Process for Enrollment as an Advocate in J&K Bar Council
Download Enrollment Process & Application form
Check Eligibility
- Ensure you are at least 21 years old (verified by Matriculation/Secondary School Certificate).
- Hold a recognized LLB or BA LLB degree from a university approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
- Be a permanent resident of J&K (verified by Domicile Certificate).
- Not be in full-time employment, business, or profession (unless exempted).
- No criminal convictions or pending cases affecting character/fitness.
Download and Prepare the Enrollment Form
- Download the form from www.jkhighcourt.nic.in under "Advocates' Corner" tab.
- Fill in personal details (name, addresses, date of birth, etc.) in block letters.
- Affix Rs. 10/- court stamp and paste an attested passport-size photo.
- Sign and date the form.
Gather Required Documents
- Original and self-attested copies of: Matriculation, 10+2, Graduation (if applicable), LLB/BA LLB certificates.
- Character Certificate from University/College, Domicile Certificate, Category Certificate (if applicable).
- Address proof (Aadhaar, Voter Card, etc.), affidavit with Rs. 10/- e-stamp, two Senior Advocate character certificates.
- Two unattested photos, one attested photo for Verification Roll.
Prepare Demand Drafts
- Rs. 600/- (Rs. 300/- for SC/ST) for J&K Bar Council, payable at R.C.C. Jammu/Srinagar.
- Rs. 300/- (Rs. 150/- for SC/ST) for Bar Council of India, payable at R.C.C. New Delhi.
- Two Rs. 830/- drafts for JKBOSE verification of Matriculation and 10+2 certificates.
- Rs. 300/- each for University of Kashmir verification of LLB and Graduation degrees (if applicable).
Complete Personal Verification
- Submit Personal Verification Roll online at https://evs.jk.gov.in using registered mobile/email.
- Include an attested photo and submit one hard copy with the application.
Submit the Application
- Compile all forms, documents, drafts, and Verification Roll copy.
- Submit to Registrar General, High Court of J&K, Bar Council of J&K, Srinagar/Jammu.
Verification and Approval
- Bar Council verifies certificates with boards/universities; CID verifies character.
- Upon clearance, enrollment is approved, and you can practice in J&K.
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