Best Books to Prepare for CAT 2025 – Section-wise Study Material, How and What to Study

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Best books for CAT preparation 2025 – If you are starting your preparation for CAT 2025, there is a chance you may not know which book to choose. After all, the market is flooded with all types of books with each screaming they are the best. 

So, to make your life easier, we have shortlisted the section-wise best books for CAT 2025 exam preparation. 

The CAT books listed here have been recommended by toppers and experts. 

Note that comprehensive CAT 2025 exam preparation is not just limited to reading the regular textbooks, but rather extends to reading newspapers and magazines as well. Here we will also tell you which newspapers and magazines you must read.

So, keep reading.

About CAT 2025

IIM Kozhikode is expected to conduct the CAT 2025 exam in November 2025.

The application form for CAT 2025 will open around August 2025. Candidates who meet the program-specific eligibility criteria may apply before the last date.

The application form will be released online. The CAT application fee is INR 2500.

Salient features of good books for CAT 2025

A pertinent question can be – How do we decide whether a book is good or bad?

Here we explain what differentiates a good book from a bad one.

  • Good books will be written per the CAT exam syllabus; or at the least, it will cover a majority of the syllabus’
  • If the book is good, it will be crisp, concise, and explain the concepts lucidly without wandering around aimlessly.
  • Will contain problem sets for practice
  • Explain the concepts with examples, infographics, etc.
  • Contain few to no errors.
  • Are typically written or published by well-known publishers/ authors.

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Best CAT Books for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

This section may seem difficult, but if you can handle the early jitters and keep trying, the section will get you hooked. On top of it, DILR could be a heavy scoring section if you put in enough practice.

Typical questions can include puzzles, reading and interpreting graphs, etc.

While a math background could be helpful, if you have an analytical bent of mind, you are going to do well in the section.

CAT Books for DILRAuthor/Publisher Name
A Modern Approach to Logical ReasoningR.S Agarwal
Logical Reasoning and Data Interpretation for CATNishit K. Sinha
Data Interpretation & Data SufficiencyAnanta Ashisha
How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for CATArun Sharma

Best CAT Books for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) will include RC passages and para jumbles. 

If your comprehension skills are good, the section could be a cakewalk. If it is not, nothing to worry about. Because here we have listed some books that could help you master the subject. Make sure you read these books thoroughly and do enough practice.

Note: The CAT paper will not include any grammar and vocabulary questions, so you may skip those topics. 

Check the list of best books for CAT VARC:

CAT Books for VARCAuthor/Publisher Name
Word Power Made EasyNorman Lewis
High School English Grammar and CompositionWren and Martin
How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CATArun Sharma and Meenakshi Upadhyay
Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CATNishit K. Sinha

Best CAT Books for Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude (QA) is the last section of the CAT question paper. 

The Quants section will include questions from topics like Algebra, Number Theory, Modern Math, Geometry, Mensuration, and Arithmetic.

To master the section, you not only need to understand the concepts, but also do a lot of practice, like solving problem sets and sample papers.

CAT Books for Quantitative AptitudeAuthor/Publisher Name
How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CATArun Sharma
Quantitative Aptitude Quantum CATSarvesh Verma
Quantitative Aptitude for CATNishit Sinha
Quantitative AptitudeRS Aggarwal
NCERT Mathematics books (Class 9-10)NCERT

Do I need to read newspapers and magazines for CAT Preparation?

Reading newspapers and magazines could help the candidate develop their reading comprehension and vocabulary. 

When reading, focus on the reading speed. 

Also, remember staying consistent is crucial. If you make reading newspapers and magazines a daily habit, it will bring long-term benefits.

