The Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially declared the AIBE 20 (XX) results today, January 7, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination on November 30, 2025 can now download their scorecards directly from the official website, allindiabarexamination.com. In a major development, the BCI also announced the schedule for the next cycle (AIBE 21), set for June 2026.
Key Highlights:
- Result Declared: AIBE 20 result is live as of Jan 7, 2026.
- Pass Percentage: 69.21% — 1.74 Lakh candidates have qualified.
- Withdrawn Questions: 5 questions were withdrawn from the exam, with grading based on the remaining 95 questions.
- AIBE 21 Dates: AIBE 21 is scheduled for June 7, 2026; registration begins on February 11.
- Official Link: Candidates can access results at allindiabarexamination.com.
Main News Report:
AIBE 20 Results: High Pass Rate & Gender Stats
Ending weeks of anticipation for law graduates across India, the BCI has officially released the results for the 20th All India Bar Examination (AIBE 20). A total of 2,51,968 candidates appeared for the offline exam held in November 2025, and 1,74,386 candidates have successfully qualified, with a pass percentage of 69.21%.
- Male Candidates: 1,65,613 appeared, and 1,13,063 passed.
- Female Candidates: 86,336 appeared, and 61,310 passed.
The result was calculated based on a revised answer key after 5 questions were withdrawn due to discrepancies. As a result, the final score is calculated out of 95 marks, making the passing threshold slightly easier.
How to Download Your Scorecard
Candidates can now visit allindiabarexamination.com to download their scorecards. Here’s how:
- Visit allindiabarexamination.com.
- Click on the link: “Click Here to Download Scorecard AIBE-XX”.
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
- Your result will display “PASS” or “FAIL”.
- Save the PDF, as you will need it to obtain your Certificate of Practice (CoP) from your State Bar Council.
What If You Failed? (AIBE 21 Alert)
For the approximately 77,000 candidates who did not qualify, the BCI has already released details for the next attempt:
- AIBE 21 is scheduled for June 7, 2026.
- Registration Opens: February 11, 2026.
- Registration Closes: April 30, 2026.
Official Statements:
“The result is based on the final answer key released on January 6, 2026. Candidates whose result status is ‘Withheld’ due to incorrect documents must upload fresh documents by March 21, 2026.”
— Bar Council of India Notification (Jan 7, 2026)
FAQs:
A: Since 5 questions were withdrawn, the evaluation is out of 95 marks. General/OBC candidates typically need 45% (approx 42-43 marks), while SC/ST/Disabled candidates need 40% (approx 38 marks).
A: The only official website to check results is allindiabarexamination.com.
A: The AIBE 21 exam is scheduled for June 7, 2026. Online registration will begin on February 11, 2026.
Transparency Note:
This article was verified using real-time data from the Bar Council of India official notification and live result portal status as of 9:50 PM IST, Jan 7, 2026.
