AIBE XXI registration begins February 11; exam scheduled for June 7

The Bar Council of India (BCI), a statutory body constituted under the Advocates Act, 1961, has released the tentative schedule for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXI. Online registration will begin on February 11, 2026, and close on April 30, 2026. The examination is scheduled to be held on June 7, 2026. Clearing AIBE is mandatory for law graduates seeking a Certificate of Practice to practise law in India.