AIBE 20 Passing Marks 2025: Category-wise Qualifying marks, Factors effecting AIBE Cut-off
All India Bar Examination 2025 ( AIBE )
AIBE 20 Exam Date 2025 was conducted on November 30, 2025, from 1 PM to 4 PM. AIBE 20 (XX) Exam 2025 was conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The official AIBE 20 (XX) Notification for the answer key was released online. The AIBE Notification carries all important details about AIBE Exam. Read further to know more.
AIBE 20 Passing Marks 2025: Category-wise Qualifying marks, Factors affecting AIBE Cut-off
AIBE 20 Exam 2025: The Bar Council of India (BCI) conducted AIBE Exam on November 30, 2025. The AIBE Answer Key 2025 was published on December 3, 2025. The Council conducted the AIBE 20 (XX) Exam 2025 in pen-and-paper mode. The Council opened the AIBE Objection Window 2025 on December 3, 2025 and candidates could challenge the AIBE Provisional Answer Key 2025 until December 10, 2025. Candidates can check the AIBE Qualifying Criteria 2025 here. The Council will soon publish the AIBE Final Answer Key 2025.
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With the AIBE Answer Key release, it is important to understand the AIBE 20 Passing Marks. To qualify AIBE Exam, the General and OBC students will have to score 42 out of 100. For SC/ST Candidates it is 37 out of 100. All those who will clear the AIBE Exam 2025 will be issued Certificate of Practice. All lawyers must get COP within two years of provisional enrollment. Without it they won't be allowed to represent any case in the court.
The AIBE qualifying marks cutoff 2025 is the minimum marks a candidate must score to clear the AIBE 20 (XX) 2025. It must be noted that AIBE 20 (XX) Cut-off 2025 is always decided by the BCI.
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- AIBE 20 Minimum Passing Criteria 2025
- What determines AIBE 20 cutoff?
- AIBE XX (20) Qualifying Cutoff 2025: Category-wise
- AIBE 19 Cutoff 2024: Category-Wise
- AIBE 18 Cutoff 2023: Category-wise
- AIBE 17 Cutoff 2023: Category-wise
- AIBE 16 Cutoff 2022: Category-wise
- AIBE 15 Cutoff 2021: Category-wise
- AIBE 20 Important Topics 2025: Weightage
- Tips & Tricks To Crack AIBE 2025
AIBE 20 Minimum Passing Criteria 2025
Candidates must note that the BCI has notified AIBE Cut off which is the minimum passing mark for the exam. The AIBE minimum passing criteria is 38 per cent. Candidates who will score less than the required minimum qualifying marks of AIBE 20 will then have to appear for the AIBE Examination again.
What determines AIBE 20 cutoff?
A few crucial elements will influence the AIBE 20 cutoff. The AIBE 20 (XX) cutoff 2025 is determined in part by these factors. Below is a comprehensive list of the variables that will decide the AIBE 20 cutoff 2025
- All India Bar Examination passing marks / AIBE qualifying marks
- Answers challenged by AIBE 20 candidates for re-checking
- Objections accepted by the BCI
- Number of questions dropped from the AIBE 20 evaluation
AIBE XX (20) Qualifying Cutoff 2025: Category-wise
To pratice law in India, candidates must score minimum passing marks known as the AIBE qualifying marks. For the general category, candidates must receive 40 per cent of the possible points, and for candidates from SC and ST, 35 per cent. Applicants may retake the exam as many times as necessary if they are unable to bring the required passing scores on the AIBE. Candidates can check the expected AIBE 20 Cutoff below:
| Category |
Minimum Passing Marks |
AIBE Qualifying Marks 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| General |
45% |
42 |
| OBC |
45% |
42 |
| SC/ST |
40% |
37 |
AIBE 19 Cutoff 2024: Category-Wise
Candidates can check AIBE 19 Cutoff 2024 below:
| Category |
Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| General/OBC |
38 |
| SC/ST |
30 |
AIBE 18 Cutoff 2023: Category-wise
Candidates can check AIBE 18 Cutoff for 2023 below:
| Category |
Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| General/OBC |
42 |
| SC/ST |
37 |
AIBE 17 Cutoff 2023: Category-wise
Candidates can check AIBE 17 Cutoff marks for 2023 below:
| Category |
Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| General/OBC |
39 marks out of 98 |
| ST/SC |
34 marks out of 98 |
AIBE 16 Cutoff 2022: Category-wise
Candidates can check AIBE 16 cut off for 2022 below:
| Category |
Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| General/OBC |
39 marks out of 98 |
| SC/ST |
34 marks out of 98 |
AIBE 15 Cutoff 2021: Category-wise
Candidates can check AIBE 15 Cut-off for 2021 below:
| Category |
Cutoff Marks |
| General/OBC |
38 marks |
| SC/ST |
33 marks |
AIBE 20 Important Topics 2025: Weightage
The core subjects asked in AIBE 20 question paper 2025 with weightage are as under:
| AIBE Syllabus |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| 10 questions |
|
| Indian Penal Code (IPC) |
08 questions |
| Criminal Procedure Code (Cr PC) |
10 questions |
| Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) |
10 questions |
| Evidence Act |
08 questions |
| Alternate Dispute Redressal Including Arbitration Act |
04 questions |
| 08 questions |
|
| Public Interest Litigation (PIL) |
04 questions |
| Administrative Law |
