The Bar Council of India (BCI) is expected to release the provisional answer key for AIBE 21 (All India Bar Examination XXI) 2026 shortly at its official website @allindiabarexamination.com following the successful conclusion of the examination on June 7, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The official answer key date has not been formally announced yet, but based on BCI’s previous session timelines, the provisional key is expected within the second week of June 2026. Meanwhile, unofficial memory-based answer keys for Set A, B, C, and D are already available on education platforms.
The AIBE 21 exam is the national-level bar certification examination that all advocates who enrolled with a State Bar Council on or after June 2010 must qualify to obtain a Certificate of Practice (CoP) — without which practicing before any Indian court is prohibited.
AIBE 21 2026 Answer Key and Result Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AIBE 21 Exam Concluded | June 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM |
| Unofficial Answer Key | Available now on education platforms |
| Provisional Official Answer Key | Second week of June 2026 |
| Objection Window Opens | Second week of June 2026 |
| Objection Window Closes | Third week of June 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | Third to last week of June or first week of July 2026 |
| AIBE 21 Result | Third to last week of June or first week of July 2026 |
| Official Website | allindiabarexamination.com |
How to Download AIBE 21 Provisional Answer Key When Released
- Visit @allindiabarexamination.com
- Click on the AIBE 21 Answer Key 2026 tab
- Check your question paper set code (A, B, C, or D) and download the corresponding PDF
- Compare with your marked responses to calculate probable score
AIBE 21 Marking Scheme
| Response | Marks Awarded |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | Plus 1 mark |
| Incorrect Answer | 0 marks (no negative marking) |
| Unattempted Question | 0 marks |
| Maximum Score | 100 marks (100 questions) |
AIBE 21 Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General and OBC | 40 out of 100 (40%) |
| SC and ST | 35 out of 100 (35%) |
Note: Some platforms have reported the General category qualifying score as 45 percent. Students should confirm the official BCI notification once the provisional answer key is released, as qualifying criteria can be revised by BCI.
How to Raise Objections Against the Provisional Answer Key
Once the provisional key is released, candidates can challenge answers they believe are incorrect:
- Visit @allindiabarexamination.com
- Click on the AIBE 21 Answer Key Objection link
- Select the question paper set
- Choose the question you are challenging
- Submit the disputed answer with supporting legal documents
- Pay the objection fee of Rs 500 per question challenged
- Click Submit
Accepted supporting documents for objections:
- Bare Acts and statutory provisions
- Supreme Court and High Court judgments
- Recognised legal textbooks and commentaries
The objection window remains open for 5 to 7 days. After reviewing all valid objections, BCI will release the final answer key, which will then be used to prepare the AIBE 21 result. The Certificate of Practice will be issued through respective State Bar Councils to qualifying candidates after the result.
Scale of AIBE 21 — Growing Participation Each Year
| Session | Year | Candidates Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| AIBE XX (20) | 2025 | 2,51,968 |
| AIBE XIX (19) | 2024 | 2,29,843 |
| AIBE XVIII (18) | 2023 | 1,44,014 |
From 2026 onwards, AIBE is conducted twice per year, giving law graduates more frequent opportunities to obtain the Certificate of Practice. For queries: Contact BCI at aibe.bci@gmail.com or call 011-49225022 or 011-49225023 between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
