AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam 2026: Answer Key (OUT), Objection Window, Qualifying Marks, Result Updates

All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )

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AIBE 21 Answer Key Objection Window 2026

10 Jun '26 - 17 Jun '26

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The BCI conducted the AIBE exam on June 7, 2026. Candidates must note that the BCI has published the AIBE Answer Key 2026 on allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates will not need to enter any login details to download the answer key. Know here all about All India Bar Exam known as AIBE including answer key, result, cutoff, and COP.

AIBE 21 Answer Key 2026 OUT. The BCI conducted the AIBE exam on June 7, 2026. Know here all about All India Bar Exam known as AIBE, including answer key, result, cutoff, and COP.

AIBE 21 Exam 2026: Date, Syllabus, Eligibility, Application Process

The Bar Council of India has released the AIBE 21 Answer Key 2026 PDF. Candidates who have appeared for the AIBE Exam can download the same by visiting allindiabarexamination.com. The AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026 was June 7, 2026. The AIBE Exam was held in offline mode. Read further to know more about AIBE Exam Dates, application process, events, eligibility, syllabus and other details. Candidates who will pass the AIBE exam 2026 will be issued CoP to practice in court. 

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Table of contents
  • How to download AIBE 21 (XXI) Answer Key 2026-27?
  • AIBE 21 Result 2026
  • AIBE 21 Admit Card 2026
  • AIBE 21 Highlights 2026
  • AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026
  • What is AIBE Exam?
  • AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria 2026
  • AIBE 21 Registration Process 2026
  • AIBE 21 Application Fee 2026
  • What is AIBE 21 Exam Pattern?
  • AIBE 21 Syllabus 2026
  • AIBE 21 Subject-wise Syllabus and Marks Distribution 2026
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How to download AIBE 21 (XXI) Answer Key 2026-27?

Candidates can download the AIBE 21 Answer Key 2026 through these steps

  • Visit the AIBE Exam portal.
  • Go to the notification centre on the page
  • Click on the tab "AIBE XXI Answer Key & Question Paper PDF"
  • Click on the Answer Key / Question Paper code ( A, B, C, or D) you want to download.
  • Download the document and cross check your responses.

AIBE 21 Result 2026

Candidates must note that both AIBE 21 scorecard will be published on the official portal. AIBE result will be released online in PDF format. The result/ scorecard of AIBE contains details like roll number and the qualifying status of candidates as PASS or FAIL. Qualified candidates will receive the Certificate of Practice.

AIBE 2026 Results: How to check?

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check the AIBE 21 result 2026:

  1. The AIBE XXI result link is provided at allindiabarexamination.com
  2. Candidates have to go to the result link, and a login window opens up
  3. Here, candidates need to enter their AIBE application ID and Date of Birth
  4. On login, the AIBE qualifying status will be displayed on the screen

The exam authority will also inform candidates about AIBE results via email notification as released.

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AIBE 21 Admit Card 2026 

The BCI published the admit card for AIBE XXI 2026. The AIBE Admit Card 2026 was not be sent by post.

Steps to download the AIBE Admit Card 2026

Candidates could follow these steps to download their AIBE XXI Admit Card

  • Go to allindiabarexamination.com
  • Click on the AIBE XXI Admit Card link
  • Enter your registration number & date of birth
  • Download the admit card PDF
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can the AIBE Applications filled offline?
A: 

No, there was no provision to fill the AIBE Application Form in offline mode. Candidates had to visit the official portal, i.e. allindiabarexamination.com to complete the AIBE Registration. 

Q:   What should I carry to the AIBE exam centre?
A: 

Students appearing for the AIBE exam must carry a coloured copy of the AIBE admit card. They must paste a recent coloured passport size photograph on the admit card. They must also carry a blue or black ball point pen to the exam centre. They must not carry any other stationery item to the AIBE test centre.

No other item such as bags, watches, food, etc. will be allowed inside the AIBE exam centre. They must also not carry notes or rough paper to the AIBE exam centre. If anyone is found with a prohibited item, he or she will be disqualified.

Q:   What is AIBE Exam Pattern?
A: 

The AIBE was conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The exam was held for three hours thirty minutes. There were 100 MCQs. Candidates must note that the question paper was from 19 subjects and there were no negative marking. 

Q:   Is there any provision for conducting the AIBE exam twice in a year?
A: 

From this year onwards, AIBE Exam will be conducted twice a year. Candidates must note that there is no age gap and also no limitation on number of attempts. 

AIBE 21 Highlights 2026

Know important details about the AIBE Exam here

Features 

Details 

Exam name

All India Bar Examination

AIBE Exam date

07-Jun-2026

Conducting body

Bar Council of India

Exam Level

National

Exam frequency 

Once in a year

Exam fees 

INR 3,560 (General/ OBC category) and INR 2,560 (reserved category)

Eligibility 

3-year or 5-year LLB from a recognised law institute/ university

Exam purpose

·       The AIBE is a certification exam to earn the Certificate of Practice (COP) 

·       The COP is mandatory for practicising law in India.

