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    What If I Fail in AIBE? Know What To Do Next

    What If I Fail in AIBE? Know What To Do Next

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    JasmineUpdated on 18 Jul 2026, 06:05 PM IST
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    The Bar Council of India (BCI) conducted the All India Bar Examination (AIBE XXI) on June 07, 2026. The result of AIBE 21 were declared on July 18, 2026. The AIBE 21 result were prepared as per the final answer key. Candidates can calculate their final score in AIBE 21 and determine whether they have passed or failed the All India Bar Examination. In this article, let’s look at what are the implications for candidates if they fail in AIBE, including the eligibility criteria, passing marks, and more.

    What If I Fail in AIBE? Know What To Do Next
    What If I Fail in AIBE? Know What To Do Next

    When Does a Candidate Fail in AIBE?

    A candidate fails in AIBE when they fail to score above the AIBE cut-off. BCI has specified 45% marks for general/OBC and 40% marks for SC/ST candidates as passing marks in AIBE.

    AIBE 21 Revised Passing Marks

    Category

    Pass %

    Revised passing marks

    General/OBC

    45%

    42 marks out of 100

    SC/ST

    40%

    37 marks out of 100

    AIBE 20 Revised Passing Marks

    Category

    Pass %

    Revised passing marks

    General/OBC

    45%

    43 marks out of 95

    SC/ST

    40%

    38 marks out of 95

    What’s Next For Candidates Who Failed in AIBE?

    As per the AIBE eligibility criteria, there is no limit on the number of times a candidate can appear for AIBE. BCI also does not prescribe any age limit to appear for the bar exam. It means if a candidate fails in AIBE, they can always come back and appear for the next session of the exam.

    As per the revised AIBE eligibility criteria implemented from AIBE 19 onwards, even final-year law students without any backlogs can appear for the exam. Such candidates must make sure they also clear their final semester exams. The AIBE result for final-year students is only provisional and will be subject to them clearing their law degree exams within a specified period.

    Requirements to Reappear for AIBE

    Particulars

    Details

    Number of attempts

    No limit

    Age limit

    No age limit

    Final-year law students who failed in their semester exams

    Can reappear after clearing their backlogs

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    Questions related to AIBE

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    Have a question related to AIBE ?

    Hello Dear Student,
    The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) covers 19 major legal subjects, carrying a high-weightage focus on Constitutional Law (8–12 questions) and Family Law including Hindu and Muslim law (6–8 questions)

    You can check, find and access more information here:

    Hello Dear Student,


    Could you provide more information so that i could help you further!

    Hello Dear Student,

    Could you provide more information so that i could help you further!


    Hello Rajnesh

    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

    Hope it helps.