Somdatta Roy
Senior Content Writer | Updated on - Feb 23, 2026

BCI officially issued the examination guidelines for AIBE XXI, urging all candidates to review and comply with every instruction prior to the test day. Check the protocols, mandatory documentation and strict rules regarding permitted study materials. 

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The 2026 Exam is scheduled to take place on June 7, 2026, in a pen-and-paper format. The Bar Council of India (BCI) emphasizes that candidates must carry both their official AIBE 21 admit card and a valid government-issued photo ID for entry.

According to the official exam day guidelines, no applicant will be permitted into the testing center without their hall ticket, The admit card is the essential document for participation. To ensure a hurdle-free experience, candidates should adhere to the requirements officially released by the Bar Council of India (BCI). 

AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam Day Protocol 

Here are the instructions for the AIBE XXI (21) exam released by BCI: 

Permitted / Required Items 

Prohibited / Restricted Items 

Printed AIBE XXI Admit Card and a valid Govt. Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter/PAN ID, etc.). 

Digital copies or soft copies of IDs/Admit Cards on phones. 

Bare Acts (strictly without notes, comments, or annotations). 

Reference books, law textbooks, guides, or handwritten notes. 

Blue or Black Ballpoint Pen only (for OMR marking). 

Pencils (leads to disqualification), gel pens, or erasers. 

Simple Analogue Watch (subject to center rules). 

Smartwatches, calculators, any Bluetooth devices or mobile phones. 

Transparent water bottle, basic stationery. 

Bags, handbags, thick jewelry, or wallets. 

Reporting time: 11:30 AM. 

Late entry: Strictly barred after 01:15 PM. 

Leaving only after the exam ends and OMR is submitted. 

Leaving the hall before the conclusion of the test. 

The AIBE XXI (21)registration is currently live on the official portal and will remain open until April 30, 2026, with a final fee payment deadline of May 1. Admit cards are scheduled for release on May 22, and clearing this mandatory certification remains the only pathway for advocates to receive their Certificate of Practice (CoP) and represent clients in Indian courts. 

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