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Anupama Mehra
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Updated on Nov 25, 2025 12:53 IST
Several factors can impact a candidate's performance, and it is crucial for candidates to recognise and address these challenges early to improve their chances of qualifying.  But if you didn't clear AIBE 20, know that failure is not the end of your legal journey — it's just a hurdle.

The performance of the students in the exam is based on many factors. Everyone wants to qualify the exam with an excellent score but not all can achieve it. You need not to worry. Appeared but failed to clear AIBE 20. We will guide you to improve the performance.

Failed in AIBE 20 Exam? What to do next?

All India Bar Examination result can be a life-changing moment for many law graduates. Passing it means the ability to practice law officially across India. Candidates who will clear the AIBE 20 Exam will be issued a Certificate of Practice. The Bar Council of India is expected to issue the AIBE 20 COP after a few months of the exam.

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The qualifying marks for AIBE are 40% (35% for SC/ST candidates), but still many struggle to clear the exam. Various reasons affect the performance of students. Figure out those and focus on improving. Always remember failure is just an obstacles. Failed AIBE 20, don't get disappointed. There are many ways to improve your result. Check the article for more information.

Q:   When will the AIBE 20 exam result be announced?
A:

The Bar Council of India will announce the AIBE 20 exam result after the release of final answer key. As per the previous year trends, it will take around 2-3 months for the AIBE result to be published. 

Q:   How to obtain the CoP after clearing AIBE exam?
A:

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.

Q:   How to access the AIBE 20 result?
A:

The AIBE 20 result will be released online on AIBE website. The candidates will be able to access their result using the AIBE Login credentials created during the registration. 

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Table of contents
  • What next if you fail to clear AIBE?
  • Understand That You Are Not Alone
  • Analyse Your Performance
  • Focus on the AIBE Reattempt
  • Plan for the Next Attempt Strategically
  • Focus on Key Topics
  • Stay Engaged with Legal Work Meanwhile
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What next if you fail to clear AIBE?

There is no limit on the number of attempts as per the AIBE eligibility criteria. Also, there are no age restrictions. This means you can reappear for the AIBE in the upcoming session.

Here, we have mentioned the best possible action after failing AIBE 20:

Understand That You Are Not Alone

You must know that it's not just you who has failed AIBE, there are many others. All India Bar Examination tests practical understanding, application skills, and thorough preparation. Every year, thousands of students reappear for the test.

Also Read: Top 5 reasons why aspirants fail AIBE exam

Analyse Your Performance

Before you plan your next move, do a self-assessment to know why you failed in exam. Every student must ask these questions, too.

  • Was your preparation enough to qualify the exam?
  • Were you totally dependent on open-book access?
  • Did you fail to get familiar with the landmark case judgment, legal maxims, or recent amendments?
  • Identify where you went wrong. Honest self-analysis can impact your chances next time.

Focus on the AIBE Reattempt

This is the best part of the exam. There is no restriction to appear for the AIBE. So feel free to appear for the test with fresh preparation.

Plan for the Next Attempt Strategically

Instead of rushing, plan smartly:

  • AIBE 21 Exam Date will be announced soon. Watch the Bar Council of India portal for updates.
  • Use study guides, recent Supreme Court and its Landmark Judgements and solve previous year Question papers.
  • Practice AIBE mock tests. It will simulate the real exam environment to boost time management and confidence.

Also Read: All India Bar Exam Previous Year Question Papers (GUJARATI) with Answers: Download For Free

Focus on Key Topics

For better results next time, make sure you know the syllabus and paper pattern. Some of the topics are:

  • Constitutional Law.
  • IPC.
  • Code of Civil and Criminal Procedure.
  • Evidence Act.
  • Family Law.
  • Public Interest Litigation.
  • Professional Ethics.
  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.

Tip: Focus more on understanding the application of law rather than rote learning.

Also Read: Topics for AIBE XX Syllabus 2025

Stay Engaged with Legal Work Meanwhile

If you are interning, apprenticing under a senior advocate, or involved in legal drafting, continue gaining practical experience.
You can temporarily without an AIBE certificate.

  • Law Researcher.
  • Legal Assistant & Content Writer.
  • Paralegal Roles.

This keeps your resume active and builds stronger skills.

Manage Your Bar Council Enrollment

Failing in AIBE 20 is just a temporary setback, not the end of a career. Analyse, prepare, stay positive, and attempt confidently. Your dream of practising law is well within reach, one more focused effort, and you have your Certificate of Practice.

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

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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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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered a week ago

The candidates whose names appears on the Roll of Advocates maintained by a State Bar Council can apply for the CoP. These candidates must be enrolled advocates who have passed the All India Bar Examination.

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Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The minimum qualifying marks for AIBE exam as decided by the Bar Council is:

CategoryQualifying criteriaQualifying marks
General/ OBC40% of the total marks 40 marks out of 100 Marks
SC/ ST 35% of the total marks35 marks out of 100 Marks

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered a week ago

AIBE 20 Cutoff will be based on the qualifying criteria of the exam. However, the final cutoff will depend on the number of questions to be considered after AIBE provisional answer key objection process. There are chances that a few questions are dropped from the final evaluation paper if errors are

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered a week ago

The AIBE 20 result will be released online on AIBE website. The candidates will be able to access their result using the AIBE Login credentials created during the registration. 

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Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The AIBE exam analysis will help candidates to understand the level of questions asked in exam. This will highlight the types of questions asked in the exam. Students may understand the important topics through the exam analysis.

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Damini Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, AIBE 20 Exam 2025 Student Reaction and Exam Analysis is released. As per the students' reaction, the exam was of moderate level and there were expected questions in the test. The questions were asked from the Indian Constitution, BNSS, etc.

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered a week ago

Check the list of items prohibited inside the AIBE test centre-

  • All electronic items, including mobile phones
  • Jewellery or any other valuable
  • Text books or study material

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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered a week ago

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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Damini Aggarwal

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Answered a week ago

Following important details will be mentioned on the AIBE 20 hall ticket- 

  • Candidate's name
  • Hall ticket number
  • General Guidelines
  • Exam date and time
  • Exam centre details

 

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Damini Aggarwal

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