AIBE
All India Bar Examination
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The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is the entry examination administered under the Bar Council of India framework for advocates seeking to practise in India. The source page describes the BCI's statutory role under the Advocates Act, 1961 read with BCI Rules: supervising centres of legal education and prescribing a uniform qualification for admission of persons as advocates. The current cycle on the portal is AIBE XXII, with separate registration links for fresh candidates and for repeat candidates from AIBE XX and XXI. Eligibility, as stated in the portal clarification, is limited to LL.B students (3-year or 5-year) who have passed out of BCI-recognised universities or approved colleges - with or without having procured degrees or enrolled - and final-year, final-semester LL.B students without backlogs. The source does not enumerate a subject-wise syllabus breakdown or mark distribution; it only links syllabus documents for individual cycles. The examination is conducted in pen-and-paper OMR format, and eligible Blind and Low Vision candidates (disability 40% and above) may opt for screen reader software on a computer or laptop. Preparation should follow the officially published syllabus for your cycle, drill objective-style practice under timed conditions, and track notifications closely, since schedules, correction windows, answer keys and result dates are announced on a rolling basis.
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Am I eligible to register for AIBE XXII?
The portal clarification says only LL.B students (3-year or 5-year) who have passed out of BCI-recognised universities or approved colleges are eligible, including those who may not have procured degrees or enrolled, and final-year, final-semester LL.B students without backlogs. Read the cycle notification before paying.
What is the exam format and timing?
It is a pen-and-paper OMR examination. For AIBE XX the portal stated timing of 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, with entry starting by 11:30 AM. Check your own admit card and examination guidelines, which are published separately for each cycle.
Can Blind and Low Vision candidates use a computer?
Yes. Following the Supreme Court order dated 13.11.2025 in Yash Dodani v. Union of India, the BCI obtained consent from eligible Blind and Low Vision candidates (disability 40% and above) on their preferred mode, screen reader software on a computer or laptop, or pen and paper.
How hard is the AIBE, and what trips candidates up?
The source gives no pass rate or difficulty data, so treat claims with caution. The recurring procedural traps are real: missed correction windows, uneditable fields after payment, unfilled question-paper set codes on the OMR sheet, and late enrolment certificate uploads. Track notifications and deadlines.
Can I correct my application after payment?
A correction window opens per cycle. For AIBE XXI it ran until 03/05/2026, and the portal listed fields not editable after payment: registered mobile number, registered email ID, PWD category, caste category and exam city preference. Plan carefully because no further changes are allowed after that.
What happens after the answer keys are released?
Provisional keys come first with an objection tracker. For AIBE XXI the window ran 10/06/2026 20:00 to 17/06/2026 23:59. You may submit only once, all objections in a single submission, with no later changes. A Rs. 500 fee is refunded if an objection is found valid.
Can I get my OMR sheet rechecked?
Yes, through the online portal only. For AIBE XXI the rechecking portal ran 28.07.2026 05:00 PM to 04.08.2026 05:00 PM, with a Rs. 500 online fee. Physical or unpaid applications are not accepted, and updated results go to registered email IDs.
I qualified under an undertaking. What must I submit?
Candidates who appeared and qualified under the undertaking-based eligibility framework must upload their Enrolment Certificate. The last date is 06 January 2027, per BCI Letter No. BCI:D:4035/2026 dated 23.06.2026, which revised the provisions. Read that letter before uploading.
How should I sequence my study?
The source does not enumerate a subject-wise breakdown or weightage, so no honest study order can be prescribed here. Download the syllabus notification published for your cycle, map it against your own weak areas, and practise timed OMR-style papers rather than relying on second-hand weightage claims.