What is a Certificate of Practice for lawyers? After the Bar Council of India issues the Certificate of Practice to all AIBE qualified candidates so that they can continue their legal practice. But from where the candidates can obtain COP? Know here in detail about how to obtain AIBE COP. Check here all about AIBE COP including the process to apply, fees, and other details.
The Bar Council of India has mandated all lawyers to obtain a Certificate of Practice (COP) within two years of provisional enrollment. Only those advocates who will qualify for the All India Bar Examination will be issued COP to continue practising in the court of law in India. The process of obtaining AIBE COP begins as soon as a person enrolls with their respective state bar council on a provisional basis. Lawyers have to fill Bar Council of India registration form 2024 for Bar Council of India certificate download. In this article, we have explained the process of obtaining a Certificate of Practice from SBC along with the form and fee details.
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The BCI conducted the AIBE 19 Exam Dates 2024 on December 22, 2024. AIBE 19 Result will be announced on the official AIBE website, allindiaexamination.com. Once the AIBE 19 Result 2024 is announced, the BCI will release the AIBE 19 COP. AIBE 18 (VIII) COP was released on August 27, 2024.
Q: Are Bare Acts allowed in AIBE 19 (XIX) 2024?
Yes, Bare Acts were allowed in the AIBE examination. All India Bar Examination website stated that " Bare Acts without notes are allowed. In case of unavailability of Bare Acts without notes, Bare Acts with least short notes will be allowed subject to the discretion of the Examiner/Invigilator".
Candidates were not allowed to carry books, any electronic items to the exam centre. AIBE is no more an open-book exam. The exam was held in 50+ cities across the country.
Q: What is AIBE 19 (XIX) Exam Date?
AIBE 19 Exam 2024 date was conducted on December 22, 2024. Only those candidates who are enrolled with any state bar council were eligible to apply. AIBE 19 Exam was conducted in 22 regional languages including english. The AIBE Exam 2024 was conducted in offline, pen-and-paper mode acorss the country.
Q: How to get previous years papers for AIBE 2024?
Also Read: AIBE (XIX) 2024 (Latest News): Notification, Exam Date, Registration, Eligibility, Pattern
What is COP?
The Certificate of Practice commonly known as COP is a written permission or license given to advocates so they can practice the legal profession in India. From 2009-2010 onwards, candidates are required to obtain COP from their state bar councils after they have qualified AIBE. Candidates must qualify AIBE within two years of their provisional enrollment, or they will have to renew their enrollment with the state bar council and appear in next session of the bar examination. Since there is no limit on number of attempts one can make to take AIBE, candidates can appear until they qualify it as per the minimum qualifying marks. The minimum qualifying marks for AIBE is as under:
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| Category | Minimum qualifying marks for AIBE |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC category | 40% of total marks |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | 35% of total marks |
All candidates obtaining above minimum marks will be considered as qualified/ Pass, and those who are not able to secure the minimum marks will have to take next session of AIBE. Those who qualify AIBE will be able to obtain the COP as mentioned below.
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How to obtain COP from State Bar Council?
Earlier, the Bar Council of India released a notification for all the qualified candidates informing them about the availability of COP at the state bar councils. Candidates then would obtain the COP by visiting their respective 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.
Q: When is the next AIBE exam in 2024?
The next AIBE exam in 2024 was AIBE 19 (XIX). The Bar Council of India (BCI) released the official notification for the exam on August 24, 2024. The AIBE 19 exam was conducted on December 22, 2024. AIBE (All India Bar Examination) is a certification exam that assesses an advocate’s capability to practice law in India. Successful candidates are awarded a Certificate of Practice (COP), allowing them to practice law across the country. Stay updated on the AIBE exam by visiting the official Shiksha website.
Q: What are the important subjects for AIBE 2024?
AIBE question paper carried 100 objective-type questions, however, there were some subjects with higher weightage over the others, For example Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure Code, and Civil Procedure Code will carried 10 questions each. While IPC, Indian Evidence ACT Family Law, Law of Contracts, SRA, NIA, carried 8 marks each. Therefore, the subjects that candidates had to prepare thoroughly in order to crack the AIBE exam included: Constitutional Law Criminal Procedure Code of Civil Procedure Indian Penal Code Evidence Act Family Law of Contract, SRA, NIA Law of Tort, MVA and Consumer Protection Law Read more about higher weightage topics for AIBE 19 here - https://www.shiksha.com/law/articles/aibe-syllabus-highest-weightage-topics-questions-and-more-blogId-112077.
Q: Has BCI released list of AIBE 2024 test centres?
