The Bar Council of India (BCI) announced the results for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE 20) on January 9, 2026 . Students who appeared for this important law entrance exam can now check their scores. The results are available on the official website: allindiabarexamination.com .
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is a national-level test for law graduates in India. It is conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI). Passing AIBE is a must for law graduates to practice law in any court across the country. The exam checks if a candidate has the basic knowledge and skills required to work as a lawyer. After passing, candidates receive a Certificate of Practice (CoP).
Along with the results, BCI also published the answer key. Some students had raised objections against certain answers. Following these objections, 5 questions out of 100 have been removed from the final scoring. All students who attempted these five questions will receive full marks for them.
How to Check AIBE 20 Result
Students can check their AIBE 20 results online. They need to visit the official website and log in using their registration details. This will show their performance in the exam. A direct link to check results is provided on the BCI website.
AIBE 20 Result Highlights
The BCI shared details about the pass percentages for AIBE 20. A total of 2,51,968 students took the exam. Out of these, 1,65,613 male candidates , 86,336 female candidates , and 19 transgender candidates successfully passed the law entrance exam.
The pass data is also available by category. Here is a breakdown of how many students qualified from different groups:
| Category | Number of Qualified Students |
| General | 90,111 |
| OBC | 53,513 |
| SC | 25,290 |
| ST | 5,472 |
Next Steps for Candidates
Students who are not satisfied with their results can apply for rechecking. The BCI has stated that applications for rechecking can be submitted on the official portal. Detailed instructions on how to apply for rechecking will be made available soon on the website.
For those who did not pass AIBE 20 or wish to take the exam again, the dates for the next exam, AIBE 21, have been announced. AIBE 21 will be held on June 7, 2026 . Students can prepare to appear for this entrance exam on the new date.
All candidates who have successfully passed AIBE 20 are now eligible to start their careers as lawyers in India. They can collect their Certificates of Practice (CoP) from the Bar Council of India or their respective State Bar Councils. This certificate allows them to begin practicing law across the country.
