The Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially declared the results for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) XX (20) on January 7, 2026. This examination, which was conducted on November 30, 2025, serves as a mandatory qualifying test for law graduates aspiring to obtain the “Certificate of Practice” (CoP) and practice law in Indian courts. This year, a total of 2,51,968 candidates appeared for the exam, with an overall pass percentage of 69.21%. Candidates who appeared for the 20th edition of the bar exam can now access their scorecards online to verify their qualifying status.
AIBE XX (20) Result Overview
| Exam Name | All India Bar Examination XX (AIBE 20) |
| Conducting Body | Bar Council of India (BCI) |
| Exam Date | November 30, 2025 |
| Result Status | Declared on January 7, 2026 |
| Total Candidates Appeared | 2,51,968 |
| Total Candidates Qualified | 1,74,386 |
| Overall Pass Percentage | 69.21% |
| Official Website | allindiabarexamination.com |
AIBE 20 Cutoff & Qualifying Marks
For the AIBE 20 exam, the BCI withdrew 5 questions from the original 100 questions due to technical discrepancies found during the objection review process. Consequently, the final result was calculated based on 95 marks. The revised qualifying marks are as follows:
- General / OBC Category: 43 Marks (45% of 95 marks, rounded off).
- SC / ST / PwD Category: 38 Marks (40% of 95 marks).
Candidates scoring equal to or above these marks are declared as “Pass” and are eligible for the Certificate of Practice.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| AIBE 20 Exam Day | November 30, 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | December 3, 2025 |
| Objection Window Closed | December 10, 2025 |
| Final Answer Key Release | January 6, 2026 |
| Result Declaration Date | January 7, 2026 |
| AIBE XXI (21) Registration Starts | February 11, 2026 |
| AIBE XXI (21) Exam Date | June 7, 2026 |
Exam Details & Statistics
The AIBE 20 was a nationwide, offline (pen-and-paper) exam held at 399 centers in 56 cities. The question paper consisted of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering 19 law subjects, including Constitutional Law, IPC, CPC, and Family Law.
- Male Candidates: 1,65,613 appeared; 1,13,063 qualified.
- Female Candidates: 86,336 appeared; 61,310 qualified.
- Transgender Candidates: 19 appeared; 13 qualified.
- Questions Withdrawn: 5 questions were dropped across all sets (A, B, C, D), and full marks were awarded for those.
How to Check AIBE 20 Result 2025
Candidates can follow these simple steps to download their scorecards:
- Visit the official portal: allindiabarexamination.com.
- On the homepage, click on the link “AIBE-XX Result”.
- You will be redirected to the login page.
- Enter your Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth (or Password).
- Click on the ‘Submit’ or ‘Login’ button.
- Your AIBE 20 Result/Scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the PDF and take a printout for your future records.
Official Links
| Resource | Official Link |
| Official AIBE Website | Click Here |
| BCI Main Website | Click Here |
| Result Login Portal | Direct Link |
