The Bar Council of India (BCI) has opened the edit/correction window for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXII 2026 application form from 29 October 2026. Law graduates who registered for AIBE 22 and have paid the exam fee can now log in and fix mistakes in their application form. As per the schedule, the last date for corrections is 30 October 2026, so candidates have a very short window.
Along with this, BCI has also extended the fee payment window till 29 October 2026. Candidates who registered but could not finish the payment by the earlier deadline of 28 October can still pay today. Keep in mind that only candidates who have paid the fee will be able to use the correction facility.
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AIBE XXII Correction Window 2026: Overview
AIBE XXII will be held on 29 November 2026 in pen-and-paper mode, and admit cards are expected on 14 November 2026. Passing AIBE is necessary for advocates to get the Certificate of Practice and practise law in India.
In this article, we explain the correction dates, which fields can and cannot be edited, the payment extension, the step-by-step editing process, fees, eligibility, exam pattern and passing marks.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bar Council of India (BCI) |
| Exam Name | All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXII – 2026 |
| Purpose | Qualifying exam for the Certificate of Practice |
| Correction Window Opens | 29 October 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 30 October 2026 |
| Who Can Edit | Only candidates who have completed fee payment |
| Payment Window (Extended) | Till 29 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | 29 November 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (pen and paper, OMR) |
| Official Website | allindiabarexamination.com |
AIBE 22 Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration start | 19 August 2026 |
| Last date to register | 27 October 2026 |
| Fee payment last date (original) | 28 October 2026 |
| Fee payment last date (extended) | 29 October 2026 |
| Edit / correction window | 29 to 30 October 2026 |
| Admit card release | 14 November 2026 (tentative) |
| AIBE XXII exam | 29 November 2026 |
| Result | 7 to 10 January 2027 (tentative) |
Note: The payment window extension (till 29 October) and the opening of the correction window (29 October) fall on the same day. Candidates who are paying on 29 October should edit their form right after payment and finish before the window closes on 30 October.
What Can and Cannot Be Changed in AIBE 22 Correction Window?
BCI has clearly said that some details are locked and cannot be changed during the correction period.
Non-Editable Fields
| Field | Can It Be Changed? |
|---|---|
| Caste category | No |
| Examination city preferences | No |
| Registered email ID | No |
| Registered mobile number | No |
| PwBD (disability) category | No |
Fields You Can Correct
All other fields in the form can be corrected. These generally include:
- Candidate’s name (spelling corrections)
- Father’s / mother’s name
- Date of birth
- Educational and LLB details
- State Bar Council enrolment details
- Photograph and signature (where the portal allows)
- Address and other personal details
Since the exam city and category cannot be changed now, candidates who made errors in these fields will have to continue with the details already submitted.
AIBE XXII Payment Window Extended Till 29 October
In a notice dated 28 October 2026, BCI said the payment window for AIBE XXII has been extended till 29 October 2026. This is meant for candidates who registered but had not finished paying the fee.
- 29 October 2026 is the final date for payment.
- No further extension has been announced.
- Without payment, the application will not be accepted, and the candidate cannot use the correction window.
How to Edit AIBE 22 Application Form 2026
Follow these steps to correct your AIBE XXII application:
- Visit the official website, allindiabarexamination.com.
- Click on the AIBE XXII candidate login link.
- Log in with your registered email ID / mobile number and password.
- On the dashboard, click on the Edit / Correction option.
- Your submitted application form will open. Review every section carefully.
- Make changes only in the editable fields. Locked fields will appear greyed out.
- If needed, re-upload the photograph, signature or documents in the prescribed format.
- Check the full form once again, then click Save / Submit.
- Download the updated confirmation page and keep a printout.
Tip: Do not leave corrections for the last hour. The window is open only till 30 October 2026, and heavy traffic can slow down the portal near the deadline.
AIBE XXII Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹3,500 |
| SC / ST | ₹2,500 |
Bank or transaction charges may be added. The fee is non-refundable and can be paid online through net banking, debit/credit card or UPI.
AIBE 22 Eligibility
- Candidates must hold a 3-year or 5-year LLB degree from a university or college recognised by the Bar Council of India.
- Final-year LLB students can also apply, subject to BCI conditions (such as having no backlogs).
- Candidates must be enrolled with a State Bar Council, or eligible for enrolment, as per the AIBE XXII notification.
- There is no age limit for AIBE.
Documents Required
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 / diploma certificate
- LLB degree / mark sheets (3-year or 5-year)
- State Bar Council enrolment certificate
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Disability certificate, if applicable
Keep the documents in PDF format and within the size limit given on the portal.
AIBE XXII Exam Pattern and Passing Marks
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline (pen and paper, OMR) |
| Total questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Total marks | 100 (1 mark each) |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Negative marking | None |
| Open book | Bare Acts without notes are allowed |
| Category | Passing Marks |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | 45% (45 out of 100) |
| SC / ST / PwD | 40% (40 out of 100) |
Note: The 45% and 40% figures are the passing marks for AIBE, not a minimum percentage needed in LLB to apply. Some websites list them under eligibility by mistake.
FAQs
Q1. When did the AIBE XXII correction window open?
The edit/correction window opened on 29 October 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to edit the AIBE 22 application form?
The last date for corrections is 30 October 2026.
Q3. Who can use the AIBE 22 correction facility?
Only candidates who have successfully paid the application fee.
Q4. Which details cannot be changed?
Caste category, exam city preferences, registered email ID, registered mobile number and PwBD category.
Q5. Has the AIBE XXII payment deadline been extended?
Yes. The payment window has been extended till 29 October 2026, which is the final date.
Q6. When is the AIBE XXII exam? AIBE XXII will be held on 29 November 2026.
Q7. When will the AIBE 22 admit card be released?
The admit card is expected on 14 November 2026.
Q8. What is the AIBE XXII application fee?
₹3,500 for General/OBC and ₹2,500 for SC/ST candidates, plus bank charges.
Q9. Is there an age limit for AIBE?
No, there is no age limit for AIBE.
Q10. What are the passing marks for AIBE?
45% for General/OBC and 40% for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
