Law is a very popular profession in India. Many students opt for this prestigious stream as it is also a matter of pride. Many Colleges in India teach Law as a course and one of the prestigious colleges is Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai
Government Law College, Mumbai was established in 1855. It is also the oldest Law College in Asia. This institute is affiliated with the University of Mumbai and has also been recognized by the Bar Council of India.
Many well-known personalities have been a part of Government Law College, Mumbai such as five Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of India, Ms. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, former President of India, and Mr. Lal Krishna Advani, former deputy Prime Minister of India. The College takes great pride in being the alma mater of India’s most prominent Supreme Court and High Court judges who have pronounced the greatest of judgments and legal doctrines that revolutionised the legal environment.
Having turned 160 years, GLC continues to hold a preeminent position in the field of legal education in India
Courses Offered by Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai
Five Year Law Course (B.L.S.LL.B)
The 5 Year Law Course is an integrated ten semester law course. Admission is open to any candidate who has cleared their 12th standard examination from any recognized Board across India.
Three Year Law Course(LL.B)
Admission to the 3 year law course is open to candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree from any faculty of the University of Mumbai or an equivalent degree from any other University. It is a six semester, full time course.
Post Graduate Diploma Course In Intellectual Property Rights
Admission is open to candidate holding a Bachelor’s Degree from any faculty of a recognized university. This course is useful not only to lawyers, but also to engineers, doctors, etc. especially with respect to knowledge about patents and copyrights.
Post Graduate Diploma Course in Securities Laws
The Government Law College, Mumbai offers a one-year Postgraduate Diploma Course in Securities Law which is the first of its kind in India.
Diploma In Cyber Law
The Government Law College has been conducting a “Diploma in Cyber Law”, in association with the Asian School of Cyber Law since the year 2004-2005
Post Graduate Certificate Course In Human Rights
The Course will enable participants to effectively apply the principles of human rights in their chosen fields as well as outside of it, as conscientious citizens and will especially contribute to the progress of those interested in legal, political, sociological and ethical theory.
Admission Process of Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai
1. Admission is offered purely based on the marks obtained in the CET exam for UG programs and is merit-based for PG programs.
2. Admission must be taken by the student in person, by submitting the attested photocopies of following documents: –
3. Original statements of Marks of Graduation. Candidate who has completed graduation from other than University of Mumbai will also have to submit attested photo copies of the 10th and 12th standard.
4. Original Caste Certificate for verification (Except for E.W.S., DEFENCE/EX-SERVICEMAN, DISABLED, ORPHAN)
5. Passing Certificate / Degree Certificate or Both.
6. Certified copy of document of the date of birth.
7. Two recent passport size photographs.
8. The candidates completed their graduation from other Universities admitted provisionally shall be required to submit the additional documents/certificates specified by the University of Mumbai.
Fees of Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai
Course | Fees |
L.L.B | ₹6,980 (1st Year Fees) |
L.L.B + B.L.S | ₹6,890 (1st Year Fees) |
PG Diploma | ₹32,000 (Total Fees) |
PG Certificate | ₹4,500 (Total Fees) |
Government Law College (GLC), Mumbai Intake & Reservation
For B.L.S, LL.B
The intake for the five year B.L.S, LL.B program is 240 seats.
The reservation category wise for the same is as follows:
Category | Percentage of Seats Reserved |
Scheduled Castes and Schedule Caste converted to Buddhism (SC) | 13 % |
Schedule Tribes (ST) | 07% |
Vimukta Jati (VJ)/ De Notified Tribes (DT) (NT-A) | 3% |
Nomadic Tribes 1 (NT-B) | 2.5% |
Nomadic Tribes 2 (NT-C) | 3.5% |
Nomadic Tribes 3 (NT-D) | 2% |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 19% |
Total | 50% |
For LL.B
The intake for the three year LL.B program is 320 seats.
The reservation category wise for the same is as follows:
Category | Percentage of Seats Reserved |
Scheduled Castes and Schedule Caste converted to Buddhism (SC) | 13 % |
Schedule Tribes (ST) | 07% |
Vimukta Jati (VJ)/ De Notified Tribes (DT) (NT-A) | 3% |
Nomadic Tribes 1 (NT-B) | 2.5% |
Nomadic Tribes 2 (NT-C) | 3.5% |
Nomadic Tribes 3 (NT-D) | 2% |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 19% |
Total | 50% |