AIBE XVII (17) 2023 Live: Official Answer Key (To be revised), Exam Analysis, Expected Cutoff & More

The Certificate of Practice or COP is issued to law graduates who have qualified the All India Bar Examination (AIBE exam). The certification is mandatory to practice in a court of law in India. The COP is issued within three months after the declaration of AIBE results. Candidates who have qualified AIBE exam have to collect it from the respective State Bar Council or download it from the AIBESCOPE application

AIBE 17 result will contain the following information:

• Candidate's Name 
• Candidate's Roll number
• Candidate's Date of birth
• Candidate's Category
• Exam qualifying status

If you have any objections against any key given in the AIBE 17 answer key, you need to follow the below-mentioned steps to file an objection: 

1. Click on the Objection filing link given above
2. You will be redirected to an "AIBE Objection'' form
3. Complete the following actions:
   • Select your Paper Code (A, B, C, or D)
   • Select the Question Number
   • The official answer will be automatically populated
   • Fill in your answer
   • Put in remarks, if any
   • Finally, attach a file with proof for your answer
4. Submit the AIBE XVII objection form

Candidates can refer the instructions given below to calculate their scores for the bar examination;

1. Calculate the number of correct attempts - Pick the answer key and question paper for your paper code and then calculate the number of correct attempts. To calculate scores, you need to follow the marking scheme outline in the AIBE 17 exam pattern 2023.
2. Calculate the total score: There is no negative marking in AIBE XVII. So, you need to only calculate the correct attempts; allocate 1 marks for each correct answer. Then add the individual scores to arrive at the total score.
3. Check the qualifying marks: To qualify in the AIBE 2023 exam you need to score 40% marks (if you belong to the general category) and 35% marks (if you belong to SC/ST category). But note that post the re-evaluation of the provisional answer key, some questions may be dropped. If that happens, the qualifying cutoff score would be less than 40 marks (or less than 35 marks for SC/ST).

The direct links to download the answer keys and question papers are given once provided by BCI. Candidates can follow the steps to download the AIBE 17 answer key as mentioned below:

• Click on the Answer Key / Question Paper code ( A, B, C, or D) you want to download 
• The corresponding AIBE XVII answer key or question paper will open in downloadable pdf format 
• Download the answer key and question papers.

For the difficulty level of AIBE 17, candidates shared that it was easier than expected. Moreover, most questions were asked from Bare Acts, and the candidates suggested that BCI should raise the level of difficulty for AIBE.

Candidates whose results show 'FAIL' status can get their answer sheets rechecked by BCI. The candidates can apply for rechecking online as mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of AIBE 17- http://www.allindiabarexamination.com/ 

Step 2: Click on the link available for filling the re-checking request form.

Step 3: Fill in the below-mentioned details:

• Roll number
• Date of birth

Step 4: Click on Get Details button.

Step 5: Follow the precribed steps.

BCI will declare or send details of the answer sheet rechecking within seven working days of receiving the request form. 

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check the result:

• The AIBE XVII result link is provided at https://allindiabarexamination.com/
• Candidates have to go the result link, and a login window opens up
• Here candidates need to enter their AIBE application ID and Date of Birth
• On login, AIBE qualifying status would be displayed on the screen

As per the official notification, the BCI will announce the AIBE 17 results after February 20, 2023. “Candidates are requested to check your result after 20th February 2023 5 pm,” the BCI official notification says. Candidates will be able to download their result on the official website, allindiabarexamination.com.

BCI will publish a fresh answer key for AIBE 17, as the previous answer key mis-matched for all sets. 

Read here - AIBE 2023 Answer Key REMOVED! BCI to re-upload answer key after revision

The exam authority had uploaded answer keys for AIBE 2023, but now the answer key PDF has been removed from the website. 

Check below website right now:

Website at 4:50 pm:

The exam authority will revise the answer key for AIBE 17 and then publish it. 

