BCI Releases AIBE 21 Exam 2026 Guidelines: Here’s what you should keep in mind

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the AIBE 21 Exam 2026 Guidelines for the registered candidates to know how they have to appear for this qualifying examination. The guidelines include all important information regarding the reporting time, exam centre details, code of conduct and much more. This year, the AIBE 21 Exam date 2026 is scheduled for June 07, 2026. The registration process of the exam, which started on February 11, 2026,  is still ongoing and will conclude by April 30, 2026.

The AIBE 21 Exam 2026 is a mandatory exam conducted by the BCI for all law graduates who want to obtain the Certificate of Practice (CoP). The certificate is a compulsory document that has to be possessed by lawyers if they want to practice law in Indian courts. Practising law in India without clearing this exam is considered illegal. Candidates who have not registered yet can fill out their application forms by visiting the official website of AIBE, and for those who have already registered, it is vital to thoroughly read the released AIBE 21 Exam 2026 Guidelines to avoid hassles on the day of the examination.

AIBE 21 Exam 2026 Guidelines 2026: Check Important Instructions 

It is important to follow all the instructions stated in the AIBE 21 Exam 2026 Guidelines. Any action which goes against the guidelines can lead to the cancellation of your candidature. Therefore, it is recommended to follow the rules mentioned below diligently. 

1. Candidates must report at their respective exam centre by 11:30 AM.
2. As per the released guidelines, no late entries will be entertained after 01:15 PM, be it for any reason.
3. Do not forget to carry your AIBE 21 Exam 2026 admit card along with a valid Photo Identity Card, as without i,t you will not be allowed to enter the exam venue.
4. Candidates should not bring any prohibited items inside the exam hall. The list of prohibited items includes stationery, bags, papers, food, water, mobile phones, calculators, electronic gadgets, metallic items, etc.
5. Candidates will not be allowed to leave the examination hall before the completion of the examination process, and without submitting the Answer sheet.
6. All the markings on the response sheet have to be done with a Blue/Black Ball Point Pen only. Using a pencil for marking an answer will lead to disqualification in the exam.
7. All the candidates are requested to carefully fill in the Question Booklet Set Code and Roll Number and all other necessary information correctly on the OMR answer sheet. 
8. Any errors or changes in these entries will lead to the direct cancellation of the answer sheet.
9. In case of candidates having more than 40% disability, an extra time of 20 minutes per hour will be allowed. 
10. Such candidates are instructed to submit a certified copy of their disability certificate to the invigilator. 

Candidates can access the detailed AIBE XXI Exam 2026 Guidelines PDF from the official website of AIBE – allindiabarexamination.com.  

AIBE XXI Exam 2026: Detailed Exam Schedule

The official public notice released by AIBE on January 7, 2026 contains the complete exam schedule. Refer to the following table to know about the AIBE 21 Exam 2026 schedule.

For more details regarding the released AIBE 21 Exam 2026 Guidelines, visit the official website of AIBE. Candidates can also download the AIBE 21 Exam 2026 Syllabus available online on the official portal.