All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXII 2026: Registration Closes on 27 October, Exam on 29 November
About the Examination
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI). Law graduates who wish to practise law in India are required to qualify in the AIBE to obtain the Certificate of Practice. The Bar Council of India has opened registrations for the twenty-second edition of the examination, AIBE-XXII, and has released the subject-wise syllabus for the examination.
Registration for AIBE-XXII closes on 27 October 2026, and the examination will be held on 29 November 2026. Candidates are advised to complete their registration and fee payment well before the last date.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration begins | 19 August 2026 |
| Online registration closes | 27 October 2026 |
| Last date of payment through online mode | 28 October 2026 |
| Last date of correction in registration form | 30 October 2026 |
| Admit cards go live | 14 November 2026 |
| Date of examination (AIBE-XXII) | 29 November 2026 |
Syllabus
The examination will consist of 100 questions drawn from 19 subjects. The syllabus released for AIBE-XXII covers the new criminal laws alongside the existing codes. The subject-wise distribution of questions is as follows:
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Constitutional Law | 10 |
| Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) | 8 |
| Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) | 10 |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) | 10 |
| Evidence Act and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) | 8 |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution, including the Arbitration Act | 4 |
| Family Law | 8 |
| Public Interest Litigation | 4 |
| Administrative Law | 3 |
| Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under the Bar Council of India Rules | 4 |
| Company Law | 2 |
| Environmental Law | 2 |
| Cyber Law | 2 |
| Labour and Industrial Law | 4 |
| Law of Tort, including the Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law | 5 |
| Law related to Taxation | 4 |
| Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws and Negotiable Instruments Act | 8 |
| Land Acquisition Act | 2 |
| Intellectual Property Laws | 2 |
| Total | 100 |
Eligibility
The examination is open to law graduates enrolled with a State Bar Council who are required to qualify in the AIBE for the Certificate of Practice. Candidates should go through the detailed instructions on the official website before applying.
How to Apply?
- Visit the official website of the All India Bar Examination: allindiabarexamination.com
- Click on the “Apply Online” button on the official AIBE registration portal to register. The registration number is sent to the candidate by SMS and e-mail.
- Log in again through the “Applicant Login” button and complete the application form.
- Pay the application fee through the online mode. Fee payment is mandatory for all candidates.
- Submit the form on or before 27 October 2026. Corrections in the registration form, if any, can be made up to 30 October 2026.
Deadline
The last date for online registration is 27 October 2026. The last date for fee payment through the online mode is 28 October 2026, and admit cards will be available from 14 November 2026.
For queries, candidates may contact the AIBE help desk at 07553128691, 011-49225023 or 011-49225022.
