AIBE 20 Certificate of Practice: Know how to get AIBE 20 COP from Bar Council of India
All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )
Registration - 11 Feb '26 - 30 Apr '26
The AIBE 20 CoP will be issued by the Bar Council of India (BCI). The eligible candidates can download their CoP by logging in with their Enrollment number and other credentials. The Bar Council of India will release the AIBE 20 CoP after the declaration of result. Only those who meet or exceed the AIBE 20 cutoff marks will be eligible to receive their CoP.
AIBE 20 COP Certificate PDF
The Bar Council of India (BCI) will release the AIBE 20 Certificate of Practice after the result. The AIBE COP will be published on allindiabarexamination.com. The eligible candidates can download their AIBE 20 CoP with the help of their Enrollment number and other credentials. The candidates who provided an undertaking (to get the minimum eligibility) can upload the relevant document till March 21, 2026 to download their Certificate. This Certification of Practice is compulsory for the candidates starting their career as a Lawyer in Courts.
The Bar Council of India will grant the AIBE 20 Certificate of Practice (CoP) to all candidates who successfully clear the AIBE 20 exam. The candidates will be able to collect the certificates of practice directly from their respective State Bar Council. Only those who meet or exceed the AIBE 20 cutoff marks will be eligible to receive their CoP. This document is essential for anyone wishing to enroll officially as an advocate and begin practicing law in Indian courts.
The BCI conducted the AIBE exam on November 30, 2025, from 1 PM to 4 PM. The exam was conducted at the test centres as provided on each candidate's hall ticket. The BCI has already released the AIBE XX answer key on December 3. Candidates are allowed to raise objections to the answer key till December 10, 11:59 pm. Later, the AIBE 20 Final Answer Key was released on January 7, 2026.
A Certificate of Practice is issued by the Bar Council of India under Section 24(1)(b) of the Advocates Act, 1961. It certifies that an individual is qualified and can practice law in India. It is issued to aspirants who successfully clear the exam. The BCI has made it mandatory that all advocates obtain a CoP within three years of their provisional enrollment with a State Bar Council. If they don't do that, it can result in suspension of practice rights.
- Who Can Apply for a Certificate of Practice?
- Eligibility to Apply for CoP
- Eligibility Criteria to Get an AIBE CoP
- Steps to Fill AIBE CoP Application
- How to Enroll with State Bar Councils?
- Enrollment Fees of State Bar Councils
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The AIBE 21 Exam will be held in pen-and-paper mode. No notification mentioning that it will be held in online mode has been released by the council yet.
Check the list of items prohibited inside the AIBE test centre-
All electronic items, including mobile phones
Jewellery or any other valuable
Text books or study material
- Any person whose name appears on the Roll of Advocates maintained by a State Bar Council.
- Only those enrolled advocates who have passed the All India Bar Examination
Eligibility to Apply for CoP
- Must hold a LLB degree
- Must be provisionally enrolled as an advocate with any State Bar Council.
- Clear the bar exam
- There is no upper or lower age limit
- Only Indian nationals may apply
Eligibility Criteria to Get an AIBE CoP
Candidates must meet the following
Should have minimum marks as per the category:
- General/OBC: 40%
- SC/ST/PWD: 35%
The AIBE Result remains valid for a specified period as notified by the BCI
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Steps to Fill AIBE CoP Application
Candidates can check the important steps to fill the AIBE CoP Application below
- Go to the official AIBE website
- Check AIBE Result
- Click on the relevant link
- Enter roll number and date of birth
- Download your scorecard
- Register on State Bar Council Portal
- Create your account on your State Bar Council’s website
- Verify personal and professional details
- Submit CoP Application
- Locate the Apply for Certificate of Practice section
- Fill in the online form with accurate details
- Upload Documents
- Pay Fees
- Upload copies of required documents
- Pay the CoP issuance fee
- You will get your certificate
How to Enroll with State Bar Councils?
