Short answer
California, Florida and several others give their own exams. Check NCBE’s current list.
UBE Passing Scores by State (Examples)
| Score | Examples |
|---|---|
| 260 | Many jurisdictions, e.g. Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico |
| 266 | New York, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania |
| 270 | Texas, Alaska |
Good to know
Minimum scores and transfer windows change. Always confirm with the jurisdiction’s board of bar examiners.
USA Uniform Bar Exam: Quick Facts
- Developed by
- NCBE
- Components
- MBE, MEE, MPT
- Score scale
- 400 (legacy UBE)
- Passing
- 260–270, by jurisdiction
- NextGen
- Began July 2026
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