AIBE 21 Notification 2026 (OUT): Check Complete AIBE 21 (XXI) Notification PDF Here

AIBE 21 Notification 2026 Overview

The Bar Council of India has issued the official AIBE 21 Notification 2026 on January 7, 2026, along with the AIBE XX 2025 Results on its official website: allindiabarexamination.com. The AIBE 21 (XXI) 2025 exam is set to take place on June 7, 2026, as a key step for you to gain your Certificate of Practice and start practising law after graduation. Check out the official press release PDF link below:

You will take this open-book exam in offline OMR mode at around 56 centres nationwide, with applications opening on February 11, 2026 and admit cards from May 22, 2026. Prepare thoroughly, as the syllabus now features India's updated criminal codes, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, to test your readiness for modern legal practice.

AIBE 21 2026 Exam Schedule

You can review the important AIBE 21 2026 exam dates below:

Details Mentioned in AIBE 21 Notification 2026

You will find all essential details in the AIBE 21 Notification 2026, released by the Bar Council of India. 

• Registration opens on February 11, 2026 and closes April 30, 2026, with fee payment due by May 1, 2026. 
• The offline pen-and-paper exam, featuring 100 MCQs over 3.5 hours with no negative marking, occurs on June 7, 2026. 
• You qualify with an LLB degree from a BCI-recognised university, no age limit or prior enrollment needed, though general candidates need 40% to pass for the Certificate of Practice (CoP). 
• Apply online at allindiabarexamination.com by uploading documents and paying fees, then download your admit card from May 22, 2026. 
• Passing the exam grants CoP eligibility to practice law nationwide.

Eligibility Criteria for AIBE 21 2026

To qualify for the AIBE 2026 exam, you need to meet specific criteria set by the Bar Council of India. These ensure you have the right background to practice law after passing. Here's what you should know about the AIBE 21 2026 eligibility.

Nationality and Academic Requirements

You must be an Indian citizen or qualify as an OCI/PIO holder with an LLB degree from a BCI-approved university. A three-year or five-year LLB works, and final-year students without backlogs can apply too. No minimum marks in LLB are needed.

​Enrollment and Other Rules

You can register without a State Bar Council enrollment, but you will need it later for your Certificate of Practice. There is no age limit, making the exam open to all eligible graduates. Recent notification and press release confirmed the test date as June 7, 2026.