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Indiana Bar Exam News & Format Changes
Bar Exam Project wiki article. Part of the Indiana Bar Exam cluster.
A living timeline of Indiana SBLE rule changes and announcements that affect Indiana bar applicants.
One-line summary
Indiana is expected to transition to the NextGen UBE in July 2028. The legacy UBE remains the format through July 2027. The MPRE 80 minimum is unchanged.
NextGen UBE status in Indiana
Indiana is expected to transition to the NextGen UBE in July 2028. The legacy UBE remains the format through July 2027.
Score acceptance: TBD.
Cut score and MPRE stability
Indiana cut score: 264 (on the 400 scale). MPRE minimum: 80.
Fee schedule
Indiana SBLE fees for 2026: $250 timely, $500 late for first-time July 2026; $875 for UBE score transfer or admission on motion; $110 laptop fee. February 2026 deadlines: October 15, 2025 (timely), November 1, 2025 (late). July 2026 deadlines: April 1, 2026 (timely $250), April 15, 2026 (late $500).
What this means for your study plan
- Verify which exam format applies to your administration.
- For current format prep: standard commercial bar prep covers everything tested.
- Free MBE practice: MBEmax Free MBE Quiz; subject-specific drills: MBEmax browse subjects.
Sources
- Indiana State Board of Law Examiners (Indiana SBLE) — https://myble.courts.in.gov/.
- NCBE jurisdiction page — ncbex.org/jurisdictions/IN.