AIBE XXII Registration 2026 Opens Today: Exam Scheduled for November 29

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially opened online registration for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXII today, August 19, 2026. Law graduates and eligible final-year law students looking to clear the mandatory national certification exam can now complete their application forms online through the official portal at allindiabarexamination.com.

According to the official notification issued by the BCI, the AIBE 22 examination is scheduled to take place on November 29, 2026, in an offline pen-and-paper format across more than 50 test cities nationwide.

Key Examination Schedule and Timeline

Candidates applying for the examination must adhere to the key deadlines set by the Bar Council of India:

Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria Explained

The AIBE is a national-level certification exam designed to assess a law graduate’s basic legal competence to practice law in Indian courts. Candidates who pass the exam are awarded a Certificate of Practice (COP) by the Bar Council of India.

• Law Degree Requirement: Candidates who have completed a 3-year LLB or a 5-year integrated LLB degree from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India are eligible to apply.

• Final-Year Students: Final-semester law students without backlogs from previous semesters can also register and take the test.

• State Bar Enrolment: Law graduates must possess a valid enrolment number from their respective State Bar Council to complete the application form.

Application Fees and Required Documents

Applicants from the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹3,500. For candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories, the fee is set at ₹2,500.

Before starting the online application process, candidates must keep scanned copies of the following documents ready for upload:

• Passport-size photograph (File size: 10 KB to 50 KB)

• Applicant’s signature (File size: 10 KB to 50 KB)

• State Bar Council Enrolment Certificate (Self-attested, 50 KB to 500 KB)

• Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voter ID, 50 KB to 500 KB)

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Visit Official Website: Go to allindiabarexamination.com and click on the “AIBE XXII Registration 2026” link.

2. Account Creation: Register using your basic details, State Bar Council enrolment number, phone number, and email ID.

3. Fill Personal Details: Log in with the generated credentials to fill out educational qualifications, category details, and exam center choices.

4. Upload Files: Upload the required scanned photograph, signature, ID proof, and bar enrolment certificate in the specified sizes.

5. Fee Payment: Pay the registration fee using debit cards, credit cards, or net banking options.

6. Submit & Download: Verify all entered details carefully, submit the form, and save a soft copy of the confirmation receipt for future reference.

With the test set for late November, candidates have over three months to prepare. The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions covering core legal disciplines. Candidates are advised to submit their applications early to avoid last-minute portal technical errors.