Archive · 20 Nov 2025
BCI Announces AIBE XXI for June 2026; Foreign Law Exam in December 2025
The Bar Council of India has announced the dates for important exams that foreign law graduates need to pass to practice law in India.
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXI will happen in June 2026, and the qualifying exam for foreign law graduates will be in December 2025.
These exams were moved up to help foreign law graduates start their legal careers sooner.
Bar Council of India (BCI) confirms All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXI in June 2026
Qualifying exam for foreign law graduates set for December 2025
Exams address concerns of foreign law graduates seeking to practice in India
BCI's scheduling previously criticized for delaying legal careers
Court urges BCI to find a solution for efficient process
- Who
- Bar Council of India (BCI), foreign law graduates
- What
- Announced examination dates for AIBE XXI and foreign law graduates' qualifying exam
- When
- AIBE XXI in June 2026, qualifying exam in December 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To allow foreign law graduates to practice law in India
BCI's Stance
Court's Stance
Exam Scheduling
BCI's Stance
BCI initially scheduled exams with significant delay for foreign law graduates
Court's Stance
Court criticized BCI's scheduling, urging a more efficient process
- Exam Name
- All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XXI
- AIBE Date
- June 2026
- Foreign Law Exam Name
- Qualifying Exam for Foreign Law Graduates
- Foreign Law Exam Date
- December 15-20, 2025