Important Facts

College Vidya News Team Feb 11, 2026 1K Reads

AIBE 21 registration has begun finally by the Bar Council of India, particularly for the All India Bar Exam (AIBE) XXI. Those students who are trying to seek admission to practice law in India are now able to do so by going to the allindiabarexamination.com till the 30th of April, 2026. Moreover, it is clearly put up front by the BCI that there will absolutely be no extension in the deadline.
Candidates appearing for AIBE XXI (2026 session) should note the following key dates:
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Event |
Date |
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Start of Online Registration |
Ongoing |
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Last Date to Submit Application Form |
April 30, 2026 |
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Last Date to Pay Application Fee |
May 1, 2026 |
|
Application Correction Window |
May 3, 2026 |
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Admit Card Release Date |
May 22, 2026 |
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AIBE 21 Exam Date |
June 7, 2026 |
The admit cards for AIBE 21 will be made available online, and candidates must download them from the official portal before the examination.
The Bar Council of India has outlined specific eligibility requirements for AIBE XXI:
The AIBE is mandatory for law graduates who wish to obtain a Certificate of Practice (CoP) and practise law in Indian courts.
Here are the key highlights of the AIBE 21 Exam Pattern 2026:
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Particulars |
Details |
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Mode of Examination |
Offline (Pen-and-Paper Mode, OMR-based) |
|
Duration |
3 Hours 30 Minutes |
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Total Questions |
100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
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Marking Scheme |
1 Mark for Each Correct Answer |
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Negative Marking |
No Negative Marking |
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Qualifying Marks (Gen/OBC) |
Minimum 45% |
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Qualifying Marks (SC/ST/PwD) |
Minimum 40% |
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Open Book Policy |
Bare Acts Allowed (Without Notes or Comments) |
Candidates who qualify in AIBE XXI will be awarded the Certificate of Practice by the Bar Council of India.
Aspirants need to clear the AIBE 21 exam so that they can enrol as an advocate and practice law in India. Also, before submitting the application, it is important for the candidates to read and review the application carefully, so that they do not face any issues afterwards. They should also make sure to meet the eligibility criteria and do the registration on time.
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