The Bar Council of India has opened registration for the All India Bar Examination XXII (AIBE 22). The examination is scheduled to be conducted on 29 November 2026 for eligible law graduates, final-year/final-semester law students who meet the prescribed conditions, and other candidates covered by the current BCI eligibility instructions.

The online registration process began on 19 August 2026. Candidates can submit the application form until 27 October 2026, pay the examination fee until 28 October 2026, and make permitted corrections until 30 October 2026.

AIBE is a qualifying examination conducted by the Bar Council of India. It is not a government-job recruitment examination and does not have a fixed number of vacancies. Candidates who qualify may become eligible for a Certificate of Practice (CoP) according to the applicable BCI and State Bar Council process.

AIBE 22 Important Dates 2026

Event	Date
Registration begins	19 August 2026
Last date for online registration	27 October 2026
Last date for fee payment	28 October 2026
Last date for correction	30 October 2026
Admit card available	14 November 2026
AIBE XXII examination	29 November 2026
Tentative result window	7–10 January 2027

The result window is described as tentative in the BCI press release. Candidates should follow the official AIBE website for any revised schedule, centre information, admit-card instructions or result notice.

AIBE 22 Application Fee

Candidate category	Examination fee
General / EWS / OBC	₹3,500
SC / ST / PwBD	₹2,500

The fee can be paid online through the payment methods enabled on the official registration portal, including debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash card or mobile wallet.

The fee is separate from any transaction or service charge shown by the payment gateway. Candidates should download the payment receipt after completing the transaction.

AIBE 22 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should meet the eligibility conditions prescribed by the Bar Council of India. The broad eligibility routes include the following.

Law graduates

Candidates who have completed a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. degree from a BCI-recognized university or a BCI-approved college affiliated with a recognized university may apply, subject to the current BCI rules and registration requirements.

The reference information also states that candidates with an LL.B. degree from a recognized institution may be eligible even if they have not yet obtained the physical degree certificate or have not enrolled with a State Bar Council, provided they submit the required documents and undertaking.

Final-year or final-semester law students

Final-year or final-semester students of a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. course may be eligible if:

• They are studying at a BCI-recognized university or a BCI-approved college affiliated with a recognized university.

• They have no backlogs from previous semesters.

• They submit the prescribed self-attested marksheets and undertaking, wherever required.

The BCI notification provides separate semester-marksheet requirements for 3-year and 5-year law courses. Candidates should follow the document instructions applicable to their course.

Candidates who have not enrolled or have surrendered enrolment

Law graduates who have not enrolled with a State Bar Council, or who enrolled and later surrendered their enrolment certificate, may also be eligible under the current BCI instructions. Candidates in such categories should carefully read the official notification and submit the required declaration.

A candidate who has studied or graduated from a non-BCI-recognized university or non-approved college is not eligible merely because the candidate holds an LL.B.-related qualification.

AIBE 22 Age Limit

There is no upper age limit mentioned for appearing in the All India Bar Examination. Candidates must still satisfy the educational, institutional-recognition and other eligibility conditions laid down by the Bar Council of India.

AIBE 22 Exam Pattern and Syllabus

AIBE is a qualifying law examination. The detailed paper pattern and subject distribution should be checked in the latest official syllabus and examination instructions released by the BCI.

The prescribed syllabus covers important areas of law, including:

• Constitutional Law

• Indian Penal Code / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita-related criminal law provisions, as applicable in the official syllabus

• Criminal Procedure Code / Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita-related procedure, as applicable

• Civil Procedure Code

• Evidence law

• Family Law

• Law of Contract and specific relief

• Property Law

• Company Law

• Environmental Law

• Labour and Industrial Law

• Administrative Law

• Professional Ethics and the Code of Conduct for Advocates

• Alternative Dispute Resolution

• Public Interest Litigation

• Intellectual Property Law

• Cyber Law

• Taxation Law

• Land Acquisition Law

• Tort and Motor Vehicle Accident Law

• Human Rights Law and related subjects

Candidates should download the current AIBE syllabus rather than relying on older subject lists. The BCI may update the syllabus or the applicable statutory names for a particular examination cycle.

Preparation Strategy for AIBE 22

A focused preparation plan can help candidates use the remaining time efficiently:

1. Download and read the latest official syllabus.

2. Prepare short notes for constitutional provisions, limitation periods, procedural rules and important legal principles.

