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AIBE 21 Cut offs 2026: Past-year Cut-Off Marks
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The AIBE 21 (XXI) exam was conducted on June 7, 2026. The AIBE 21 cut-off 2026 is the minimum qualifying marks candidates need to clear the All India Bar Examination. The Monitoring Committee, noticed that though the AIBE 21 cutoff was fixed at 45 for General candidate and 40 for SC/ST/PwD candidates; however, after perusal of the question paper & result summary, it unanimously decided to moderate the result and reduce the qualifying marks by three (3). The AIBE cut-off 2026 is 45% marks for candidates from the general/OBC category and 40% marks for SC/ST category. However, the actual passing marks required to pass the AIBE 21 are 42 to for Genral/OBC and 37 for SC and ST categories. In this article, get details of the AIBE cut-off 2026, including revised total marks, category-wise cut-offs and more.
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- AIBE 21 Cut-Off 2026
- How to Check AIBE 2026 Cut-Off
- How many students fail in AIBE exam?
- How many students Qualified AIBE 21 Exam?
- AIBE 21 Category-wise Statistics
The All India Bar Examination is not a competitive exam. Every candidate who scores above the AIBE cut-off 2026 marks will be considered to have passed. The candidates who clear the bar exam will be awarded a Certificate of Practice (CoP), which is a necessary certificate to practice law in India.
AIBE 21 Cut-Off 2026
The BCI determines the AIBE 21 cut-off marks as per the AIBE final answer key. As per the AIBE exam pattern 2026, the bar exam is for a total of 100 marks. The AIBE cut-off marks reduce when revisions are made in the final answer key. These revisions are according to the objections raised by candidates during the objection window. Candidates who have scores above the AIBE 21 cutoff will be deemed to have qualified for the bar exam. Even though the AIBE cut-off percentage remains the same, the actual cut-off marks may change from one session to another.
AIBE 21 Cut-off Marks
Category | Qualifying Percentage | Qualifying Marks (Out of 100) |
General | 45% | 42 marks |
OBC | 45% | 42 marks |
SC | 40% | 37 marks |
ST | 40% | 37 marks |
AIBE 20 Final Answer Key Details - Questions Withdrawn
Set Code | Number of Questions Withdrawn | Withdrawn Question Numbers |
Set A | 5 | Q3, Q24, Q29, Q39, Q81 |
Set B | 5 | Q7, Q49, Q71, Q92, Q97 |
Set C | 5 | Q36, Q58, Q79, Q84, Q94 |
Set D | 5 | Q13, Q35, Q56, Q61, Q71 |
How to Check AIBE 2026 Cut-Off
BCI notifies the official AIBE cut-off 2026 marks on its official website. The cut-off is notified after the declaration of the AIBE 2026 results as per the final answer key. Candidates can check the AIBE 21 cut-off by following the steps given below:
Visit the official website -allindiabarexamination.com
Click on the AIBE 21 result notification link
The notification containing the category-wise AIBE cut-off marks will be displayed on the screen
Download and save the PDF for future reference
Important Factors Determining AIBE 21 Cut-Off
Given below are the important factors that determine the cut-off for AIBE 21
Withdrawal of questions by BCI: Some questions can be withdrawn altogether by BCI, thus reducing the total marks in the AIBE 21 question paper.
Erroneous questions with multiple correct answers: If a question has multiple correct answers, BCI may also award full marks to those who attempted the question or it may nullify the question.
Objections accepted by BCI: The AIBE 21 cut-off will also vary depending on the type of objections accepted by BCI.
AIBE Question Paper with Solutions
Get a structured AIBE Question Paper, detailed answer key, and step-by-step explanations for every question.
Download NowHow is the AIBE Final Answer Key Prepared?
BCI will release the AIBE 21 final answer key on its official website after considering the objections raised by the candidates. The final answer key is the main determining factor in deciding the AIBE 21 cut-off. Given below are the steps explaining how the AIBE final answer key is prepared.
Publication of AIBE provisional answer key: BCI published the AIBE provisional answer key soon after the exam on its official website. Candidates can use the provisional answer key to calculate their probable marks in the exam. Upon release, the authorities will also open an objection-raising window for candidates to submit their objections.
Submitting objections against AIBE provisional answer key: Candidates can submit objections against the provisional answer key of AIBE with supporting proof through the official website. Candidates can submit the objections in online mode only.
Publication of AIBE 2026 final answer key: AIBE has also published the AIBE final answer key after considering all the valid objections. Based on the objections, some of the answers may be changed. Some questions may also be withdrawn, which will bring down the total marks in the AIBE exam and thus the AIBE 21 cut off marks as well.
How many students fail in AIBE exam?
As per the statistics available for the previous AIBE session (AIBE 19), 22.73% of candidates failed the exam which is significantly less than AIBE 18 . In other words, the AIBE 19 pass percentage was 77.27%. The AIBE 21 statistics are given in the table below.