Newspapers and magazines suggestions for CAT 2025 preparation:

  • The Hindu
  • The Indian Express
  • Business Standard
  • The Times of India
  • Business Week
  • Frontline
  • The Week
  • National Geographic
  • Fortune
  • Business World

CAT Toppers List 2023

S.NoNameCAT Score
1Kumar Sai Vishnu100
2Soham Katkar100
3Viraj Modi100
4Alamuri Kumar100
5Souradeep99.95
6Pallav Goyal99.95
7Rounak Tikmani99.90

JEE Main 2025 application form open, exam dates out

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NTA released the JEE Main application form on October 28, 2024. The exam for the January session will be conducted from January 22. April session exam dates have also been released.

JEE Main registration 2025

JEE Main 2025 application form – The application form for JEE Main 2025 (January Session) is open online at jeemain.nta.nic.in. The application is open from October 28 – November 22, 2024 (9 pm). Candidates who meet the prescribed JEE Main 2025 eligibility criteria may apply before the last date.

The dates to edit the JEE Main 2025 application form will be notified shortly. 

JEE Main 2025 application form is for admission to the B. E/ B. Tech, (B. Arch.), and (B. Planning) courses offered by NITs, IIITs and CFTIs. 

The JEE Mains 2025 exam will be conducted between January 22 and 31, 2025 (tentative). 

JEE Main 2025 Important Dates (January Session)

EventsDates
Online Submission of Application Form28.10.2024 to 22.11.2024 up to 09:00 P.M
Last date for successful transaction of prescribed Application Fee22.11.2024 (Up to 11:50 P.M.)
Correction in Particulars of the online Application FormWill be displayed on the NTA website
City Intimation SlipFirst week of January 2025 (Tentatively)
Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website03 days before the date of the Examination
Dates of Examination Between 22 January to 31 January 2025
Display of Question Paper attempted by the Candidate and Answer Keys for inviting Will be displayed on the NTA website 
Declaration of ResultBy 12 February 2025 

JEE Main 2025 Important Dates (April Session)

EventsDates
Online Submission of Application Form31.01.2025 to 24 Feb 2025 (up to 09:00 P.M.)
Last date for successful transaction of prescribed Application Fee24.02.2025 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
Correction in Particulars of the online Application FormWill be displayed on the NTA website
City Intimation SlipSecond week of March 2025
Downloading Admit Cards from the NTA website03 days before the date of the Examination
Dates of Examination Between 01 April to 08 April 2025 (Tentatively)
Display of Question Paper attempted by the Candidate and Answer Keys for inviting Will be displayed on the NTA website 
Declaration of ResultBy 17 April 2025 

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About JEE Main 2025 Exam

The JEE Main 2025 exam will consist of two papers:

Paper 1 is for BE/BTech courses. The syllabus for the Paper 1 exam will be based on Class 11 and 12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.

Meanwhile, Paper 2 is for admission to BArch and BPlan courses. 

Paper 2 will have TWO papers:

  • Paper 2 A for BArch 
  • Paper 2B for BPlan

Paper 2A will include Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Drawing while Paper 2B will include Mathematics, Aptitude Test, and Planning-based questions.

JEE Main 2024 City Intimation Slip released at jeemain.nta.ac.in; check details

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JEE Main exam city slip 2024 released TODAY (Jan 12) at NTA JEE Main official website – jeemain.nta.ac.in. NTA will next release the JEE Main Hall ticket 2024 for successfully registered candidates on January 20. 

JEE Main 2024 Intimation Slip OUT

NTA has released the JEE Main exam City Intimation Slip 2024 for the session 1 exam on January 12, 2024. Candidates who have registered for the JEE Main 2024 exam can download the intimation slip at jeemain.nta.ac.in. Use the NTA JEE Main Login to download the exam city slip. The city allotment slip contains details about the exam city allocated to the candidate and the date of the exam of the candidate.

Note that the JEE Main city allotment 2024 has been made only for the January 24 exam. The city  intimation slip for other exam dates will be released on January 13, 2024. 

The NTA will release the JEE Main admit card on January 20, 2024. The JEE Mains 2024 hall ticket is a mandatory document for appearing in the JEE Main exam; the candidate also needs to bring with them a valid photo ID proof.

