AIBE exam is conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI) to grant the Certificate of Practice to the Lawyers already registered with their respective State Bar Council. The number of students who appear in this exam is huge. Check the article below to know about the exam in detail.
The AIBE 20 exam 2025 was conducted on November 30, 2025. The exam was held by the Bar Council of India at more than 50 cities in the country. May Law graduates and practicing lawyers appear in this exam across India to get qualified for the Certificate of Practice (CoP). This certificate is a mandatory document that allows Lawyers to practice at any Indian Court. Once the lawyers have this certificate, they will not require an extra permission to appear in the Court of Law for their respective cases.
Every year, many students appear in the AIBE exam. Read the article below to know how many students appear in the All India Bar Exam (AIBE) exam every year, along with other important details.
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- How Many Students Appeared in AIBE 20 Exam?
- How Many Students Appeared in AIBE 19 Exam?
- How Many Students Appeared in AIBE 18 Exam?
- What is AIBE Certificate of Practice (CoP)?
- AIBE Exam Qualifying Criteria
How Many Students Appeared in AIBE 20 Exam?
The statistics for the number of candidates appeared in the AIBE 20 exam is released:
| Number of Candidates who appeared |
2,51,968 |
| Passed candidates |
1,74,386 |
| Failed candidates |
77,579 |
Also Read: AIBE 20 COP: Download AIBE 20 Bar Council of India Certificate PDF
How Many Students Appeared in AIBE 19 Exam?
Refer to the table below to know the statistics of number of students who appeared in the AIBE 19 exam:
| Registered Candidates |
2,36,403 |
| Number of Candidates who appeared |
2,29,843 |
| Passed candidates |
1,77,592 |
| Failed candidates |
52,251 |
Also Read: AIBE Eligibility
How Many Students Appeared in AIBE 18 Exam?
Refer to the table below to know the statistics of number of students who appeared in the AIBE 18 exam:
| Registered Candidates |
1,48,781 |
| Number of Candidates who appeared |
1,44,041 |
| Passed candidates |
69,646 |
| Failed candidates |
74,368 |
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What is AIBE Certificate of Practice (CoP)?
The AIBE exam serves as a gateway to get Certificate of Practice (CoP). The Law graduates will be required to enrol with their respective State Bar Council (SBC) on a provisional basis. However, to obtain the CoP, aspirants will have to appear for the AIBE exam. They will have to complete the Bar Council of India registration process. The registration process include filling the AIBE application form and paying the fee.
A Certificate of Practice is issued by the Bar Council of India under Section 24(1)(b) of the Advocates Act, 1961. It confirms that an individual is qualified and can practice law in any Indian Court. It is issued to those who successfully clear the AIBE exam. The BCI has made it mandatory that all advocates obtain a CoP within three years of their provisional enrollment with a State Bar Council.
AIBE Exam Qualifying Criteria
Candidates appearing in the AIBE exam will have to meet the following cutoff to pass the exam-
| Category |
Minimum qualifying marks for AIBE |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC category |
40% of total marks |
| SC/ ST/ PWD |
35% of total marks |
All candidates who are not able to secure the minimum marks will have to sit for the next AIBE exam.
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Student Forum
Answered 4 weeks ago
The last date to apply online for the AIBE 22 Application correction is October 30.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 4 weeks ago
The candidates who are in their last year of Law Degree Course and the candidates who have passed the degree course but not registered in the State Bar Council will be required to submit the AIBE undertaking form with their application form.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The AIBE 22 registrations were started at allindiabarexamination.com on August 19. The candidates must fill the application before October 27. The candidates who failed in AIBE 21 and 20 can reuse their existing registration IDs and do not need to re-register.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
No, one cannot get a CoP without having passed the AIBE if one completed his or her education with an LLB degree in or after 2009-2010. Passing the AIBE is mandatory for those who want to practice law on their own after completing an LLB degree from any recognised institution.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Candidates who do not meet AIBE passing criteria will not receive the Certificate of Practice. They will have to appear for the exam in the next cycle.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
AIBE cut-off mark is usually set according to the lowest qualifying marks or percentage required by the examining authority. There might be changes in qualifying requirements as per the examining authority. Candidates are advised to check the latest notification of AIBE.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
Yes. The qualifying conditions for AIBE vary from one category to another. The cutoff is usually higher for General category candidates compared to SC, ST, and other reserved categories.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
AIBE Cut-off refers to the lowest percentage of marks required by candidates to qualify for exam. The cut-off is different for every category. Candidates satisfying cut-off criteria are awarded Certificate of Practice.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
The failure rate for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) changes every year. It generally ranges between 23% and 51%, varying significantly by session.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is usually regarded as medium to tough in nature. There is no negative marking at all. The exam comprises questions requiring analysis, and updated criminal law provisions (BNS, BNSS, BSA) have been introduced in it.
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Contributor-Level 9
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