AIBE 2021: Result of AIBE 2020, Cutoff, Analysis, Syllabus, Pattern & AIBE 2021 Registration

AIBE XV 2020 result has been postponed by BCI. Earlier, the AIBE result was scheduled to be out in the first week of March. However, now it will be announced in the third week of March, as per the latest official notification. The exact AIBE result 2020 declaration date has not been announcd yet. 

Meanwhile, AIBE registrations 2021 are underway. Candidates can apply online for the AIBE exam latest by March 22. Also, the registered candidates can complete their AIBE application form 2021 by March 31. The AIBE XVI 2021 exam will be held on April 25. 

What is the AIBE Exam?

All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is a national-level exam conducted by Bar Council of India (BCI). Through AIBE exam, BCI evaluates candidates' analytical abilities along with basic understanding of law subjects to assess whether the provisionally enrolled advocates or fresh law graduates have the aptitude to practice law in India. Earlier, the exam was conducted as an open book test in which candidates were allowed to carry study material inside the exam hall. However, from 2021 onwards, candidates will only be allowed to carry Bare Acts without notes inside the test centre. The exam will no more be held as an open-book examination. Also Read: AIBE XVI 2021: All India Bar Examination no longer an open book exam

Why is it mandatory to clear the AIBE exam?

BCI awards the Certificate of Practice to candidates who clear the bar exam with the above-mentioned minimum aggregate marks. Those who are not able to clear AIBE remain enrolled with the State Bar Council as provisional advocates and not practicing lawyers. Appearing for the AIBE exam is mandatory for all law graduates who have completed their degree in or after 2010. However, advocates who have graduated in the year 2009 or before are exempted from taking the exam to practice law. 

Latest Updates:

• March 3: AIBE 2020 result has been postponed. Know More
• February 21: AIBE XVI 2021 exam postponed and registration date extended. Read More 
• February 15: AIBE XVI 2021: All India Bar Examination no longer an open book exam. Read More
• January 30: AIBE 2020 answer key out. Check Here

AIBE 2021 Eligibility Criteria 

• Education: Candidates should hold a three- or five-year LLB degree from a recognised institute or university
• Enrollment with State Bar Councils: Candidates should be enrolled as advocates with their respective State Bar Councils, under Section 24 (1) (f) of Advocates Act, 1961
• Age bar: There is no upper or lower age limit to apply for the exam

AIBE Exam Dates 2021

AIBE 2021 application process is currently underway. Check important AIBE XVI exam dates 2021 below:

AIBE Exam Dates 2020

AIBE result 2020 will be out soon. Check complete AIBE exam dates 2020 below:

AIBE Result 2020

The Bar Council of India will declare the AIBE 2020 result on its official website in the third week of March 2021. Earlier, the AIBE result was to be announced in the first week of March. However, now the BCI has postponed the result. It may be noted that the exact date for declaration of AIBE result is still not announced. 

As and when out, candidates can check their AIBE XV result by logging into their registered accounts using roll number and date of birth. Unlike other exams, the AIBE exam result will only indicate the qualifying status of candidates. Candidates who score at least 40 per cent aggregate (35 per cent aggregate for SC/ST category) will be declared as AIBE qualified. All the qualifying candidates will then be issued the Certificate of Practice by BCI in due course. Candidates wilth COP will then be eligible to practice law in the country. 

Also Read: AIBE Cut off - Expected and Previous Years

AIBE Application Form 2021

AIBE application process 2021 is underway. Candidates can fill the AIBE application form 2021 latest by March 22. The AIBE application fee is Rs 3,560 (Rs 2,560 for SC/ST category). Check out quick steps to fill AIBE XVI 2021 application form below:

• Visit the official website - https://allindiabarexamination.com/
• Click on the Registration link
• Fill AIBE registration form 2021
• Once registered, fill the AIBE application form
• Upload scanned photo, signature, self-attested enrollment certificate and self-attested photo ID in the prescribed format and size
• Select test language and give preference for AIBE exam city
• Pay AIBEapplication fee in online or offline mode 

AIBE Exam Process 2021

The Bar Council of India conducts the All India Bar Examination as per the process below:

Step 1: Apply for AIBE exam

Candidates first need to apply for the AIBE exam in online mode on the official website of BCI. AIBE application process majorly includes three stages - registration, application form filling and application fee payment. AIBE application fee is Rs 3,560 for General, OBC, Gen-PWD and OBC-PwD categories and Rs 2,560 for SC, ST, SC-PWD and ST-PWD categories. The fee payment can be done in two modes - online (using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card) and offline (using bank challan). 