JEE Main 2024 Session 1 Exam Schedule

ParticularsDetails
JEE Main official websitejeemain.nta.ac.innta.ac.in
JEE Main city Intimation Slip 2024 linkjeemain.nta.ac.in
JEE Main city intimation slip 2024 dateJanuary 12, 2024
Issue of JEE Mains 2024 hall ticket January 20, 2024
JEE Main 2024 exam date session 1Paper 1 (BE/BTech) – January 27, 29, 30, 31, and February 1, 2024
Paper 2 (BArch and B.Plan)- January 24, 2024 ( Shift 2)

Step-wise process to download JEE Main City Intimation Slip 2024

To download the JEE Main City allotment slip, follow the steps given below

  1. Go to the JEE Mains 2024 official website
  2. Click on the JEE Main 2024 City Allotment Slip link
  3. Login using your application number and date of birth/password
  4. On successful log-in, the city allotment slip will be displayed on the screen
  5. Download and take a printout

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NID DAT 2025 application form open; DAT Prelims exam to be held on January 5

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The National Institute of Design (NID) released the application form for NID DAT 2025 on September 3, 2024. The application form is for admission to the B.Des and M.Des courses offered by participating NIDs. The candidate has to apply for NID DAT 2025 online at admissions.nid.edu.

The last date to fill out the NID DAT 2025 application form is December 3, 2024.

Note that NID hasn’t given any late admission submission dates.

The NID 2025 application form edit window will be open from December 4-9, 2025.

Meanwhile, the NID DAT 2025(Prelims) exam will be conducted on January 5, 2025 (in the previous edition, the entrance exam was held on December 24, 2023).

The exam will be held in 22 cities across India. The list of exam cities remains the same as in the previous edition.

You can select your choice of NID DAT 2025 (Prelims) exam city at the time of filling out the application form.

Admit cards for Prelims exam will be released on December 24, 2024.

Meanwhile, results of NID DAT 2025 exam will be declared on February 17 (M.Des) and April 1 (B.Des).

The scores of the DAT Prelims exam will be used to shortlist candidates for DAT Mains.

The detailed schedule for NID DAT 2025 is given in the B.Des and M.Des admission handbooks.

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JEE Main Eligibility Criteria – Age Limit, Number of Attempts, Qualification

NIFT 2024 admit card to be released soon; download it here

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NTA will release the admit card for the NIFT 2024 written exams at exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. The admit card will contain details like name and address of the exam center, reporting time.

NIFT 2024 admit card OUT soon

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the admit cards for the NIFT 2024 exam anytime now. The admit cards will be released online at the NTA NIFT admission portal – exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT. To download the admit card, you will have to use your application number and date of birth. The NTA has already released the advanced city intimation slip for NIFT 2024; it contains the name of the exam city allocated to the candidate.

The admit card will contain details like roll number, name of the exam center and city, program applied for admission, reporting time, and exam timings. It will also contain the exam-day guidelines.

The NIFT 2024 exam will be conducted on February 5, 2024.

NIFT 2024 Important Dates and Highlights

ParticularsHighlights
Last date to submit applicationsJanuary 8, 2024
Window to edit the NIFT 2024 application formJanuary 10-12, 2024
Release of city intimation slipJanuary 23, 2024
Issue of admit cardsAnytime now
Conduct of NIFT 2024 written exams February 5, 2024

Where and how to download the NIFT 2024 admit card?

The admit card for the NIFT 2024 exam will be released online at NTA NIFT admission portal – exams.nta.ac.in/NIFT/

The steps to download the NIFT 2024 admit card is given below:

  1. Go to NIFT admission portal – Click Here
  2. You will be redirected to a log-in window
  3. Enter your application number and date of  birth
  4. On successful log-in, you can download the admit card.

On the day of the NIFT 2024 exam, you need to bring with you the printout of the admit card and a valid photo ID proof in the original. Note digital copies of the admit card will not be accepted.

