AIBE 22 Registration 2026 (Ongoing): Apply Online, Check Eligibility, Undertaking Rules & Last Date

The AIBE 22 Registration 2026 process is currently underway, giving eligible law graduates and final-year LLB students an opportunity to apply for the All India Bar Examination XXII. The Bar Council of India (BCI) opened the registration window on August 19, 2026, and candidates can submit the AIBE 22 application form until October 27, 2026.

The AIBE 22 exam is scheduled for November 29, 2026. One of the key points in this year's registration process is the revised eligibility framework, under which eligible candidates do not necessarily need a State Bar Council enrolment certificate to register. However, candidates falling under specific categories must submit an undertaking and supporting documents during the application process.

AIBE 22 Registration 2026: Important Dates

The registration deadline is still several weeks away, but candidates should also keep track of the separate fee-payment and form-related deadlines.

The AIBE 22 application fee payment deadline is October 28, one day after the registration deadline. Candidates should therefore complete both registration and fee payment within the prescribed schedule.

AIBE 22 Eligibility Criteria 2026: Who Can Apply?

The eligibility rules for AIBE 22 2026 cover candidates who have completed or are in the final stage of an eligible law degree. A three-year or five-year LLB from a BCI-recognised university or approved college is required. Final-year or final-semester students can also apply if they have no backlogs.

The current eligibility framework also allows certain law graduates to apply even if they do not possess a State Bar Council enrolment certificate.

Candidates should make sure their law institution meets the BCI recognition requirements. The BCI has specifically stated that candidates from non-recognised institutions are not eligible for the examination.

AIBE 22 Application Fee 2026

The AIBE 22 application fee varies according to the candidate's category. The fee reported for the current registration cycle is Rs 3,560 for General/OBC and applicable PwD categories, including bank charges, while SC/ST and applicable reserved-category candidates have a lower fee.

Candidates should check the fee displayed on the official application portal before completing payment, particularly if their category or PwD status affects the amount payable.

How to Apply for AIBE 22 Registration 2026?

Students and law graduates can complete the AIBE 22 registration online through the official AIBE portal. Before starting the form, applicants should keep their academic, enrolment and identity documents ready.

Once the application window is open, candidates can:

1. Visit the official AIBE website and open the AIBE XXII registration section.
2. Register as a fresh candidate or use the existing credentials where applicable.
3. Enter personal, academic and State Bar Council-related information.
4. Select the required examination centre and other application preferences.
5. Upload the photograph, signature and applicable certificates or undertaking.
6. Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
7. Pay the prescribed application fee within the deadline.
8. Save the submitted application and payment confirmation for future reference.

Candidates who have failed AIBE XX or XXI do not need to create a completely new registration in the same manner as fresh applicants; the official portal says such candidates can use their existing User ID and password to submit the AIBE XXII application.

AIBE 22 Documents Required for Registration

Applicants should keep their documents ready before starting the application to avoid delays or errors. Depending on the candidate's category, the application may require the LLB qualification document, academic certificates, photograph, signature, enrolment certificate or undertaking, category certificate and disability certificate where applicable.

Those applying under the undertaking-based eligibility route should pay particular attention to the document requirements because an incorrect or incomplete submission can affect the application.

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