The Bar Council of India, the statutory body that regulates legal practice in the country, conducts the All India Bar Examination XXII, popularly known as AIBE 22. This edition is a qualifying examination for law graduates who wish to obtain the Certificate of Practice, which is mandatory to appear before courts, tribunals and other judicial authorities across India. The test assesses whether a candidate holds the minimum legal knowledge required to practise law, and clearing it marks the formal entry point into professional legal practice for enrolled advocates.
AIBE 2026 - All India Bar Examination XXII
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026
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Last date 27 Oct 2026 · 9 days left
- Notification18 Jul
- Applications Open19 Aug
- Exam29 Nov
About BCI AIBE 22 (All India Bar Examination XXII) 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Bar Council of India
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Eligibility Details
AIBE 22 - Eligibility
Law graduate. The All India Bar Examination is a qualifying test conducted by the Bar Council of India that checks whether a law graduate has the minimum knowledge needed to practise law; candidates who qualify receive a Certificate of Practice (CoP).
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| AIBE 22 - Eligibility | Law graduate. The All India Bar Examination is a qualifying test conducted by the Bar Council of India that checks whether a law graduate has the minimum knowledge needed to practise law; candidates who qualify receive a Certificate of Practice (CoP). |
Application Fee
General / OBC
Rs. 3,500
SC / ST / PwD
Rs. 2,500
Selection Process
- 1All India Bar Examination XXII
Qualifying test for the Certificate of Practice; each correct answer earns 1 mark and there is no negative marking.
How to Apply
- 1Read the official press release before starting the application
- 2Open the official AIBE website
- 3New candidates click Registration; those with an existing AIBE login sign in with their User ID and password
- 4Fill in personal, educational and enrolment details
- 5Upload the required documents
- 6Pay the application fee online
- 7Check the preview, submit the form and take a printout
- 8Use the correction window to fix any entry before it closes
Important Details
- Candidates who qualified AIBE XIX or later under the undertaking rule must submit their enrolment certificate by 6 January 2027, as per the official notice dated 7 July 2026 and the BCI letter it refers to.
- In AIBE XXI, mobile number, email ID, PwD category, caste category and exam city preference could not be edited after payment; candidates should check whether the same rule applies to AIBE 22.
- Applications without a paid fee are reported as not counted.
- Candidates must carry a printed admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
- BCI has described the schedule as tentative, so candidates should watch the official website for changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there negative marking in AIBE 22?
No. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and wrong or unattempted answers earn nothing.
Can candidates who did not qualify AIBE XX or XXI apply again?
Yes. They are reported to be able to apply again with their existing login and do not need to register afresh.
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