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The AIBE 21 exam 2026 was successfully conducted on June 7, 2026, in offline mode across designated test centres in India. The AIBE 21 provisional answer key 2026 is expected in the second week of June 2026. Following the release of the provisional answer key, BCI will open the AIBE 21 objection window for candidates wishing to challenge any answer. After reviewing all valid objections, the council will publish the AIBE 21 final answer key, which will form the basis for result preparation. As per the expected schedule, the AIBE 21 result 2026 is likely to be declared in July or August 2026, after the publication of the final answer key.
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The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXI had issued the AIBE XXI admit card on May 22, 2026. The Bar Council of India (BCI) closed the application correction window on May 3, 2026. Candidates who secure the prescribed qualifying marks will be awarded the Certificate of Practice, allowing them to practise law before courts and tribunals in India.
Additionally, Indian nationals holding foreign law degrees must have completed the BCI-mandated bridge course and cleared the qualifying exam held from December 15 to December 20, 2025, for AIBE 21. These candidates receive provisional registration with the State Bar Council for up to two years, during which they must clear the AIBE to continue practising legally.
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Particulars | Details |
Exam name | All India Bar Examination (AIBE XXI) |
Conducting body | Bar Council of India (BCI) |
June 7, 2026 (AIBE XXI) | |
Exam mode | Offline (pen-paper-based, OMR format) |
Duration | 3 hours and 30 minutes |
Question type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Total questions | 100 |
Marking scheme | 1 mark per question, no negative marking |
45% (General/OBC), 40% (SC/ST) | |
Application fee | Rs 3,560 (General/OBC), Rs 2,560 (SC/ST) |
Event | Dates |
Online registration starts | February 11, 2026 |
Last date to apply | April 30, 2026 |
| Application correction | May 3, 2026 |
Admit card release | May 22, 2026 |
AIBE XXI exam | June 7, 2026 |
Provisional answer key release | Mid-June 2026 |
Final answer key release | July 2026 |
Result declaration | September 2026 |
Candidates who wish to appear for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXI in 2026 must meet the following AIBE eligibility criteria set by the Bar Council of India:
Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen. OCI/PIO holders with Indian LLB degrees are also eligible.
Educational qualification: Must hold a 3-year LLB or 5-year LLB degree from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
Bar Council enrollment: While enrollment with a State Bar Council is generally required, candidates without an enrollment certificate (including those who have surrendered it) may register for AIBE. However, the enrollment certificate must be submitted later to receive the Certificate of Practice (CoP).
Final year students: Candidates in the final year or final semester of their law course can apply if they have no backlogs.
Foreign degree holders: Indian nationals with foreign law degrees must complete a BCI-mandated bridge course and clear a qualifying exam scheduled for December 2025 before attempting the AIBE. Such candidates receive provisional registration for up to two years, during which they must clear the All India Bar Examination to continue practising.
Age limit: There is no upper age limit to appear in AIBE XXI 2026.
Ineligibility based on non-recognition: Any candidate, whether a student or graduate, studying or having passed from a university or college not recognised/approved by BCI will not be eligible to appear for AIBE. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure their institution is duly recognised by BCI.
BCI started the online registration process for AIBE XXI (21) 2026 on February 11, 2026. The last date for the online application was April 30. 2026. The application correction window closed on May 3, 2026.
Carefully completing the application form and meeting deadlines are essential for successful AIBE registration. Follow the steps below to fill out the application form:
Visit the official website, allindiabarexamination.com, when the application window opens.
Register by entering basic details like name, email ID, and phone number.
Log in to the account and fill in personal, academic, and enrollment details correctly.
Upload scanned copies of the required documents, such as a photograph and signature.
Pay the application fee via the prescribed mode and download the confirmation page for future reference.
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Category | Application fee | Payment method |
General/OBC | Rs 3,560 | Online (credit/debit card, net banking) |
SC/ST | Rs 2,560 |
SI.No | Topic | No. of questions |
1 | Constitutional Law | 10 |
2 | I.P.C. (Indian Penal Code) and Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (new) | 8 |
3 | Cr.P.C. (Criminal Procedure Code) and Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (new) | 10 |
4 | C.P.C. (Code of Civil Procedure) | 10 |
5 | Evidence Act and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (new) | 8 |
6 | Alternative Dispute Redressal including Arbitration Act | 4 |
7 | Family Law | 8 |
8 | Public Interest Litigation | 4 |
9 | Administrative Law | 3 |
10 | Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI rules | 4 |
11 | Company Law | 2 |
12 | Environmental Law | 2 |
13 | Cyber Law | 2 |
14 | Labour and Industrial Laws | 4 |
15 | Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer Protection Law | 5 |
16 | Taxation Law | 4 |
17 | Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act | 8 |
18 | Land Acquisition Act | 2 |
19 | Intellectual Property Laws | 2 |
Total | 100 | |
The admit card for AIBE XXI 2026 was released online on May 22, 2026. Candidates who successfully register and pay the application fee will be able to download the AIBE hall ticket 2026. The AIBE admit card is a mandatory document that candidates must carry to the exam centre along with a valid government-issued photo ID. No physical or hard copy of the AIBE admit card will be sent by post or any other means.
