The legal community across India is on tenterhooks as the Bar Council of India (BCI) is poised to announce the results for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 20. While the council has not officially confirmed a date, analysis of previous cycles strongly indicates that the final answer key and scorecards could be released in the first week of January 2026.
Timeline of Events for AIBE XX
The AIBE 20 (XX) was conducted nationwide on November 30, 2025. This examination is a mandatory hurdle for law graduates who wish to enrol as advocates and obtain the crucial Certificate of Practice from the BCI. Following the test, the provisional answer key was unveiled in early December, opening a window for candidates to challenge any discrepancies.
This objection window officially closed on December 10, 2025. Since then, the BCI has been meticulously reviewing the challenges submitted by aspirants. With nearly a month having passed since the exam, the anticipation for the final outcome is at its peak.
What Past Result Trends Reveal
Examining the result declaration patterns of the last five AIBE sessions provides critical insight into the expected timeline for AIBE 20. Historically, the wait time between the exam date and the result announcement has varied significantly.
Here is a look at the recent AIBE result timelines:
- AIBE XV (15): Exam on 24 January 2021, Result on 30 March 2021 (65 Days wait)
- AIBE XVI (16): Exam on 31 October 2021, Result on 03 February 2022 (95 Days wait)
- AIBE XVII (17): Exam on 05 February 2023, Result on 28 April 2023 (82 Days wait)
- AIBE XVIII (18): Exam on 10 December 2023, Result on 26 March 2024 (107 Days wait)
- AIBE XIX (19): Exam on 22 December 2024, Result on 21 March 2025 (89 Days wait)
As evident, results have typically been declared between 65 and 107 days after the examination. For AIBE 20, which was held on November 30, the early closure of the objection window on December 10 could potentially allow the BCI to expedite the finalisation process.
Where and How to Check the Results
Once officially declared, all candidates will need to visit the official AIBE website at allindiabarexamination.com to access their results. They will be able to view and download their individual scorecards from the portal using their login credentials.
The release of the final answer key is expected to happen shortly before or simultaneously with the result announcement. Candidates who successfully clear the AIBE 20 will be eligible to receive the Certificate of Practice from the Bar Council of India, granting them the authority to practise law in courts across the country.
Prospective advocates are advised to keep a close watch on the official BCI and AIBE portals for any updates regarding the exact result declaration date and time.
