Want to become an advocate in Uttar Pradesh and enrol in the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh (BCUP)? Check out all about the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh in this article, including the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh registration process and registration fee. The article will also help you know the functions of the U.P. Bar Council and the list of advocates in this organisation.
Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh
Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh is a Statutory body established in 1961 under Section 3 of the Advocates Act, 1961. It has over 1 lakh advocates registered for practice in the state. It is assigned to perform certain duties and functions under the Advocates Act, 1961. It works in coordination and under the direction of Bar Council of India.
The Law Graduate can enrol in the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh provisionally without clearing the AIBE for three years, but he or she needs to clear the AIBE and intimate the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh about obtaining the Certificate of Practice.
See here for the registration process for the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh on this page. The information given here will also help you learn all about the Bar Council of UP, including its function and list of advocates.
- Why do I have to enrol in the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh?
- Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh: Fee Structure
- Functions of the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh
- What after the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh Registration 2026?
- Documents Required for Registration to Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh
- Eligibility for Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh Registration
Why do I have to enrol in the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh?
If a candidates wish to practice in the courts in Uttar Pradesh, they need to enrol in the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh. They can obtain the AIBE Certificate of Practice later within three years of registration. If the candidate has completed either 5-year LLB or a 3-year LLB course, they can enrol in the State Bar Council.
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Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh: Fee Structure
Check out the category-wise registration fee for the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh below:
| Category |
Details |
Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh Registration (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC | Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh Registration Fee | 600 |
| General/OBC | Bar Council of India Collection Fund Account | 150 |
| SC/ST | Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh Registration Fee | 100 |
| SC/ST | Bar Council of India Collection Fund Account | 25 |
Commonly asked questions
To qualify for the AIBE exam in 2026, general/OBC candidates will need to secure 42% marks and SC/ST/PwD candidates needs 37%.
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.
Candidates must note that as per the rules set by the BCI you need to clear AIBE Exam to practice in court. Once you pass the exam, the BCI will issue COP which is mandatory for anyone who wants to practice.
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.
Functions of the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh
Candidates can check the functions of the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh below
- Enrollment and Regulation
- Investigate & determine cases of professional misconduct by advocates on its roll
- Organise funds for poor and needy advocates
- Promoting legal education, reforms
- Protest & represent rights of lawyers and advocates
- Conduct elections for its members
- Promote law reforms
What after the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh Registration 2026?
Once you have submitted the application, you will be called for an interview in front of the enrolment committee and an oath-taking ceremony. You will be informed of the time and date for the same. You will have to present the enrolment committee either physically or through the Zoom platform. You must make sure that you appear in the full uniform while presenting before the committee.
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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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Documents Required for Registration to Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh
To register with the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh, the following documents are required
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
- LLB passing certificate and marksheets of all semesters + Consolidated marksheet
- For 3yr LLB - Graduation degree certificate + LLB degree certificate
- For 5yr LLB - Degree certificate / Provisional certificate
- Latest passport-size photo in formal lawyer attire
- Attendance cum character certificate
- Photo ID card, such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card or Passport
- Self-attested residence proof
- Rent agreement if you are not a resident of Uttar Pradesh and ID proof and signature of you landlord
- Gap affidavit if there is a gap between your LLB passing year and bar registration year
- Affidavit of intended place of practice
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Eligibility for Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh Registration
Check the details below
- Must have passed 5-year LLB or 3-year LLB to register for the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh.
- There is no minimum requirements of marks for registration to this State Bar Council.
- There is no minimum or maximum age limit to register for BCUP.
- However, they need to at least 21 years old to enroll in the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 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 3 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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Answered 4 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 a month 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 a month 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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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 a month 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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Contributor-Level 9
Answered a month ago
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 a month 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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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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