The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the AIBE XXI application form 2026 today, i.e., February 11, 2026. The last date to register for the exam is April 30, 2026. The registration will be conducted online through the official website of All India Bar Examination (AIBE) – allindiabarexamination.com. The registration commencement date was announced through the AIBE 21 notification 2026 dated January 7, 2026. The AIBE 21 exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on June 7, 2026.
The AIBE 21 Exam 2026 will be conducted by the BCI for all law graduates who are seeking to obtain the Certificate of Practice (CoP) for practicing law in Indian courts. It is a mandatory certification exam without which practicing law in India is considered illegal. Before filling out the AIBE XXI application form 2026, applicants are advised to thoroughly read the eligibility criteria. Once the AIBE 21 registration process 2026 is over, the examination body will release the AIBE XXI admit card 2026 on May 22, 2026.
AIBE XXI Application Form 2026: Steps to apply
Candidates who want to register for the exam should keep the last date of AIBE XXI registration 2026 in mind, as after it, no forms will be accepted. The last date for the payment of registration fees through the online mode is May 1, 2026.
Interested candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to know how to fill out the AIBE XXI application form 2026 online.
- Go to the AIBE official website – allindiabarexamination.com.
- Register online by entering any two details from the fields – enrollment state, enrollment number, or year of enrollment.
- Tap on the checkbox to accept the acknowledgement and then process further with the AIBE XXI registration 2026.
- Fill in all your personal and academic details in the application form.
- Upload all the required documents, such as your photograph, signature, enrollment certificate, photo ID, etc.
- Select your candidate type, category, and disability status (if any).
- Choose the three exam cities that you prefer.
- Choose the preferred language for the question paper.
- Pay the AIBE 2026 registration fees online using the prescribed payment methods. Refer to the table given below to know the registration fees according to the category that you belong to.
| Category | Application Fees |
| General | Rs 3500 |
| OBC | Rs 3500 |
| SC | Rs 2500 |
| ST | Rs 2500 |
- Check all the details using the preview option.
- Submit your AIBE XXI registration 2026 form.
Candidates can make changes in their application form till May 03, 2026. It is suggested to download the file or take a printout for any future reference or AIBE Login.
AIBE XXI Registration 2026: Important documents required
Candidates who are planning to register for the exam should keep all the required documents ready in their original state. If any of the details have to be changed or corrected in your documents, you should get them done before the AIBE XXI registration 2026.
Following is the list of important documents required during the AIBE XXI registration 2026 form submission.
- Advocate Enrollment Certificate
- Photo ID Proof such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, etc.
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Your LL.B Degree or related certificates
- Your recent passport-sized photograph in the suggested format
- Scanned copy of your signature in the suggested format.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website to know the AIBE XXI Syllabus 2026 or other related information regarding the upcoming exam.
