AIBE XXI (2026): The application form will open on February 11 with declaration of result of XX AIBE 21 is the All India Bar Examination scheduled for June 7, 2026, conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for law graduates seeking a Certificate of Practice to practice law in India. Registration begins online on February 11, 2026, and closes on April 30, 2026, with fees payable until May 1, 2026. Admit cards release around May 22, 2026.
The pass percentage of 20 has been impressive as more than 69 percent candidates passed the test.,Total 2,51,988 candidates in the exam ,65,613 male candidates, total 86,336 female candidates and total 19 transgender candidates were appeared in the All India Bar Exam-XX,
AIBE XX (20) Gender Statistics
The provided data reflects gender-wise performance from AIBE XX (2025) results, recently declared by the Bar Council of India, showing 251,968 total candidates appeared with 174,386 qualified (69.21% pass rate).
Performance Table
| Gender | Appeared | Qualified | Not-Qualified |
| Male | 165,613 | 113,063 | 52,547 |
| Female | 86,336 | 61,310 | 25,026 |
| Transgender | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| Total | 251,968 | 174,386 | 77,579 |
Males dominated participation (66%) and qualifications, while females achieved a higher pass rate (~71%) compared to males (~68%). These stats precede AIBE XXI (June 2026); no XXI data exists yet.
AIBE XXI (21) Exam Details
AIBE exam is offline (pen-and-paper OMR-based) with 100 multiple-choice questions worth 100 marks, lasting 3 hours 30 minutes, and no negative marking. Candidates can use Bare Acts without notes; it’s offered in multiple languages including English and Hindi. Qualifying cut-offs vary by category, typically around 45% for general candidates based on past trends.
AIBE XXI (21) Dates
- Notification: Already released as of January 2026.
- Registration window: February 11 to April 30, 2026.
- Exam: June 7, 2026.
- Answer key: Mid-June 2026; results 4-6 weeks post-exam.
AIBE XXI (21) Application Process
Apply via allindiabarexamination.com by filling the form, uploading documents like LLB degree and photo, and paying fees (around ₹3,560 for general, lower for reserved categories per prior years). Eligibility requires an LLB degree from a BCI-recognized university; final-year students can apply provisionally. Check the official site for updates as schedules may shift.
AIBE XXI (2026) requires candidates to secure minimum qualifying marks as a percentage of total marks (out of 100), with no negative marking applied. General and OBC candidates need 45%, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates require 40%.
Expected Cutoff Marks
Actual marks thresholds are typically 38–42 for General/OBC and 32–36 for SC/ST based on prior AIBE trends, though these may adjust slightly for AIBE XXI depending on exam normalization. Official cutoffs for AIBE XXI will be confirmed post-exam via the Bar Council of India website.
Category BreakdownCategory Qualifying % Expected Marks (out of 100) General/OBC 45% 38–42 SC/ST/PwD 40% 32–36
Qualifying grants eligibility for the Certificate of Practice; exceeding these ensures pass status regardless of rank. Monitor allindiabarexamination.com for final confirmation as notifications evolve
AIBE XXI (2026) follows an offline, pen-and-paper OMR-based format with 100 multiple-choice questions worth 100 marks total. The exam lasts 3 hours and 30 minutes, carries no negative marking (+1 per correct answer), and permits Bare Acts without notes or commentary.
Key Features
Candidates can choose from 11+ languages including English and Hindi. Open-book restrictions emphasize familiarity with statutory provisions; prior open-book allowance has ended.
AIBE XXI Subject Distribution
Questions span 19 law topics with varying weightage:
- Constitutional Law: 10 questions
- IPC/BNS & CrPC/BNSS: 8-10 questions
- CPC: 8 questions
- Contract/Property Laws: 8 questions
- Criminal Law (Evidence/BSA): 7 questions
- Labour/Industrial Laws: 4 questions
- Taxation: 4 questions
- Torts/Consumer Law: 5 questions
Others (Family, IPR, Environmental, Cyber): 2-4 questions each
AIBE XXI FAQs
The application form will open February 11 for the AIBE XXI
Law graduates (3-year or 5-year LLB) from BCI-recognized universities qualify; final-year students may apply provisionally
Fees are approximately ₹3,560 for general/OBC candidates and ₹2,560 for SC/ST/PwD (based on prior sessions; confirm on official site)
100 MCQs (100 marks), 3.5 hours duration, no negative marking, open-book with Bare Acts allowed (no notes)
45% for general/OBC (around 45 marks), 40% for SC/ST/PwD (around 40 marks) out of 100.
No you have to pass AIBE XXI to get practice certificate for this you should have LLB or BA LLB Degree
No this is a screening or eligibility test to issue a practising certificate to lawyer
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