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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- [Soon] AIBE 20 Exam Analysis 2025 Live- Check Difficulty Level, Questions Paper, Review & Cutoff
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Also Read: AIBE 20 (XX) Exam Analysis (OUT): Difficulty Level, Students Reaction and Expected Cutoff
- 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 Exam Eligibility 2025: Age Limit, Minimum Qualification, Minimum Mark
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Answered 2 weeks 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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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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