The AIBE 22 application form closes on 27 October 2026, and fee payment closes a day later. Some details cannot be edited once you pay, so one typo can cost you your login or your category benefit. Run through these six checks before you click “Pay”.
Why the AIBE Matters: The Legal Background
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is a competence test run by the Bar Council of India (BCI), the statutory body that regulates advocates. It rests on the Advocates Act, 1961:
- Section 24: who can be enrolled as an advocate on a State Bar Council roll.
- Section 30: the right of enrolled advocates to practise in courts.
- Section 49(1)(ah): the BCI’s power to frame rules on conditions for practising.
Under the Bar Council of India Certificate and Place of Practice (Verification) Rules, 2015, you must pass the AIBE to receive a Certificate of Practice (CoP), the document that allows you to practise in court.
Key Dates at a Glance
- 19 Aug 2026 -> Registration opens
- 27 Oct 2026 -> Registration closes
- 28 Oct 2026 -> Last date for fee payment
- 30 Oct 2026 -> Correction window closes
- 14 Nov 2026 -> Admit card
- 29 Nov 2026 -> Exam (offline, 100 MCQs)
- 7-10 Jan 2027 -> Result (tentative)
6 Checks Before You Submit the AIBE 22 Application Form
1. Mobile Number and Email
Your user ID and password are sent to the registered email. As per the BCI FAQ, both cannot be edited after payment. Use details you actively check.
2. Caste and PwD Category
Category decides your fee: Rs 3,560 for General/OBC (Rs 3,500 plus Rs 60 bank charges) and Rs 2,560 for SC/ST. These fields also lock after payment. For the PwD category, keep a valid disability certificate under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
3. Enrolled or Final-Semester Option
Pick whether you are already enrolled with a State Bar Council or still in your final year. This option is locked after payment. Eligibility needs an LL.B. from a recognised institution; final-year students without backlogs (pending failed papers) can apply.
4. Eligibility and Marksheets
- Graduates: upload all semester or year marksheets.
- Pursuing students: upload up to the 5th semester (3-year course) or 9th semester (5-year course).
- No enrolment number: submit the Self-Attested Undertaking Form.
Match your name and date of birth to your certificates. Fixing an error on a CoP later can take 1 to 2 months.
5. File Format and Size
Upload JPG, JPEG or PDF files under 600 KB. Final-year marksheets must be self-attested scans (you sign each copy as a true copy), not mobile photos.
6. Fee, Deadlines and Centres
Pay by net banking, card or UPI before 28 October. Choose your first exam city first; the second and third options then unlock, and each must be a different centre.
Quick Reference: What Can You Change After Payment?
| Item | Editable after payment? | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile number | No | Verify before paying |
| No | Verify before paying | |
| Caste category | No | Match your certificate |
| PwD category | No | Match your certificate |
| Enrolled/final-semester option | No | Choose carefully |
| Other minor details | Yes, in the correction window (till 30 Oct) | Review the AIBE 22 application form again |
Penalties, Remedies and Recent Changes
False information or forged documents can attract action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including Section 318 (cheating) and Section 336 (forgery), apart from cancellation of your result. Once enrolled, misconduct is dealt with under Section 35 of the Advocates Act.
If something goes wrong, use the correction window first and then email the AIBE helpdesk (aibe.helpdesk@gmail.com). The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 also gives a right to correct personal data (Section 12) once it is fully in force.
Recent change: the BCI now holds the AIBE twice a year, so a missed attempt does not mean a full year’s wait.
FAQs
27 October 2026, with payment till 28 October and corrections till 30 October. Confirm on the official portal.
Rs 3,560 for General/OBC and Rs 2,560 for SC/ST, including bank charges.
Photograph, signature, LL.B. certificate and marksheets, LL.M. papers if any, and an Advocate ID card if issued.
Yes, if they have no backlogs and upload the marksheets listed above.
No. Wait 24 hours, as verification can take 2 to 3 working days, then contact the helpdesk for a refund if needed.