3. Revise professional ethics and the Advocates Act-related topics carefully.

4. Practice previous AIBE-style objective questions.

5. Attempt timed mock papers and analyse incorrect answers.

6. Check the official instructions about permitted books, bare Acts and materials before carrying anything to the centre.

7. Keep the admit-card and identity-document requirements ready in advance.

Candidates should not bring unauthorized notes, electronic devices or materials prohibited by the examination instructions.

How to Apply for AIBE 22 Online Form 2026

1. Visit the official AIBE website.

2. Open the AIBE XXII registration link.

3. Create an account or log in through the official registration portal.

4. Enter personal details, law-course details and enrolment information, if applicable.

5. Upload the photograph, signature, marksheets, enrolment documents, undertaking and other required files.

6. Select the examination centre preferences carefully.

7. Pay the applicable examination fee.

8. Review the complete form before final submission.

9. Submit the application before 27 October 2026.

10. Download the application form and fee receipt for future reference.

Applicants should use a valid mobile number and email address. They should also ensure that the name and date of birth in the application match the law-course and identity documents.

Documents Required for AIBE 22 Registration

Depending on the candidate category, the following documents may be required:

• Recent passport-size photograph

• Scanned signature

• LL.B. marksheets and degree certificate, if available

• Final-year or final-semester marksheets, where applicable

• Enrolment certificate or State Bar Council details, if applicable

• Undertaking for final-year students or candidates covered by special eligibility instructions

• Category certificate for SC/ST/PwBD candidates, where applicable

• Valid identity proof

• Payment receipt

Final-year students and graduates awaiting their degree should carefully follow the official document-upload format. Scanned documents should be clear, complete and self-attested where the instructions require it.

AIBE 22 Admit Card and Examination Day

The admit card is scheduled to be available on 14 November 2026. Candidates should download it from the official AIBE portal and verify:

• Candidate name and photograph

• Roll number or registration number

• Examination centre and address

• Reporting time

• Exam date and shift

• Permitted and prohibited items

• Identity-document instructions

Candidates should reach the examination centre early and carry the original photo ID and other documents listed in the admit-card instructions. The instructions printed on the final admit card will take priority over general information available online.

Certificate of Practice After AIBE

AIBE is conducted to assess whether eligible law graduates meet the qualifying standard for practice as prescribed by the Bar Council of India. Candidates who pass the examination may be considered for the Certificate of Practice process according to the applicable BCI and State Bar Council requirements.

Passing AIBE does not replace other mandatory enrolment or document-verification steps. Candidates should follow the instructions issued after the result for CoP, enrolment and professional practice.

Important Links

Resource	Official link
AIBE XXII registration	Apply online for AIBE 22
Applicant login	Open AIBE candidate login
AIBE official website	Visit allindiabarexamination.com
AIBE XXII schedule notice	Download the BCI press release
AIBE notification page	Check official BCI/AIBE notifications
AIBE syllabus	Open the official syllabus page

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. When is the AIBE 22 examination?

The All India Bar Examination XXII is scheduled for 29 November 2026.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for AIBE 22?

The last date for online registration is 27 October 2026. The last date for fee payment is 28 October 2026.

Q3. What is the AIBE 22 application fee?

The fee is ₹3,500 for General, EWS and OBC candidates and ₹2,500 for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.

Q4. Is there an age limit for AIBE 22?

There is no upper age limit mentioned for appearing in AIBE 22. Candidates must still meet the BCI’s educational and institutional-recognition requirements.

Q5. Can final-year LL.B. students apply for AIBE 22?

Final-year or final-semester students may be eligible if they are studying at a BCI-recognized or BCI-approved institution, have no previous-semester backlogs and submit the required documents and undertaking.

Q6. Is AIBE a government recruitment exam?

No. AIBE is a qualifying examination conducted by the Bar Council of India for eligible law graduates and candidates covered by its rules. It is not a vacancy-based government recruitment examination.

Q7. When will the AIBE 22 result be released?

The tentative result window given in the BCI press release is 7 to 10 January 2027. Candidates should wait for the official result notice.

Q8. Where can candidates register for AIBE 22?

Candidates should register through the official AIBE website and the registration portal linked in the Important Links section of this article.