Also, the candidate needs to report at the NIFT 2024 exam center at least an hour in advance. Note entry gates will be closed 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam.

NIFT 2024 exam to be held on February 5; application open

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The NIFT written exam comprises the CAT and GAT. GAT will be administered in online mode, whereas CAT will be an offline exam. Candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility can apply with regular fee by January 3, 2024.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) released the application form for NIFT 2024 on December 5, 2023. The application can be filled out online at nift.ac.in/admission. Without late fees, the application form can be filled latest by January 3, 2024. However, with a late fee of INR 5000, applications can be submitted up to January 8, 2024.

The application fee for the exam is INR 3000.

The candidate will also be given the option to edit the application form from January 8-10, 2024.

Meanwhile, the NIFT 2024 written exam will be conducted on February 5, 2024.

Candidates may note that the exam pattern has been revised for the B.Des and B.F.Tech courses.

NIFT GAT 2024 Exam Pattern (Revised) – B.Des 

ProgramB.Des
PaperGAT
Mode of examComputer-based exam
LanguageEnglish/ Hindi
Test Duration120 minutes
SectionsNumber of Questions
Communication Ability40
English Comprehension
Quantitative Ability20
Analytical Ability15
General Knowledge and Current Affairs25
TOTAL100

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NIFT GAT 2024 Exam Pattern (Revised) – B.F.Tech

ProgramB.F.Tech
Paper NameGAT – Section A (CBT)GAT – Section B (CBT)
Language of written testEnglish/HindiEnglish/Hindi
Test Duration180 minutes
SectionsNumber of questionsNumber of questions
Communication Ability and English Comprehension40NIL
Quantitative Ability2015
Analytical & Logical Ability1515
General Knowledge and Current Affairs25NIL
Case StudyNIL20
Total10050

NIFT GAT 2024 Exam Pattern – M.F.M & M.F.Tech

NIFT Exam Centers 2024

The written exams of NIFT 2024 will be conducted across 60 cities in India. Note that in the previous edition, the exam was conducted in 37 cities.

So, 23 new exam cities have been added.

S.NoStateCityS.NoStateCity
1Andhra PradeshKurnool31MaharashtraMumbai
2Andhra PradeshVijayawada32MaharashtraNagpur
3Andhra PradeshVisakhapatnam33MaharashtraPune
4Arunachal PradeshItanagar/Naharlagun34MaharashtraThane
5AssamGuwahati35MeghalayaShillong
6BiharMuzzaffarpur36NagalandDimapur
7BiharPatna37OdishaBerhampur-Ganjam
8ChandigarhChandigarh/Mohali38OdidhaBhubaneswar
9ChhattisgarhBilaspur CG39PunjabBathinda
10ChhattisgarhRaipur40PunjabJalandhar
11Dadra & Nagar HaveliSilvassa41PunjabPatiala
12DelhiDelhi NCR42RajasthanJaipur
13GoaPanaji/Madgaon43RajasthanJodhpur
14GujaratAhmedabad44RajasthanUdaipur
15GujaratRajkot45SikkimGangtok
16GujaratSurat46Tamil NaduChennai
17GujaratVadodra47Tamil NaduCoimbatore
18Himachal PradeshHamirpur48Tamil NaduMadurai
19Jammu and KashmirJammu49TelanganaHyderabad
20Jammu and KashmirSrinagar50TripuraAgartala
21JharkhandDhanbad51Uttar PradeshKanpur
22JharkhandRanchi52Uttar PradeshLucknow
23KarnatakaBengaluru53Uttar PradeshMeerut
24KarnatakaMysuru (Mysore)54Uttar PradeshVaranasi
25KeralaErnakulam55UttarakhandDehradun
26KeralaKannur56UttarakhandHaldwani
27KeralaKozhikode57West BengalKolkota
28Leh LadakhLeh58ManipurImphal
29Madhya PradeshBhopal59MizoramAizwal
30Madhya PradeshJabalpur60HaryanaAmbala

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NIRF Ranking 2023

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The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), under the Union Ministry of Education, has released the NIRF Rankings 2023.

