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News India Live, Digital Desk: Bar Council of India (BCI) AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam dates have been announced. this exam 7 June 2026 It will be conducted in offline mode at various centers across the country. This time, BCI has issued very strict guidelines to maintain the integrity of the examination, if violated, the candidates can be banned from future examinations.
AIBE 21: Important Dates
If you want to appear in this examination, then note these dates in your diary:
Registration starts: 11 February 2026
Last date of registration: 30 April 2026
Last date for fee payment: 1 May 2026
Correction Window: By 3 May 2026
Admit Card Released: 22 May 2026
Exam Date: 7 June 2026
BCI’s new guidelines: What to do and what not to do?
This time the rules regarding entry and filling of OMR sheets at the examination center are quite strict:
Use of pencil prohibited: Only for filling OMR sheet blue or black ballpoint pen Use only. Using pencil will result in candidature cancellation.
Reporting Time: candidates in the morning at 11:30 Will have to reach the center by. Afternoon at 1:15 After this, admission will not be available at any cost.
Mandatory Documents: It is mandatory to bring a valid government photo ID (like Aadhaar, Voter ID or Passport) along with the printed admit card.
Bare Acts allowed: Only ‘bare acts’ without any notes or commentary are allowed in the examination hall.
Electronic Gadgets Ban: There is a complete ban on smartwatches, mobiles, calculators or any kind of digital device.
Who can take AIBE 21 exam? (Eligibility)
Educational qualification: Candidates having 3 years or 5 years LLB degree.
Final Year Students: Students who are in their final semester and do not have any ‘backlog’ can also apply.
Enrolment: It is mandatory for the candidate to be registered as an advocate in any State Bar Council.
Passing Marks: It is mandatory to score 45% marks for General/OBC and 40% marks for SC/ST/PwD.
Why is AIBE important for advocacy?
A law degree alone is not enough to practice in any court in India. Law graduates have to pass this examination within two years of enrollment to continue their practice. ‘Certificate of Practice’ (COP) is provided.