Yes, BCI released the list of AIBE XIX 2024 test centres. The test centres list was released along with the official AIBE 19 Notification. Candidates had to provide choice for AIBE 2024 centre while applying for the exam. A maximum of three options could be declared for exam city choice. BCI provided the exam centre to candidate along with the admit card for AIBE 2024. Once allotted, candidates request to change the exam centre was not entertained.
Q: When will the Certificate of Practice' be issued to AIBE passed candidates?
Q: Is there any dress code for AIBE exam?
No, Bar Council of India has not prescribed any dress code for this examination. However, candidates are expected to wear comfortable clothing on the day of the examination. Candidates are advised to read all the guidelines mentioned on the AIBE 2024 admit card carefully so that there is no hassles at last moment at exam centre. Candidates are advised to arrange important documents to be carried at the centre in advance. AIBE 2024 Exam wil be held in pen-paper based mode.
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
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| State Bar Council of Manipur | https://hcmimphal.nic.in/Kotishwar.html |
| State Bar Council of Tripura | https://slsa.tripura.gov.in/ |
Steps to fill Application to obtain COP from State Bar Council
Step 1: Download or obtain the COP application form from the respective State Bar Council Website or address.
Step 2: Fill the Application Form completely with respect to academic qualification, bar council enrollment, and AIBE qualifying status
Step 3: 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 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 are subject to change every year. Therefore, candidates are requested to get the application form along with latest fee.
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
| 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 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) |
How to enroll with State Bar Councils for AIBE exam?
The online registrations for AIBE exam began on August 16, 2023. The last date to fill AIBE 18 Application Form 2023 was on or before November 16, 2023. Qualifying AIBE is mandatory for law graduates to earn the right to practice in a court of law in India. Qualified candidates will then be issued the Certificate of Practice (CoP). But to apply for the AIBE exam, the candidate needs to be registered as an advocate with their respective state bar councils.
Since the registration process is done at a state level, the mode of registration may vary. For example, advocates in the state of Chattisgarh have to go to the Bar Council Office in person and get registered. However, the bar councils of Karnataka, Maharashtra and a few other states have online registration options available for advocates.
Is AIBE qualification mandatory for candidates who have passed graduation before 2000-2010?
In case the candidate has passed the 3-year or 5-year LLB program before 2009-2010, they aren’t required to qualify the AIBE exam to practice in a court of law.
Key points related to State Bar Council Enrolment
- It is mandatory for candidates to get enrolled with a state bar council to fill the AIBE application form
- 3-year and 5-year LLB graduates can get enrolled with 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 fill the AIBE 18 (XVIII) 2024 application form.
- Applicants will be next issued admit cards for appearing in the AIBE XVIII exam
- 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 a week ago
The Bar Council of India (BCI) released the provisional answer key for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 19 on December 28, 2024. Candidates were given the opportunity to raise objections until January 10, 2025.
As of now, BCI has not announced the exact release date for the final answer key. T
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Hi Jigyasa,
If you have filled your enrollment number in the place of the roll number on the AIBE OMR sheet, it could potentially lead to a mismatch during the verification process. The roll number is the primary identifier for your exam, and it's important that the correct details are filled out in
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Answered 3 weeks ago
To pass AIBE 19, a candidate must have at least 45% marks in case of being from the general or OBC category, and 40% in case of a candidate belonging to the SC/ST category. Considering you scored 43 marks, it seems that you failed to cross the pass mark.
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Answered 3 weeks ago
The latest cutoff for AIBE 19 held on December 22, 2024, is given below for the General/OBC category as well as for the SC/ST/PwD category.
General/OBC Category: 45% (45 marks out of 100)
SC/ST/PwD Category: 40% (40 marks out of 100)
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Answered 3 weeks ago
You need to send the enrollment details to AIBE. The AIBE will update accordingly.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
The last date for correction in AIBE registration form was November 22nd 2024. So you can not correct now. Now the admit card downloading is in process from December 15th onwards.
Scholar-Level 18
Answered a month ago
The AIBE is the quintessential 'bar' examination that all law graduates in India must clear in order to be entitled to practice before any court in the country.
It assesses entry-level understanding of the knowledge of law and legal reasoning. One has to select the medium in which he/she would like t
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
According to the Times of India, the Bar Council of India (BCI) informed that out of 144014 students who appeared for the exam 69646 passed. In response to a right-to-information application filled by Shibu Babu, it was disclosed that 1487 81 students took the exam held on December 10 last year with
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To access your results, you must log in using your User ID and Password on the official AIBE portal, using the same details they provided in their AIBE XIX application. The scorecard will include the candidate's roll number and qualification status, indicating whether they have passed or failed.
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The applications for AIBE or All India Bar Examination has been closed for this year. The exams are scheduled to be held on December 22, 2024. The last date was November 15, 2024. The candidates were allowed to select their prefered language from 11 options. This has really helped students, they c
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