The Bar Council of India (BCI) has declared the AIBE 21 (AIBE XXI) Result 2026 on Saturday, 18 July 2026. Candidates who appeared for the All India Bar Examination held on 7 June 2026 can now check their qualifying status and download their scorecard at the official website, allindiabarexamination.com. A total of 1,75,701 candidates appeared, of which 1,15,805 candidates qualified, giving an overall pass percentage of 65.92%. This article covers the pass percentage, revised qualifying marks, category and gender-wise data, steps to check the result, Certificate of Practice (CoP) process, and the AIBE 22 exam schedule, based strictly on official BCI figures.
Important Note: Some earlier media reports circulated a 69.21% pass figure for AIBE 21 – that number actually belongs to the previous exam, AIBE 20 (2025). The confirmed AIBE XXI pass percentage, based on BCI’s official result summary, is 65.92%. Also note: BCI’s Monitoring Committee lowered the qualifying score by 3 marks for all categories after reviewing the question paper and result summary – check the revised qualifying marks table below before assuming you did not clear the exam.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bar Council of India (BCI) |
| Exam Name | All India Bar Examination XXI (AIBE 21 / AIBE XXI) |
| Exam Date | 7 June 2026 |
| Result Declaration Date | 18 July 2026 |
| Total Candidates Appeared | 1,75,701 |
| Overall Pass Percentage | 65.92% |
| Exam Centres | 292 centres across 60 cities |
| Official Website | allindiabarexamination.com |
| Next Exam | AIBE 22 (29 November 2026) |
AIBE XXI Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AIBE 21 Online Registration Begins | 11 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Register Online | 30 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 1 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction in Application | 3 May 2026 |
| AIBE 21 Admit Card Released | 22 May 2026 |
| AIBE 21 Exam Date | 7 June 2026 |
| AIBE 21 Final Answer Key Released | 10 July 2026 |
| AIBE 21 Result Declared | 18 July 2026 |
AIBE 21 Result Highlights – Pass Percentage and Candidate Data
As per the official BCI figures, a total of 1,75,701 candidates appeared for AIBE XXI, of which 1,15,805 candidates qualified and 59,876 did not meet the cut-off. The overall pass percentage stands at 65.92%.
| Category | Appeared | Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,10,909 | 73,045 |
| Female | 64,784 | 42,757 |
| Transgender | 8 | 3 |
| Total | 1,75,701 | 1,15,805 |
AIBE 21 Qualifying Marks 2026 (Revised)
The exam was conducted for 100 marks with one mark per question and no negative marking, and no questions were withdrawn from the final answer key. The original qualifying marks were 45 for General/OBC and 40 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. However, BCI’s Monitoring Committee reviewed the question paper and result summary and unanimously decided to lower the qualifying score by 3 marks for all categories.
| Category | Original Qualifying Marks (out of 100) | Revised Qualifying Marks (out of 100) |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC | 45 | 42 |
| SC / ST / PwD | 40 | 37 |
How to Check AIBE 21 Result 2026 Online
- Visit the official website: allindiabarexamination.com.
- Click on the “AIBE XXI Result 2026” or “Candidate Login” link on the homepage.
- Enter your login credentials – Roll Number/Application Number and Password (or Date of Birth, as prompted).
- Submit the details to view your qualifying status and marks on screen.
- Your result will show one of these statuses: PASS, FAIL, REJECTED, or WITHHELD.
- Download and save the scorecard as a PDF, and keep a printed copy for future reference, including for the Certificate of Practice.
Documents Required for Certificate of Practice (CoP)
- AIBE 21 scorecard/result printout
- State Bar Council enrolment certificate
- Bar Council enrolment number
- Registered mobile number and email ID used during AIBE registration
- Passport-size photograph and signature (as originally uploaded during registration)
Candidates who qualify AIBE 21 become eligible to receive the Certificate of Practice (CoP) from their respective State Bar Council, which authorises them to practise as an advocate in Indian courts. The CoP is typically accessed later through the AIBE SCOPE application/portal.
AIBE 22 Exam 2026 – Next Exam Schedule
Along with the AIBE 21 result, BCI has also announced the schedule for the next examination, AIBE 22.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AIBE 22 Exam Date | 29 November 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins | 19 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Register Online | 27 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Payment | 28 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction in Registration Form | 30 October 2026 |
Important Instructions for AIBE 21 Candidates
- Check your AIBE 21 result only through the official website, allindiabarexamination.com – BCI does not send results by post.
- Every candidate scoring at or above the (revised) qualifying marks is declared PASS, regardless of the overall number of candidates who clear the exam; AIBE does not follow a fixed-vacancy merit list system.
- Verify all details on your scorecard – name, roll number, category, and marks – immediately after downloading it.
- Keep your login credentials (roll number, application number, password/date of birth) safely, as the same are required later for CoP-related processes.
- If your status shows WITHHELD, submit your State Bar Council enrolment certificate on the portal at the earliest.
Important Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| Check AIBE 21 Result / Candidate Login | Click Here |
| Official AIBE Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When was the AIBE 21 Result 2026 declared?
✅ The AIBE 21 (AIBE XXI) Result 2026 was declared by the Bar Council of India on 18 July 2026.
Q2. What is the AIBE 21 pass percentage?
✅ The overall pass percentage for AIBE 21 is 65.92%, with 1,15,805 out of 1,75,701 candidates qualifying.
Q3. What are the AIBE 21 qualifying marks?
✅ After a 3-mark relaxation approved by BCI’s Monitoring Committee, the revised qualifying marks are 42 out of 100 for General/OBC candidates and 37 out of 100 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Q4. How can I check my AIBE 21 result online?
✅ Visit allindiabarexamination.com, go to the Candidate Login section, enter your roll number/application number and password (or date of birth), and submit to view your result.
Q5. Is there negative marking in AIBE 21?
✅ No. AIBE 21 had no negative marking, and each of the 100 questions carried one mark. No questions were withdrawn from the final answer key.
Q6. Is the 69.21% pass percentage figure circulating online correct?
✅ No. That figure belongs to the previous exam, AIBE 20 (2025). The confirmed AIBE XXI (2026) pass percentage, per BCI’s official result summary, is 65.92%.
Q7. What should I do if my AIBE 21 result status shows WITHHELD?
✅ Submit your State Bar Council enrolment certificate on the official portal at the earliest to resolve the WITHHELD status.
Q8. When is the next AIBE exam (AIBE 22) scheduled?
✅ AIBE 22 is scheduled for 29 November 2026, with online registration beginning 19 August 2026 and closing 27 October 2026.
Q9. What is the Certificate of Practice (CoP) and how do I get it?
✅ The CoP authorises a qualified candidate to practise as an advocate in Indian courts. It is issued by the candidate’s respective State Bar Council after qualifying AIBE, and is typically accessed later through the AIBE SCOPE application/portal.
Q10. How many exam centres were used for AIBE 21?
✅ The exam was conducted across 292 centres in 60 cities nationwide.
Disclaimer: All information provided is for reference purposes only, based on official Bar Council of India figures. Candidates are advised to verify all details including result status, qualifying marks, and the CoP process from the official website at allindiabarexamination.com before taking any action.
