AIBE 21 Answer Key 2026 All India Bar Examination Released
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has officially issued the online provisional answer keys for the All India Bar Examination AIBE XXI (21) 2026. Candidates who took the national-level examination can access the correct options PDF directly on the official portal. This certification exam is organized twice a year by the Bar Council of India to award the Certificate of Practice (COP) to law graduates wishing to practice law professionally in Indian courts.
- Application Opening Date: 11-02-2026
- Application Closing Date: 30-04-2026
- Online Fee Payment Last Date: 01-05-2026
- Form Correction Last Date: 03-05-2026
- Admit Card/Hall Ticket Release: 22-05-2026
- AIBE 21 Written Exam Date: 07-06-2026
- Provisional Answer Key Release: 10-06-2026
- General / OBC Category: Rs. 3500/-
- SC / ST Candidates: Rs. 2500/-
- Payment Channels: Debit Card, Credit Card, and Net Banking
- Objection Submission Fee: As prescribed in objection notice
- Academic Requirement: LL.B. Degree (3 Years or 5 Years course)
- Recognized Institutions: Must be a university authorized by BCI
- Enrollment Requirement: Registered with any State Bar Council
- General/OBC Passing Marks: Minimum 45%
- SC/ST/Disabled Passing Marks: Minimum 40%
- Verify Age Limit: Online Age Calculator
- Test Format: Offline Pen-and-Paper (OMR Sheets)
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 100 Questions
- Duration of Exam: 3 Hours 30 Minutes
- Negative Marking: No Negative Marking
Candidates can review the provisional key and estimate their raw scores prior to the compilation of final results:
- Score Assessment: Cross-verify your responses on your duplicate OMR sheet with the published key. Award 1 mark for each correct answer. No marks are deducted for incorrect options.
- Objection Method: If you suspect that an answer option given in the provisional file is incorrect, submit an online challenge.
- Supporting Documents: Challenges must be accompanied by standard textbook pages, bare acts, or authority materials to substantiate the claim.
- Final Key Resolution: The Bar Council of India’s panel of experts will inspect all entries. Verified changes, if any, will be incorporated into the Final Answer Key.
Candidates can retrieve the official answer solutions by executing these steps:
- Navigate to the official portal of the All India Bar Examination: www.allindiabarexamination.com.
- Search for the latest notification banner reading "Provisional Answer Key - AIBE XXI" on the homepage.
- Click the direct download link associated with your paper set code.
- Save the generated PDF on your local system or take a hard copy to calculate estimated raw marks.
Direct Download & Portal Links
If you face any issues while accessing the official download links or downloading the Provisional Answer Key, reach out directly to the official support channel:
- Helpline Number (Voice Call Support): 8655701484
1. When was the AIBE 21 Examination 2026 conducted?
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE XXI) written test was held on 07th June 2026.
2. What are the minimum passing criteria for AIBE 21?
General and OBC category candidates must secure at least 45% marks, whereas SC, ST, and disabled category candidates must secure at least 40% marks to pass.
3. Is there any negative marking in the AIBE exam?
No, there is no negative marking scheme applicable in the All India Bar Examination.
4. What should I do if I find errors in the provisional answer key?
Candidates can login with their registration credentials on the official portal and file challenges by uploading valid references during the official objection window.
