AIBE XXII (22) — All India Bar Examination

Official Information, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and Certification Guide for Law Graduates

Bar Council of India  ·  Certificate of Practice (CoP)

100
MCQ Questions
3h
Duration
45%
Pass Marks
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About AIBE

The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is a national-level certification exam conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI) under the Advocates Act, 1961. It is mandatory for law graduates enrolled with any State Bar Council to qualify for a "Certificate of Practice" (CoP). Without this certification, an advocate is not permitted to practice law in Indian courts. AIBE assesses the advocate's analytical ability and basic understanding of law required to practice the profession.

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Official Notification — AIBE XXII (22)

Bar Council of India — AIBE XXII Official Notification

Official Bar Council of India press release dated 18 July 2026 announcing AIBE XXII — the examination date, registration window, payment and correction deadlines, admit-card date and the tentative result window.

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Source: Bar Council of India — press release dated 18 July 2026 (aibe-22-official-notification.pdf)✓ Official Document
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Eligibility Criteria

  • ✓Educational Qualification: Must hold a 3-year or 5-year LL.B. degree from a BCI-recognised university.
  • ✓Enrollment: Must be enrolled as an advocate with any State Bar Council and hold a valid enrollment certificate.
  • ✓No Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for appearing in the examination as per BCI regulations.
  • ✓Multiple Attempts: Candidates may appear multiple times until they qualify.
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Registration Process

The application process is entirely online through the official AIBE portal:

  1. 1Visit the official AIBE website: allindiabarexamination.com
  2. 2Click on "New Registration" and provide enrollment details
  3. 3Fill out the application form with personal and educational information
  4. 4Upload scanned copies of required documents
  5. 5Pay the application fee online
  6. 6Review all details and submit the form
  7. 7Download and print the confirmation page
⚠️ Important: Enrollment number and State Bar Council details must exactly match enrollment records.
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Important Dates

As per BCI press release dated 18 July 2026

EventSchedule
Online registration begins19 August 2026
Online registration closes27 October 2026
Last date of payment (online)28 October 2026
Last date of correction in form30 October 2026
Admit card goes live14 November 2026
Date of examination29 November 2026
Tentative result declaration7–10 January 2027
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Documents Required

📄Scanned Photograph (Passport size)
📄Scanned Signature
📄Bar Council Enrollment Certificate
📄LL.B. Degree / Provisional Certificate
📄LL.B. Marksheets (all semesters / years)
📄Valid Photo ID Proof
📄Category Certificate (if applicable)
📄Disability Certificate — PwD candidates (if applicable)
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Exam Pattern

100 MCQs
Questions
3h
Duration
100
Total Marks
None
Negative Marking
45%
Pass — General/OBC
40%
Pass — SC/ST/PwD
📌 Mode: Offline (Pen & Paper — OMR Sheet)   |  Languages: official paper as notified by the BCI; practise on Pass The Bar in 14 languages — English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Oriya, Assamese, Punjabi, Malayalam, Urdu, Nepali
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AIBE XXII Guidelines PDF

AIBE XXII Preparation & Guidelines

The Bar Council of India has not yet released the AIBE XXII guidelines. The guidelines are usually the same from one edition to the next, so the official AIBE XXI guidelines are provided below for reference. This section will be updated as soon as the AIBE XXII document is published.

Download AIBE XXI Guidelines (PDF)View Online
File: aibe-21-guidelines.pdf (AIBE XXI — for reference; AIBE XXII guidelines awaited)✓ Study Material
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Syllabus

The AIBE XXII syllabus covers all major areas of law tested in the examination.

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Admit Card & Result

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Admit Card

Released on the official website before the examination. Candidates must download using login credentials and carry a printed copy along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre.

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Result

Declared on the official website. Qualified candidates receive the Certificate of Practice from their respective State Bar Councils after verification.

📢 Official Information Source

Compiled from official Bar Council of India notifications and AIBE brochures. For the most current updates:

allindiabarexamination.combarcouncilofindia.org

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