Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa 2026: How to Enroll, Eligibility, Fees

To get the Certificate of Practice it is mandatory not only to clear AIBE Exam but also to enroll with state Bar Council. Read further to know about eligiblity, fees, function and other details.

The Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa is responsible for overseeing the legal profession and education in the state as well as the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It must be noted that every state in the country has its own Bar Council, which works under the Bar Council of India (BCI). This article aims to help you understand the complete process, i.e., eligibility, documents, fees, and what to expect after you enroll.

Functions of Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa

Candidates can check the important functions here 

1. Managing legal profession and education across state
2. To conduct the elections fairly
3. Facilitating the formation of managing committee like Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Treasurer of the Bar.
4. To admit persons as advocates on its roll
5. To prepare and maintain such a roll
6. To entertain and determine cases of misconduct against advocates on its roll
7. To safeguard the rights, privileges and interests of advocates on its roll
8. To promote the growth of Bar Associations for effective implementation of the welfare schemes referred to in clause (a) of subsection (2) of this section, clause (a) of subsection (2) of section 7
9. To promote and support law reform
10. To conduct seminars and organize talks on legal topics by eminent jurists and publish journals and papers of legal interest
11. To organise legal aid to the poor in the prescribed manner
12. To manage and invest the funds of the Bar Council
13. To provide for the election of its members
14. To visit and inspect Universities in accordance with the directions given under clause (i) of sub-section (1) of section 7
15. To perform all other functions conferred on it by or under this Act
16. To do all other things necessary for discharging the aforesaid functions
17. Giving financial assistance to organize welfare schemes for the indigent, disabled, or other vulnerable groups
18. Giving legal aid or advice in accordance with the rules made in this purpose
19. Establishing law libraries
20. A State Bar Council may receive any grants, donations, gifts or benefactions for all or nay of the purposes specified in sub-section (2), which shall be credited to the appropriate fund or funds constituted under that sub-section

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Eligibility for Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa Registration

• Candidates must have passed 5-year LLB or 3-year LLB

• No minimum requirements of marks

• No minimum or maximum age limit 

How to Enroll in the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa?

Candidates follow the steps given below to fill out the Application Form

• Go to barcouncilmahgoa.org
• Click on the online enrolment link
• Sign up by entering name, mobile number, email id and father’s / husband’s name
• Enter the required details in the form
• Upload photograph & signature
• Upload the documents required for enrollment in the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa
• Complete the enrolment application fee payment
• Take a printout of the application form
• Send hard copy of your application form to the council with fee recipt
• If online submission isn’t available, you’ll need to fill out a physical form and submit it manually.

Also Read: AIBE Qualification Status Should Be Mentioned In Vakalatnama: SC urges BCI

Important documents required to enroll in the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa

Get all the mentioned documents ready before applying

• LLB degree & mark sheets
• Class 10 & 12 certificates
• Date of birth proof
• Address proof
• Recent passport-sized photos
• An affidavit confirming good character
• Any internship or training certificates

Also Read: AIBE Vs Judicial Services Exam: Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus & More

Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa: Fees Structure

What after the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa Registration?

Once the enrollment process is over, you will be issued a Provisional Sanad, which means you're officially registered but still need to clear one more hurdle. Then you have to appear for the AIBE and clear it. If you qualify the exam, the BCI will issue you a Certificate of Practice, which will give you the license to practice law in any court across the country.