The AIBE 2026 (All India Bar Examination 21, also written AIBE XXI) was held on 7 June 2026 (Sunday). Conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI), AIBE 2026 is a mandatory certification exam for law graduates who wish to practice law in India. The admit card was released on 22 May 2026, and with the exam over, attention now shifts to the answer key and result at allindiabarexamination.com. The exam is offline (pen and paper), open-book, with 100 MCQs in 3 hours 30 minutes and no negative marking. On this page, you can track every AIBE 2026 update – exam dates, admit card, syllabus, exam pattern, answer key, result, and previous year question papers.
Latest: – AIBE 2026 (AIBE 21) exam was held on 7 June 2026. The provisional answer key is expected within about two weeks, and the result is expected around August 2026 at allindiabarexamination.com.
AIBE 2026 (AIBE XXI)
What is the AIBE 2026 Examination?
The All India Bar Examination 2026 (AIBE XXI / AIBE 21) is the national-level certification exam conducted by the Bar Council of India. It assesses law graduates’ understanding of substantive and procedural law before granting the Certificate of Practice (CoP), which is mandatory to practice law in India. As per BCI rules, any law graduate who completed an LLB from 2009-10 onwards must clear AIBE within the prescribed period of enrolling with a State Bar Council. AIBE 2026 is open-book – candidates may carry bare acts and reference books into the examination hall.
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AIBE 2026 Exam Dates
| Exam Event | Event Date |
|---|---|
| AIBE XXI 2026 Notification | 11 February 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30 April 2026 (closed) |
| Correction Window | Closed 3 May 2026 |
| AIBE XXI Admit Card | 22 May 2026 (released) |
| AIBE 2026 Exam Date | 7 June 2026 (conducted) |
| Provisional Answer Key | ~2 weeks after exam (June 2026) |
| AIBE 2026 Result | ~August 2026 (tentative) |
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AIBE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian citizen. OCI / PIO cardholders with an Indian LLB degree are also eligible.
- Qualification: 3-year LLB or 5-year integrated LLB from a Bar Council of India-recognised institution.
- Final-year students: Eligible to appear in AIBE 2026 provided they meet BCI conditions.
- Compulsory cycle: Law graduates from 2009-10 onwards must clear AIBE to practice law in India.
AIBE 2026 Exam Pattern
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) |
| Type | Open-Book Examination |
| Duration | 3 hours 30 minutes (210 minutes) |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for each correct answer; no negative marking |
| Languages | 11 languages (English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Punjabi, Oriya, Assamese) |
| Passing Marks | 40% (Gen / OBC) | 35% (SC / ST) |
AIBE 2026 Answer Key
BCI releases the AIBE 2026 answer key after the exam – a provisional key first (about two weeks after the exam), followed by the final answer key after the objection window. See the dedicated AIBE 2026 Answer Key page for download and challenge details.
AIBE 2026 Result
The AIBE 2026 result is expected around August 2026 at allindiabarexamination.com. Qualified candidates receive the Certificate of Practice (CoP), which is mandatory to practice law in India. See the dedicated AIBE 2026 Result page for full details.
AIBE 2026 Syllabus
The AIBE 2026 syllabus covers 19 law subjects including Constitutional Law, IPC, CrPC, CPC, Evidence Act, Contract, Family Law, Tax Law, Labour & Industrial Law, Company Law, Public International Law, Cyber Law, Environmental Law, Administrative Law, Property Law, ADR, and Professional Ethics. For the complete topic-wise breakdown and weightage, visit the AIBE 2026 Syllabus page.
AIBE 2026 Previous Year Question Papers
AIBE previous year question papers are the most reliable practice resource – they reveal recurring topics, question style, and difficulty. Solve them in timed 3.5-hour open-book mode for realistic practice. PDFs are available on the AIBE Question Papers page on aglasem.com.
Recommended Books for AIBE 2026
Along with bare acts, these AIBE guides help with quick revision and practice. (These are affiliate links.)
- Taxmann’s How To Crack AIBE with Past 5-Year Question Papers & Analysis
- Guide to All India Bar Examination (AIBE) – 4000+ MCQs
- All India Bar Examination – The Complete Preparation Manual (Showick Thorpe)
- AIBE All India Bar Examination Guide (Bar Guide)
AIBE 2026 – Exam Overview
| Aspect | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | AIBE 2026 / AIBE 21 (AIBE XXI) |
| Full Form | All India Bar Examination – XXI |
| Conducting Body | Bar Council of India (BCI) |
| Level | National Level |
| Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper) – Open-Book |
| Duration | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Total Questions / Marks | 100 / 100 |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Purpose | Certificate of Practice (CoP) for law graduates |
| Exam Date | 7 June 2026 (conducted) |
| Official Website | allindiabarexamination.com |
| Type of Exam | Law Entrance Exam |
Frequently Asked Questions on AIBE 2026
AIBE 2026 (AIBE 21 / AIBE XXI) was held on 7 June 2026 (Sunday). The admit card was released on 22 May 2026 at allindiabarexamination.com.
The AIBE 2026 result is expected around August 2026 at allindiabarexamination.com, after the provisional and final answer keys. Qualified candidates receive the Certificate of Practice.
Yes. AIBE 2026 is an open-book exam. Candidates may carry bare acts and reference books into the examination hall.
No. AIBE 2026 has no negative marking. Each correct answer carries +1 mark; wrong or unattempted questions carry zero.
Candidates must score at least 40% (General / OBC) or 35% (SC / ST) to qualify AIBE 2026 and receive the Certificate of Practice.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) conducts the All India Bar Examination 2026. The official website is allindiabarexamination.com.
AIBE 2026 is conducted in 11 languages including English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Punjabi, Oriya, and Assamese.
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