AIBE Faqs 2021 - All India Bar Examination Frequently Asked Questions

AIBE FAQs 2021 - The Bar Council of India (BCI) conducts All India Bar Examination (AIBE), a post-qualification test or a certification test. To pursue a career as a lawyer or advocate, clearing AIBE is a prerequisite. The BCI has conducted AIBE every year since 2011 and all students graduating from 2009 onwards are mandatorily required to clear AIBE. In totality, AIBE is a long and complex process, the AIBE 2021 is quite different from a common law entrance test, further, the result is also declared in a different fashion. Thus, more often than not, the candidates find themselves grappling with the questions/doubts related to AIBE and other modalities of the exam. To address such AIBE faqs 2021, the article is packed with a series of questions and answers related to the exam. Read the complete article, to know all about AIBE 2021 and related AIBE faqs.
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AIBE XV (15) & AIBE XVI (16) schedule

AIBE 2021 Frequently Asked Questions

AIBE faqs 2021 - The general questions

Question - I have applied for AOBE XV (15) 2020, can I also appear in AIBE XVI (16)?

Ans - Yes, you can appear in both AIBE XV and AIBE XVI. If you don't clear AIBE XV, then it will be important for you to clear AIBE XVI. In case you clear AIBE XV (15) 2020, there is no need to appear in the AIBE XVI (16).

Question - I have applied for AIBE XV (15). Do I need to apply separately for AIBE XVI (16) 2021?

Ans - Yes, if you want to appear in AIBE XVI (16) you will need to apply separately even if you have already applied for AIBE XV(15).

Question - Is it mandatory to clear AIBE in order to practice law in any court of India?

Ans - Yes, to practice law in any court of India, it is absolutely mandatory to clear AIBE. However, if the candidate has completed the graduation in law prior to the academic year 2009-10, he/she need not appear in AIBE.

Question - I know that those who have completed law graduation prior to 2009 need not to appear in AIBE, but can I still appear in the exam?

Ans - No, you cannot apply for AIBE if you have completed graduation in law prior to 2009-2010.

Question - How many times in a year, BCI conducts AIBE?

Ans - Generally, in a year, the BCI conducts AIBE more than once, however, due to spoke disruption in schedule, in 2019, the AIBE was conducted only once.

Question - I couldn’t clear AIBE in my first attempt, can I appear again in the examination for another attempt?

Ans - Yes, you can appear again in the next attempt. In fact, there is no limit on the number of attempts in AIBE.

Question - I have completed my LLB graduation in 2005, but still not registered with a state bar council. Will I need to clear AIBE now?

Ans - No, since you have completed the graduation prior to 2009-10, you need not to clear AIBE. You can simply register with a state bar council to practice law.

Question - Can I practice law without clearing AIBE?

Ans - Yes, if you are registered with the state bar council, you can practice law before clearing AIBE. However, in such a case, you will have to clear AIBE within two years from the date of registration at the state bar council.

AIBE 2021 Frequently Asked Questions on eligibility

Question - Who can apply for AIBE 2021?

Ans - As per the eligibility criteria, a candidate must have completed graduation in law before filling the AIBE application form. For more on eligibility, check - AIBE eligibility criteria

Question - What is the minimum and maximum age limit for appearing in AIBE?

Ans - As per the BCI’s notification, there is no age limit for appearing in AIBE.

Question - What is the minimum marks limit for applying for AIBE?

Ans - There is no minimum marks limitation for appearing in AIBE. Candidates just need to ensure that they complete their graduation successfully.

Question - I have failed in the final year of my graduation, when can I apply for AIBE?

Ans - As soon as you complete your graduation.

Question - Is it mandatory to be enrolled in a state bar council for appearing in AIBE?

Ans - Yes, it is mandatory for all applicants to be enrolled in a state bar council before applying for AIBE.

AIBE FAQs 2021 - On registration

Question - When can I apply for AIBE 156(XVI) 2021?

Ans - You can apply for AIBE XVI 2021 from December 26 to February 21, 2021.

Question - How can I apply for AIBE XV (15) 2021?

Ans - You can apply for AIBE in online mode, by registering at the official website. To know about the AIBE registration process, visit - AIBE XV (15) application form.

Question - What things do I need to keep ready for completing my AIBE registration?

Ans - You will need to furnish the following things while applying for AIBE 2021.

• A valid email id

• A mobile number

• A passport size photo

• A scanned copy of signature

• Enrollment certificate

• Self-attested photo-id proof

Question - What is the AIBE registration fee?

Ans - The registration fee varies as per the category of the candidate. The details of AIBE fee amount are given below.

AIBE registration fee

Question - Can I select the test centre of my choice while filling out the application form?

Ans - Yes, you can select the exam centre of your choice while filling out the application form. The BCI conducts AIBE in approximately 44 exam centres across the country.

Question - Can I select the language of the test as per my convenience?

Ans - Yes, you can select the language of your choice. BCI tries to reach the candidates with the best effort, the exam is conducted in 9 languages which are: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Oriya, and English.

Question - How can I download the AIBE admit card?

Ans - The admit card of AIBE can be downloaded by logging in to the AIBE porta. To know more on how to download the hall ticket, visit - AIBE admit card.

AIBE 2021 Frequently Asked Questions - On exam pattern

Question - What is the basic exam pattern of AIBE?

Ans - As per the AIBE exam pattern, the test will be conducted in offline mode, with 100 multiple-choice questions. Candidates will be given a time duration of 3-hours 30mins to attempt the test paper. To check the complete details on exam patterns, visit AIBE exam pattern.

Question - Can I carry my study material to the exam centre of AIBE?

Ans - Yes, AIBE is an open book exam, and candidates are allowed to carry the study centre for answering the questions. However, the candidate will not be allowed to carry any electronic gadget inside the exam hall.

Question - What is the minimum percentage of marks required to clear AIBE?

Ans - The candidates who score more than 40% will be declared qualified in AIBE.

Question - Will there be any negative marking in AIBE?

Ans - No, there is no negative marking in AIBE.

Question - What are the areas that the AIBE will test?

Ans - The BCI has prescribed a syllabus from where the questions will be framed. The syllabus along with weightage is given below.

AIBE syllabus 2021

Question - Will I get study material from AIBE?

Ans - Yes, BCI provides the study material to all the registered candidates. Most likely, the candidates can receive the preparatory material two weeks after completing the registration.

Question - Where can I get the AIBE sample papers and previous year papers?

Ans - The BCI does release the model papers for the advocates. However, for the compilation of all sample papers and previous year papers candidates can visit the link - AIBE sample papers

AIBE Faqs - On Result and Certification of Practice

Question - Where can I check my AIBE result 2021?

Ans - The result will be available on the official website of AIBE. you can check your AIBE result by logging into the candidate portal. More details on the result can be accessed from AIBE XV (15) result.

Question - Will I get the result in the form of a scorecard or a percentile form?

Ans - None of these. The AIBE result is released in terms of “Pass” or “Fail” status. Scorecards are not displayed.

Question - When will I get the Certificate of Practice after clearing AIBE?

Ans - The COP is given soon after the declaration of the result. You will receive the COP at your communication address through postal service, within a few weeks.

Question - What should I do, if I am not getting the COP even after clearing the AIBE?

Ans - You can contact the Bar Council of India through the helpdesk provided on their official website. Till then, you can use the result as a provisional certificate.

Question - For Judicial services, is it mandatory to clear AIBE?

Ans - Judicial services are altogether different exams. It is not mandatory to clear AIBE for appearing in Judicial services. However, if the eligibility of Judicial services mandates that the candidate should be eligible for practicing law in India, then the candidate may have to clear AIBE.