Waiting for your bar exam results can be stressful. With so much riding on the outcome, it’s hard not to feel anxious — especially if you don’t have a clear timeline. This guide will help you understand typical release schedules and what to expect from your jurisdiction.
2025 - 2026 Bar Exam Results
Jurisdictions release bar exam results within 1 to 3 months after the exam, with smaller jurisdictions releasing results sooner. February pass rates are often lower than July due to a higher proportion of repeat test-takers who do not change their study strategy.
| February 2026 Bar Exam Results and Release Dates | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JURISDICTION | ALL | FIRST | REPEATER | UBE | Results Release Date |
| Alabama | Yes | ||||
| Alaska | Yes | ||||
| Arizona | Yes | ||||
| Arkansas | Yes | ||||
| California | No | ||||
| Colorado | Yes | ||||
| Connecticut | Yes | ||||
| Delaware | No | ||||
| District of Columbia | Yes | ||||
| Florida | No | ||||
| Georgia | No | ||||
| Hawaii | No | ||||
| Idaho | Yes | ||||
| Illinois | Yes | ||||
| Indiana | Yes | ||||
| Iowa | 46% | 52% | 42% | Yes | April 3 |
| Kansas | 48% | 60% | 41% | Yes | April 3 |
| Kentucky | 56% | 59% | 54% | Yes | April 3 |
| Louisiana | No | ||||
| Maine | Yes | ||||
| Maryland | Yes | ||||
| Massachusetts | Yes | ||||
| Michigan | Yes | ||||
| Minnesota | Yes | ||||
| Mississippi | No | ||||
| Missouri | Yes | ||||
| Montana | Yes | ||||
| Nebraska | Yes | ||||
| Nevada | No | ||||
| New Hampshire | Yes | ||||
| New Jersey | Yes | ||||
| New Mexico | Yes | ||||
| New York | Yes | ||||
| North Carolina | 56% | 75% | 25% | Yes | March 31 |
| North Dakota | 57% | 68% | 44% | Yes | March 31 |
| Ohio | Yes | ||||
| Oklahoma | 52% | 72% | 43% | Yes | April 6 |
| Oregon | Yes | ||||
| Pennsylvania | Yes | ||||
| Rhode Island | Yes | ||||
| South Carolina | Yes | ||||
| South Dakota | 41% | 65% | 13% | No | March 27 |
| Tennessee | Yes | ||||
| Texas | Yes | ||||
| Utah | Yes | ||||
| Vermont | 61% | 71% | 50% | Yes | April 3 |
| Virginia | No | ||||
| Washington | Yes | ||||
| West Virginia | Yes | ||||
| Wisconsin | 48% | 68% | 22% | No | April 1 |
| Wyoming | Yes | ||||
| Guam | No | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | No | ||||
| Palau (no February exam) | No | ||||
| Puerto Rico | No | ||||
| Virgin Islands | Yes | ||||
| July 2025 BAR Exam Results and Release Dates | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JURISDICTION | ALL | FIRST | REPEATER | UBE | Results Release Date |
| Alabama | 54% | 78% | 15% | Yes | September 26 |
| Alaska | 68% | 76% | 35% | Yes | October 31 |
| Arizona | 71% | 80% | 34% | Yes | September 19 |
| Arkansas | 70% | 79% | 26% | Yes | September 4 |
| California | 55% | 70% | 12% | No | November 7 |
| Colorado | 75% | 80% | 37% | Yes | September 18 |
| Connecticut | 58% | 66% | 27% | Yes | October 3 |
| Delaware | 72% | 81% | 28% | No | October 1 |
| District of Columbia | 80% | 87% | 33% | Yes | October 31 |
| Florida | 67% | 78% | 21% | No | September 22 |
| Georgia | 73% | 82% | 36% | No | September 26 |
| Hawaii | 71% | 77% | 41% | No | September 17 |
| Idaho | 81% | Yes | September 10 | ||
| Illinois | 74% | 84% | 30% | Yes | October 1 |
| Indiana | 73% | 83% | 25% | Yes | September 18 |
| Iowa | 79% | 83% | 39% | Yes | September 5 |
| Kansas | 82% | 87% | 50% | Yes | September 8 |
| Kentucky | 78% | 81% | 62% | Yes | September 26 |
| Louisiana | 75% | 82% | 36% | No | October 3 |
| Maine | 72% | 78% | 38% | Yes | September 25 |
| Maryland | 63% | 76% | 26% | Yes | October 17 |
| Massachusetts | 76% | 86% | 27% | Yes | October 10 |
| Michigan | 65% | 76% | 32% | Yes | October 17 |
