AIBE 21 Exam 2026: Registration (Started), Exam Dates, Check Eligibility, Syllabus & Study Tips

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11 Feb, 2026 All India Bar Examination (AIBE-21) 2026 registrations have started. Last date to apply is April 30. Click Here to Apply

The online registration for the AIBE 21 exam has started on 11 February 2026. The AIBE 2026 application deadline will be 30 April 2026. The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) will now be conducted twice a year. Till 2025, final year students were not allowed to take the AIBE exam. But, recently, the Supreme Court announced that final year (last semester) law graduates can also apply for the upcoming AIBE exam.

The AIBE 21 exam 2026 will be conducted in offline or pen and paper mode.
Till 2025, the exam used to be held once a year. But now onwards, the AIBE exam will be conducted two times a year.
As per the tentative exam schedule released by BCI, the first session of AIBE is scheduled on 7th June, 2026.
The second session is likely to be held in November 2026.
There is no upper age limit criterion to appear for the AIBE 21 exam.

Direct Link to Register for AIBE 21 Exam (Live)

The purpose of the transitional shift in the frequency of the AIBE exam was to end the “wait-and-waste year” gap- The Times of India.

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Key Summary

The AIBE 20 Exam was recently conducted on 30 November 2025.
From 2026 onwards, BCI will conduct the AIBE exam two times in a year.
For each correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded in the AIBE 2026 exam.
For incorrect and unattempted answers, there will be no negative marking.

Table of Contents

What is the AIBE 21 Exam 2026?
AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam Date and Schedule 2026
AIBE 21 Registration 2026: Details & Exam Fee
AIBE 21 Exam: Eligibility Criteria 2026
AIBE 21 Exam Pattern 2026
AIBE 21 Exam Syllabus 2026
AIBE 21 Admit Card 2026
AIBE 21 Results 202
AIBE 21 Preparation Tips 2026
AIBE 21 Recommended Books 2026
AIBE Previous Years’ Question Papers
FAQs

What is the AIBE 21 Exam 2026?

The Bar Council of India (BCI) is the responsible authority for conducting the AIBE exam in offline mode across 50-55 cities in India. AIBE is the national-level all-India law entrance exam, passing which is mandatory for law graduates to practice law in India.

Now, law graduates or final year students who could not pass the AIBE exam in the first session can appear for another session without waiting for one year. Once after passing the exam, aspirants will get a Certification of Practice (COP). Check the detailed YouTube video by Legal Tech given below regarding the AIBE 21 exam notification:

AIBE 21 Exam Highlights 2026

The important highlights regarding the AIBE 21 (XXI) exam 2026 are provided below in a tabular format:

Event	Date (Tentative)
Online Registration Starts	February 11, 2026
Online Registration Closes	April 30, 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	May 1, 2026
Application Correction Window	May 3, 2026
Admit Card Release	May 22, 2026
AIBE 21 Exam Date	June 7, 2026
Provisional Answer Key Release	Mid-June 2026 (tentative)

Check: How to register for the AIBE 21 exam 2026?

Ques: Will the AIBE 21 exam 2026 follow the open-book system?

Ans: AIBE 2026 is a semi-open-book exam, with only bare acts without any short notes allowed. Candidates are not permitted to take any textbooks, notebooks, or any other written materials inside the exam hall.

Ques: Do I need a State Bar Council enrollment number to register for AIBE?

Ans: No, State Bar Council enrollment number is not compulsory to register for AIBE; candidates must submit an undertaking form with self-attested scanner copies during registration.

AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam Date and Schedule 2026

The All India Bar Examination, after opting for the bi-annual exam system, will conduct the AIBE 21 exam on 7th June 2026. The tentative exam schedule was released by the Bar Council of India on its official website on 7th January, 2026.

Source: AIBE Official Notification PDF

AIBE 21 Registration 2026: Details & Exam Fee

As per the schedule, the AIBE 21 registration process began on 11th February, 2026. Candidates are required to fill in their personal details and educational qualifications in the AIBE 21 application form.

