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 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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Student Forum
Answered 2 days 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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week 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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
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.
D
Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
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.
M
Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
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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