03 questions |
| Professional Ethics and Cases of Professional Misconduct under BCI Rules |
04 questions |
| Company Law |
02 questions |
| Environmental Law |
02 questions |
| Cyber Law |
02 questions |
| Labour and Industrial Laws |
04 questions |
| Law of Tort, including Motor Vehicles Act and Consumer Protection Law |
05 questions |
| Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, Negotiable Instrument Act |
08 questions |
| Law Related to Taxation |
04 questions |
| Land Acquisition Act |
02 questions |
| Intellectual Property Laws |
02 questions |
| Total |
100 questions |
Note: Candidates must ensure to cover AIBE 20 Important Topics to increase there chances to score atleast minimum passing marks in AIBE Exam.
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Tips & Tricks To Crack AIBE 2025
Some of the other tips and tricks to keep in mind while preparing for AIBE include:
- Time management: Candidates should manage their time effectively while preparing for the exam. More time should be devoted to weaker subjects and a good amount of time should be left for revision and practicing of AIBE question papers.
- Consistency: To clear the Bar exam in one go, candidates must be dedicated and consistent with their studies.
- Notes: It is always helpful to create short notes while preparing for a topic. Candidates can refer to these notes at the time of revision.
- Tracking law cases and judgments: As per previous year paper analysis, few questions in the paper are asked from controversial and landmark law cases of past one year. Therefore, candidates appearing for the exam should keep important details of all such cases.
- Important topics: While preparing for the exam, candidates must start with the AIBE topics that hold maximum weightage in the exam. Important topics for AIBE exam include Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure Code, Code of Civil Procedure, Indian Penal Code, Evidence Act, Family Law and Law of Contract, Specific Relief, Property Laws, and Negotiable Instrument Act.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Candidates who will successfully pass the AIBE exam will be issued the CoP by BCI. The qualified candidates will have to collect their Certificate of Practice from their respective State Bar Councils. It is a mandatory document to practice Law in India.
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The candidates whose names appears on the Roll of Advocates maintained by a State Bar Council can apply for the CoP. These candidates must be enrolled advocates who have passed the All India Bar Examination.
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The minimum qualifying marks for AIBE exam as decided by the Bar Council is:
| Category | Qualifying criteria | Qualifying marks |
|---|---|---|
| General/ OBC | 40% of the total marks | 40 marks out of 100 Marks |
| SC/ ST | 35% of the total marks | 35 marks out of 100 Marks |
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AIBE 20 Cutoff will be based on the qualifying criteria of the exam. However, the final cutoff will depend on the number of questions to be considered after AIBE provisional answer key objection process. There are chances that a few questions are dropped from the final evaluation paper if errors are
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The AIBE 20 result will be released online on AIBE website. The candidates will be able to access their result using the AIBE Login credentials created during the registration.
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The AIBE exam analysis will help candidates to understand the level of questions asked in exam. This will highlight the types of questions asked in the exam. Students may understand the important topics through the exam analysis.
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Yes, AIBE 20 Exam 2025 Student Reaction and Exam Analysis is released. As per the students' reaction, the exam was of moderate level and there were expected questions in the test. The questions were asked from the Indian Constitution, BNSS, etc.
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Check the list of items prohibited inside the AIBE test centre-
- All electronic items, including mobile phones
- Jewellery or any other valuable
- Text books or study material
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The candidates who have registered for the AIBE exam will require following details to access the admit card-
- Login ID and
- Password to access the AIBE hall ticket.
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Following important details will be mentioned on the AIBE 20 hall ticket-
- Candidate's name
- Hall ticket number
- General Guidelines
- Exam date and time
- Exam centre details
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AIBE Notifications
AIBE 20 Cutoff will be based on the qualifying criteria of the exam. However, the final cutoff will depend on the number of questions to be considered after AIBE provisional answer key objection process. There are chances that a few questions are dropped from the final evaluation paper if errors are found in the AIBE 20 question paper.