How many candidates appeared for AIBE 21 Exam 2026?
The AIBE 21 exam 2026 will be 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 will be conducted 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
- How many aspirants clear AIBE?
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Also Read: AIBE 21 Unofficial Answer Key 2026 PDF: Download Set-wise Answer Key
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 aspirants clear AIBE?
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.
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 |
2,51,968 |
| Passed candidates |
1,74,386 |
| Failed candidates |
77,579 |
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Commonly asked questions
Candidates could register for AIBE 21 Exam 2026 until April 30, 2026. Candidates must note that the application process could be completed by visiting allindiabarexamination.com.
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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% |
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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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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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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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