The last date to register for the AIBE 2026 exam is expected to be 30 April 2026.
The payment of examination fees is done only through online mode till 1st May 2026.
BCI will open the AIBE 21 correction window for a limited period of time once the registration process is completed.

AIBE 21 Exam Fees: General & Other Categories

The examination fees for AIBE 21 registration are expected to be similar to last year. For General and OBC candidates, the application fee will be INR 3560. A relaxation of around INR 1000 will be given to students belonging to other categories (SC or ST).

Category	Examination Fees
General/OBC	INR 3560
SC/ST/Other Categories	INR 2560

AIBE 21 Exam: Eligibility Criteria 2026

The eligibility criteria have been slightly updated for the AIBE 21 exam. Now, final year students (last semester) are eligible to apply for the AIBE exam. The remaining eligibility criteria are the same as the AIBE 20 exam, which was conducted on 30 November 2025.

Criteria	Details
Nationality	Indian
Education	Currently studying in the final semester of the 3-year or 5-year law degree (without backlogs) LL.B graduates who have obtained their degrees.
Degree Marks or Percentage	There is no minimum degree percentage required to attend the AIBE; only a Law degree is sufficient
Enrollment	Candidates must be enrolled with any state bar council Candidates without enrollment certificates must submit an undertaking form with self-attested scanned documents required to submit during registration.
Age limit	There is no upper age limit

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Ques: Can I appear for the AIBE exam after 2 years?

Ans: Yes, candidates can give AIBE after years, but candidates must clear the AIBE within 3 years of enrollment with the state bar council and within the provisional enrollment period determined by BCI.

Ques: Can I change my exam center after submission of the application?

Ans. No, once the application is submitted, the exam center cannot be changed. However, if there is an issue with the exam center, candidates can contact the official exam authorities for assistance.

AIBE 21 Exam Pattern 2026

The AIBE XXI exam pattern 2026 will consist of 100 questions for 100 marks. There will be no negative marking. The total of 100 questions must be attempted within 3 hours and 30 minutes. AIBE follows the open-book system in which students are allowed to bring Bare Acts (without notes).

Particulars	Details
Duration	3 hours 30 minutes
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100 (1 mark each)
Negative Marking	No
Qualifying Marks	45% (General/OBC); 40% (SC/ST/PWD)
Language Options	English, Hindi + Regional languages

Check: Are PYQs useful for the AIBE 21 exam 2026?

Ques: What should I do if my name is not mentioned in the COP?

Ans: If candidates find any incorrect information, such as their name, their father’s name, or their enrollment numbers, they should contact the State Council Bar immediately and follow the BCI instructions for further processing.

Ques: What will be the AIBE 21 marking scheme?

Ans: The marking scheme for the AIBE 21 exam 2026 is likely to be the same as last year.

AIBE Marking Parameters	Marks
Total marks	100
Correct answer	+1
Wrong answer	0
No answer	0

AIBE 21 Exam Syllabus 2026

The AIBE XXI syllabus will consist of 19 subjects. Some of the high-weightage subjects include Constitutional Law, Cr.P.C., C.P.C, I.P.C, etc.

SL. No	Topic/Subject	Number of questions
1	Constitutional Law	10
2	I.P.C. (Indian Penal Code) and Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita	8
3	Cr.P.C. (Criminal Procedure Code)and Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Samhita	10
4	C.P.C. (Code of Civil Procedure)	10
5	Evidence Act and Bharatiya Sakhshya Adhiniyam	8
6	Alternative dispute Redressal, including the Arbitration Act	4
7	Family Law	8
8	Public Interest Litigation	4
9	Administration Law	3
10	Professional Ethics and cases of professional misconduct under the Bar Council of India Rules	4
11	Company Law	2
12	Environmental law	2
13	Cyber Law	2
14	Labour and Industry Law	4
15	Law of Tort, Including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer Protection Law	5
16	Law Related to Taxation	4
17	Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, and Negotiable Instrument Act.	8
18	Land Acquisition Act	2
19	Intellectual Property Laws	2
Total		100

AIBE 21 Admit Card 2026

According to the tentative exam schedule released by BCI, the AIBE 21 Admit Card is expected to be out on 22nd May, 2026. All the important instructions, including what to carry and what not, will be mentioned on the hall ticket. A unique 9-digit roll number, exam center, and timings will all be mentioned on the AIBE 21 admit card 2026.

