How many candidates appeared for AIBE 21 Exam 2026?
The AIBE 21 exam 2026 was held conducted on June 7, 2026. The All India Bar Examination is conducted by the Bar Council of India. It is a mandatory certification exam to become advocate and practice in court. The AIBE 21 (XXI) Exam 2026 was held in more than 55 cities across the country. Only those candidates who will clear the exam will be awarded the Certificate of Practice (CoP).
Every year, lakhs of students appear in the AIBE exam. From 2026, the AIBE Exam will be held twice a year. Read further to know how many students appeared in the All India Bar Exam (AIBE) and other important details.
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- AIBE Qualifying Marks
- What is AIBE Certificate of Practice (CoP)?
- How Many Students Appeared in AIBE 21 Exam?
- How Many Students Appeared in AIBE 20 Exam?
- Candidates Appeared in AIBE 19
AIBE Qualifying Marks
Candidates appearing in the exam will have to score minimum AIBE passing exam to qualify
| Category |
Minimum qualifying marks for AIBE (revised) |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC category |
43% of total marks |
| SC/ ST/ PWD |
37% 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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What is AIBE Certificate of Practice (CoP)?
Until last year, final-year law students were not allowed to appear for the AIBE Exam. However, now they can appear given the condition that they should not have any backlogs. The AIBE Eligibility Criteria were revised, considering that many law graduates lose a year waiting for the AIBE Exam.
However, to get the COP while it is mandatory to clear AIBE Exam, it is also important 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.
Commonly asked questions
It is must for anyone preparing for AIBE Exam to understand the syllabus and exam pattern properly. Once you get clarity on both, you must prepare a plan to crack AIBE Exam. With dedication and daily practice it is not tough to clear AIBE Exam in first attempt.
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.
The AIBE exam includes 100 objective-type, multiple-choice questions on 19 subjects. The exam is split into Category-I and Category-II (allied, low-weightage) areas. Key sections include Constitutional Law, IPC/BNS, CrPC/BNSS, CPC, Evidence Act/BSA, Family Law, Professional Ethics, and Environmental Law.
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.
How Many Students Appeared in AIBE 21 Exam?
The statistics for the number of candidates appeared in the AIBE 21 exam 2026 will be updated below once released:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Candidates who appeared |
1,75,701 |
| Passed candidates |
1,15,805 |
| Failed candidates |
55,896 |
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How Many Students Appeared in AIBE 20 Exam?
The statistics for the number of candidates appeared in the AIBE 20 exam is released:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Candidates who appeared |
2,51,968 |
| Passed candidates |
1,74,386 |
| Failed candidates |
77,579 |
| AIBE 20 Pass Percentage |
69.21% |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can register for AIBE 21 Exam 2026 until October 30, 2026. Candidates must note that the application process can be completed by visiting allindiabarexamination.com.
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Candidates Appeared in AIBE 19
Check the table below to know the number of students who appeared in the AIBE 19 exam:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Registered Candidates |
2,36,403 |
| Number of Candidates who appeared |
2,29,843 |
| Passed candidates |
1,77,592 |
| Failed candidates |
52,251 |
| AIBE 19 Pass Percentage |
77.27% |
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The certificate of practice (COP) can be downloaded from AIBE portal. Candidates who qualified in the AIBE-19 exam can download their COP from AIBE portal by logging in with enrollment details.
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