AIBE 20 Passing Marks 2025: Check General, OBC, SC & ST Qualifying Marks, Previous Year AIBE Cut-off
All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )
Registration - 11 Feb '26 - 30 Apr '26
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AIBE 20 Passing Marks 2025: Category-wise Qualifying marks, Factors affecting AIBE Cut-off
AIBE 20 Exam 2025: The Bar Council of India (BCI) closed the AIBE 20 Result Rechecking Window 2025 on January 23, 2026. Candidates who feel that they were not marked correctly could apply for AIBE 20 OMR Rechecking. Candidates had to visit allindiabarexamination.com to apply for AIBE 20 Rechecking 2025.
The Council published the AIBE Result 2025 on January 8, 2026. The AIBE Exam was held on November 30, 2025. The AIBE Final Answer Key 2025 was published on January 6, 2026. The Council conducted the AIBE 20 (XX) Exam 2025 in pen-and-paper mode. The Council opened the AIBE Objection Window 2025 on December 3, 2025 and candidates could challenge the AIBE Provisional Answer Key 2025 until December 10, 2025. Candidates can check the AIBE Qualifying Criteria 2025 here.
It is important to understand the AIBE 20 Passing Marks. To qualify AIBE Exam, the General and OBC students will have to score 43 out of 100. For SC/ST Candidates it is 38 out of 100. The final marks were reduced because 5 questions were dropped by the council in the final answer key. All those who will clear the AIBE Exam 2025 will be issued Certificate of Practice. All lawyers must get COP within two years of provisional enrollment. Without it they won't be allowed to represent any case in the court.
The AIBE qualifying marks cutoff 2025 is the minimum marks a candidate must score to clear the AIBE 20 (XX) 2025. It must be noted that AIBE 20 (XX) Cut-off 2025 is always decided by the BCI.
- AIBE 20 Exam Date 2025 Overview
- AIBE 20 Minimum Passing Criteria 2025
- What determines AIBE 20 cutoff?
- AIBE 20 Important Topics 2025: Weightage
- AIBE 2025 Exam Pattern
- Tips & Tricks To Crack AIBE 2025
AIBE 20 Exam Date 2025 Overview
Candidates looking forward to appearing in the exam can check the AIBE Important Dates below:
| Event |
Dates |
|---|---|
| AIBE 20 (XX) Application 2025 begins |
September 29, 2025 |
| Last date for AIBE 20 Registration |
October 31, 2025 |
| AIBE 20 (XX) Application Correction 2025 | November 01, 2025 |
| AIBE XX (20) Admit cards 2025 | November 15, 2025 |
| AIBE (XX) 20 Exam Day 2025 |
November 30, 2025 |
| Official AIBE (XX) 20 answer key |
December 03, 2025 |
| Release of AIBE XX final answer key |
06-Jan-2026 |
| Declaration of AIBE (XX) 20 Result |
07-Jan-2026 |
AIBE 20 Minimum Passing Criteria 2025
Candidates must note that the BCI has notified AIBE Cut off which is the minimum passing mark for the exam. The AIBE minimum passing criteria is 38 per cent. Candidates who will score less than the required minimum qualifying marks of AIBE 20 will then have to appear for the AIBE Examination again.
What determines AIBE 20 cutoff?
A few crucial elements will influence the AIBE 20 cutoff. The AIBE 20 (XX) cutoff 2025 is determined in part by these factors. Below is a comprehensive list of the variables that will decide the
AIBE 20 cutoff 2025
- All India Bar Examination passing marks / AIBE qualifying marks
- Answers challenged by AIBE 20 candidates for re-checking
- Objections accepted by the BCI
- Number of questions dropped from the AIBE 20 evaluation
AIBE XX (20) Qualifying Cutoff 2025: Category-wise
To pratice law in India, candidates must score minimum passing marks known as the AIBE qualifying marks. For the general category, candidates must receive 40 per cent of the possible points, and for candidates from SC and ST, 35 per cent. Applicants may retake the exam as many times as necessary if they are unable to bring the required passing scores on the AIBE. Candidates can check the AIBE 20 Cutoff below:
| Category |
Minimum Passing Marks |
AIBE Qualifying Marks 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| General |
45% |
43 |
| OBC |
45% |
38 |
| SC/ST |
40% |
32 |
AIBE 19 Cutoff 2024: Category-Wise
Candidates can check AIBE 19 Cutoff 2024 below:
| Category |
Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| General/OBC |
38 |
| SC/ST |
30 |
AIBE 18 Cutoff 2023: Category-wise
Candidates can check AIBE 18 Cutoff for 2023 below:
| Category |
Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| General/OBC |
42 |
| SC/ST |
37 |
AIBE 17 Cutoff 2023: Category-wise
Candidates can check AIBE 17 Cutoff marks for 2023 below:
| Category |
Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| General/OBC |
39 marks out of 98 |
| ST/SC |
34 marks out of 98 |
AIBE 16 Cutoff 2022: Category-wise
Candidates can check AIBE 16 cut off for 2022 below:
| Category |
Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| General/OBC |
39 marks out of 98 |
| SC/ST |
34 marks out of 98 |
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AIBE 20 Important Topics 2025: Weightage
The core subjects asked in AIBE 20 question paper 2025 with weightage are as under:
| AIBE Syllabus |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| 10 questions |
|
| Indian Penal Code (IPC) |
08 questions |
| Criminal Procedure Code (Cr PC) |
10 questions |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) |
10 questions |
| Evidence Act |
08 questions |
| Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act |
