The Bar Council of India (BCI) has declared the AIBE 21 (AIBE XXI) Result 2026 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the All India Bar Examination held on June 7, 2026, can now check their qualifying status and download their scorecard at the official website, allindiabarexamination.com. 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.
AIBE 21 Result 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bar Council of India (BCI) |
| Exam Name | All India Bar Examination XXI (AIBE 21 / AIBE XXI) |
| Exam Date | June 7, 2026 |
| Result Declaration Date | July 18, 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 ( November 29, 2026) |
AIBE XXI Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AIBE 21 Online Registration Begins | February 11, 2026 |
| Last Date to Register Online | April 30, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | May 1, 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction in Application | May 3, 2026 |
| AIBE 21 Admit Card Released | May 22, 2026 |
| AIBE 21 Exam Date | June 7, 2026 |
| AIBE 21 Final Answer Key Released | July 10, 2026 |
| AIBE 21 Result Declared | July 18, 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 |
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%.
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The exam was conducted for 100 marks with one mark per question and no negative marking, and no questions were withdrawn from the final answer key.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 | November 29, 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins | August 19, 2026 |
| Last Date to Register Online | October 27, 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Payment | October 28, 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction in Registration Form | October 30, 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.