The cutoff marks for AIBE 17 will determine if a candidate has qualified the bar examination or not. As per the expected the cutoff marks, candidates should obtain minimum 40% marks out of total scores. However, if there are any wrong questions, which will be reported via answer key objection window. The exam authority may revise the cutoff marks for AIBE 2023. Then, the cutoff marks for AIBE 17 will be reduced. To get an understanding, candidates can expect AIBE XVII cut off marks to be as under:

Anyone scoring above the expected cutoff marks given in table above will qualify for AIBE 2023.

The answer key of question paper set code A for AIBE 17 is now available, candidates can check the image below:

The official answer key of AIBE 17 question paper has been released around 4:50 pm. Candidates can check and download answer key from the official website - 

https://allindiabarexamination.com/index.html 

Important Notification View PDF Please download the Answer Key of AIBE XVII (English SET-A,SET-B, SET-C & SET-D)

AIBE 2023 Exam Analysis is now available as shared by test-takers in a Delhi test centre:

Many candidates have reported various issues related to AIBE admit card, and Biometric Attendance at test centres. Therefore, BCI has asked candidates not to worry for these issues, and these errors will be rectified before declaration of AIBE 17 results. 

Read More: AIBE 2023 Latest: Biometric Attendance Issue at test centres and Minor Omissions on Admit Card; Check here

BCI has just posted an updated that, "If  any candidate of AIBE 17 held of 05.02.2023  has missed out on biometric attendance they need not worry, so long as their verification was done in the classroom while giving  the exam by way of taking their signatures. Their  answer sheets will be  taken into account and their results will be duly declared when  result of examination is declared."

Some candidates shared open feedback for AIBE's management with respect to centre allotment, and question paper. They said, "BCI should raise the bar of questions to give better lawyers to the country"

It should provide "Choice of exam centre selection before releasing admit card", as many had to travel from far locations. One candidate at a test centre in Delhi had to come from Bangalore to take the exam. And many had to travel from Ghaziabad, Vaishali, which are more than 3 hours distance to a test centre in Rohini, Delhi.

Another candidate shared that, "Such an easy question paper for AIBE was not expected, and BCI should rather scrap the exam then creating an unneccessarily barrier for lawyers."

More than 50 questions were asked directly from Bare Acts, and those who carried all 18 Bare Acts will score more than 80 marks. Even candidates who did not carry Bare Acts can qualify the exam, as the question paper was so easy.

AIBE 17 exam analysis is being shared by the test-takers, and according to them, the question paper was easy. Some questions were asked around Justice Bhagwati's cases, who is known as the Father of Public Interest Litigation for Indian Legal Fraternity. 

Detailed analysis of AIBE 2023 will be shared soon.

AIBE 17 session concluded at 1 pm. Candidates will be allowed to leave the test centres soon. They will have to hand over the answer sheet properly to the exam inivigilator before leaving the test centres. 

AIBE XVII exam analysis will be provided soon.

AIBE 17 answer key is expected to be released within next few days on the official website. Meanwhile, there will be many unofficial sources of AIBE 2023 answer key, however, candidates should not rely on such answer keys, and wait for the exam authority to publish the answer keys officially. 

The answer keys for AIBE XVII will be released in two phases - 1. Provisional Answer Key, and 2. Revised Answer Key

The candidates will be provided a window to raise objections on the provisional answer key for AIBE 17. After all the objections are recieved, the exam authority will verify these objections, and if discrepancies are found, it will publish a revised answer key before declaring AIBE XVII result.

• The question paper of AIBE carries one mark questions only.
• There will be a total of 100 questions.
• No negative marking to be done in case of incorrect answers.
• Candidates will get marks for the questions they attempt correctly. 
• Grace marks will be given when the answer key is revised and if there are any wrong questions found in the exam (to be verified through objections process). 

