Want to become an advocate in Gujarat? Check out the steps to enrol in the Bar Council of Gujarat, eligibility, enrolment fee and complete guide to becoming an advocate in Gujarat in this article
For any lawyer to practice in court, it is mandatory to be enrolled with a state bar council. Candidates who have cleared their law programme from Gujarat can enroll with the Bar Council of Gujarat. Those who will clear the AIBE Exam will be issued the Certificate of Practice only when they submit their enrollment certificate. Hence, it is important to understand the process, fees, and eligibility criteria. Read further to know more.
- Why is it important to register with Bar Council of Gujarat?
- Bar Council of Gujarat Functions
- Bar Council of Gujarat Registration Eligibility
- How to Enrol in the Bar Council of Rajasthan?
- Bar Council of Gujarat Registration Fee
- Is All India Bar Exam Mandatory?
Why is it important to register with Bar Council of Gujarat?
It is mandatory to enroll with the state bar council after completing the 5-year or 3-year LLB courses. To practice in the court of law, candidates must clear the AIBE Exam. Only those candidates who will clear the exam will be issued a certificate of practice. The Bar Council of India will only issue the CoP after the state enrollment form. Hence, it is important to register with the Bar Council of Gujarat to begin a legal career and become a licensed advocate in the state.
Bar Council of Gujarat Functions
Check out the functions below
- To admit persons as advocates on its roll
- Entertain & determine cases of misconduct against advocates
- Safeguard the rights, privileges, and interests of lawyers
- Promote the growth of Bar Associations for effective implementation of the welfare schemes
- Support law reform
- Conduct seminars on legal topics
- Organise legal aid for the poor
- To manage and invest the funds
- To provide for the election of its members
- To visit and inspect Universities
- Giving financial assistance to organise welfare schemes for the indigent, disabled or other vulnerable groups;
- Giving legal aid or advice in accordance with the rules made in this behalf
- Establishing law libraries
Documents Required for Bar Council of Gujarat Registration
Before enrolling, you must have the following documents
- Class 10th & 12th marksheet
- Employment certificate
- 3-year or 5-year LLB marksheet and passing certificate
- Passport-size photo
- Photo ID proof such as an Aadhaar Card, Passport or PAN Card
- Self-attested address proof
- Rent agreement
- An affidavit justifying the gap between the passing year of a 3-year / 5-year LLB and the year of enrollment in the Bar Council of Gujarat (if any gap is there).
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Commonly asked questions
No. As per the BCI rules, candidates can not practice in the court of law until they have a certificate of practice. The CoP will be issued only to those who clear the AIBE Exam.
To qualify for the AIBE exam in 2026, general/OBC candidates typically need to secure at least 40% to 45% of the total 100 marks. Candidates from SC/ST/PwD categories require a minimum of 35% to 40%, though exact cutoffs can slightly vary by session.
Candidates can check the AIBE Eligibility Criteria below
Parameter | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
Qualifying exam | Candidates who have passed 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
|
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 must be registered with their State Bar Councils as an Advocate. As State Bar Council enrollment is mandatory for AIBE eligibility. Candidates not enrolled as an advocate with the SBC, will not be able to apply for AIBE XXI 2026-27 |
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 |
Bar Council of Gujarat Registration Eligibility
To register for the Bar Council of Gujarat, candidates must have passed a 5-year LLB or 3-year LLB. No minimum marks are required for registration. There is no age limit.
How to Enrol in the Bar Council of Rajasthan?
Enrolling as an advocate with the Bar Council of Rajasthan is the first official step for any law graduate wishing to practice law in the state. check below:
- Check Eligibility Criteria
- Complete the Registration Process
- Upload Documents
- Pay the Enrollment Fee
- Submit Final Application
- Wait for Approval
- Appear for All India Bar Examination
Commonly asked questions
The candidates whose names appears on the Roll of Advocates maintained by a State Bar Council can apply for the CoP. These candidates must be enrolled advocates who have passed the All India Bar Examination.
Yes, final-year and final-semester LLB students can apply for AIBE 21. Eligible students must have no backlogs and be in their final year of a 3-year or 5-year LLB course from a BCI-recognized university.
The BCI changed the AIBE Eligibility Criteria 2026. From this year onwards, candidates in 3-year or 5-year law programmes without a back log were eligible to apply.
The BCI conducts the AIBE Exam in 11 languages. One of the language is hindi too. Hence, candidates have an option to appear for the exam in hindi too.
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Bar Council of Gujarat Registration Fee
The registration fee for the Bar Council of Gujarat is INR 6,000 for general category candidates and INR 3,000 for SC and ST category. This fee is subject to change.
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Is All India Bar Exam Mandatory?
The Bar Council conducted AIBE to test the advocacy skills of law graduates. Only candidates who will clear the exam will be awarded a Certificate of Practice. It is mandatory for all law graduates who want to practice law in India.
AIBE Eligibility Criteria 2026
To fill out the AIBE application form 2026, it is mandatory to meet the eligibility requirements. In case you fail to fulfil the AIBE Eligibility Criteria, the BCI will reject your application form.
| Parameter |
AIBE 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
|
| 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. |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
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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You can't change your AIBE exam center after you send the form and get your center fixed. Once it's given, that choice stays final.
Centers are given as per what you picked, how many seats are left, and who applied first. It works kind of like first-come-first-serve, so you should choose carefully be
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