Mode of exam

Pen-and-paper exam

Exam timings

1 PM to 4 PM

Question type

100 objective-type questions. 

No. of test cities

55 exam cities all over India

Exam helpdesk 

Phone: +91 -  6263178414 , 6352601288, 9555089314, 9555076241, 9555092448, Email: bci.helpdesk@cbtexams.in 

Exam website

allindiabarexamination.com

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AIBE 21 Exam Date 2026

Candidates can check all upcoming events related to AIBE 21 Exam here

Event

Dates

AIBE 21 Application 2026 begins 

11-Feb-2026

Last date for AIBE Registration

30-Apr-2026

AIBE XXI (21) Application Payment Last Date and Form Correction 2026

01-May-2026

AIBE XXI (21) Admit cards 2026

22-May-2026

AIBE (XXI) 21 exam day 2026

07-Jun-2026

Official AIBE (XXI) 21 answer key 

07-June-2026

Release of AIBE XXI final answer key

TBA

Declaration of AIBE (XXI) 21 Result

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What to do if I forget AIBE Login details?
A: 

In such cases, you have to visit allindiabarexamination.com and click on the Forgot Password option. Provide your email address and get a confirmation email to reset your password. 

Q:   Can final year law student apply for AIBE Exam?
A: 

Yes, final year law students can apply for the AIBE Exam. As per the revised AIBE Eligibility criteria, candidates who are in the final year of 3-year or 5-year LLB courses without any backlog can apply. 

Q:   Can I fill AIBE Application Form 2026 offline?
A: 

No, there was no such way to fill the AIBE Application Form offline. Candidates had tovisit allindiabarexamination.com to complete filling the application form. 

Q:   When will AIBE Application Form process begin?
A: 

The AIBE 21 Application Form submission deadline is over. Candidates could apply by visiting allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates must note that the AIBE Application Process was online only. 

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What is AIBE Exam?

The All India Bar Examination is a national-level certification exam conducted by the Bar Council of India. The exam is held to assess the basic legal knowledge of advocates. It is mandatory to clear the AIBE exam to get the Certificate of Practice. With this, they can practice law in Indian courts.

AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria 2026

Anyone who is planning to appear must check the AIBE 21 eligibility requirements mentioned below

Parameter

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifying exam

Candidates who have passed a three-year LLB or five-year LLB degree are eligible to appear for the AIBE exam. Therefore, the academic qualifying exam for AIBE candidates is 

3-year LLB degree, OR

5-year integrated LLB degree

Minimum marks in qualifying exam

The BCI mentions no minimum marks are required for appearing in the AIBE exam. However, a candidate must secure a minimum percentage or grades in their law degree as prescribed by universities for further education. 

Age limit for AIBE exam

There is no upper or lower age limit for appearing in the All India Bar Examination. 

State Bar Council Registration/Enrollment 

A candidate must be registered with their State Bar Councils as an Advocate. As State Bar Council enrollment is mandatory for AIBE eligibility. 

Candidates not enrolled as an advocate with the SBC, will not be able to apply for AIBE 21

Also Read AIBE Application Form Correction Window: Direct Link, Fees and Process

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Should AIBE Exam conducted in open-book format?
A: 

Until 2020, the AIBE Exam used to be conducted in an open-book format. While many students have requested to make it open book again, no decision on this have been taken so far. 

Q:   What is the AIBE Eligibility Criteria?
A: 

Candidates can check the AIBE Eligibility Criteria below

Parameter

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifying exam

Candidates who have passed a three-year LLB or five-year LLB degree are eligible to appear for the AIBE exam. Therefore, the academic qualifying exam for AIBE candidates is 

  1. 3-year LLB degree,  OR
  2. 5-year integrated LLB degree

Minimum marks in qualifying exam

The BCI mentions no minimum marks are required for appearing in the AIBE exam. However,  a candidate must secure a minimum percentage or grades in their law degree as prescribed by universities for further education. 

Age limit for AIBE exam

There is no upper or lower age limit for appearing in the All India Bar Examination. 

State Bar Council Registration/Enrollment 

A candidate must be registered with their State Bar Councils as an Advocate. As State Bar Council enrollment is mandatory for AIBE eligibility. 

Candidates not enrolled as an advocate with the SBC, will not be able to apply for AIBE XXI 2026-27

Q:   How to download the AIBE 21 exam answer key?
A: 

To download the AIBE 21 answer key-

Visit the BCI website.
Login using your registered email address and password.
Now, click on the AIBE XXI Answer Key tab.

Q:   When will the AIBE 21 exam result be announced?
A: 

The AIBE 21 exam result will be released by the Bar Council of India once the final answer key is out.  The result will be published online.

AIBE 21 Registration Process 2026

It was important to learn how to fill the AIBE 21 Application Form before starting the process.  The application process was completely online. 

