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

The AIBE 20 COP  will be released once the AIBE Exam 2025 is over. Candidates will be able to collect directly from the 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.

AIBE 20 COP Certificate PDF

AIBE 20 COP: The Bar Council of India (BCI) will grant the AIBE 20 Certificate of Practice (CoP) to all candidates who successfully clear the AIBE 20 exam. The certificates of practice are now out and can be collected directly from each candidate’s 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.

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?

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 

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 

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:

Note: Fees vary significantly across State Bar Councils. Always verify the latest fee schedule on the respective council’s official website before applying.