AIBE 20 Certificate of Practice: Know how to get AIBE 20 COP from Bar Council of India

All India Bar Examination 2026 ( AIBE )

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The AIBE 19 CoP has been released at https://www.allindiabarexamination.com/. The Council released a direct link to download the AIBE 19 CoP. The candidates can download CoP through the direct link given here. This document is essential for anyone wishing to enroll officially as an advocate and begin practicing law in Court.

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 19 COP Certificate PDF

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. 

Table of contents
  • 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

Who Can Apply for a Certificate of Practice?

It is very important to understand who can apply for COP and who can not. Read the complete list below

  • 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 
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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.

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 
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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

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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.

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The AIBE provisional answer key will be released soon after the exam. It will be published on allindiabarexamination.com. The objection window will open thereafter for candidates to challenge discrepancies.

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Candidates who will successfully pass the AIBE exam will be issued the CoP by BCI. The qualified candidates will have to collect their Certificate of Practice from their respective State Bar Councils. It is a mandatory document to practice Law in India.

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No, you cannot email objections for the AIBE answer key to the Bar Council of India. Objections must be submitted online through the AIBE PORTAL by logging in with your credentials, paying the required fee of INR 500 per question, and uploading supporting documentation.

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