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Announces Advocates-on-Record Examination for ; Applications Open Till
A Gateway to Supreme Court Practice: The AOR Examination
The has formally notified the Examination for , setting the stage for eligible advocates to qualify for this prestigious credential. The examination is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on . The notification, issued by Registrar (J) and Secretary, , Aarti Singh, outlines the eligibility criteria, application process, syllabus, and key regulations.
Who Can Apply? Eligibility and Application Window
The examination is exclusively open to candidates who are eligible to under Regulation 11(i) or 11(ii) of the . This includes those seeking to avail the opportunity arising from the results of the AOR Examination. Applications will be accepted from , 2026, during office hours at the , Room No. 308, 3rd Floor, B-Block, Administrative Buildings Complex, , New Delhi. The last date for submission is , 2026. The prescribed examination fee is ₹750, payable online through the Integrated Online Payment System (IOPS) on the Supreme Court website.
Examination Structure: Four Papers,
The AOR Examination comprises four papers: (1) Practice & Procedure of the Supreme Court, (2) Drafting, (3) Advocacy & Professional Ethics, and (4) Leading Cases. The examination will be conducted exclusively through . The syllabus for each paper has been detailed in accompanying notices. For Paper IV, headnotes of leading cases will be provided in the examination hall, and candidates must return them after the exam.
Key Rules and Conditions: Re-appearance, Attendance, and Chances
The notification outlines several important rules. Candidates eligible to reappear in one paper only under Regulation 11(i) or 11(ii) may opt to appear in the entire examination afresh. The option, once exercised at the time of application, is . Under Regulation 5(b), candidates who absent themselves after receiving roll numbers will be treated as and may be without special permission from the . Regulation 11(iii) states that a candidate failing in all papers cannot appear in the next examination. Regulation 11(iv) limits the total number of chances to five, with a counting the examination as not a chance. of answer sheets is entertained.
for Persons with Disabilities
The notification provides for for , including blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected), and cerebral palsy. Other persons with disabilities may also avail the facility on production of a medical certificate from a government healthcare institution. The scribe must not be a law graduate or pursuing a law course. Eligible candidates get of 20 minutes per hour.
Key Observations from the Notification
"The candidates who are eligible to under Regulation 11(i) or 11(ii) of the are informed that although they have the permission to appear in the subsequent examination in one paper only, this would be at their option, and such candidates may, if they so choose, be entitled to appear in the entire examination afresh."
"Under Regulation 11(iv) of the , a candidate shall not be allowed more than five chances to appear in the examination. Appearance, even in any one of the papers, in an examination shall be ."
"The examination shall be conducted through Pen & Paper mode only."
Implications for Aspiring Advocates-on-Record
This notification provides a crucial opportunity for advocates who have previously attempted the AOR examination to improve their performance or complete remaining papers. The strict conditions regarding attendance and maximum chances underscore the seriousness of the examination. Candidates must carefully consider their option to appear in one paper or the entire examination, as the choice is final. The ensures a traditional examination environment, and the availability of a promotes inclusivity. Eligible candidates are advised to complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
