The cut-off is set at 45% for general and OBC, and 40% for SC/ST. What kind of lawyer will someone be if they can’t score this? You are asking to lower it to 40% and 35%, CJI asked
NEW DELHI: Today (9th July): The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to lower the cut-off for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, who led the bench, emphasized that reducing the cut-off would compromise the quality of lawyers entering the profession.
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CJI asked
The cut-off is set at 45% for general and OBC, and 40% for SC/ST. What kind of lawyer will someone be if they can’t score this? You are asking to lower it to 40% and 35%.
“Padho bhai! (Study),”
CJI Chandrachud remarked to the petitioner.
The Supreme Court’s decision underscores the importance of maintaining high standards in the legal profession. The current passing marks are set at 45% for general category candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates.
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The court’s ruling follows recent data revealing that over 50% of candidates failed the 2023 AIBE, highlighting the exam’s rigorous nature. By upholding the existing cut-off scores, the Supreme Court aims to ensure that only qualified individuals are admitted to practice law, thereby preserving the quality of legal services provided to the public.
