Bar Council of India AIBE-XXII 2026
The Bar Council of India has announced the tentative schedule for the All India Bar Examination-XXII (AIBE-XXII). Online registration will begin on 19/08/2026, and the examination is scheduled to be conducted on 29/11/2026.
The press release also provides the result summary of AIBE-XXI, which was conducted on 07/06/2026. A total of 1,75,701 candidates appeared, out of whom 1,15,805 candidates qualified.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bar Council of India (BCI) |
| Examination | All India Bar Examination-XXII (AIBE-XXII) |
| Examination Type | National-level legal qualification examination |
| AIBE-XXI Examination Date | 07/06/2026 |
| AIBE-XXII Examination Date | 29/11/2026 |
| Examination Centres for AIBE-XXI | 292 centres in 60 cities |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.barcouncilofindia.org |
| Examination Website | www.allindiabarexamination.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Press Release Date | 18/07/2026 |
| AIBE-XXI Examination Date | 07/06/2026 |
| AIBE-XXII Online Registration Begins | 19/08/2026 |
| AIBE-XXII Online Registration Closes | 27/10/2026 |
| Last Date for Online Payment | 28/10/2026 |
| Last Date for Correction in Registration Form | 30/10/2026 |
| AIBE-XXII Admit Card Release | 14/11/2026 |
| AIBE-XXII Examination Date | 29/11/2026 |
| Tentative AIBE-XXII Result Declaration | 07/01/2027 to 10/01/2027 |
Eligibility and Qualification
The All India Bar Examination is intended for eligible law graduates and candidates seeking qualification to practise law in India. Candidates should carefully check the detailed eligibility requirements and registration instructions issued by the Bar Council of India before applying.
Registration Process
Eligible candidates should complete the AIBE-XXII registration through the official Bar Council of India or All India Bar Examination website. Candidates must submit the registration form within the prescribed dates, complete online payment by 28/10/2026, and use the correction window available up to 30/10/2026.
Candidates should regularly check the official websites for the detailed notification, registration instructions, document requirements and other updates.
AIBE-XXI Result Details
The Bar Council of India announced that the result of All India Bar Examination-XXI would be declared on 18/07/2026. The examination was conducted on 07/06/2026 at 292 examination centres located in 60 cities across India.
Overall Result Summary
| Particular | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Candidates Appeared | 1,75,701 |
| Total Candidates Qualified | 1,15,805 |
| Total Candidates Not Qualified | 59,876 |
| Malpractice Cases with Decision Pending | 20 |
| Overall Pass Percentage | 65.92% |
Qualifying Marks After Moderation
The result was calculated on the basis of 100 marks. The originally prescribed qualifying marks were 45 marks for General candidates and 40 marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates. After reviewing the question paper and result summary, the Monitoring Committee decided to reduce the qualifying marks by three marks.
Accordingly, the moderated qualifying marks were 42 marks for General candidates and 37 marks for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Gender-Wise Result Summary
| Gender | Appeared | Qualified | Not Qualified | Malpractice Cases Pending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 64,784 | 42,757 | 22,022 | 5 |
| Male | 1,10,909 | 73,045 | 37,849 | 15 |
| Transgender | 8 | 3 | 5 | |
| Total | 1,75,701 | 1,15,805 | 59,876 | 20 |
Category-Wise Result Summary
| Category | Appeared | Qualified Other Than PwD | Qualified PwD | Total Qualified | Not Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 87,145 | 59,365 | 344 | 59,709 | 27,425 |
| Other Backward Class | 58,804 | 35,911 | 299 | 36,210 | 22,588 |
| Scheduled Caste | 24,127 | 16,333 | 129 | 16,462 | 7,662 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 5,625 | 3,405 | 19 | 3,424 | 2,201 |
| Total | 1,75,701 | 1,15,014 | 791 | 1,15,805 | 59,876 |
PwD means Persons with Disabilities.
AIBE-XXII Examination Schedule
The Bar Council of India has decided to conduct the next All India Bar Examination, namely AIBE-XXII, on 29/11/2026. The registration process is scheduled to commence on 19/08/2026.
The examination schedule is tentative and candidates should follow the official websites for any revised dates or detailed instructions.
Important Instructions
- Candidates should regularly visit the official websites of the Bar Council of India and the All India Bar Examination.
- Registration, payment and correction must be completed within the prescribed schedule.
- Candidates should download the admit card after it is released on 14/11/2026.
- The result date mentioned for AIBE-XXII is tentative and may be updated by the Bar Council of India.
- The AIBE-XXI result included candidates from State Bar Councils and other participating legal jurisdictions across India.