The Bar Council of India releases the Certificate of Practice to those candidates who clear the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). The AIBE 22 will be held on November 29 and the result will be released in January 2027. The BCI releases the CoP either through the State Bar Councils or through Speed Post in the physical form. The BCI also started to provide the digital copy of the CoP on its mobile application. Let us see the process of getting the CoP after the AIBE result.
AIBE Certificate of Practice to be Released Soon: The Bar Council of India will release the AIBE Certificate of Practice9CoP) for the AIBE-qualified candidates only. The AIBE 21 resullt was released on July 18 and the BCI will soon release the CoP for the qualified candidates.
The Certificate of Practice is the authority letter for the candidates, which authorises them to practice in the Court of Law. Without the CoP, a candidate can practice for a temporary period of two years in any court, that too with the permission of the State Bar Council (provisional enrollment).
From AIBE 22, the candidates appearing in their final year of LLB course can apply for the exam. It removed the compulsion of Enrollment in the State Bar Council as an eligibility to apply for AIBE. This certificate is issued only to those candidates who successfully clear the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). No lawyer can practice in Indian courts without CoP.
The candidates must complete the Bar Council of India registration process to become eligible for lawyering in Indian Courts.
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 Certificate of Practice 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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Commonly asked questions
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.
The AIBE Notification has been 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 22 Notification has been released.
The AIBE 22 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.
How to obtain Certificate of Practice 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 a 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 is subject to change every year. Therefore, candidates are requested to get the application form along with the 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
The candidates can see below the particulars and the associated fee.
| 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 the 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 provide their enrollment number in the AIBE 22 (XXII) 2026 application form.
- 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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
The last date to apply online for the AIBE 22 Application correction is October 30.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
The candidates who are in their last year of Law Degree Course and the candidates who have passed the degree course but not registered in the State Bar Council will be required to submit the AIBE undertaking form with their application form.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The AIBE 22 registrations were started at allindiabarexamination.com on August 19. The candidates must fill the application before October 27. The candidates who failed in AIBE 21 and 20 can reuse their existing registration IDs and do not need to re-register.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
No, one cannot get a CoP without having passed the AIBE if one completed his or her education with an LLB degree in or after 2009-2010. Passing the AIBE is mandatory for those who want to practice law on their own after completing an LLB degree from any recognised institution.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
Candidates who do not meet AIBE passing criteria will not receive the Certificate of Practice. They will have to appear for the exam in the next cycle.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
AIBE cut-off mark is usually set according to the lowest qualifying marks or percentage required by the examining authority. There might be changes in qualifying requirements as per the examining authority. Candidates are advised to check the latest notification of AIBE.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
Yes. The qualifying conditions for AIBE vary from one category to another. The cutoff is usually higher for General category candidates compared to SC, ST, and other reserved categories.
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AIBE Cut-off refers to the lowest percentage of marks required by candidates to qualify for exam. The cut-off is different for every category. Candidates satisfying cut-off criteria are awarded Certificate of Practice.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
The failure rate for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) changes every year. It generally ranges between 23% and 51%, varying significantly by session.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
All India Bar Examination (AIBE) is usually regarded as medium to tough in nature. There is no negative marking at all. The exam comprises questions requiring analysis, and updated criminal law provisions (BNS, BNSS, BSA) have been introduced in it.
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