The Bar Council of India (BCI) released the AIBE 21 (All India Bar Examination XXI) 2026 provisional answer key at the official website @allindiabarexamination.com. Unofficial memory-based answer keys for all four sets — Set A, B, C, and D — were already available on education platforms following the exam on June 7. The official provisional key’s release now opens the formal objection window for candidates who wish to challenge any answer. The objection fee is Rs 500 per question, and the window is expected to remain open for 5 to 7 days.
AIBE 21 2026 Answer Key and Result Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducted | June 7, 2026 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM) |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | Shortly after June 7 |
| Objection Window | Second to third week of June 2026 |
| Objection Fee | Rs 500 per question |
| Final Answer Key and Result | Third to last week of June or first week of July 2026 |
AIBE 21 Qualifying Marks and Marking Scheme
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| General and OBC Qualifying Score | 40 out of 100 (40%) |
| SC and ST Qualifying Score | 35 out of 100 (35%) |
| Correct Answer | Plus 1 mark |
| Wrong Answer | 0 marks (no negative marking) |
| Unattempted | 0 marks |
How to Download and Challenge the Key
- Visit @allindiabarexamination.com
- Click on AIBE 21 Answer Key 2026 tab
- Download the correct Set (A, B, C, or D) based on your admit card
- For objections: click the Challenge Answer Key link, select the question, pay Rs 500, and upload Bare Acts or Supreme Court judgment as supporting evidence
From 2026, AIBE is conducted twice a year, doubling the opportunity for law graduates to obtain the Certificate of Practice (CoP) — mandatory for all advocates enrolled on or after June 2010. Contact BCI at aibe.bci@gmail.com or 011-49225022 for queries.
