and fill in personal details.
- Upload your enrollment certificate, photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the form and note your application number for admit card and result access.
AIBE 22 Admit Card
The AIBE 22 admit card has been released on barcouncilofindia.org and is available for download now. You must carry the printed admit card along with a valid government-issued photo ID to the exam centre on July 19, 2026. Entry is not permitted without both documents.
Steps to download the AIBE 22 admit card:
- Go to barcouncilofindia.org and click on the AIBE 22 Hall Ticket link.
- Enter your registration number and date of birth.
- The admit card will open on screen — check all details carefully.
- Download and print the admit card on A4-size paper.
| Details Printed on Admit Card | Notes |
|---|---|
| Applicant Name and Registration Number | Must match your enrollment documents |
| Exam Centre Name and Address | Allotted by BCI — cannot be changed |
| Exam Date and Reporting Time | July 19, 2026 |
| Photograph and Signature | As uploaded during registration |
| ID Proof to Carry | Aadhaar, PAN card, Voter ID or Passport |
AIBE 22 Exam Date and Pattern
AIBE 22 is an open-book OMR-based exam held on July 19, 2026, across designated centres in major cities across India. You are permitted to carry bare acts and statutes to the exam hall. Printed commentaries with annotations are not allowed.
| Exam Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | July 19, 2026 |
| Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
| Type | Open-Book Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 3.5 hours |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Passing Marks — General / OBC | 45 out of 100 |
| Passing Marks — SC/ST/PwD | 40 out of 100 |
| Medium of Exam | English, Hindi and regional languages |
| Subjects Covered | 18 subjects including Constitutional Law, IPC, CPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, Family Law, Labour Law and others |
Since there is no negative marking in AIBE 22, attempt all 100 questions. Questions are drawn from across 18 legal subjects, so students should have the relevant bare acts handy to look up provisions quickly during the 3.5-hour window.
AIBE 22 Result and Certificate of Practice
AIBE 22 result is expected in September–October 2026, approximately 60–90 days after the July 19, 2026 exam, based on timelines from previous AIBE editions. The result will be published on the BCI official website and individual score cards can be downloaded by logging in with the registration number.
Students who secure the minimum qualifying marks will receive a Certificate of Practice from the Bar Council of India — a mandatory credential to practice as an advocate in any Indian court. Those who do not clear AIBE 22 can re-appear in the next cycle; there is no limit on the number of attempts.
| Post-Exam Event | Expected Timeline |
|---|---|
| AIBE 22 Answer Key Release | August 2026 |
| Answer Key Objection / Challenge Window | August 2026 |
| AIBE 22 Result Declaration | September–October 2026 |
| Score Card Download | After result declaration |
| Certificate of Practice Dispatch | 2–3 months after result |
AIBE 22 Application Timeline FAQs
Ques. What is the AIBE 22 exam date?
Ans. AIBE 22 (All India Bar Examination XXII) is scheduled for July 19, 2026. The exam is conducted offline in OMR-based, open-book format across exam centres in India.
Ques. When did AIBE 22 registration open and close?
Ans. AIBE 22 registration started in March 2026 and closed in May 2026. The registration was done online at barcouncilofindia.org. Late applications are not accepted by the Bar Council of India.
Ques. How do I download the AIBE 22 admit card?
Ans. The AIBE 22 admit card is available at barcouncilofindia.org. Log in using your registration number and date of birth, then download and print the hall ticket. Carry it along with a valid government-issued photo ID on exam day.
Ques. When will the AIBE 22 result be declared?
Ans. Based on timelines from previous AIBE editions, the AIBE 22 result is expected in September–October 2026, approximately 60–90 days after the July 19, 2026 exam. The result will be announced on barcouncilofindia.org.
Ques. What are the passing marks for AIBE 22?
Ans. Students from the General and OBC categories need to score at least 45 out of 100 to pass AIBE 22. Students from SC/ST and PwD categories need a minimum of 40 out of 100.
Ques. Is AIBE 22 an open-book examination?
Ans. Yes, AIBE 22 is an open-book examination. You can carry bare acts and statutes to the exam centre. However, printed commentaries with annotations are not permitted inside the exam hall.
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