The results for the crucial All India Bar Examination (AIBE), held on November 30, 2025, have been declared, revealing a significant milestone for aspiring advocates across the country. The Bar Council of India (BCI) announced that a substantial 69.21% of candidates successfully cleared the exam, which is mandatory for practicing law in Indian courts.
Key Statistics and Demographics of AIBE 2025
According to an official press release from the Bar Council of India, a total of 2,51,968 candidates appeared for the 20th edition of the examination. Out of these, 1,74,386 law graduates managed to pass. The demographic breakdown shows that 1,65,613 male candidates and 86,336 female candidates took the test, alongside 19 transgender candidates. The examination was conducted on a large scale, spanning 399 centres across 56 cities in India.
Revised Evaluation and Qualifying Marks
In a notable development, the examination process underwent a review after the initial answer key was published. A subject oversight committee and a monitoring committee, upon evaluating candidate responses, decided to withdraw five questions from the 100-question paper. These questions were deemed to have either incorrect framing or an erroneous answer key.
Furthermore, for two additional questions that were found to have two correct answers, the committee decided to award full marks for either option chosen. Consequently, the final results were calculated based on a total of 95 marks instead of 100.
This adjustment directly impacted the qualifying criteria. For candidates from the General and OBC categories, the passing threshold was set at 43 marks (45% of 95 marks). For candidates belonging to the SC, ST, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories, the required score was 38 marks (40% of 95 marks).
Oversight and Future Implications
The high-level monitoring committee for this edition was chaired by eminent legal figures, including Justice Hima Kohli, former judge of the Supreme Court. She was joined by Prof. Manoj Kumar Sinha, Vice-Chancellor of Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur, and Prof. Sanjeevi Shanthakumar, Director of Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar.
The successful candidates who have cleared the AIBE are now eligible to file vakalatnamas (the formal document for representing a client) and can begin appearing in courts across India. This year's pass rate and the meticulous review process underscore the BCI's focus on maintaining rigorous standards for entry into the legal profession while ensuring a fair evaluation for all aspirants.
