AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026: Final Answer Key (OUT), Next Exam Dates, Question Paper, Result, COP & Syllabus

All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )

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AIBE 21 Result 2026

17 Jul '26

Anupama Mehra
Updated on Jul 10, 2026 15:55 IST

By Anupama Mehra, Deputy Manager – Content

The Bar Council of India has released the AIBE Final Answer Key 2026. Candidates must note that the AIBE 21 Result 2026 is expected by July 15, 2026. After reviewing all the objections received on AIBE 21 Provisional Answer Key 2026, the revised answer key has been published.

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Table of contents
  • What is AIBE Exam?
  • AIBE 21 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • AIBE 2026 Answer Key
  • AIBE 2026 Result
  • AIBE 2026 Certificate of Practice
  • AIBE 2026 Eligibility & Application Form
  • AIBE 2026 Admit Card
  • AIBE 2026 Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation
  • AIBE 21 Analysis 2026
  • AIBE 2026 FAQs
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What is AIBE Exam?

The All India Bar Examination is a certification exam conducted twice a year by the Bar Council of India for law graduates seeking to start their practice as lawyers. The exam is conducted to assess a member's basic-level knowledge, establish a minimum benchmark for entering the practice of law, and assess the candidate's analytical skills.

Key Highlights of AIBE Exam

Features 

Details 

Exam Mode

Pen-and-paper mode

Frequency 

Twice a year

No. of test cities

55 exam cities all over India

Language of the exam

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia (Oriya), Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will AIBE notification release?
A: 

The AIBE Notification is the notice released by the BCI to make an announcement about all the important events. It has details about date, application process, syllabus and other important information. Aspirants must check the notification properly to avoid any miss later. The AIBE 21 Notification has been released.

 

Q:   Is AIBE an open book exam?
A: 

The AIBE Exam is no longer conducted in open-book format. Candidates will be allowed to carry only bare acts without notes. 

Q:   Who can apply for Certificate of Practice by BCI?
A: 

The candidates whose names appears on the Roll of Advocates maintained by a State Bar Council can apply for the CoP. These candidates must be enrolled advocates who have passed the All India Bar Examination.

Q:   Which is more difficult AIBE or CLAT?
A: 

Both exams are national level. While AIBE is a certification exam, CLAT is an entrance exam to get admission into NLUs. The difficulty level of both the exams are more or less same. 

AIBE 21 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of AIBE 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
17 Jul ' 26

AIBE 21 Result 2026

DatesPast Exam Dates
10 Jul ' 26

AIBE 21 Final Answer Key Date

10 Jun ' 26

AIBE 21 Answer Key Date

10 Jun ' 26 - 17 Jun ' 26

AIBE 21 Answer Key Objection Window 2026

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AIBE 2026 Answer Key

The final AIBE answer key has been released after reviewing the objections submitted by the candidates. It will be used to decide the final score. The final answer key can not be challenged, and the answers given on the final key will be used for preparing the results of AIBE 21 Exam 2026. The BCI released the AIBE answer keys under the respective login of the candidates. Candidates can download AIBE 2026 Answer Key using the instructions given below

  • Visit the AIBE Exam portal.
  • Go to the notification centre on the page
  • Click on the tab "AIBE XXI Answer Key & Question Paper PDF"
  • Click on the Answer Key / Question Paper code ( A, B, C, or D) you want to download.
  • Download the document and cross-check your responses.

AIBE 21 Booklet-Wise Paper with Solutions

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the AIBE 21 exam result be announced?
A: 

The AIBE 21 exam result will be released shortly. The Bar Council of India published the AIBE final answer key on July 10, 2026.

Q:   Is AIBE Exam tough or easy?
A: 

AIBE Exam is tough to crack as its the certification exam. Candidates who will clear the exam will be issued CoP. Candidates must prepare for the exam pretty well to clear in first attempt.

Q:   How to download the AIBE 21 exam answer key?
A: 

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.

Q:   When will the AIBE 21 exam answer key released?
A: 

AIBE Final Answer Key has been released by BCI. The AIBE provisional answey key was published earlier on which candidates could raise objections until June 17, 2026.

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AIBE 2026 Result

DeskCalendarResult: 17 Jul ' 26

The Bar Council of India will publish the AIBE 21 Result on allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates must note that the AIBE 21 Result 2026 will not be published offline. Candidates can check their qualifying status for AIBE 21 by visiting the portal. Candidates can check their AIBE results by entering their enrollment number and date of birth. The results will contain the qualifying status of the candidate as PASS/ FAIL/ REJECTED/ WITHHELD.

