AIBE 22 qualifying marks are 45 out of 100 for General and OBC students and 40 out of 100 for SC and ST students.
The All India Bar Examination 22 (AIBE XXII) is conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI). It is an open-book exam with 100 multiple-choice questions carrying 1 mark each and no negative marking. Scoring above the minimum qualifying marks earns you the Certificate of Practice, which is mandatory to appear in court as an advocate across India. AIBE 22 is expected in December 2026 and the result will be published on the official BCI website at barcouncilofindia.org.
- AIBE 22 total marks: 100 (100 MCQs, 1 mark each, no negative marking)
- General and OBC qualifying marks: 45 out of 100 (45%)
- SC and ST qualifying marks: 40 out of 100 (40%)
- Safe score for General and OBC students: 50 marks or above
- Safe score for SC and ST students: 45 marks or above
- AIBE 22 is an open-book exam — bare acts and codified statutes are allowed inside the hall
| Direct Link to AIBE 22 Official Notification 2026 (OUT) |
AIBE 22 Minimum Qualifying Marks by Category
The Bar Council of India sets fixed qualifying thresholds for AIBE. These have remained unchanged across all editions. You need to meet or exceed the category-wise minimum to receive the Certificate of Practice.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks (out of 100) | Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General | 45 | 45% |
| OBC | 45 | 45% |
| SC | 40 | 40% |
| ST | 40 | 40% |
| PwD | 40 | 40% |
AIBE 22 is an open-book exam, which means you are allowed to carry bare acts and codified statutes into the exam hall. Annotated books or material with handwritten notes are not permitted. Despite the open-book format, BCI has maintained qualifying thresholds at 45% for General students and 40% for reserved categories across all editions.
Safe Score for AIBE 22
A safe score is the mark range that gives you a comfortable buffer above the minimum qualifying threshold. Aiming for 5 to 10 marks above the official cutoff reduces any risk from evaluation discrepancies and strengthens your qualifying confidence. The safe score figures below are based on trends from previous AIBE editions.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks | Safe Score Range | Very Comfortable Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 45 | 50–55 | 60 and above |
| OBC | 45 | 50–55 | 60 and above |
| SC | 40 | 45–50 | 55 and above |
| ST | 40 | 45–50 | 55 and above |
| PwD | 40 | 45–50 | 55 and above |
Since AIBE is an open-book exam, a large share of students score above the minimum qualifying marks. General students who score 55 or above can be highly confident of qualifying AIBE 22. For SC and ST students, scoring 50 or above provides a strong qualifying margin. If you are scoring consistently above these safe ranges in your mock practice, you are in a good position for AIBE 22.
How AIBE 22 Marks Are Calculated
AIBE 22 follows a simple marking scheme with no negative marking. Every correct answer adds 1 mark to your total and wrong answers carry no penalty. This means you should attempt all 100 questions to maximise your score.
- Total questions: 100 MCQs
- Marks per correct answer: 1 mark
- Total marks: 100
- Negative marking: None
- Exam duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Exam type: Open book — bare acts and statutes allowed
Your AIBE 22 total score = Number of correct answers × 1. After the exam, BCI releases the official answer key on barcouncilofindia.org. You can use it to estimate your score before the official result is declared. Students who cross the category-wise qualifying threshold in the official result receive the Certificate of Practice.
Previous Year AIBE Qualifying Marks Trend
The qualifying marks for AIBE have been consistent across all editions and have never been revised upward or downward. The table below shows the category-wise qualifying marks from recent editions to help you understand what to target in AIBE 22.
| AIBE Edition | General and OBC Qualifying Marks | SC, ST and PwD Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| AIBE 18 | 45 out of 100 | 40 out of 100 |
| AIBE 19 | 45 out of 100 | 40 out of 100 |
| AIBE 20 | 45 out of 100 | 40 out of 100 |
| AIBE 21 | 45 out of 100 | 40 out of 100 |
| AIBE 22 (Expected) | 45 out of 100 | 40 out of 100 |
Based on the unbroken trend across all previous editions, the qualifying marks for AIBE 22 are expected to remain 45 for General and OBC students and 40 for SC, ST, and PwD students. BCI has made no official announcement of any change to these thresholds for AIBE 22.
What Happens After You Qualify AIBE 22
Qualifying AIBE 22 entitles you to the Certificate of Practice (CoP) issued by the Bar Council of India. The CoP is mandatory for law graduates to independently appear in court as an advocate.
- Certificate of Practice (CoP): Issued by BCI to students who meet the qualifying threshold; required for independent court practice
- Validity: The CoP is valid for a lifetime with no renewal needed
- Re-attempts: Students who do not qualify can re-appear in the next AIBE with no cap on attempts
- No re-enrollment: You do not need to re-enroll with your State Bar Council to attempt AIBE again
- Provisional practice: You may continue practicing under a senior advocate while your AIBE result is awaited
Students who do not qualify AIBE 22 retain their Bar Council enrollment and can re-appear in future editions. Provisional enrollment with the State Bar Council remains active through subsequent attempts, so there is no gap in your ability to work under senior advocates while you re-prepare.
AIBE 22 Qualifying Marks 2026 FAQs
Ques. What are the minimum qualifying marks for AIBE 22 for General category students?
Ans. General category students need to score a minimum of 45 marks out of 100 to qualify AIBE 22. This equals 45% of the total marks and has remained unchanged across all recent AIBE editions.
Ques. What is the qualifying marks for SC and ST students in AIBE 22?
Ans. SC and ST students need to score at least 40 marks out of 100 to qualify AIBE 22. PwD students are also eligible to qualify at this same threshold of 40 marks (40%).
Ques. What is a safe score for AIBE 22?
Ans. A safe score for General and OBC students in AIBE 22 is between 50 and 55 marks. Scoring 55 or above provides a very comfortable margin above the minimum qualifying threshold of 45. For SC and ST students, 45 to 50 marks is a safe zone above the 40-mark minimum.
Ques. Is there negative marking in AIBE 22?
Ans. No, there is no negative marking in AIBE 22. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and wrong answers carry no penalty. You should attempt all 100 questions to maximise your total score.
Ques. Can I use books during AIBE 22?
Ans. Yes, AIBE 22 is an open-book exam. You are allowed to carry bare acts and codified statutes to the exam hall. However, annotated books or material with handwritten notes are typically not permitted inside the exam centre.
Ques. What happens if I do not qualify AIBE 22?
Ans. If you do not qualify AIBE 22, you can re-appear in the next AIBE edition. There is no limit on the number of attempts. You do not need to re-enroll with your State Bar Council and can continue practicing provisionally under a senior advocate until you qualify.
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