• Write down your roll number, name, and question paper booklet set code properly. 
• Attempt your question paper carefully, and do not leave the desk before 1 pm. 
• Washroom breaks to be allowed as per the discretion of centre officials/ exam invigilator, therefore, ask before you leave your desk.
• Do not ask for answers from fellow test-takers or it will be considered a ground for disqualification. In case of cheating, strict punishment is levied. 
• Fill the OMR sheet with black or blue ball point pen only. 

AIBE 17 exam is to begin in a few minutes, and all candidates have secured their allocated desk in the examination hall. The exam centre officials have begun instructing the candidates, and the question paper and answer sheet are being distributed as well.

During the frisking, the centre officials checked all the bags of candidates, and were allowed to carry it only with Bare Acts. Mobile phones, headphones, watches, and any other digital items were asked to leave outside the test centre.

Candidates have been directed inside the exam centres according to the seating plan. The exam will begin sharp at 10 am, and question papers will be distributed 10 minutes before the exam timings. 

No candidates will be allowed entry after 10:15 am, therefore, candidates must ensure reaching the exam centre before 10 am. 

This year, more than 80,000 candidates are appearing for AIBE exam as the exam was not conducted last year due to ongoing hearing in Supreme Court. 

The candidates who will qualify the bar exam as per the qualifying criteria will be issued Certificate of Practice latest by March 2023. 

Candidates have to secure minimum qualifying marks in AIBE 17 for obtaining Certificate of Practice - 40% for General/ OBC and 35% for SC/STPWD. There will be no criteria for top score. Candidates only need to obtain minimum 40 marks (35 marks for SC/ST/PWD) out of 100 marks to secure a 'PASS' from BCI. 

Check out exam pattern of AIBE 2023:

Candidates must carry a printed out copy of AIBE 17 admit card as well as, an original or (clear) photocopy of their photo Identity proof including: 

• Voter ID,
• Aadhaar Card,
• PAN Card,
• Passport,
• Driver's License,
• Enrollment ID as issued by State Bar Councils

The photographs must be clearly visible or it won't be accepted as an ID proof.

ID proof on mobile phones may be allowed on request with exam centre officials. However, candidates must not rely on this, and ensure keeping their ID on the exam day. 

Candidates must note the exam instructions carefully (AVOID THESE MISTAKES):

• Use only Blue/Black Ball Point Pen for filling up the answer sheet. Using a pencil for marking on the answer sheet will lead to Disqualification of the exam.
• Write the roll number on the answer sheet as mentioned on the admit card and fill in the respective ovals. Any mismatch would lead to disqualification.
• Fill Question Booklet Set Code and Roll Number and all other necessary information correctly on the answer sheet.
• Do not leave the examination hall before the exam timings and without handing over the Answer sheet.

Candidates who are coming from different locations (than their allotted test centres) have started reporting to the exam centre as early as 7:30 am. The exam centre officials have not begun entry inside the examination hall yet.

Only seating arrangements available at the test centre location, no instructions provided by the exam centre officials yet.

The exam authority has not mandated any dress code for AIBE XVII candidates, and they can appear in any dress - formal or casual as they like. Only scarves, gloves, sunglasses, caps will not be allowed inside the examination hall. Candidates must ensure following the instructions as provided on the admit card and by the test centre officials before the exam begins. 

Candidates appearing for AIBE 2023 must report at the exam centre between 8:30 am to 10 am. This means that candidates can reach AIBE 17 test centre as early as 8 am, and last entry to be allowed by the exam centre officials is 10:15 am. However, candidates must try reaching the tets centres at least 1 hour before the exam timings. This will be helpful in getting timely details of seat allotment, and completing formalities like frisking by test centre officials. 

AIBE website informs that, "Minor omissions in name/ surname spelling and other minor irregularities etc, if any in an candidates individual admit card should be ignored.All those who have been issued admit cards will be allowed to appear in AIBE 17.The omissions/irregularities, if any will be rectified after examination before declaration of results"