How to check AIBE XXI (21) results 2026

  1. Go to the AIBE portal
  2. Click on the result tab
  3. A login window will open 
  4. Enter your roll number and date of birth as registered for AIBE 2026
  5. On successful login, the result will be displayed on the screen.
  6. Download and take a printout of the result.

Also Read: Failed in AIBE 20? What Next?

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Will AIBE Result released in offline mode?
A: 

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.

Q:   When will AIBE Result Rechecking Process 2026 begin?
A: 

The Bar Council of India will begin the AIBE Result Rechecking Process after the result has been announced. Candidates will have to visit allindiabarexamination.com to check.

Q:   How to access the AIBE 21 result?
A: 

The AIBE 21 result will be released online on the AIBE website. The candidates can access their results using the AIBE Login credentials created during the registration. 

Q:   Will I receive AIBE scorecard offline?
A: 

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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AIBE 2026 Certificate of Practice

The All India Bar Council will release the AIBE 21 Certificate of Practice only to the eligible candidates. The candidates can download their CoP by logging in with their enrollment number at https://aibe.digivarsity.online/WebApp/Examination/SearchApplicant.aspx. The Certificate of Practice issued from the State Bar Council will appear as under

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Q:   How can I download the CoP of AIBE Exam?
A: 

The candidates can download their Certificate of Practice (CoP) from the link given on the official portal. The candidates can get their CoP by logging with their Enrollment number.

Q:   Can I practice in court without CoP?
A: 

Candidates must note that as per the rules set by the BCI you need to clear AIBE Exam to practice in court. Once you pass the exam, the BCI will issue COP which is mandatory for anyone who wants to practice.

Q:   What is the duration of AIBE Exam?
A: 

The AIBE Exam will be held for three hours and thirty minutes. Candidates must note that there is no negative marking in the exam. 

Q:   Is CoP of AIBE 20 Released?
A: 

Yes, the AIBE 20 CoP has been released. Candidates can download the same from official website.

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AIBE 2026 Eligibility & Application Form

The BCI released the eligibility criteria for AIBE Exam. Candidates could check the AIBE 21 Eligibility Criteria below

Parameter

AIBE XXI (21) Eligibility Criteria

Qualifying exam

Candidates who have passed or are in final year of a three-year LLB or five-year LLB degree are eligible to appear for the AIBE exam. Therefore, the academic qualifying exam for AIBE candidates is 

  1. 3-year LLB degree, OR
  2. 5-year integrated LLB degree

Minimum marks in qualifying exam

The BCI states that no minimum marks are required to appear in the AIBE exam. However, a candidate must secure a minimum percentage or grades in their law degree as prescribed by universities for further education. 

Age limit for AIBE exam

There is no upper or lower age limit for appearing in the All India Bar Examination. 

State Bar Council Registration/Enrollment 

A candidate who has not registered with their State Bar Councils as an Advocate can apply. As State Bar Council enrollment is no more mandatory for AIBE eligibility.  

AIBE 2026 Application Form

The AIBE Application Form was released on the official website. Instructions to fill out the application form have been mentioned below

  • Go to allindiabarexamination.com
  • Click on the register link 
  • Enter all the required details such as enrollment state, enrollment number, name, mobile number, etc.
  • Enter your personal details
  • Submit the application form
  • You will receive the registration ID & password on your email id and phone number
  • Relogin and submit the AIBE 21 application fee 

AIBE 2026 Application Form Fees

Check the AIBE application fee below. Candidates must note that the fees can be paid in cash along with bank charges only.

Category

Application Fee (in INR)

General/OBC

INR 3,500 (plus transaction charges)

Gen-PWD/ OBC-PWD

INR 3,500 (plus transaction charges)

SC/ST/

INR 2,500 (plus transaction charges)

SC-PWD/ST-PWD categories

INR 2,500 (plus transaction charges)

EWS/ Women

INR 3,500 (plus transaction charges)

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I fill AIBE Application Form 2026 offline?
A: 

No, there was no such way to fill the AIBE Application Form offline. Candidates had tovisit allindiabarexamination.com to complete filling the application form. 

Q:   What are the details required for AIBE registration form?
A: 

Following details were required to be filled in the AIBE application form-

Personal details.
Academic qualification details.
State Bar Council Enrollment details.
Preferred test cities for taking AIBE exam.
Preferred test medium from 22 languages. 

