AIB Exam Will Be Held Twice A Year From Now On, BCI Announces 

Shilpa Nigam
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Last Updated on : 22 Jan 2026 11:48AM

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. 

AIBE 2026 Details

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.

2026 Exam Schedule

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.

New Eligibility and Syllabus Updates of AIBE 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.

FAQ's
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) will now be conducted twice every year instead of only once, a change officially communicated by the Bar Council of India (BCI). This reform aims to reduce delays for law graduates entering the legal profession.
Under the new rule framework (BCI Rules 2026), final semester LLB students are now eligible to sit for the AIBE once they have successfully cleared their final exams, helping them avoid losing an academic year before qualifying as advocates
The change was introduced to address long-standing concerns that law graduates were forced to wait after finishing their degree before taking the AIBE. Conducting the exam twice a year and allowing final-year students to appear helps streamline entry into legal practice and reduces professional delays

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