Application OpenUpdated: Aug 21, 2026
Official NotificationAIBE XXII 2026 Online Form Out: Register by 27 Oct, Exam on 29 Nov
Application Details
The Bar Council of India (BCI) opened online registration for the All India Bar Examination XXII (AIBE 22) on 19 August 2026 through allindiabarexamination.com.
Law graduates who wish to practise as advocates in India must clear AIBE to obtain a Certificate of Practice. The last date to submit the application is 27 October 2026, with the fee payment deadline on 28 October and a correction window open till 30 October 2026.
The application fee is Rs 3,500 for General and OBC candidates and Rs 2,500 for SC/ST candidates, inclusive of bank charges. BCI has described this schedule as tentative and advises candidates to keep checking its official website for updates.
AIBE XXII will be held on 29 November 2026 in offline (pen-and-paper) mode, testing candidates on core areas of law including the Constitution, Civil Procedure Code, Criminal Procedure Code, and professional ethics.
Overview
Bar Council of India opened AIBE XXII registration on 19 August 2026; the exam is scheduled for 29 November 2026.
Important Dates
Registration Start19 August 2026
Registration End27 October 2026
Fee Payment Last Date28 October 2026
Correction Window Ends30 October 2026
AIBE XXII Exam29 November 2026
Exam Statistics
Application Fee (Gen/OBC)Rs 3,500
Application Fee (SC/ST)Rs 2,500
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for AIBE XXII 2026?
The online application window closes on 27 October 2026, with fee payment allowed till 28 October and corrections till 30 October 2026.
When is the AIBE XXII exam date?
AIBE XXII is scheduled to be conducted on 29 November 2026.
What is the AIBE application fee 2026?
Rs 3,500 for General/OBC candidates and Rs 2,500 for SC/ST candidates, including bank charges.
Who is eligible to appear for AIBE?
Law graduates who have enrolled with a State Bar Council and wish to obtain a Certificate of Practice to practise as an advocate in India.