{"id":386987,"date":"2026-06-12T16:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=386987"},"modified":"2026-06-12T16:05:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:35:08","slug":"bci-announces-24th-qualifying-examination-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/06\/12\/bci-announces-24th-qualifying-examination-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"BCI Announces 24th Qualifying Examination for Foreign Law Graduates; Applications Begin June 25"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Bar Council of India (BCI) has announced the 24th Qualifying Examination for Indian Nationals Holding Foreign Law Degrees<\/span>. This examination acts as an essential gateway for candidates who have obtained their law degrees from foreign institutions and aspire to practice law in India.<\/p>\n

The examination will be conducted from 15 July to 21 July 2026<\/span>. Each paper will be conducted from 11AM to 02 PM<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Key takeaways:<\/h2>\n
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    The 24th<\/span> qualifying examination comprises six papers<\/span>, each carrying 100 marks<\/span>, spread across six days. The subjects and their respective dates are as follows:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    Sl. No.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Date of the Examination<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Paper<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    15-7-2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Constitution of India<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    16-7-2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Contract Law & Negotiable Instruments Act<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    17-7-2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Company Law<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    18-7-2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Civil Procedure Code and Limitation Act<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    20-7-2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Criminal Procedure Code<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    21-7-2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Indian Legal Profession and Code of Ethics<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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    The BCI has provided flexibility for candidates who appeared in previous examinations but could not clear one or more subjects. Such candidates are allowed to reappear only in the subjects they have not passed<\/span>, enabling them to complete the qualification without retaking the entire examination.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Strict regulations have been laid down to ensure fairness and maintain the integrity of the examination:<\/p>\n