AIBE 21 Exam on June 7: Last Date for Registration April 30, Says BCI

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has revealed the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 21 will be held on June 7, 2026.

Registration for the national level law entrance test is still going on, and the application window will close on April 30 from the official portals barcouncilofindia.org and allindiabarexamination.com.

As per the official notification, candidates are expected to strictly follow the examination rules without any deviation. The paper will be conducted in a regular classroom setting and will be evaluated through OMR sheets. Battery, operated devices will be banned at exam rooms. On the examination day, students must bring a printed copy of the hall ticket and a photo ID with them.

AIBE 21 Registration Details

Officially, the deadline for paying the examination fee is May 1, however, the application correction window will still be available until May 3. The issuance of admit cards is planned for May 22, which is prior to the examination on June 7.

The AIBE is the LL.B. graduates' qualifying test for court practice throughout India. Clearing the test will legally entitle the candidates to the Certificate of Practice issued by the Bar Council of India, without which they cannot appear before any court or tribunal. The students of the last year, either of 3 years or 5 years LLB course, are also eligible to register for the exam.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

AIBE 21 is a 100 marks open, book, multiple, choice paper test.

The test covers the most fundamental areas of law (core) such as Constitutional Law, Indian Penal Code, Civil Procedure Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Evidence Act, Family Law, Intellectual Property Law, Cyber Law, Professional Ethics, Taxation Law, Law of Contract, Property Law, Negotiable Instruments Act, and Land Acquisition Act, etc.

Passing Criteria

As per BCI guidelines, the minimum qualifying marks are 45 per cent for General and OBC candidates, and 40 per cent for SC, ST, and differently-abled candidates.

Candidates are advised to complete the registration process within the stipulated timeline and carefully review all instructions to avoid disqualification