Q:   What is the last date to register for AIBE 21 2026?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the AIBE application fee?
A: 

Candidates who have filled the application forms for AIBE XXI (21) have to pay the AIBE Registration Fees for their respective categories as under

Category

Application Fee (in INR)

General/OBC

INR 3,500 (plus transaction charges)

Gen-PWD/ OBC-PWD

INR 3,500 (plus transaction charges)

SC/ST/

INR 2,500 (plus transaction charges)

SC-PWD/ST-PWD categories

INR 2,500 (plus transaction charges)

EWS/ Women

INR 3,500 (plus transaction charges)

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AIBE 2026 Admit Card

BCI has released the AIBE XXI Admit Card on the official website. Candidates must note that AIBE 21 Hall Ticket 2026 carries details like roll number, centre name, date and time of the AIBE exam, and reporting time. 

How to download AIBE Admit Card 2026

  • Visit allindiabarexamination.com
  • Click on the AIBE 21 admit card 2026 download link
  • Login by entering the registration number and date of birth
  • Download the admit card
  • Take printouts 
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Q:   How to download the AIBE 21 exam admit card?
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Check the process to download the AIBE admit card -

Visit the allindiabarexamination.com.
Click on the AIBE 21 admit card 2026 download link.
Login by entering registration number and date of birth.
Download the admit card.

Q:   What are the important documents to carry on AIBE exam day?
A: 

AIBE admit card is a mandatory document. Along with the admit card, students must carry any of the following photo Id proofs-

Voter ID
Aadhaar Card
Enrollment Slip
Passport
Driver's License
Advocate Enrollment ID with State Bar Council

Q:   Is AIBE 21 exam admit card OUT?
A: 

Yes, BCI has released the AIBE admit card. Candidates must note that AIBE 21 Hall Ticket 2026 was released online only and no candidate received the admit card through post.

Q:   Can I appear online, if I loose my AIBE Hall Ticket?
A: 

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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AIBE 2026 Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

The BCI released the AIBE Exam Pattern 2026-2027. As per the set paper pattern, questions and marks are distributed across the exam. Check AIBE exam pattern below

Particulars

Details

Exam type

AIBE is no longer an open-book exam. 

Not allowed: you are not allowed to carry books, notes and written material inside the exam hall

Allowed: Bare acts without notes are allowed.

Exam duration

3 hours

Total questions

100 questions

Type of questions

MCQs

Marking Scheme

One mark per question (negative marking to be introduced this year onwards)

AIBE 21 Syllabus 2026

BCI released the AIBE Syllabus 2026 with the set marks distribution. Candidates could do their preparation by referring to the AIBE Exam Syllabus 2026 as mentioned in the table below:

AIBE Subjects/Syllabus

No. of Questions

Constitutional Law

10 marks

Cr. P. C. (Criminal Procedure Code) & (New)
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

10 marks

Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)

10 marks

I. P. C. (Indian Penal Code) & (New)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

8 marks

Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act

8 marks

Family Law

8 marks

Evidence Act & (New) Bharatiya Sakshya
Adhiniyam

8 marks

Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law

5 marks

Labour and Industrial Laws

4 marks

Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act

4 marks

Law Related to Taxation 

4 marks

Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

4 marks

Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules

4 marks

Administrative Law

3 marks

Company Law

2 marks

Environmental Law

2 marks

Cyber Law

2 marks

Land Acquisition Act

2 marks

Intellectual Property Laws

2 marks

Total

100 marks

AIBE 2026 Preparation

Some of the tips and tricks advised to keep in mind during AIBE Preparation 2026 are

  • You should learn to manage your time. Give more time to higher weightage subjects.
  • Be regular in your studies. Do not take it lightly.
  • Create short notes while preparing for a topic. You can refer to these notes during revision.
  • As per the previous year's paper analysis, a few questions in the paper are asked from landmark cases. Hence, read those.
  • Start with the topics that hold maximum weightage in the exam.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I prepare for AIBE Exam?
A: 

Preparing for the AIBE 2026 exam involved mastering the updated Bare Acts, focusing on high-weightage subjects like Constitutional Law, CrPC, CPC, and IPC/BNS, and solving past years question papers. 

Q:   Is there negative marking in AIBE?
A: 

No, there is no negative marking in the All India Bar Examination (AIBE).  For each correct answer, one marks will be given. But for wrong or unattempted question no marks will be deducted.

Q:   What is AIBE Exam Syllabus?
A: 

AIBE 21 exam question paper had questions from 19 subjects. Each of the topics carried a different weightage. There was questions from Company Law, Constitutional Law and more.

