The Bar Council of India (BCI) has opened online registration for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXII. The AIBE 2026 application portal became active on August 19, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit the form through the official AIBE website. The last date to complete registration is October 27, 2026, while fee payment remains available until October 28, 2026.
Candidates need to enter their personal, academic, and enrolment details, choose an examination language, upload the required documents, and pay the applicable fee. The registration fee is INR 3,500 plus an INR 60 bank charge for General, OBC and PwD candidates. SC and ST candidates pay INR 2,500 plus the INR 60 bank charge.
The application correction facility remains available until October 30, 2026. BCI schedules the AIBE XXII admit card for November 14, 2026, while the examination takes place on November 29, 2026, in pen-and-paper mode.
The official AIBE website states that eligible applicants include final-year or final-semester three-year or five-year LL.B. students without backlogs and eligible law graduates from BCI-recognised universities or approved colleges. Candidates should review the eligibility conditions and complete the application before the deadline.
Key highlights:
- AIBE 2026 registration started on August 19, 2026.
- The application deadline is October 27, 2026.
- The fee payment deadline is October 28, 2026.
- Application corrections can be made until October 30, 2026.
- AIBE XXII is scheduled for November 29, 2026.
Candidates should visit the official website of the All India Bar Examination for complete eligibility, registration, and examination instructions. Check the official portal regularly for the latest and authoritative AIBE XXII updates.