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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 AIBE 20 exam result has been released by the Bar Council of India. The result was announced based on the final answer key.

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 has been released online on the AIBE website. The candidates can access their results 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

Q:   What is the AIBE Result Rechecking Fee 2026?
A:

Candidates will have to pay INR 500 to apply for the rechecking of AIBE Result/ OMR sheet. Candidates can complete the process by visiting allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates must note that there is no other way to apply for rechecking.

Q:   When will AIBE Result Rechecking Process 2026 begin?
A:

The Bar Council of India will begin the AIBE Result Rechecking Process from January 14, 2026. Candidates could apply until January 23, 2026 by visiting allindiabarexamination.com.

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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Answered 4 days ago

An incomplete AIBE application will cause disqualification from appearing in the exam. If you have not filled the form completely, your form will not be considered complete. 

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Mohit Dhawan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 4 days ago

No, there is no negative marking in the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).  For each correct answer, one marks will be given. But for wrong or unattempted question no marks will be deducted.

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Priya Peter

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 4 days ago

The AIBE Exam is no longer conducted in open-book format. Candidates will be allowed to carry only bare acts without notes. 

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Bhumika Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 4 days ago

Candidates can register for AIBE 21 Exam 2026 until April 30, 2026. Candidates must note that the application process can be completed by visiting allindiabarexamination.com.

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Divya Surbhi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 4 days ago

Yes, final-year and final-semester LLB students can apply for AIBE 21. Eligible students must have no backlogs and be in their final year of a 3-year or 5-year LLB course from a BCI-recognized university. 

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Manisha Gard

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

To identify the best reference material, candidates should check: 

AIBE Reference material is free of grammatical errors 
Legal concepts are explained clearly 
All illustrations, examples, and other such representations are accurate 
The reference book for AIBE is reviewed by law experts
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Mukul Singh

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

For the AIBE exam, the best books are bare acts (without comments) for core subjects like the new BNS, BNSS, BSA, CPC, and others, alongside comprehensive guides like Universal's or Taxmann's publications, and subject-specific texts like Durga Das Basu for the Constitution or C.K. Takwani for CPC, f

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Anupama Mehra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

No candidates can actually prepare for AIBE Exam along with their class 12th exam. They just need to take out time to prepare for the entrance exam. 

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Akanksha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

If you have topped while pursuing law there is still some chance. But if you were an average student who have not prepared even once for the exam, it is next to impossible to prepare for the exam in one month. 

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Nitesh Srivastava

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 weeks ago

The AIBE 21 Exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode. No notification mentioning that it will be held in online mode has been released by the council yet.

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Chanchal Patra

Contributor-Level 7