The NIRF Rankings are released for higher education institutions. 

The NIRF Rankings 2023 are released for 13 categories – viz. Overall, Universities, Colleges, Research Institutions, Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Medical, Dental, Law, Architecture and Planning, Agriculture and Allied Sectors, and Innovation.

IIT Madras is ranked the best educational institution in overall rankings for the fifth consecutive year. Miranda House, Delhi, also continued its dominance in the College category, while IIM Ahmedabad came in first in the Management category.

In the Medical category, it was AIIMS Delhi all the way, while Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, topped the Dental category.

National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, is top-ranked the top-ranked law college in the country.

Speaking of Engineering, IIT Madras continued to be an immovable force, as it continued its reign atop the rankings for the eighth straight year.

IISC Bengaluru, meanwhile, topped two categories – Universities and Research.

So, in a way, the top ranks were dominated by the usual suspects!

NIFR Rankings 2023 – Category-wise Rankings

NIRF Ranking Parameters:

The parameters used by the Union Ministry of Education to rank the academic institutions are given below.

Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR):

  • Student Strength including Doctoral Students (SS)
  • Faculty-student ratio with emphasis on permanent faculty (FSR)
  • Combined metric for Faculty with PhD (or equivalent) and Experience (FQE)
  • Financial Resources and their Utilisation (FRU)

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Research and Professional Practice (RP):

  • Combined metric for Publications (PU)
  • Combined metric for Quality of Publications (QP)
  • IPR and Patents: Published and Granted (IPR)
  • Footprint of Projects and Professional Practice (FPPP)

Graduation Outcomes (GO):

  • Metric for University Examinations (GUE)
  • Metric for Number of Ph.D. Students Graduated (GPHD)

Outreach and Inclusivity (OI):

  • Percentage of Students from Other States/Countries (Region Diversity RD)
  • Percentage of Women (Women Diversity WD)
  • Economically and Socially Challenged Students (ESCS)
  • Facilities for Physically Challenged Students (PCS)
  • Perception (PR) Ranking

Peer Perception:

  • Academic Peers and Employers (PR)

Discipline-wise Methodology for India Rankings 2023

As explained above, the ranking parameters inlcudes components like Teaching, Learning & Resources, Outreach and Inclusivity, Graduation Outcomes, etc. The methodology explains the marks and weightage carried by each of these parameters. 

Go through or download the discipline-wise methodology used to rank the institutes from the links given below. 

Download – Discipline-wise methodology for India Rankings 2023 – Homepage

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AIBE 2023 registration closes on November 10; apply here

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The registration process is currently open online at – bci.register.smartexams.in/home. Candidates who have passed a 3 or 5-year LLB degree program can apply.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) will close the application form for AIBE XVIII (18) on November 10, 2023 (note that the application form was re-opened on October 18, 2023). The candidate will be able to pay the application fee up to November 11, 2023. The direct link to apply for the exam is given below. The application form may be filled out by candidates who meet the prescribed AIBE 2023 eligibility criteria.

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The application fee for the AIBE exam is INR 3000 (for all candidates). 

The candidate will be able to edit the AIBE application up to November 12, 2023.

Meanwhile, the AIBE 2023 exam will be conducted on December 3, 2023. The mode of the exam will be offline. Note that AIBE is no longer an open-book exam. Consequently, the candidate is not allowed to carry study material, notebooks, etc. 

AIBE XVIII (18) 2023 Exam Dates

The revised schedule of AIBE XVIII is given below.

EventDates
Start on online registration for AIBE 2023August 16, 2023
Payment of application feeAugust 16 – November 11, 2023
Last date to registerNovember 10, 2023
Deadline to make corrections in the application formNovember 12, 2023
Download of admit cardsNovember 25-30, 2023
AIBE 2023 exam dateDecember 3, 2023

What is the AIBE exam?