Q:   Where can I check AIBE Syllabus?
A: 

You can check the AIBE syllabus on the official Bar Council of India (BCI) website, allindiabarexamination.com, where they release the PDF, or on educational portals like Shiksha that provide direct download links and subject-wise weightage for subjects like Constitutional Law, IPC, CPC, and Evidence Act. 

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AIBE 21 Analysis 2026

The overall difficulty level of the AIBE Exam was moderate to easy. Candidates can check the AIBE Exam Analysis below

Subject AIBE 21 Exam Analysis

Constitutional Law

Moderate

Cr. P. C. (Criminal Procedure Code) & (New)
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

Moderate to difficult

Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)

Difficult

I. P. C. (Indian Penal Code) & (New)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Moderate

Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act

Moderate to difficult

Family Law

Easy to moderate

Evidence Act & (New) Bharatiya Sakshya
Adhiniyam

Moderate

Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law

Moderate to difficult

Labour and Industrial Laws

Difficult

Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act

Moderate

Law Related to Taxation 

Moderate to difficult

Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

Easy to moderate

Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules

Moderate to difficult

Administrative Law

Difficult

Company Law

Moderate

Environmental Law

Moderate to difficult

Cyber Law

Easy to moderate

Land Acquisition Act

Easy

Intellectual Property Laws

Moderate

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Do I need coaching to prepare for AIBE Exam?
A: 

No candidates can actually prepare for AIBE Exam along with their class 12th exam. They just need to take out time to prepare for the entrance exam. 

Q:   Is AIBE exam pattern revised?
A: 

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. 

Q:   Where can I check AIBE Exam Pattern 2026?
A: 

To check the AIBE Exam Pattern candidates could visit allindiabarexamination.com. Candidates were advised to check the exam pattern before beginning their preparation journey.

Q:   How many marks are required to qualify AIBE Exam?
A: 

To qualify for the AIBE exam in 2026, general/OBC candidates typically need to secure at least 40% to 45% of the total 100 marks. Candidates from SC/ST/PwD categories require a minimum of 35% to 40%, though exact cutoffs can slightly vary by session. 

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AIBE 2026 FAQs

Candidates can check important FAQs of AIBE Exam below:

Q:   What are the minimum qualifying marks for the AIBE exam?
A: 

The minimum qualifying marks for AIBE exam as decided by the Bar Council is:

CategoryQualifying criteriaQualifying marks
General/ OBC40% of the total marks 40 marks out of 100 Marks
SC/ ST 35% of the total marks35 marks out of 100 Marks
Q:   What is the difficulty level of AIBE Exam?
A: 

AIBE Exam difficulty level is generally moderate. However, it totally depends on the individual's preparation. Candidates must prepare well for the exam to clear it in first go. Candidates must check the pattern before starting preparation for AIBE Exam.

Q:   What are the login credentials required for AIBE admit card?
A: 

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.

Q:   What are the important documents to carry on AIBE exam day?
A: 

AIBE admit card is a mandatory document. Along with the admit card, students must carry any of the following photo Id proofs-

Voter ID
Aadhaar Card
Enrollment Slip
Passport
Driver's License
Advocate Enrollment ID with State Bar Council

Q:   What is the duration of AIBE Exam?
A: 

The AIBE Exam will be held for three hours and thirty minutes. Candidates must note that there is no negative marking in the exam. 

Q:   Which things are not allowed on AIBE exam day?
A: 

Check the list of items prohibited inside the AIBE test centre-

All electronic items, including mobile phones
Jewellery or any other valuable
Text books or study material

Q:   What is AIBE Exam Pattern?
A: 

The AIBE was conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The exam was held for three hours thirty minutes. There were 100 MCQs. Candidates must note that the question paper was from 19 subjects and there were no negative marking. 

Q:   What are the AIBE exam day guidelines?
A: 

Following things must be kept in mind on the AIBE exam day-

Reach the allotted exam centre at least one hour before.
Follow all the instructions given by the test centre officials.
Check the Date and timings of exam.

Q:   What happens if AIBE application is incomplete?
A: 

An incomplete AIBE application will cause disqualification from appearing in the exam. If you have not filled the form completely, your form will not be considered complete. 

Q:   What are the benefits of solving AIBE exam sample paper?
A: 

Following are some of the benefits of AIBE question papers -

It helps to understand the AIBE syllabus more effectively.
Know the type of questions asked and pattern of exam.
Get to know the important topics for AIBE.
Improve accuracy and time management skills.

 

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