AIBE XXII 2026 Schedule Released {JobDost Posted}

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has released the schedule for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXII, the mandatory certification exam for law graduates seeking the Certificate of Practice (CoP). The announcement was made on the same day BCI declared the AIBE XXI results. Online registration for AIBE XXII will open on August 19, 2026, and the exam will be conducted on November 29, 2026, in offline (pen-and-paper) mode.

Direct Link to Download AIBE XXII 2026 Tentative Schedule PDF Here

AIBE XXII 2026 – Quick Overview

AIBE 22 Important Dates 2026

Candidates planning to appear for AIBE XXII should note the following schedule released by the Bar Council of India:

The application window this year spans more than two months, giving candidates adequate time to complete registration, document upload, and fee payment.

AIBE XXII Eligibility Criteria

To apply for AIBE XXII 2026, candidates are generally required to meet the following criteria as per Bar Council of India norms:

Hold an LL.B. degree (three-year or five-year course) from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India.

Be enrolled as an advocate with a State Bar Council under the Advocates Act, 1961.

There is no upper or lower age limit prescribed for appearing in AIBE.

There is no restriction on the number of attempts a candidate can take.

Note: The exact eligibility clauses specific to the AIBE XXII 2026 notification, including any provisions for final-year students, have not been independently verified from the official notification in this review. Candidates should confirm the final eligibility conditions on allindiabarexamination.com before applying.

AIBE 22 Application Fee

Based on figures reported for the AIBE XXII cycle and consistent with recent AIBE fee structures, the application fee is as follows. Candidates should treat this as indicative and verify the exact amount on the official portal once the application form is live.

This fee information is not independently confirmed from the primary official notification reviewed for this article and should be verified directly on allindiabarexamination.com.

AIBE XXII Exam Pattern

While the subject-wise question distribution specific to AIBE XXII has not been officially confirmed in the source reviewed, AIBE has historically followed this broad pattern:

The exam is conducted in offline, OMR-based, open-book format.

Candidates are permitted to carry Bare Acts without handwritten notes or comments.

The paper typically consists of multiple-choice questions covering core law subjects such as Constitutional Law, IPC/BNS, CrPC/BNSS, CPC, Evidence/BSA, and Professional Ethics.

This has not been officially confirmed for AIBE XXII yet. Candidates should refer to the official notification on allindiabarexamination.com for the confirmed exam pattern, total marks, duration, and qualifying criteria once released.

How to Apply for AIBE XXII 2026

Visit the official website: allindiabarexamination.com.

Click on the AIBE XXII new registration link (active from August 19, 2026).

Upload the required documents (photograph, signature, and certificates) as per the specified format and size.

Select your preferred exam city and language medium.

Pay the applicable registration fee through the online payment gateway.

Review all entered details carefully and submit the form.

Save and print a copy of the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Complete the registration well before the last date (October 27, 2026) to avoid last-minute server load or technical issues.

Ensure all uploaded documents are clear, valid, and within the prescribed file size.

Keep a printed copy of the application form, fee receipt, and admit card once released.

Regularly check allindiabarexamination.com for updates on admit card release, exam-day guidelines, and any changes to the schedule.

Carry a valid government-issued photo ID along with the admit card on the exam day, once details are confirmed.