| Minnesota | 84% | 88% | 41% | Yes | October 3 |
| Mississippi | 83% | 86% | 59% | No | September 18 |
| Missouri | 79% | 87% | 34% | Yes | September 24 |
| Montana | 83% | 86% | 56% | Yes | September 15 |
| Nebraska | 76% | 80% | 15% | Yes | September 4 |
| Nevada | 62% | 71% | 25% | No | October 3 |
| New Hampshire | 63% | 70% | 33% | Yes | September 26 |
| New Jersey | 63% | 75% | 26% | Yes | October 10 |
| New Mexico | 63% | 81% | 19% | Yes | September 5 |
| New York | 70% | 78% | 32% | Yes | October 23 |
| North Carolina | 79% | 87% | 40% | Yes | September 3 |
| North Dakota | 65% | 72% | 0% | Yes | September 4 |
| Ohio | 72% | 80% | 30% | Yes | October 24 |
| Oklahoma | 76% | 81% | 45% | Yes | September 12 |
| Oregon | 75% | 79% | 28% | Yes | September 25 |
| Pennsylvania | 77% | 82% | 41% | Yes | October 10 |
| Rhode Island | 73% | 75% | 60% | Yes | October 24 |
| South Carolina | 78% | 85% | 44% | Yes | October 31 |
| South Dakota | 73% | 78% | 50% | No | September 4 |
| Tennessee | 73% | 81% | 28% | Yes | October 10 |
| Texas | 75% | 84% | 36% | Yes | October 6 |
| Utah | 86% | 89% | 48% | Yes | September 12 |
| Vermont | 62% | 69% | 38% | Yes | September 17 |
| Virginia | No | ||||
| Washington | 72% | 82% | 22% | Yes | September 12 |
| West Virginia | 77% | 82% | 47% | Yes | September 5 |
| Wisconsin | 68% | 87% | 29% | No | September 2 |
| Wyoming | 68% | 75% | 29% | Yes | September 22 |
| Guam | N/A | N/A | N/A | No | September 24 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | N/A | N/A | N/A | No | N/A |
| Palau | N/A | N/A | N/A | No | N/A |
| Puerto Rico | 52% | No | November 24 | ||
| Virgin Islands | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes | October 26 |
2026 Estimated Bar Exam Release Dates
The chart below organizes jurisdictions by their average time to release bar exam results, measured in weeks. By understanding these timelines, you can estimate when your 2026 bar exam results — whether for February or July — will likely be released.
| Weeks to Release | Jurisdictions |
|---|---|
| 4 | North Carolina |
| 5 | Arkansas |
| 6 | Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Washington, Wisconsin |
| 6.5 | Missouri, Nebraska |
| 7 | Iowa, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, Wyoming |
| 7.5 | Montana |
| 8 | Maine, Minnesota, Utah |
| 8.5 | Indiana |
| 9 | Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Kentucky, Vermont |
| 9.5 | District of Columbia |
| 10 | Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia |
| 10.5 | Alaska, New York, Ohio |
Public Posting Policies
Some jurisdictions, such as California, New York, and Texas, publicly post the names of those who pass the bar exam, while others, such as Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Massachusetts, do not. Policies vary and may change, so check with your jurisdiction’s Board of Bar Examiners or state Supreme Court website for the latest details.
Understanding Your Bar Exam Results
If you take the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE®), you can access your results by logging into your National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE®) account, submitting a Transcript Services Request, and providing your exam details. Your score report will indicate whether you passed, your score, and your Multistate Bar Examination (MBE®) scaled score.
Non-UBE jurisdictions have their own processes for releasing results. Typically, you’ll receive your score report directly from the jurisdiction’s Board of Bar Examiners, detailing your performance and whether you passed. Refer to your jurisdiction’s website for specific instructions on accessing and interpreting your results.
