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 22 Exam until 27 October, 2026. The last date for fee payment is October 28. The AIBE correction window will remain open until October 30, 2026. Candidates must note that the application process can be completed by visiting allindiabarexamination.com.
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.
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.
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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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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 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 2 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 3 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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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