AIBE 2020 was conducted on January 24. Read here what students had to say about the difficulty level, subjects, and type of questions asked in the bar examination.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) conducted AIBE 15 on January 24, 2021, across more than 45 test cities across India. All India Bar Examination (AIBE) was held in pen-paper based test mode from 10 am today.
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.
AIBE is an open book exam, which means candidates are allowed to carry books, previous years’ solved papers, and hand-written notes to their allotted AIBE test centre.
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Candidates from the General and OBC category are considered to have qualified AIBE exam if they have scored atleast 40% in AIBE XV exam, while the cutoff mark for reserved categories is 35% marks.
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 Student Reaction
Dhananjay Mittal who took the exam from Kolkata shared that AIBE 2020 was not very easy but not that difficult as well. He shared that, “I did not prepare for the exam much but I found that many questions were from past year’s papers”.
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Shiela Khanna said, “I found the exam to be difficult, I don’t think I will be able to qualify it. Questions asked were very high-level and seemed to be from a trained lawyers expectations not from an aspiring lawyer’s viewpoint”.
Neeraj Raut also did not have a good experience of giving AIBE 2020. “I got confused in many questions of AIBE exam. I could not find sub-sections of some topics asked in the question paper. It was not good for me”.
Sehaj Mishra felt that the exam was of moderate difficulty level. Majority of the questions asked were based on case studies, I had solved all the previous years’ papers and that proved extremely helpful in attempting today’s paper”.
Another candidate, Shivangi Sikarwar shared, “A few questions were tricky but overall my paper went well. I think I was just lucky because majority of the questions asked were from study material that I was carrying to the centre and I quickly found all answers”.
Gaurav Arya said that the exam was easy and questions asked in AIBE XV were from the syllabus only. He added AIBE question paper carried case studies from recent cases and he was able to solve the paper on time. AIBE exam pattern was well defined including the sections, meaning, and internal conflicts between the sections.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
You can find it on many platforms, such as Lawprep Tutorial and Shiksha itself, but I'm a Law Prep student, and I found their format of solutions better.
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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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
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
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Negative Marking | No |
| Number of questions | 100 |
| Marks per question | 1 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
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Answered 3 weeks ago
The AIBE provisional answer key will be released soon after the exam. It will be published on allindiabarexamination.com. The objection window will open thereafter for candidates to challenge discrepancies.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
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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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
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.
You have to go to the center that's given to you, since changing it later is mostly not allowed. The exam is important and
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
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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