AIBE 22: Apply by October 27, 2026. Submit documents and fees

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced that the deadline for submitting application forms for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 22 is October 27, 2026. Registrations for the examination commenced on August 19, 2026, on the official AIBE portal, allindiabarexamination.com.

This examination is a crucial qualifying test for law graduates seeking to practice law in India, granting them a Certificate of Practice upon successful completion. Candidates are required to submit various self-attested documents along with their application forms.

AIBE 22 Application Process and Key Dates

The registration window for AIBE 22 opened on August 19, 2026, following the BCI’s notification of the exam. Prospective candidates must register using their mobile number and email ID on the official website. The final date for online payment of application fees is October 29, 2026.

Candidates who previously failed AIBE XX or XXI are not required to re-register and can use their existing User ID and Password. The application correction window will remain open until October 30, 2026. Admit cards for AIBE 22 are scheduled for release on November 14, 2026, with the examination set for November 29, 2026.

Required Documents and Specifications

Applicants for AIBE 22 must upload several documents, including a Passport-Size Photograph, Scanned Signature, LLB Degree Certificate or Mark Sheets, and a Valid Photo ID. A State Bar Council Enrollment Certificate is not mandatory for every eligible applicant, and final-semester LLB students without backlogs are also eligible to apply.

Other required documents include a Category Certificate (if applicable), Disability Certificate (if applicable), LLM certificate and mark sheet (if an additional qualification), and an Advocate ID card (if issued by a State Bar Council). All documents must be uploaded in JPG/JPEG or PDF format, adhering to specific file size limits.

Application Fees and Exam Pattern

The application fee for General/OBC candidates is ₹3,560, which includes transaction charges. For SC/ST candidates, the fee is ₹2,560. Candidates with 50% disability are required to pay ₹2,500. These fees must be paid online by October 29, 2026.

The AIBE exam is conducted offline using a pen and paper format and is an open-book examination, though with certain restrictions. The test duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes, comprising 100 multiple-choice questions. There is no negative marking. To pass, General/OBC candidates need to score 40%, while SC/ST candidates require 35%.

Further reading

• AIBE 22 syllabus released, exam on November 14 or 29; apply by October 27
• GATE 2027 registration portal reopened by IIT Madras: apply with late fees by October 16
• ACPC: Apply for BCA+MCA Computer Application programs by October 19, 2026
• AIBE 22: Register by October 27 for November 29 exam
• Apply for Sikkim B.Pharma admissions by October 18, 2026

Written by Nishit Kumar

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