04 questions |
| 08 questions |
|
| Public Interest Litigation (PIL) |
04 questions |
| Administrative Law |
03 questions |
| Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules |
04 questions |
| Company Law |
02 questions |
| Environmental Law |
02 questions |
| Cyber Law |
02 questions |
| Labour and Industrial Laws |
04 questions |
| Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law |
05 questions |
| Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act |
08 questions |
| Law Related to Taxation |
04 questions |
| Land Acquisition Act |
02 questions |
| Intellectual Property Laws |
02 questions |
| Total |
100 questions |
Note: Candidates must ensure to cover AIBE 20 Important Topics to increase there chances to score atleast minimum passing marks in AIBE Exam.
Also Read: Lowest Weightage Topics for AIBE Syllabus: No. of Questions, Best Books & More
AIBE 2025 Exam Pattern
The exam authority has released the exam pattern for AIBE including mode of examination, subjects, weightage, type of questions and other details soon. Candidates planning to appear for AIBE 2025 must check the exam pattern to understand what to expect and prepare accordingly. Take a look at key details of AIBE 2025 exam pattern as under:
| AIBE Exam Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Offline, pen-and-paper exam, and Online, computer-based test mode. |
| Exam duration |
3 hours (20 minutes extra for PWD candidates with 40% or more disability) |
| Subjects |
19 law subjects |
| Total questions |
100 questions |
| Type of questions |
Multiple choices based questions |
| Marking Scheme |
One mark per question No negative marking in case of wrong attempts |
Tips & Tricks To Crack AIBE 2025
Some of the other tips and tricks to keep in mind while preparing for AIBE include:
- Time management: Candidates should manage their time effectively while preparing for the exam. More time should be devoted to weaker subjects and a good amount of time should be left for revision and practicing of AIBE question papers.
- Consistency: To clear the Bar exam in one go, candidates must be dedicated and consistent with their studies.
- Notes: It is always helpful to create short notes while preparing for a topic. Candidates can refer to these notes at the time of revision.
- Tracking law cases and judgments: As per previous year paper analysis, few questions in the paper are asked from controversial and landmark law cases of past one year. Therefore, candidates appearing for the exam should keep important details of all such cases.
- Important topics: While preparing for the exam, candidates must start with the AIBE topics that hold maximum weightage in the exam. Important topics for AIBE exam include Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure Code, Code of Civil Procedure, Indian Penal Code, Evidence Act, Family Law and Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, and Negotiable Instrument Act.
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The candidates who have registered for the AIBE exam will require following details to access the admit card-
Login ID and
Password to access the AIBE hall ticket.
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No, the exam pattern of AIBE did not face changes this year. The exam will be held for 3 hours duration. Candidates will be asked 100 MCQ based questions.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
The AIBE 20 CoP has not been released yet. Candidates must note that Bar Council of India is likely to publish the AIBE CoP in next few weeks.
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AIBE Result is not released in offline mode. Candidates will have to visit allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates will have to enter their login details to check the result.
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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.
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BCI will release the AIBE provisional and final answer key online. Candidates can use their registered email address and password to access the answer key.
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No, you can not appear for AIBE Exam if you don't have a hall ticket. AIBE Exam is conducted in pen-and-paper mode. Candidates can not appear in any other mode. Candidates can print the admit card by visiting allindiabarexamination.com in case they loose their hall ticket.
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The Bar Council of India conducts the All India Bar Examination. The exam is held to award the Certificate of Practice to law graduates. The BCI handles all aspects of the exam, including the syllabus, exam pattern, and registration, which is available on allindiabarexamination.com.
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The AIBE syllabus is considered moderate in difficulty, focusing on fundamental legal concepts rather than complex, specialised knowledge. However, since it is no more the open-book exam, candidates have huge syllabus to cover.
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No. As per the BCI rules, candidates can not practice in the court of law until they have a certificate of practice. The CoP will be issued only to those who clear the AIBE Exam.
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