    • Go to allindiabarexamination.com
    • Register using advocate enrollment details
    • Fill the application form
    • Upload required documents
    • Pay the AIBE (XXI) 21 application fee
    • Submit and download confirmation

Also Read: List of documents required to fill AIBE Application Form

AIBE 21 Application Fee 2026

Candidates could check the All India Bar Examination Fees 2026 before filling the form. Check below

Category

Application Fee (in INR)

General/OBC

INR 3,500 (plus transaction charges)

Gen-PWD/ OBC-PWD

INR 3,500 (plus transaction charges)

SC/ST/

INR 2,500 (plus transaction charges)

SC-PWD/ST-PWD categories

INR 2,500 (plus transaction charges)

EWS/ Women

INR 3,500 (plus transaction charges)

Also Read: How to enroll with State Bar Councils for AIBE exam? Fees, Documents Required, Eligibility

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the AIBE 21 exam answer key released?
A: 

BCI has released the AIBE provisional answey key. Candidates can use their registered email address and password to access the answer key.

Q:   When AIBE answer key will be released?
A: 

The AIBE provisional answer key has been released. It was published on allindiabarexamination.com. The objection window has opened thereafter for candidates to challenge discrepancies.

What is AIBE 21 Exam Pattern?

The AIBE exam pattern was same as previous sessions.

AIBE Exam Features

Details

Exam mode

Offline mode

Exam type

AIBE is no longer an open-book exam. 

Not allowed: you are not allowed to carry books, notes and written material inside the exam hall

Allowed: Bare acts without notes are allowed.

Exam duration

3 hours

Total questions

100 questions

Type of questions

MCQs

Marking Scheme

One mark per question (negative marking to be introduced this year onwards)

AIBE 21 Syllabus 2026

The AIBE 21 syllabus included 19 law subjects covering both procedural and substantive laws. Read further to know the AIBE Syllabus

  • Constitutional Law
  • Indian Penal Code / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
  • Code of Criminal Procedure / BNSS
  • Code of Civil Procedure
  • Indian Evidence Act / Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
  • Family Law
  • Professional Ethics & Bar Council Rules
  • Administrative Law
  • Company Law
  • Labour & Industrial Laws
  • Environmental Law
  • Cyber Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • ADR & PIL

Also read: Top 5 reasons why aspirants fail AIBE exam

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AIBE 21 Subject-wise Syllabus and Marks Distribution 2026

Candidates could check subject wise marks distribution of AIBE Syllabus below

AIBE Subjects/Syllabus

No. of Questions

Constitutional Law

10 marks

Cr. P. C. (Criminal Procedure Code) & (New)
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

10 marks

Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)

10 marks

I. P. C. (Indian Penal Code) & (New)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

8 marks

Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act

8 marks

Family Law

8 marks

Evidence Act & (New) Bharatiya Sakshya
Adhiniyam

8 marks

Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law

5 marks

Labour and Industrial Laws

4 marks

Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act

4 marks

Law Related to Taxation 

4 marks

Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

4 marks

Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules

4 marks

Administrative Law

3 marks

Company Law

2 marks

Environmental Law

2 marks

Cyber Law

2 marks

Land Acquisition Act

2 marks

Intellectual Property Laws

2 marks

Total

100 marks

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Yes, candidates can raise objection on AIBE Answer Key. Based on the objections received, the AIBE Final Answer Key will be released. The AIBE Result is declared based on the final answer key.

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There is no negative marking in the exam. But one mark is given for every correct answer. In case you leave any questions unanswered, nothing will be deducted.

AIBE Marking Scheme 2026

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Negative MarkingNo
Number of questions100
Marks per question 1
Total Marks100

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The AIBE provisional answer key has been released. It was published on allindiabarexamination.com. The objection window has opened thereafter for candidates to challenge discrepancies.

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Candidates who will successfully pass the AIBE exam will be issued the CoP by BCI. The qualified candidates will have to collect their Certificate of Practice from their respective State Bar Councils. It is a mandatory document to practice Law in India.

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No, you cannot submit challenges against the AIBE answer key offline. Objections must be submitted online only through the official website, allindiabarexamination.com.

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No, you cannot email objections for the AIBE answer key to the Bar Council of India. Objections must be submitted online through the AIBE PORTAL by logging in with your credentials, paying the required fee of INR 500 per question, and uploading supporting documentation.

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Mohit Dhawan

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AIBE Exam is held in 22 languages, including English. So, the question paper will be in the language choosen by the candidate while filling the application form. 

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Chanchal Patra

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If you don't get your chosen AIBE test city, the BCI gives you the next the nearest center that has space left. The details will show on your hall ticket, so check it carefully.

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Students appearing for the AIBE exam must carry a coloured copy of the AIBE admit card. They must paste a recent coloured passport size photograph on the admit card. They must also carry a blue or black ball point pen to the exam centre. They must not carry any other stationery item to the AIBE test

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