The All India Bar Examination or AIBE is a national-level exam conducted by the Bar Council of India (BCI) for law graduates. Candidates who qualify in the exam are issued the Certificate of Practice (CoP) by the BCI.

The certificate gives the qualifier the right to practice in a court of law in India.

in offline mode for law graduates who want to practice in a court of law. Both 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB graduates are eligible to appear in the AIBE exam. Candidates who qualify in the AIBE exam are issued COP certificates that allow candidates to practice law in a court of law in India. Without the COP certificate, one cannot practice law in Indian courts.  AIBE is conducted once a year. The Bar Council of India (BCI) has now announced the new AIBE Exam Centre 2023.  The BCI has revised the whole AIBE Examination 2023 schedule one more time.

NIFT 2023 Personal Interview conducted from March 20 onward; check key details

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The National Institute of Technology (NIFT) is conducting Personal Interview for the PG courses starting March 20; admit cards for the interview is now available for download.

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) is conducting the Personal Interviews for the PG courses from March 20, 2023 (onward). The interview is being conducted online via zoom meet as per the slot selected by the candidate. The slot booking process for the interview was open till March 16(5 pm). Candidates were shortlisted for the personal interview based on their scores in the NIFT 2023 written exams. 

The Situation Test for the B.Des program will be conducted from March 24-27, 2023. 

Latest Updates:

NIFT Entrance Exam 2023 Personal Interview Schedule

Event Schedule
NIFT 2023 exam dateFebruary 5, 2023
NIFT 2023 written exams results declaredMarch 13, 2023 
Last date to book slots for online Personal InterviewsMarch 16, 2023 (5 pm)
Commencement of Online Personal Interview March 20, 2023 
Mode: Online via Zoom Link
Select a campus for Situation TestMarch 16, 2023 (5 pm)
Conduct of Situation Test (B.Des) March 24-27, 2023
Location: NIFT campuses
Declaration of NIFT 2023 FINAL ResultsMay 2023
Allocation of seatsMay-June 2023

NIFT 2023 Personal Interview – Key Points

The NIFT 2023 personal interview will be conducted online via zoom meet, so there is no pressure for the candidate to reach any exam centre. But that being said it is important for the candidate to log-in to the interview portal as per the timings mentioned on the admit card.

The NIFT 2023 admit card for the personal interview was released on March 18, 2023.

The candidate must be well-dressed for the interview; instead of going for fancy make-up, it is better to keep safe with a formal-looking dress. Also, one must maintain a positive body posture during the course of the interview and address the interview panel with proper respect. 

Another important point is to maintain eye contact during the interview and show that you are interested. 

AIBE XVII (17) result 2023 to be announced by next week

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The Bar Council of India is expected to announce the results of the AIBE 17 exam in the coming days. Get full details here.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) will announce the results of the All India Bar Examination XVII (17) in a week. The result would be announced in online mode at llindiabarexamination.com. To check their results, the candidate will have to log-in to the result portal using their candidate credentials. The AIBE XII entrance exam was conducted on February 5, 2023.

How to check AIBE XII (17) results

The results of the national-level certification exam will be announced online in the coming days. To check your results, follow the steps given below.

  1. Go to the AIBE 2023 exam portal – Click Here
  2. Click on the result link (will be activated once results are out)
  3. A log-in window will open
  4. Enter your roll number/registration number/mobile number and date of birth
  5. On log-in, the AIBE XVII result would be displayed on the screen.

The AIBE 17 result would include the qualifying status of the candidate, apart from other details like the candidate’s name, enrollment number, and roll number.
Candidates who qualify in the AIBE 2023 exam will be issued the Certificate of Practice (CoP), which will enable the candidate to practice in a court of law.

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AIBE 2023 Qualifying Criteria

To qualify in the AIBE 17 exam, the candidate needs to score the cut-off marks in their respective categories (refer the table below).

CategoryMinimum marks (Out of 100)Qualifying Marks
General category4040% 
SC, ST category3535%