AIBE 21 Results 2026

The official date and timing for the AIBE 21 result date have not been announced by the BCI yet. Based on past trends and the tentative schedule, BCI will release the results and the AIBE 21 official cutoff by the end of June 2026.

AIBE Exam Result Statistics

The result statistics for AIBE 20 and AIBE 19 show a sharp decrease in the overall passing percentage from 77.27% in 2024 to 69.21% in the 2025 exam. This could be due to various factors. One of the major factors was the AIBE 20 question paper's difficulty level, which was found to be moderate to tough.

Year	Appeared	Passed	Failed	Pass Percentage
2025	251968	174386	77579	69.21%
2024	229843	177592	52251	77.27%

AIBE 21 Preparation Tips 2026

With a smart strategy and using topic-wise flashcards for last-minute revision, students can easily qualify for the AIBE 21 exam. Since the exam date is out, candidates must start their preparation without wasting a single day. Start by making a proper routine and follow it regularly till the exam day.

Tip	Details
1	Understand syllabus & pattern thoroughly
2	Study Bare Acts (allowed in exam without notes)
3	Practice previous year papers & mock tests
4	Focus on new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA)
5	Revise core subjects like the Constitution, CPC, and Evidence
6	Time management during 3.5 – hour exam
7	Use standard books &online resources
8	Stay updated via the official BCI website

AIBE 21 Recommended Books 2026

Here are some of the recommended books that can be utilized for AIBE 21 preparation, provided below for major subjects:

Subject	Recommended Book/Author
Constitutional Law	M.P. Jain or V.N. Shukla
Criminal Laws (BNS/BNSS/BSA)	Ratanlal & Dhirajlal/Latest Bare Acts
Civil Procedure Code	C.K. Takwani
Evidence Act (BSA)	Batul Lal or V.P. Sarathi
Professional Ethics	Lyer’s Law of Professional Ethics (BCI rules)
Overall Preparation	Singhal’s AIBE Guide/Universal’s AIBE Solved Papers
Bare Acts	Universal/M.L.J.Bare Acts without short notes)
Mock Tests	Taxmann or Arihant AIBE Solved papers

AIBE Previous Years’ Question Papers

The AIBE previous year question papers PDF will help students in understanding the exam pattern and improving section-wise marks in the main exam.

AIBE Paper	Question Paper Set A	Question Paper Set B	Question Paper Set C	Question Paper Set D
AIBE 20, 2025	Download	Download	Download	Download
AIBE 19, 2024	Download	Download	–	–
AIBE 18, 2023	Download	Download	Download	Download
AIBE 17, 2023	–	–	Download	–
AIBE 16, 2021	Download	Download	Download	Download
AIBE 15, 2021	Download	Download	Download	Download

FAQs

Ques: What will be the AIBE 21 passing criteria?

Ans: The passing criteria for the AIBE 21 exam 2026 will vary across different categories.

For General or OBC candidates, the qualifying marks will be 45%.
Other categories like SC/ST/PwD students must score at least 40% marks.

Ques: Can a lawyer practice without passing the AIBE exam?

Ans: No, the Bar Council of India does not allow lawyers to practice law in Indian courts without the AIBE exam. There is no upper age limit to apply for the exam. Once after qualifying the AIBE 21, lawyers will receive the COP, which will boost their credibility.

Ques: How to get COP after passing the AIBE 21 exam?

Ans: After passing the AIBE 21 exam, follow these steps to get your COP:

Visit the official website of BCI and login through required credentials.
Fill out the details, including the AIBE 21 enrollment number.

Ques: Can I use a digital copy of COP for practicing law in India?

Ans: No, the Bar Council of India does not allow a digital copy of the COP for practicing law in India.

Ques: When will the AIBE 21 official notification be released?

Ans: The tentative schedule of the AIBE 21 exam has been released by the BCI on 7th January, 2026. The official AIBE notification PDF will be released soon on the BCI website.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.