AIBE 20 (XX) 2025 Certificate of Practice: How to Apply, Documents Required & Issuance Timeline

AIBE Certificate of Practice is very crucial document and candidates must be curious to know how to apply, documents required to apply for & issuance timeline. AIBE 20 (XX) 2025 or All India Bar Examination (2025) is a national level examination for law students conducted by the Bar Council of India. Students who successfully pass this exam are allowed to practice as an authorised lawyer or advocate in India.

• The AIBE 20 (XX) 2025 exam dates have been announced by BCI and it is scheduled for November 30, 2025.
• The AIBE XX 2025 exam will consist of a total of 100 multiple-choice questions, which students will have to attempt in offline mode. 
• The minimum passing criteria set by the BCI varies category-wise.
• SC/ST students must obtain 40% marks in the AIBE-XX 2025 exam.

Understanding Importance of AIBE 20 (XX) 2025 Certificate of Practice

The Certificate of Practice (COP) is not just a legal document but even more than that. The AIBE COP gives the license to all the law graduates to pitch to clients and represent their work in the court room. The table below highlights the importance of AIBE COP: 

Particulars	Details
Issuing Authority	Bar Council of India (BCI)
Legal Status	Mandatory for all practicing advocates
Purpose	Grants eligibility to practice law across India
Validity	Lifetime (subject to compliance with BCI rules)

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AIBE XX Exam 2025 Overview

The Bar Council of India (BCI) conducts the All India Bar Examination (AIBE XX) 2025 exam every year to evaluate a lawyer's capability to practice law in India. The AIBE Certificate of Practice or COP has become mandatory for the law graduates to start their legal practice journey. 

Students can refer to the table below for all the highlights regarding AIBE XX 2025 exam:

Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	Bar Council of India (BCI)
Exam Name	AIBE XX 2025
Exam Level	National-level Certification Test
Aim of AIBE Exam	To obtain Certificate of Practice (COP)
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen- Paper Based)
Passing Marks	40% for General 35% for SC/ST

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Who is Eligible for AIBE 20 (XX) 2025 COP?

All the law graduates who want to start their legal practice must make themselves familiar with the AIBE exam pattern 2025. Students who want to appear for the AIBE XX 2025 exam must have enrolled themselves into their respective State Bar Councils. 

• Moreover, an LLB degree either 3-year or 5-year from any recognised law institution is mandatory for the exam.
• There is no upper age limit set for students appearing for the AIBE XX 2025 exam. 

Criteria	Details
Academic Qualification	Bachelor of Legislative Law or LLB (3-year or 5-year course)
Enrollment	Must be enrolled with a State Bar Council
Nationality	Indian citizen
Age Criteria	No upper age limit

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Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for AIBE Certificate of Practice

Once you are done with your AIBE exam, you can apply for the Certificate of Practice (COP) through the Bar Council of India’s official portal. Students are advised to keep the documents ready while applying for the COP. 

• The necessary documents include AIBE Application Form, Admit Card, and Score Card. 
• Once after final submission, the document verification process is conducted by BCI. 

Below is the step-by-step guide to apply for the AIBE COP:

Stages	Process
Official Portal	Visit the official AIBE website (allindiabarexamination.com).
Entering Logging-in Credentials	Log in using your registered credentials.
Filling AIBE COP form	Fill out the COP application form.
Uploading of Documents	Upload scanned documents (enrollment proof, ID, photo).
Final Submission	Submit the form and note the acknowledgment receipt.

How to Get AIBE Certificate After Passing the Exam?

Once you have taken the AIBE XX 2025 exam, now comes the time of result which is usually declared in the month of March. As soon as the BCI announces the AIBE results, it will dispatch the COP for all successful candidates in the exam.

You can collect it from your respective State Bar Council or receive it by post.

Process	Details
Dispatch by BCI	COPs are sent to State Bar Councils.
Collection of COP	Candidates are requested to collect AIBE COP from their enrolled State Bar Council
Postal Option	In some states, certificates are sent directly to candidates via postal service.

