The Bar Council of India has started the AIBE 21 registration 2026 on February 11, 2026, on its official website - allindiabarexamination.com. The registration will be open till April 30, and pay the fee by May 01, 2026.

  • The candidates will be required to submit an online AIBE Application form by filling out their personal, educational details and by uploading required documents like photo, signature and ID proof.
  • To complete the AIBE registration, you need to pay a registration fee of around ₹3,560 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹2,560 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
  • As per the AIBE Eligibility Criteria, the candidates who have cleared their 3-year or 5-year LLB program can apply for the AIBE 21 (XXI) exam.

After the AIBE registration closes, the BCI will open a correction window, allowing candidates to rectify certain fields, which will be closed on May 03, 2026.

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Key Summary

  • AIBE 21 (XXI) Registration 2026 has started on February 11, 2026, and is open till April 30, 2026, on allindiabarexamination.com.
  • The AIBE registration fee is ₹3,560 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹2,560 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
  • The Final-year LL.B. students, fresh graduates, and those awaiting certificates are eligible to apply for the AIBE 21 exam; no age or attempt limit.
  • Required documents include photo, signature, enrollment certificate, LLB mark sheets, and valid ID proof.
  • Candidates can select up to 3 exam centers from 50+ cities; admit card on May 22, 2026, exam on June 07, 2026.

AIBE 21 Registration Dates 2026

The AIBE 21 Registration dates 2026 have been released officially. The AIBE 21 (XXI) exam is scheduled on June 07, 2026, with the AIBE Registration beginning in February, closing by May with a correction window. The AIBE Admit Card will be released in May, 10-12 days before the AIBE exam.

Dates Event
February 11, 2026 Registration Begins
April 30, 2026 Last Date to Apply
May 01, 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment
May 03, 2026 Last Date for Application Form Correction
May 22, 2026 Admit Card Release
June 07, 2026 AIBE 2026 Exam Date
June 2026 Answer Key Release
June 2026 Result Declaration
February 10, 2026 AIBE 2026 Schedule Release

AIBE 21 (XXI) Eligibility Criteria 2026

The AIBE 21 (XXI) Eligibility criteria 2026 allow final-year LL.B. students, fresh graduates, and even those awaiting degree certificates to apply.

There is no age limit or any requirement of minimum marks or any limitation on attempts, ensuring equal access for all law graduates.

Eligibility Parameter Details
Educational Qualification Final-year candidates of 3-year/5-year LL.B. programs (no pending backlogs)Graduates awaiting their degree certificates are eligibleGraduates without enrollment or a surrendered enrollment certificate can apply
Enrollment with the State Bar Council Not mandatory
Nationality Must be an Indian citizen
Age Limit No upper or lower age limit
Minimum Marks in LL.B. No minimum percentage required
Number of Attempts Unlimited until qualified
Exemptions Graduates who passed LL.B. before 2009–2010 are exempted
Purpose of Exam Assess basic legal knowledge and grant a Certificate of Practice
Frequency Conducted once a year by the Bar Council of India

AIBE 21 (XXI) Registration 2026

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has started the AIBE registration 2026 on February 11, 2026, on its official website- allindiabarexamination.com.

AIBE 21 (XXI) Registration Documents 2026

To complete the AIBE registration, you are required to submit some documents as per their requirements.

  • The mandatory AIBE documents are a passport-size photograph, a scanned signature, and an enrollment certificate, which confirms identity and professional eligibility.
  • The LLB mark sheets or graduation certificates provide proof of the academic qualification.
  • The Photo ID proofs like Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License focus on strict identity authentication.
Document Purpose / Details Specifications
Passport-size Photograph Identification and applicant verification JPG/JPEG format, 10–50 KB
Scanned Signature Signature validation on exam and application JPG/JPEG format, 10–50 KB
Advocate Enrollment Certificate Proof of enrollment with the State Bar Council PDF or JPG, 50–500 KB
Photo ID Proof Identity verification (e.g., Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License) JPG/PDF, 50–500 KB
LLB Mark Sheets / Graduation Certificate Academic qualification confirmation Formats unspecified, typically PDF or image
LLM Certificate & Mark Sheet (if applicable) Additional academic credentials Only if the applicant holds this qualification
Category Certificate (if applicable) For candidates applying under SC/OBC/EWS categories Format unspecified
Disability (PwBD) Certificate (if applicable) For candidates applying under disability reservation Format unspecified
Advocate ID Card (if issued) Optional document; supports enrollment credentials PDF or JPG
Educational Certificates (e.g., Matric / Intermediate) Sometimes required for additional verification Format unspecified

AIBE 21 (XXI) Registration Fees 2026

The AIBE 21 (XXI) application fees will vary across the categories

  • The General/OBC/EWS categories are required to pay a total estimated fee of ₹3,560, which is divided into 2 parts: base fees of ₹3,500 and ₹60 Additional charges.
  • The SC / ST / PwBD candidates will have to pay a total of ₹2,560, including ₹2,500 as a base fee and ₹60 additional fees
Category Base Fee Additional Charges (Bank / Transaction) Total Estimated Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹3,500 ₹60 ₹3,560
SC / ST / PwBD ₹2,500 ₹60 ₹2,560
AIBE Registration Fee Payment

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AIBE Registration Statistics

The AIBE Registration trend shows an increase in participation and performance over recent years. In AIBE 21 (2026-27), it is expected that between 50,000 and 2.5 lakh candidates will register.

