The Bar Council of India has released the Certification of Practice for the All India Bar Examination 20. The Bar Council of India issues the Certificate of Practice to all AIBE-qualified candidates so that they can do their legal practice. Know here in detail about how to obtain AIBE COP. Check here all about AIBE COP, including the process to apply, fees, and other details.
The AIBE 20 Certificate of Practice Released: The Bar Council of India has released the AIBE 20 Certificate of Practice for the qualified candidates. The eligible candidates can download their CoP by logging in with their enrollment number and other details. AIBE exam serves as the gateway to the CoP. From 2026 onwards, the BCI will conduct the AIBE Exam twice a year. AIBE 21 Exam 2026 was conducted on June 7, 2026.
This certificate will only allow the lawyers to practice in any Indian Court of law. The Bar Council of India (BCI) requires all newly enrolled lawyers to get a Certificate of Practice (CoP) within three years of their provisional enrollment. This certificate is issued only to those advocates who successfully clear the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). No lawyer can practice in Indian courts without CoP.
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The Law graduates must enrol with their respective State Bar Council (SBC) on a provisional basis. Thereafter, to obtain the CoP, advocates must appear for the AIBE exam. They will have to complete the Bar Council of India registration process, which includes filling the application form and paying the prescribed fee.
In this article, we have explained the procedure to obtain a Certificate of Practice from the State Bar Council, including important details on the form, required documents, and fee structure.
- What is COP?
- How to obtain COP from State Bar Council?
- How to fill Application to obtain COP from State Bar Council?
- State Bar Council Enrollment Charges
- Key points related to State Bar Council Enrolment
What is COP?
The CoP is essentially a license that authorises advocates to practice law in India. Introduced in 2009-2010, it became mandatory for candidates to secure this certificate from their respective State Bar Councils after successfully clearing the AIBE. Law graduates will have to pass the AIBE within two years of their provisional enrollment. If they fail to do so, they are required to renew their enrollment with the State Bar Council and reappear for the next session of the examination. The BCI has not imposed any restriction on the number of attempts for AIBE. This means aspirants can take the exam multiple times until they secure the minimum qualifying marks, which are as follows:
| Category | Minimum qualifying marks for AIBE |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC category | 40% of total marks |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | 35% of total marks |
All candidates obtaining above the minimum marks will be considered as qualified/ Pass, and those who are not able to secure the minimum marks will have to take the next session of AIBE. Those who qualify for AIBE will be able to obtain the COP as mentioned below.
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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.
The AIBE Exam will be held for three hours and thirty minutes. Candidates must note that there is no negative marking in the exam.
How to obtain COP from State Bar Council?
In 2021, the bar council launched a mobile application AIBESCOPE, so that candidates can obtain a digital copy of their COP until a hard copy is provided to them. Now, candidates have to fill and submit an application form as available either on the official website or on the official address of the state bar council.
The links to obtain COP application forms from the State Bar Council:
| State Bar Council | Link to download COP application form |
|---|---|
| Delhi Bar Council | https://delhibarcouncil.com/how-to-apply.php |
| Uttar Pradesh State Bar Council | http://upbarcouncil.com/AdvocateOnCop.aspx |
| State Bar Council Andhra Pradesh | https://barcouncilap.org//cop-details/ |
| State Bar Council Tamil Nadu and Puducherry | https://www.bctnpy.org/info/apply-for-cop |
| Bar Council of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim | https://www.barcouncilofassam.org/downloads/ |
| Bar Council of Gujarat | https://www.barcouncilofgujarat.org/download.aspx |
| Bar Council of Jharkhand | https://jharkhandstatebarcouncil.in/how-to-apply/ |
| Bar Council of Kerala | https://www.barcouncilkerala.org/advocate-member-services |
| Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa | https://www.barcouncilmahgoa.org/v2/services/ |
| State Bar Council of MP | http://www.sbcofmp.org.in/ |
| State Bar Council of Odisha | https://www.odishabarcouncil.org/enrollment.php |
| State Bar Council of Rajasthan | https://barcouncilofrajasthan.org/ |
| Bar Council of Uttrakhand | https://www.barcouncilofuttarakhand.org/ |
| State Bar Council of Haryana and Punjab | https://bcph.co.in/ |
| State Bar Council of West Bengal | http://wbbarcouncil.org/ |
| State Bar Council of Chattisgarh | New High Court Premises, Bilaspur, Bodri, Chhattisgarh 495225 |
| State Bar Council of Himachal Pradesh |
Bar Council of Himachal Pradesh, 4, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171 001. Secretary, 2620015 (Res) 2812017 (Off) 2657455 2658071
|
| State Bar Council of Manipur | https://hcmimphal.nic.in/Kotishwar.html |
| State Bar Council of Tripura | https://slsa.tripura.gov.in/ |
How to fill Application to obtain COP from State Bar Council?
