The Bar Council of India (BCI) opens registration for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXII on August 19, 2026. The application window closes on October 27, 2026.
Law graduates and final-year law students without any pending backlogs are eligible to apply. Candidates must submit their applications online via the official website, allindiabarexamination.com.
Key Dates for AIBE XXII
The registration period begins on August 19, 2026 , and ends on October 27, 2026 . Fee payments are due by October 28, 2026 . A brief window for application corrections will be open from October 28 to October 30, 2026. The last day for fee payment is October 30, 2026 .
The AIBE XXII admit cards will be released on November 14, 2026 . The examination is scheduled for November 29, 2026 .
Application Process
Interested candidates should visit the official website, allindiabarexamination.com, to access the application form. Applicants will need to provide details such as their enrollment state, enrollment number, name, and mobile number. Personal information must also be entered accurately.
Upon submission of the initial application, candidates will receive a registration ID and password via email and mobile. These credentials will be used to log in and complete the fee payment. Applicants are advised to save the confirmation page after successful registration and payment.
Required Documents
Before starting the application, candidates must gather the following documents:
- Matriculation Certificate
- Intermediate/Diploma Certificate
- 3-Year/5-Year LLB Certificate
- Passport-Size Photograph
- Signature
- Advocate ID Card (if applicable)
- Enrollment Certificate
- Scanned photo and signature
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Application Fees
The application fee can be paid online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking. Offline payment through SBI challan is also an option. The fee for General and OBC candidates is INR 3,560. SC/ST candidates and those with 50 percent disability must pay INR 2,560. These amounts include INR 60 in bank charges.
| Event | Date |
| Registration Starts | August 19, 2026 |
| Registration Ends | October 27, 2026 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | October 28, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | October 28-30, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | November 14, 2026 |
| Exam Date | November 29, 2026 |