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Timeline for Receiving AIBE Certificate of Practice

In the normal scenario, all the candidates after giving the exam will first receive the results from which he/she can get his/her qualifying status. Following this, BCI normally takes around 3 to 4 months post result announcement for AIBE COP processing. The timeline for the dispatch of COP also varies state-wise. 

Stage	Tentative Duration
AIBE Result Declaration	Within 1–2 months after exam
Certificate Processing	3–4 months post result
Certificate Dispatch	After verification by BCI and State Bar Council

List of Documents Needed for AIBE COP Application

Candidates are advised to double check all the documents required for AIBE COP documents verification process. Always ensure whether all your documents are original and valid. You can also apply for undertakings of certificate or documents that you will be able to present to the Board in  the future. 

Document	Description
Enrollment Certificate	Issued by the State Bar Council
AIBE Admit Card	Proof of appearance in the exam
AIBE Result Copy	Proof of passing AIBE
Passport Size Photograph	Recent coloured photographs
ID Proof	Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Driving License
Signature	Scanned copy of applicant’s signature

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How to Enroll with the State Bar Council?

All the law graduates are advised to enroll themselves as an advocate in the State Bar Council in order to apply for AIBE XX 2025 COP. This process validates your professional identity as a law graduate.

AIBE aspirants can refer to the table given below for details regarding how to enroll with the State Bar Council:

Step	Description
Step 1	Visit your State Bar Council office or website.
Step 2	Fill out the enrollment application form.
Step 3	Attach necessary documents (LLB marksheets, ID, photos).
Step 4	Pay the enrollment Certificate fees and submit the form.
Step 5	Receive your Enrollment Certificate with Roll Number.

Enrollment Fees of State Bar Councils

The enrollment fee may vary across different State Bar Councils. Below is an approximate range of fees for general candidates based on the last five years’ enrollment fees trends: .

State Bar Council	Approx. Fee (INR)
Delhi	INR -13,000 –INR 15,000
Maharashtra & Goa	INR 14,000
Uttar Pradesh	INR 12,000
Tamil Nadu	INR 13,500
Karnataka	INR 15,000
West Bengal	INR 10,000

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Benefits of Taking the AIBE Certificate of Practice

The AIBE Certificate of Practice will be helpful for a law graduate to officially pitch to their clients and start their legal practice journey in India. It nurtures your capability and professional status as an advocate or a law professional

Benefits	Description
Legal Recognition	Allows you to practice in any Indian court including High Court and Supreme Court of India.
Professional Recognition	Grants you the designation of an Advocate.
Career Options	Eligible for judicial exams, law firms, and litigation roles.
Legal Practice	Allows interstate practice across all courts.

How to Track Status of your AIBE Certificate Application

Once you are done with the final submission of the AIBE COP application form, you can track the status online through the BCI or AIBE official portal anytime. 

Students can refer to the table given below for understanding the step-wise tracking process of AIBE COP

Step	Description
Visit Official AIBE Portal	allindiabarexamination.com
Click on “ Certificate of Practice Status”	Enter your roll number and enrollment number
Status Remarks	“Pending,”  “Under Verification,”  “Dispatched”
Follow-up	Consult the BCI via email if no update within 60 days

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What to do if you Don’t Receive your AIBE Certificate

This happens very rarely when any student who applied for the AIBE COP didn’t get the certificates on time. In such cases, you can either contact BCI helpdesk either through mail or phone. The authority takes the responsibilities to solve the matter in the minimum time possible. 

We have provided the steps below to help you resolve the issue effectively.

Issue Type	Actions to be Taken
Certificate not received after 90 days	Write to BCI at aibe.bci.@gmail.com
Wrong details on certificate	Submit a correction request with supporting
Address change after submission	Notify BCI and update your address on the portal
Lost certificate	Apply for a duplicate with an affidavit and ID proof

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