Overview
- Applications are open from February 11 to April 30, with fee payment due May 1, corrections allowed until May 3, admit cards on May 22, and the test on June 7.
- Candidates must apply only via barcouncilofindia.org or allindiabarexamination.com, with the BCI cautioning that deadlines will not be extended.
- Eligibility covers LLB or LLM graduates from BCI‑recognised institutions, and final‑year students are permitted to appear pursuant to the Supreme Court decision.
- The exam is an open‑book, offline paper with 100 multiple‑choice questions over three hours and no negative marking.
- Media reports state the fee as ₹3,500 for General/OBC and ₹2,500 for SC/ST/PwD via the authorised gateway, and the BCI has fixed minimum pass marks at 45% for General/OBC and 40% for SC/ST/PwD.