AIBE XXII registration closes today: apply by October 27, fee payment by October 28

The Bar Council of India (BCI) is closing the registration window for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXII today, October 27, 2026. Aspiring law practitioners must complete their registration through the official website, allindiabarexamination.com, to be eligible for the examination.

While the registration deadline is today, candidates who have already registered have an additional day, until October 28, 2026, to complete their online fee payment. The AIBE is a national-level test designed to assess the knowledge and professional competence of candidates seeking to practise law in Indian courts, and passing it is mandatory for receiving a Certificate of Practice (CoP) under the Bar Council of India Certificate and Place of Practice (Verification) Rules, 2015.

Application Process and Key Dates

The registration process for AIBE XXII commenced on August 19, 2026, with the application portal going live at 04:00 PM. The examination is scheduled for November 29, 2026, and will be conducted in an offline pen-and-paper mode. The BCI now conducts the AIBE twice a year.

Candidates are required to submit their application forms and then proceed with the fee payment, which are distinct steps with separate deadlines. Following the registration and fee payment, an application correction window will be available for two days. The admit cards for the examination are slated for release in mid-November.

Application Fees and Document Requirements

The application fee for AIBE XXII varies by candidate category. General, OBC, and EWS candidates are required to pay INR 3,500, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates have an application fee of INR 2,500. Transaction charges may apply during online payment, typically INR 60.

Required documents for the application include a recent passport-size photograph, signature, State Bar Council enrolment certificate, and photo identity proof. Specific file size requirements are in place for these documents, and both the enrolment certificate and identity document must be self-attested. Providing false information or forged documents can lead to legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including charges of cheating and forgery, and the cancellation of examination results.

Application Correction Window Details

The application correction window for AIBE XXII will open on October 29, 2026, and close on October 30, 2026. This facility is exclusively available to candidates who have successfully completed the fee payment process. Certain fields, however, will remain non-editable during this period to maintain data integrity, as specified by the BCI.

These non-editable fields include the Caste category, Examination city preferences, Registered email ID, and Registered mobile number. Candidates are advised to review all other details carefully during the correction window. Eligibility for the AIBE requires an LL.B. from a recognised institution, with final-year students without backlogs also permitted to apply.

Further reading

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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