- Download or obtain the COP application form from the respective State Bar Council Website or address.
- Fill the Application Form with respect to academic qualification, bar council enrollment, and AIBE qualifying status
- Submit the Enrollment form with the required documents and required fee
Attach the undermentioned documents:
- AIBE Result Copy
- Academic Qualification Documents
- Three passport size photographs (colour and recent)
- The SC/ST applicants should also submit valid caste certificate issued by the competent authority
- Other certificates, photographs, declarations and documents as per Application Form
The application fee for all state bar councils varies, and are subject to change every year. Therefore, candidates are requested to get the application form along with latest fee.
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State Bar Council Enrollment Charges
The enrollment fee may vary from one state bar council to another. Here we present to you the various enrollment fees charged by the Bar Council of Delhi. It will give you a rough idea about fee components and also the extent of the fees.
Enrollment fees charged by the Bar Council of Delhi
| Item |
Charges |
|---|---|
| Purchase of enrollment form |
INR 400 |
| Cash deposit by way of challan to be paid at the Head Office of the Bar Council of Delhi |
INR 6,750 |
| Additional fee to be deposited in cash by way of challan if candidate desires registration by circulation that is on the very same day itself |
INR 3,000 |
| Membership fee to be paid at the time of enrollment |
INR 200 |
| Subscription fee for 10 years to be paid at the time of enrollment |
INR 500 (@ INR 50 per year) |
Key points related to State Bar Council Enrolment
- Candidates must get enrolled with a state bar council to fill the AIBE application form
- 3-year and 5-year LLB graduates can get enrolled with the state bar councils
- Some state bar councils conduct an online enrollment process, while in some states, the candidate needs to visit the bar council office in person and collect the enrollment form.
- Advocates Act, 1961 - The act gives the state councils the right to frame their own rules for advocate enrollment.
- Enrolled candidates can fill the AIBE 21 (XXI) 2026 application form.
- Applicants will be issued admit cards for appearing in the AIBE XXI exam
- Certificate of Practice (CoP) - Candidates who qualify the AIBE exam will be issued the CoP certificate, which is mandatory to practice in a court of law.
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Yes, candidates can raise objection on AIBE Answer Key. Based on the objections received, the AIBE Final Answer Key will be released. The AIBE Result is declared based on the final answer key.
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There is no negative marking in the exam. But one mark is given for every correct answer. In case you leave any questions unanswered, nothing will be deducted.
AIBE Marking Scheme 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Negative Marking | No |
| Number of questions | 100 |
| Marks per question | 1 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
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The AIBE provisional answer key has been released. It was published on allindiabarexamination.com. The objection window has opened 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 submit challenges against the AIBE answer key offline. Objections must be submitted online only through the official website, allindiabarexamination.com.
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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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AIBE Exam is held in 22 languages, including English. So, the question paper will be in the language choosen by the candidate while filling the application form.
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If you don't get your chosen AIBE test city, the BCI gives you the next the nearest center that has space left. The details will show on your hall ticket, so check it carefully.
You have to go to the center that's given to you, since changing it later is mostly not allowed. The exam is important and
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Students appearing for the AIBE exam must carry a coloured copy of the AIBE admit card. They must paste a recent coloured passport size photograph on the admit card. They must also carry a blue or black ball point pen to the exam centre. They must not carry any other stationery item to the AIBE test
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