AIBE 21 Registration 2026: Applications Now Open for All India Bar Examination

Kokila Chokkanathan
The Bar Council of india (BCI) has officially started the registration process for the All india Bar Examination (AIBE) 21 (XXI) today. Law graduates and eligible final‑year LLB students can now apply online to appear in the certification exam, which is mandatory to practise law in courts across India.

📅 Important Dates You Should Know

  • Registration Start Date: February 11, 2026
  • Registration Deadline: April 30, 2026
  • Last Date to Pay application Fee: May 1, 2026
  • Correction Window: May 3, 2026
  • Admit Card Release: May 22, 2026
  • AIBE 21 Exam Date: June 7, 2026
Candidates must complete the online registration and fee payment on time as the Bar Council of india typically does not extend the deadline once it closes.

🧑‍⚖️ Who Can Apply?

Eligibility for the AIBE 21 includes:

  • Law Graduates: Candidates who have completed a 3‑year or 5‑year LLB degree from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India.
  • Final‑Year Students: Those in the final semester of their LLB course can apply, provided they have no pending papers in earlier semesters.
  • Some candidates who have completed their degree but are awaiting issuance of the certificate may also be eligible under BCI rules.
📜 Why AIBE Is Important

The All india Bar Examination is a qualifying test conducted by the Bar Council of india to assess a candidate’s grasp of core legal subjects such as constitutional law, criminal law, civil procedure, professional ethics, and more. Passing AIBE is required to obtain the Certificate of Practice (CoP) — a mandatory licence that allows advocates to legally practise in courts throughout India.

The exam is generally conducted as an open‑book, multiple‑choice test, focusing on fundamental legal knowledge and application rather than complex analytical problems.

This new AIBE 21 registration cycle provides aspiring lawyers with the opportunity to secure their license to practice law in India. Early registration and careful completion of the application form are recommended to avoid last‑minute issues.

 

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