Bar Council Closes Exam Sign-Ups Today

Law graduates must complete their sign-ups today for the upcoming national bar test, as the portal closes on October 27.

Key Dates And Fees

Applicants can clear their fee payments by October 28, while the form correction window stays open until October 30. Hall tickets will come out on November 14, leading up to the main test date on November 29, 2026.

Exam Rules And Syllabus

The Bar Council of India runs this test to give a practice certificate to law degree holders. The new test layout features 100 questions split across 19 legal subjects, including provisions from India's fresh criminal laws and older codes. Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, and criminal procedure carry 10 questions each, while Family Law and Contract Law carry eight questions each. Candidates who failed previous tests can use their old login details instead of making new ones.

Context

Passing this mandatory test is the standard route for law graduates to start practicing in Indian courts. The Bar Council updates its rules and subject lists regularly to keep pace with changes in the country's legal system.