Check steps below
- Obtain Enrolment Form
- Fill & Attach Documents
- Fee Payment
- Verification
Documents Required to Enroll in a State Bar Council
The list of documents needed to enroll in a state bar council are as following
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- LL.B. degree and all semester mark sheets
- An attendance certificate from your law college/university
- Passport-size photographs in formal attire
- Character certificate
- Photo ID & proof of date of birth
- Address proof
- Affidavit as per State Bar Council requirement
Enrollment Fees of State Bar Councils
Candidates can check the enrollment fees of various state bar councils below
| State | Enrollment Fee |
|---|---|
| Odisha | INR 42,000 |
| Manipur | INR 16,600 |
| Maharashtra | INR 15,000 |
| Delhi | INR 600 |
| Bihar | INR 6,000 |
| Jharkhand | INR 6,000 |
Note: Fees vary significantly across State Bar Councils. Always verify the latest fee schedule on the respective council’s official website before applying.
The AIBE Notification is the notice released by the BCI to make an announcement about all the important events. It has details about date, application process, syllabus and other important information. Aspirants must check the notification properly to avoid any miss later. The AIBE 21 Notification has been released. AIBE 21 Exam will be held on June 7, 2026.
In such cases, you have to visit allindiabarexamination.com and click on the Forgot Password option. Provide your email address and get a confirmation email to reset your password.
Following things must be kept in mind on the AIBE exam day-
Reach the allotted exam centre at least one hour before.
Follow all the instructions given by the test centre officials.
Check the Date and timings of exam.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
AIBE admit card is a mandatory document. Along with the admit card, students must carry any of the following photo Id proofs-
Voter ID
Aadhaar Card
Enrollment Slip
Passport
Driver's License
Advocate Enrollment ID with State Bar Council
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
Following things must be kept in mind on the AIBE exam day-
Reach the allotted exam centre at least one hour before.
Follow all the instructions given by the test centre officials.
Check the Date and timings of exam.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 days ago
The minimum qualifying marks for AIBE exam as decided by the Bar Council is:
| Category | Qualifying criteria | Qualifying marks |
|---|---|---|
| General/ OBC | 40% of the total marks | 40 marks out of 100 Marks |
| SC/ ST | 35% of the total marks | 35 marks out of 100 Marks |
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
The AIBE Exam will be conducted in 22 languages, including English. The AIBE Exam will be conducted on June 7, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
Check the process to download the AIBE admit card -
Visit the allindiabarexamination.com.
Click on the AIBE 21 admit card 2026 download link.
Login by entering registration number and date of birth.
Download the admit card.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
In such cases, you have to visit allindiabarexamination.com and click on the Forgot Password option. Provide your email address and get a confirmation email to reset your password.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
Yes, final year law students can apply for the AIBE Exam. As per the revised AIBE Eligibility criteria, candidates who are in the final year of 3-year or 5-year LLB courses without any backlog can apply.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
The AIBE 21 (XXI) eligibility criteria remained the same. Here are the AIBE exam eligibility criteria in the table below:
Parameter | AIBE XXI (21) Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Qualifying exam | Candidates who have passed or are in final year of a three-year LLB or five-year LLB degree are eligible to appear for the AIBE exam. Therefore, the academic qualifying exam for AIBE candidates is
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Minimum marks in qualifying exam | The BCI mentions no minimum marks are required for appearing in the AIBE exam. However, a candidate must secure a minimum percentage or grades in their law degree as prescribed by universities for further education. |
Age limit for AIBE exam | There is no upper or lower age limit for appearing in the All India Bar Examination. |
State Bar Council Registration/Enrollment | A candidate who has not registered with their State Bar Councils as an Advocate can apply. As State Bar Council enrollment is no more mandatory for AIBE eligibility. |
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The AIBE 21 result will be released online on the AIBE website. The candidates can access their results using the AIBE Login credentials created during the registration.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a week ago
The AIBE Admit Card 2026 will be released on May 22, 2026. Candidates must note that the AIBE Hall Ticket will not be released in offline mode.
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Contributor-Level 8
AIBE Notifications
The candidates can download their Certificate of Practice (CoP) from the link given on the official portal. The candidates can get their CoP by logging with their Enrollment number.