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.
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.
Category | Pass % | Revised passing marks |
General/OBC | 45% | 42 marks out of 100 |
SC/ST | 40% | 37 marks out of 100 |
Category | Pass % | Revised passing marks |
General/OBC | 45% | 43 marks out of 95 |
SC/ST | 40% | 38 marks out of 95 |
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.
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 |
On Question asked by student community
Hey there,
No. If you are currently in the 5th semester of a 3-year LL.B., you generally cannot register for AIBE yet.
Under the current BCI rules, a 3-year LL.B. student must be in the final semester (6th semester) and have no backlogs from previous semesters to register for AIBE.
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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)
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Please check the link given below for the answer key:
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