  • AIBE 18 (2023-2024) saw 1.48 lakh registrations with only a 48.4% passing rate, reflecting the difficulty level of the AIBE exam.
  • AIBE 19 (2024-2026) had 2.36 lakh registrations and a much higher pass rate of 77.27%, indicating better performance in the AIBE exam.
Exam Edition Year Registered Candidates Appeared Passed Failed Pass %
AIBE 18 2023-24 148,781 144,014 69,646 74,368 ~48.4%
AIBE 19 2024-25 236,403 229,843 177,592 52,251 ~77.27%
AIBE 21 (exp.) 2026-27 Estimated 50,000–250,000

How To Retrieve AIBE Registration 21 (XXI) ID & Password?

To recover your AIBE Registration 21 (XXI) ID and Password, you will need to visit the official AIBE website - allindiabarexamination.com and the official portal of AIBE registration or login page.

  • On the Login page, find the option of “Forgot Password” or “Find Registration ID and Password (AIBE XXI).
  • You will need to provide your AIBE registration ID (if you want to recover your password) or your registered mobile number or email address, along with your DOB.
  • After providing the required details, click on submit, and your AIBE registration details or password will be sent to your registered email address.
  • Log in to your AIBE registration portal and save your details for the future.
AIBE Forget password

AIBE Registration 21 (XXI) Form Correction

The Bar Council of India will provide the AIBE correction window in May 2026, after the AIBE registration, which will last only for 3 days.

  • During which you can correct certain details submitted in the AIBE registration form without any additional charges.
  • This window provides you with a chance to rectify your errors or update the information before the AIBE registration form is finalised.
Category Fields
Editable (Can Be Corrected)
  • Candidate’s Name
  • Enrollment Number (with option to re-upload corrected certificate)
  • Date of Birth
  • Exam City / Test Centre Preferences
Non-Editable (Cannot Be Changed)
  • Mobile Number
  • Email Address
  • Permanent Address
  • Current Address
  • Emergency Contact Details
  • Uploaded Documents (Photo, Signature, ID proofs)

How to use the AIBE Correction Window?

To use the AIBE Correction window, you need to follow the following steps:

Log in to the AIBE official portal at the time of the AIBE correction window with your AIBE username and password.

  • Select the “Correction in Application Form” option on the screen.
  • You will be required to enter the OTP to proceed, which will be sent to your registered Mobile number.
  • Your AIBE Registration will be on the screen, with certain details in editable format.
  • Make the changes and click on “Save” and download the updated AIBE application Form.

AIBE 21 (XXI) Admit Card 2026

The Bar Council of India will release the AIBE Admit Card 2026 on its official website on May 22, 2026, ~15 days before the AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam, which is scheduled on June 7, 2026.

You can download your AIBE Admit card 2026 by logging in to the AIBE official portal using your Registration/Application ID and Password/DOB.

AIBE Admit Card

The AIBE Admit card will have details:

  • Candidate’s Name
  • Roll/Application Number
  • Exam Center Name & Address
  • Exam Date & Time
  • Reporting Time
  • Exam-Day Instructions (e.g., allowed items, ID requirements)
AIBE Admit card

AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam Centers 2026

State / Region Test Cities
Andhra Pradesh Tirupati, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada (new addition)
Assam Guwahati
Bihar Patna
Chhattisgarh Bilaspur, Raipur
Gujarat Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Surat
Himachal Pradesh Shimla
Jammu & Kashmir Jammu, Srinagar
Jharkhand Bokaro, Ranchi
Karnataka Bengaluru, Dharwad
Kerala Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram
Madhya Pradesh Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur
Maharashtra & Goa Aurangabad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Panaji, Pune
Manipur Imphal
Meghalaya Shillong
Mizoram Aizawl
New Delhi (NCR) New Delhi
Odisha Bhubaneswar
Punjab & Haryana Amritsar, Chandigarh, Gurugram, Hisar
Rajasthan Jaipur, Jodhpur
Tamil Nadu Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy
Telangana Hyderabad
Tripura Agartala
Uttar Pradesh Allahabad, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Meerut, Noida, Varanasi
Uttarakhand Dehradun, Rudrapur
West Bengal Kolkata

AIBE 21 (XXI) Registration FAQs

Ques. What is the last date of AIBE online registration?

Ans. Bar Council of India has released the official dates of AIBE registration 2026. The AIBE registration 2026 starts on February 11, 2026 and the last date of AIBE online registration is April 30, 2026.

Ques. How to fill an AIBE online form?

Ans. The candidates can fill an AIBE registration online form by visiting the official website of Bar Council of India - allindiabarexamination.com , and providing the basic details like Name, Mobile number, Email Address, DOB and Password.

Complete the AIBE registration form by uploading the required documents and paying the AIBE registration fees.

Ques. Can final-year students apply for AIBE?

Ans. Yes, final year LL.B students are eligible to apply for AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026, provided that they have no backlogs.

The candidates in the last semester of their 3-year or 5-year LL.B. program can also apply even if their degree certificate is not available yet (as long as they can provide the proof of the completion).

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.

Ques. Is enrollment with a State Bar Council mandatory before applying?

Ans. No, it is not mandatory to enroll with a state bar council during AIBE registration, but it is required before appearing in the exam or receiving the Certificate of Practice (COP).