Step 2: Download AIBE admit card

After successful submisison of application, candidates are issued AIBE admit card to appear for the examination. They need to download the admit card from the official website of BCI by using their registration ID and password. AIBE admit card 2021 will contain all important details about the exam such as test date, time, centre address, etc.

Step 3: Appear for AIBE exam

Candidates have to appear for the examination at the allotted AIBE test centre in pen-paper based test mode. Earlier, AIBE was an open book examination so candidates could carry their study material including books, notes, etc. inside the exam hall . However, from 2021 onwards, AIBE is no longer an open-book exam. 

Step 4: Check AIBE answer key

Once the exam is over, BCI releases the AIBE answer key on its official website for candidates to check their answers. The Council first releases provisional and then final answer key for the exam. Through AIBE answer key, candidates can have the correct estimation of the score that they can secure in the exam. 

Step 5: Check AIBE result

After the final answer key is out, BCI declares AIBE result on its official website. Candidates can check their AIBE exam result on the official website by using their roll number and date of birth.  

Step 6: Get AIBE Certificate of Practice (COP)

Finally, candidates who qualify for the bar examination are awarded with the Certificate of Practice. BCI notifies the availability of COP to the qualified candidatesin due time after which they can obtain it from their state bar councils. 

AIBE Exam Centres 2021

AIBE exam is conducted in over 40 cities across India. Candidates can give their preference for AIBE exam cities at the time of filling the application form. Candidates are advised to choose AIBE exam centres carefully as once the application is submitted, they might not get a chance to change their preference. Exam cities in which AIBE exam is usually conducted include:

AIBE Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2021

Knowing the AIBE exam pattern and syllabus well is the first steps towards effective test preparation. AIBE is a 3.5 hours duration offline exam that is conducted in 11 languages. Questions in the exam are asked from different Law subjects such as Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure Code, Code of Civil Procedure, Indian Penal Code, Evidence Act, Family Law, Law of Contract, etc. Check complete AIBE syllabus and exam pattern.  

AIBE Preparation 2021

In order to crack the All India Bar Examination, it is important for candidates to have a proper preparation strategy in place. However, some of the tips that candidates should keep in mind while planning for AIBE 2021 preparation include:

• Focus not just on one but all the law topics mentioned in AIBE syllabus
• Practice as many previous years' AIBE question papers and sample papers as possible
• Keep a track of important recent law cases and judgements
• Be consistent in preparation 

Get complete details on how to prepare for AIBE 2021.

AIBE Exam Day Guidelines 2021

Candidates should follow the instructions given by the test centre officials on the exam day. Candidates should also follow the AIBE exam day instructions as given on the admit card as under:

1. Candidates should report at the allotted AIBE exam centre at least one hour before the exam timings

2. To avoid the last-minute rush, candidates should check the allotted test centre location and name at least a day or two before the exam day. Candidates should also evaluate the distance and time required to reach the centre.

3. On the exam day, candidates must carry below-mentioned items with them:

• Two ballpoint pens, the colour should be black or blue ink for marking answers on the OMR sheet

• AIBE admit card (at least two copies)

• A photo ID proof (original as well as a photocopy) including PAN card/Driving License/Voter ID/Passport/Aadhaar Card/State Bar Council Advocate Enrollment ID

• Bare Acts

4. Also, candidates should avoid taking the following items to the exam centre:

• Electronic items such as smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets

• Jewellery or any other valuables

AIBE 2021 Student Reaction and Exam Analysis 

AIBE 2021 exam is yet to be held. Till then, candidates can check AIBE exam analysis and student reactions for previous years below:

AIBE Exam Analysis & Student Reaction 2020

AIBE 2020 exam was conducted on January 24, 2021 from 10:00 AM onwards. Shiksha spoke to students who took AIBE 2020 exam and most of the students shared that the AIBE test pattern was similar to previous years’ papers and the exam comprised questions of moderate difficulty level.

AIBE 2020 question paper carried 100 multiple-choice questions based on 19 law subjects and the test paper was printed in 11 languages which candidates could select based on their preference. Check complete AIBE exam analysis 2020.

AIBE Exam Analysis & Student Reaction 2019

AIBE 14 was held on September 15, 2019 and the majority of the candidates who took the bar examination rated it moderate on the difficulty level. They said the question paper pattern was simple and that the questions were mostly from the syllabus only. Moreover, the AIBE 2019 question paper included old as well as recent case studies, judgements based questions (Supreme Court Judgements), evidence Act, landmark questions, Hindu/Muslim Marriage Acts etc. Watch the video below for full reviews by students: 

Also Read: AIBE 2019 Paper Analysis

Important AIBE Exam FAQs