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Shilpa Nigam |
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially announced that the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) will now be conducted twice a year. This change aims to prevent career delays for law graduates. For the latest guidelines and submission, candidates can visit the Official AIBE Website.
The first official test of the new biannual calendar for 2026 AIBE XXI (21) is planned for June 7, 2026, while the results of the last AIBE XX exam were announced in January 2026.
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) has introduced key updates related to exam frequency, eligibility, and important dates for upcoming sessions.
Frequency: AIBE will be conducted at least twice a year, instead of once annually.
Eligibility: Final-semester LLB students are eligible to take the exam.
Next Exam Date: AIBE XXI is scheduled for June 7, 2026.
Registration: Applications open February 11, 2026, and close April 30, 2026, via the official website.
The AIBE 2026 exam schedule outlines the timelines for both sessions.
First Exam (AIBE XXI):
Exam Date: June 7, 2026.
Registration Period: February 11 to April 30, 2026.
Result (Tentative): Expected around September 2026.
Second Exam (Tentative):
Estimated Exam Date: December 2026.
Estimated Registration: Likely to begin in the first week of September 2026.
For the first time, final-semester LLB students can appear for the AIBE.
Updated Syllabus: The 2026 exams now include India's new criminal laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
Official Portal: All registrations must be completed through the Official AIBE Website.