Follow the steps below to download your AIBE XXI admit card for the exam:
Visit the official website: allindiabarexamination.com
Click on the “AIBE XXI Admit Card” link visible on the homepage
Enter your registration number and date of birth
Download the admit card PDF and verify all personal and exam-related details carefully
The provisional answer key for AIBE XXI 2026 will be released soon after the exam is concluded. The answer key will be published on the official website, allowing candidates to check the correct answers and estimate their scores before the results are declared. After the release of the provisional answer key, candidates will have a limited time period to raise objections regarding any discrepancies.
Find the steps below to download the provisional AIBE answer key from the official website:
Go to the official AIBE website: allindiabarexamination.com
Click on the link for the AIBE XXI answer key available on the homepage
The answer key will be displayed in PDF format
Download and save the PDF for reference
Follow the steps below to raise objections in the AIBE XXI answer key:
Visit the official website allindiabarexamination.com
Log in using the candidate's registration number and date of birth
Select the set of the question paper (A, B, C, or D) corresponding to the exam
Choose the question(s) that need to be objected to and upload supporting evidence
Pay the required objection fee (Rs. 500 per question) to complete the submission. This fee is refunded if the BCI finds the objection to be valid.
The AIBE XXI (21) 2026 results will be declared online after around two months from the date of the exam. Candidates can check their results by logging into the official website using their registration number and date of birth. The result will display the candidate’s name, roll number, enrollment number, photograph, signature, and qualifying status (pass/fail). Here is how to download AIBE results:
Visit the official AIBE website: allindiabarexamination.com
Click on the AIBE XXI (21) result link available on the homepage
Enter your registration number and date of birth in the login fields
Submit the details to view your result on the screen
Download and print the result/scorecard for future use
Category | Minimum percentage required | Actual cutoff marks (out of 100) |
General and OBC | 45% | Will be updated |
SC, ST, and PwD | 40% | Will be updated |
The AIBE cutoff is the minimum mark candidates need to score to qualify for the exam. Candidates must meet or exceed these minimum marks to qualify for the AIBE XXI 2026 and receive the Certificate of Practice (CoP) from the Bar Council of India.
The Bar Council of India awards candidates who clear the AIBE XXI 2026 exam the Certificate of Practice (CoP). This certificate is essential for practising law in Indian courts and tribunals. After qualifying, candidates must apply for the CoP by submitting necessary documents such as their law degree marksheets, enrollment proof with the State Bar Council, identification proof, and recent passport-size photographs. The CoP is issued by the respective State Bar Council where the candidate is enrolled. The certificate confirms that the advocate has met all professional standards regulated by the BCI and is authorised to represent clients before courts.
For any queries or assistance related to registration, admit card, answer key, result declaration, or certificate issuance, candidates can contact the official AIBE helpdesk. Support is provided through:
Contact number: 8655701484, 011-49225023, 011-49225022
Email: aibe.helpdesk@gmail.com
Helpdesk operates Monday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, excluding national holidays.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Girija,
Check the link given below for AIBE 20 previous year question papers with detailed solutions and analysis. These PDFs help law graduates practice effectively, understand the exam pattern, and prepare for the All India Bar Examination.
Hello Balkishan!
Given below are the links to access the AIBE 18 Question Paper:
https://law.careers360.com/download/sample-papers/aibe-18-question-paper-pdf
https://law.careers360.com/articles/download-aibe-18-exam-question-paper-with-detailed-solution-pdf
https://law.careers360.com/articles/aibe-18-question-paper-with-solutions
Hope it helps!
Hi Megha!
Given below are the links to access the AIBE Previous Year Question Papers:
https://law.careers360.com/articles/aibe-previous-year-question-papers
https://law.careers360.com/articles/aibe-2026-previous-year-question-paper-pdf
Hello Megha,
You can download the AIBE PYQs from the link given below.
Link:
https://law.careers360.com/articles/aibe-previous-year-question-papers
Hello Ankit
Please check the link given below:
https://law.careers360.com/articles/aibe-20-question-paper-2025-pdf
Hope it helps.
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