AIBE 21 Final Answer Key 2026 Important Changes & Passing Criteria

AIBE 21 Final Answer Key Deleted Questions: The Bar Council of India has released the AIBE 21 Final Answer Key 2026 on 10 July 2026 on the official website. Candidates can visit the website to get the final answer key in the downloadable PDF format. The exam conducting authority has notified the candidates regarding the two amendments made. It is for Question 54 (Set D), which changed from Option D to C, and Question 91 (Set D) now accepts both Option A and D. 

Key Changes and Observations in the Final Answer Key

The Bar Council of India has notified the key observations for the candidates as mentioned in the final answer key provided. Candidates need to follow all the amendments carefully regarding the AIBE 21 final answer key. The final answer key has been compiled considering the objections raised on the provisional answer key. 

• Comparative Structure: AIBE 21 vs. Previous AIBE Answer Keys: Unlike previous AIBE answer keys (e.g., AIBE 19), which sometimes indicated "withdrawn" questions, AIBE 21's key confirms answers for all 100 questions.

Answer Key Amendments

Only two specific changes have been made compared to the provisional answer key:

• Question Number 54 (Set D):

• Provisional Answer Key: Option D was marked as correct.

• Final Answer Key: The correct option has been changed to C.

• Question Number 91 (Set D):

• Provisional Answer Key: Only Option A was marked as correct.

• Final Answer Key: Both Option A and Option D have been declared correct. This question pertained to the Consumer Protection Act. The provisional key's answer was based on an older Act, while the final key now includes answers relevant to the 2019 Act.

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AIBE 21 Exam 2026 Passing Criteria

The exam conducting authority has set the AIBE 21 Exam Passing Criteria depending on the category of the candidates. Candidates need to score the minimum qualifying marks in the AIBE 21 exam to be eligible to participate in the next stages after the result announcement. 

• General Category: 45% passing marks (45 marks out of 100 marks)

• Reserved Category: 40% passing marks (40 marks out of 100 marks)

AIBE 21 Result Announcement and Post-Result Information

Candidates can expect the AIBE 21 Result 2026 to be released within two to three days after the final answer is provided on the portal. Once the result link is live, candidates can visit the website to know their qualifying status in the AIBE examination. They can know the marks scored in the exam and the next stages to pursue a law career in diverse fields. 

Future Steps for Candidates

For Passed Candidates (45+ Marks in General Category)

Congratulations on achieving this milestone. Further professional development options include the PW Legal Advocacy Program for those interested in litigation.

For Candidates Not Meeting Passing Marks

There is no need to worry. The AIBE 22 examination notification is expected shortly after the AIBE 21 results are published. Preparation courses, such as the "AIBE 22 Vakalat Batch," are available for comprehensive study, including subjects like the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.

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