How many students Qualified AIBE 21 Exam?
Gender | Appeared | Qualified | Not-Qualified | Malpractice Cases (Pending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Female | 64,784 | 42,757 | 22,022 | 5 |
Male | 110,909 | 73,045 | 37,849 | 15 |
Transgender | 8 | 3 | 5 | - |
Total | 175,701 | 115,805 | 59,876 | 20 |
AIBE 21 Category-wise Statistics
Category | Appeared | Qualified (Other than PwD) | Qualified (PwD) | Qualified (Total) | Not-Qualified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Unreserved | 87,145 | 59,365 | 344 | 59,709 | 27,425 |
Other Backward Class | 58,804 | 35,911 | 299 | 36,210 | 22,588 |
Scheduled Caste | 24,127 | 16,333 | 129 | 16,462 | 7,662 |
Scheduled Tribe | 5,625 | 3,405 | 19 | 3,424 | 2,201 |
Total | 175,701 | 115,014 | 791 | 115,805 | 59,876 |
AIBE 19 Result Statistics
| Category | Registered | Appeared | Passed | Failed | Pass % | Fail % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 236403 | 229843 | 177592 | 52251 | 77.27% | 22.73% |
General/OBC | 194868 | 189439 | 146542 | 42897 | 77.35% | 22.65% |
SC/ST | 41535 | 40404 | 31050 | 9354 | 76.84% | 23.16% |
AIBE 18 Statistics
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
No. of candidates registered | 1,48,781 |
No. of candidates appeared | 1,44,014 |
No. of candidates absent | 4767 |
No. of candidates passed | 69646 |
No. of candidates failed | 74368 |
What is a Good Score in AIBE?
AIBE is a qualifying exam which means every candidate who scores above the AIBE cut-off marks will be considered to have passed the exam. The passing marks in AIBE exam is 45% for General/ OBC candidates and 40% for SC/ ST candidates. All candidates who score above the AIBE passing marks will be deemed to have cleared the exam.
AIBE Cut-Off for Previous Sessions
The tables given below provide the previous year's cut off marks for AIBE.
AIBE 20 Cut-off Marks
Category | Qualifying Percentage | Qualifying Marks (Out of 95) |
General | 45% | 43 marks |
OBC | 45% | 43 marks |
SC | 40% | 38 marks |
ST | 40% | 38 marks |
AIBE 19 Cut-Off
Category | AIBE 19 Cut off marks | AIBE 19 Cut-off Percentage |
|---|---|---|
General / OBC | 42 marks out of 93 | 45% |
SC / ST / PwD | 37 marks out of 93 | 40% |
AIBE 18 Cut-off
| Category | Cut off marks | Cut off percentage |
|---|---|---|
General | 42 marks out of 93 | 45% |
SC/ST | 37 marks out of 93 | 40% |
AIBE 17 Cut-Off
| Category | Cut off marks | Cutoff percentage |
|---|---|---|
General/ OBC | 39 marks out of 98 | 40% |
ST/ SC | 34 marks out of 98 | 35% |
AIBE Cut-Off 2021
Category | Cut off marks | Cut off percentage |
|---|---|---|
General/ OBC | 38 marks | 40% |
SC/ ST | 33 marks | 35% |
AIBE Cut-Off 2019
Category | Cut off marks | AIBE cut-off percentage |
|---|---|---|
General/ OBC | 36 marks | 40% |
SC/ ST | 31 marks | 35% |
AIBE Cut-Off 2018
| Category | Cut off marks |
|---|---|
General/ OBC | 39 |
SC/ ST | 34 |
AIBE Cut-Off 2017
Category | Cut off marks |
|---|---|
General/ OBC | 38 |
SC/ ST | 33 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the pass mark for AIBE exam?
A:
The pass mark in AIBE is 45% for general and OBC candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates.
Q: How many students fail in AIBE?
A:
As per last session’s statistics, 22.73% candidates failed in AIBE.
Q: How many attempts are allowed in AIBE?
A:
A candidate is allowed to attempt AIBE any number of times.
Q: How many marks are required to clear AIBE exam
A:
Candidates from the general and OBC categories must score 45% marks, and candidates from SC/ST and PwD categories must score 40% marks to clear AIBE exam.
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Yes, you have passed the AIBE 21 exam. If you score 46 marks, you meet the minimum qualifying criteria.
You can check the minimum pass requirements for the All India Bar Examination from the link given below:
https://law.careers360.com/articles/aibe-21-passing-marks-2026
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The AIBE (All India Bar Examination) is conducted for law graduates seeking a Certificate of Practice to practice law in India. Solving previous years' question papers helps candidates understand the exam pattern, important legal topics, and question trends.
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