AIBE 19 (XIX) Cut-off Marks 2024: Qualifying Marks, Category-wise AIBE Passing Marks
The Bar Council of India conducts an offline open book exam, named All India Bar Examination XIX, in over 50 cities with 140 centers. The exam is conducted for 3 to 3-and-a-half hours duration, and the questions are in the form of a multi-choice model.
The exam is conducted to assess the basic level knowledge of a member and lay down a minimum benchmark for the entering into practice of law, in addition to assessing the candidate’s analytical skills. After clearing the All India Bar Examination, the candidate is awarded a certificate of practice by the Bar Council of India.
What is new in AIBE 19 Cut-off 2024?
The AIBE 19 cut-off will be released on the official website of the Bar Council of India, along with the result notification, candidates can visit the official website. The Bar Council of India has changed the cut-off where the candidate from the general category and OBC category has to secure 45% as the passing percentage from 40% which was in the previous years and the passing percentage of the SC/ST and Disabled Candidates is 40%, the cut-off percentage in the previous years was 37%.
According to the percentage provided, the candidate of the General and the OBC categories has to secure a minimum passing mark of 42, and the SC/ST category and the disabled category candidates have to secure a minimum passing mark of 37. If the candidate fails to secure the mentioned cut-off, the candidate will not be permitted to practice law as their profession and has to reappear for the exam, next exam session.
AIBE 19 Exam Dates & Schedule
The AIBE 19 Exam is conducted by the Bar Council of India twice a year for law graduates who want to start practicing as lawyers. It is an open-book exam conducted in 50 cities with 140 centers. The important events and scheduled dates for candidates for the exam are as follows:
| Events |
Dates |
| Online Registration Starts |
3rd September 2024 |
| Payments for AIBE XIX starts online mode |
3rd September 2024 |
| Online Registration's last date |
15th November 2024 |
| Payments for AIBE in online mode Ends |
18th November 2024 |
| Last Date of Correction in Registration Form |
22nd November 2024 |
| Admit Card Release |
15th December 2024 |
| Date of Exam |
22nd December 2024 |
AIBE 2024 Expected Cutoff
The Bar Council of India announces the cut-off marks once the results are announced, and the students have to attain at least the minimum cut-off to pass the exam. The expected cut-off for the candidates of general, OBC, and SC/ST categories are as follows:
| Category |
Cut-off marks |
| General |
45 marks out of 98 |
| OBC |
38 marks out of 98 |
| SC/ST |
34 marks out of 98 |
The details of the passing marks and passing percentage for AIBE 19 are:
| Category |
Passing Percentage |
Passing marks |
| General |
45% |
42 |
| OBC |
45% |
42 |
| SC/ST |
40% |
37 |
| Disabled Candidates |
40% |
37 |
Factors Affecting AIBE 2024 Cut-Off
The AIBE cut-off will be released on the official website after the exam results, the Bar Council of India will calculate the cut-off percentage based on the factors given below:
- Minimum Passing Criteria: the cut-off percentage for the General category and OBC Category is 45%, whereas for the SC/ST and Disabled category is 40%.
- Discrepancies in the answer key: the candidates can object to the answer key when the provisional answer key is released, based on which the final answer key will be released later.
- Elimination of questions from the final result evaluation: when there is the elimination of questions from the question paper, the total marks will also vary, which also affects the cut-off criteria.
Also Read : Preparation Tips and Best Books for AIBE 2024
AIBE Previous Years Cut off (2021, 2019, 2018, 2017)
The details of the AIBE cut-off for the previous years are tabulated below, the candidates can see the variation in the cut-off percentage until now. Based on these cut-off percentages, the candidates are provided with the Certificate of Practice (COP), and permission to practice law as their profession.
The AIBE cut-off for the year 2023
The Bar Council of India has released the cut-off for the year 2023, with a passing percentage for the general category was 45% and the marks required to pass were 42 marks.
| Category |
Passing Percentage |
Passing marks |
| General |
45% |
42 |
| OBC |
45% |
42 |
| SC/ST |
40% |
37 |
| Disabled Candidates |
40% |
37 |
The AIBE cut-off for the year 2022
The Bar Council of India has released the cut-off for the year 2022, with passing marks for the general category of 39, and the marks for SC/ST category to pass were 34 marks.
| Category |
Minimum Passing marks |
| General |
39 Marks |
| SC/ST |
34 Marks |
The AIBE cut-off for the year 2021
The Bar Council of India has released the cut-off for the year 2022, with minimum passing marks for the general category 38, and 33 marks for the SC/ST category.
| Category |
Minimum Passing marks |
| General |
38 |
| SC/ST |
33 |
The AIBE cut-off for the year 2019
The Bar Council of India has released the cut-off for the year 2019, with minimum passing marks for the general category of 36, and 31 marks for the SC/ST category.
| Category |
Minimum Passing marks |
| General |
36 |
| SC/ST |
31 |
The AIBE cut-off for the year 2018
The Bar Council of India has released the cut-off for the year 2018, with minimum passing marks for the general category of 39, and 34 marks for the SC/ST category.
| Category |
Minimum Passing marks |
| General |
39 |
| SC/ST |
34 |
The AIBE cut-off for the year 2017
The Bar Council of India has released the cut-off for the year 2017, with minimum passing marks for the general category of 39, and 34 marks for the SC/ST category.
| Category |
Minimum Passing marks |
| General |
39 |
| SC/ST |
34 |
For more queries on the AIBE XIX 2024 exam and syllabus, visit planedu.in
FAQs:
1) If one question is eliminated from the exam paper, will it affect the AIBE 19 cut-off?
Yes, there will be variation in the total marks when a question is eliminated, which affects the cut-off.
2) Is the cut-off criteria in the AIBE 19 exam the same every year?
No, the cut-off criteria of the AIBE exam varies every year, depending on the minimum passing criteria, number of questions eliminated, Discrepancies in answer key, etc.
3) Is the expected cut-off percentage the same for the normal candidates and disabled candidates?
The expected AIBE cut-off percentage for the general category candidates is 45%, whereas for the disabled candidates is 40%.
4) How many marks do general category candidates need to obtain to pass the AIBE 19 exam?
The general category candidate has to obtain at least 42 marks to pass the AIBE 19 exam.
5) What do I do if I do not meet the cut-off Criteria?
If the student does not meet the cut-off criteria, he/she has to take a re-exam.
