AIBE without an LLB: Rules for Appearing Candidates

Documents Required for AIBE Registration

Candidates must upload self-attested scanned copies of the required documents while filling the AIBE application form. The documents vary depending on the category under which the candidate is applying.

Documents Required for All Candidates

The following documents are mandatory for every AIBE applicant:

• Recent passport-size colour photograph: Taken against a light or white background (File size: 10 KB to 50 KB; Format: JPG/JPEG).

• Scanned signature: Signed clearly in flowing hand on plain white paper (File size: 10 KB to 50 KB; Format: JPG/JPEG).

• Valid photo identity proof: Self-attested scanned copy of the Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID (File size: 50 KB to 500 KB; Format: JPG/JPEG).

• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheet or certificate.

Documents Required for Final-Semester Law Students

Candidates applying under the final-semester category must provide proof of a backlog-free academic record by uploading:

• Prescribed BCI Undertaking: A completed, signed, and self-attested copy of the institutional declaration form downloaded from the official portal.

• Self-attested Semester I to Semester V marksheets (3-year LLB).

• Self-attested Semester I to Semester IX marksheets (5-year integrated LLB).

• Valid identity proof, passport-size photograph and signature.

Documents Required for Law Graduates Awaiting Degree Certificate

Candidates who have completed their LLB but have not yet received the degree certificate must upload:

• Prescribed BCI undertaking: A signed and self-attested copy of the graduate declaration form.

• Self-attested scanned Semester I to Semester VI marksheets (3-year LLB).

• Self-attested scanned Semester I to Semester X marksheets (5-year integrated LLB).

• Valid identity proof, passport-size photograph and signature.

Documents Required for Passed-Out Graduates Not Enrolled (or Surrendered Enrolment)

Candidates who have completed their LLB degree but are either not yet enrolled with a State Bar or surrendered their certificate due to regular employment must upload the following documents:

• Prescribed BCI undertaking for law graduates not enrolled with SBC or have surrendered their enrolment due to employment.

• Self-attested scanned copy of the LLB degree certificate or provisional degree certificate, wherever applicable.

• Self-attested scanned copies of all LLB semester marksheets (Semester I to VI for the 3-year LLB or Semester I to X for the 5-year integrated LLB).

• Valid photo identity proof, passport-size photograph and scanned signature.

Documents Required for Enrolled Advocates

Candidates already enrolled as legal practitioners with SBC should upload:

• Self-attested scanned copy of the provisional or permanent State Bar Council enrollment certificate (File size: 50 KB to 500 KB).

• Advocate identity card issued by the respective State Bar Council (if already issued).

• Identity proof, photograph and scanned signature.

Documents Required for Reserved Category and PwD Candidates

Candidates claiming reservation or PwD benefits should also upload the following documents, wherever applicable:

• Category Certificate: Valid SC, ST, or OBC certificate issued by a competent government authority.

• Disability Certificate: Official medical certificate verifying a disability of 40% or more (File size: up to 200 KB; Format: JPG/JPEG/PDF).

The Bar Council of India accepts only self-attested scanned copies of the required documents. Mobile phone photographs of marksheets, undertaking forms or other certificates are not accepted. Candidates should ensure that all uploaded documents are clear, legible and uploaded in the prescribed format and file size specified by the BCI.