Bar Council of Gujarat 2026: Registration, Eligibility, Fees

State Bar Council of Gujarat is the apex state body for the enrollment of advocates who want to practice in the state courts. The State Bar Council authorises the candidates to practice in the state courts after their enrolment. The Bar Council of India release the Certificate of Practice to the qualified candidates through the State Bar Council of Gujarat to the candidates residing 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 on this page.

State Bar Council of Gujarat

Is It Mandatory to Register with the Bar Council of Gujarat?

Yes, It is mandatory to enrol with the state bar council after completing the 5-year or 3-year LLB courses to practice in the court of law in the state. The candidates who are not AIBE-qualified can also provisionally enrol in the State Bar Council of Gujarat, but they can provisionally practice for two years only without the Certificate of Practice (issued by the Bar Council of India). The CLAT enlisted NLUs are also included in the list of recognised institutes.

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.

AIBE Eligibility Criteria

To fill out the AIBE application form, 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. 

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

Bar Council of Gujarat Registration Fee

The registration fee for the Bar Council of Gujarat is INR 25,000 for general category candidates and INR 22,000 for SC and ST category. This fee is subject to change. 

Also Read: 

• AIBE Syllabus
• AIBE Pattern

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.

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

• All India Bar Examination - Know Salient Features, Eligibility, Application Process, Pattern, COP

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).

Read More:

• How to enroll with State Bar Councils provisionally?
• AIBE Cutoff Trends