The Bar Council of India started the AIBE 22 registration on August 19, 2026. Eligible candidates can register for the AIBE XXII exam from the direct link given below. The AIBE 21 registration window will close on October 27, 2026. According to the AIBE 22 notification, the AIBE XXII exam is going to be conducted on November 29, 2026. The AIBE 22 notification comprises important details like registration date, changes in eligibility, exam date, etc. The BCI recently told the Supreme Court of India that it will conduct the All India Bar Exam twice a year. The AIBE 22 notification publication marks the start of the AIBE 22 exam process. Read the complete article for the AIBE 22 notification release date, AIBE 22 registration timeline, exam dates, and other important information.
Event | Tentative Schedule |
Issue of Notification | July 18, 2026 |
Online Registration Begins | August 19, 2026 |
Last Date for Online Registration | October 27, 2026 |
Last Date for Fee Payment | October 28, 2026 |
| Application Correction | October 30, 2026 |
Admit Card Download | November 14, 2026 |
November 29, 2026 | |
Release of Provisional Answer Key | TBA |
Objection Window for Answer Key | TBA |
Release of Final Answer Key | TBA |
January 7-10, 2027 | |
Download of Certificate of Practice | TBA |
Category | Eligibility Criteria |
Final-Year Law Students | Currently in the final semester of a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. from a BCI-recognised University/BCI-approved affiliated College. No backlogs in previous semesters. |
Law Graduates (No Degree Yet) | Completed 3-year or 5-year LL.B. from a BCI-recognised institution but awaiting degree conferral. |
Law Graduates (Degree Obtained) | Obtained LL.B. degree from a BCI-recognised institution, but not enrolled with any State Bar Council, or enrolled but surrendered enrolment certificate. |
Who is not eligible? | Studying or graduating from a university/college not recognised/approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). |
The Bar Council of India opened the AIBE 22 registration window on August 19, 2026. The AIBE 22 registration window will remain open till October 27, 2026. Candidates can fill the AIBE application form from the official website - allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates will be required to fill in all the mentioned personal, academic, and communication details. Also, candidates must upload the required documents, like a photograph and a signature, in the prescribed format. The AIBE 22 application process will be complete after the payment of the application fee. AIBE 22 registration fee is Rs. 3,500 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and Rs. 2,500 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
BCI will close the AIBE 22 registration on October 27, 2026. Candidates are required to fill out the application form, upload required documents and pay online application fee to complete the registration process.Based on previous years' trends, the last date to fill out the AIBE 22 application form may be extended. There is no official update from BCI on the official website. Aspirants are advised to register before the last date to avoid missing the exam. The authorities will allow any corrections in the applications till October 30, 2026.
Sr. No. | Topic / Subject | Number of Questions |
1. | Constitutional law | 10 |
2. | I. P. C. (Indian Penal Code) & (New) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita | 8 |
3. | Cr. P. C. (Criminal Procedure Code) & (New) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita | 10 |
4. | C. P. C. (Code of Civil Procedure) | 10 |
5. | Evidence Act & (New) Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam | 8 |
6. | Alternative Dispute Redressal including Arbitration Act | 4 |
7. | Family Law | 8 |
8. | Public Interest Litigation | 4 |
9. | Administration Law | 3 |
10. | Professional Ethics & Cases of Professional Misconduct under Bar Council of India Rules | 4 |
11. | Company Law | 2 |
12. | Environmental Law | 2 |
13. | Cyber Law | 2 |
14. | Labour & Industrial Law | 4 |
15. | Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicle Act and Consumer Protection Law | 5 |
16. | Law related to Taxation | 4 |
17. | Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instruments Act | 8 |
18. | Land Acquisition Act | 2 |
19. | Intellectual Property Laws | 2 |
Total | 100 |
The AIBE previous year question papers are the best study material candidates need for their preparation. Using the AIBE PYQs, candidates will get a very good idea of what kind of questions will be asked in the exam, the pattern, topic-wise weightage, etc. Also, these PYQs will help candidates in time management, which is very important to ace the Bar exam. The AIBE PYQs have been given in the table below:
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You can access the AIBE previous year question papers in Hindi by clicking on the relevant link given below.
https://law.careers360.com/hi/articles/aibe-previous-year-question-papers
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No. If you are currently in the 5th semester of a 3-year LL.B., you generally cannot register for AIBE yet.
Under the current BCI rules, a 3-year LL.B. student must be in the final semester (6th semester) and have no backlogs from previous semesters to register for AIBE.
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The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) covers 19 major legal subjects, carrying a high-weightage focus on Constitutional Law (8–12 questions) and Family Law including Hindu and Muslim law (6–8 questions)
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