Government Law College, popularly known as GLC, is a government college that came into existence in 1855 and is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. GLC is among the oldest law colleges in Asia and is affiliated to the University of Mumbai. It is the repository of knowledge in the legal field and has the privilege of guidance and training under pioneer legal personalities. The college is accredited with AICTE and recognized by the Bar Council of India. The college also celebrated its centenary in 1955 and is assured to celebrate its bicentennial in 2055. Keep reading the article to get insights into the Government Law College.

GLC Mumbai Highlights

Established Year	1855
Also Known As	GLC
Type	Government
Location	Mumbai, Maharashtra
Affiliated to	Mumbai University
Rankings	THE Week - 11th in India in 2024 IIRF - 5 out of 40 in 2024
Approved By	AICTE
Courses offered	UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate Programs
Selection	Merit/ Entrance-based
How to reach	By Train (6.1 km away from Mumbai Central Railway Station) By Air (23.8 km away from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport)

GLC Mumbai Courses and Fees

The Government Law College offers admission to LLB and BLS LLB courses at the UG level, PG Diploma, and LLM courses at the PG level. Diploma and PG Certificate courses are also available at the college. The duration of these courses ranges from 3 months to five years. These courses are admitted based on the candidate’s performance in the MHT CET exam. The candidate’s performance in the previous year’s examination is considered for Diploma and PG Certificate Admission at GLC. The details about the GLC Mumbai Courses and Fees are tabulated below:

Program Name	Duration	Eligibility Criteria	Course Fee
LLB	3 years	Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.	For Maharashtra Board: INR 6350 (1st year) For Other than Maharashtra Board: INR 7270 (1st year)
BLS + LLB	5 years	Passed Class 12 from a recognized board	For Maharashtra Board: INR 6350 (1st year) For Other than Maharashtra Board: INR 7270 (1st year)
PG Diploma	1 year	Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.	__
LLM	2 years	LLB degree from a recognized university	INR 48215 (First year)
Diploma	1 year	Class 12 from a recognized board	__
PG Certificate	3 months	Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university	__

GLC Mumbai Placement

Government Law College Mumbai has an excellent placement cell that links the recruiting companies and the students, fulfilling their needs and enabling them to get placed in top companies. There are several perks of joining GLC, Mumbai. Students can get jobs in sectors like law firms, corporate sectors, LPOs, counsel, and the Government. Authorities, Tribunals, and NGOs. Some of the top recruiters that recruit GLC’s students during the placement session are tabulated below:

Name of the Sector	Top Recruiters
Law Firms	A&S Legal, AZB & Partners, Advani & Co., Ahuja & Associates, Begur & Partners, Bombay Law Chambers, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Ezy Laws, Gold mount Advisors
Corporate	Aditya Birla Group, Ascent Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Axis Bank, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., Deloitte, Ernst & Young Global Delivery Services, Wipro
Government Authorities, Tribunals, and NGOs	Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, DSAC, IIIT Hyderabad, Human Rights Law Network, Justice Venture India Trust, Wockhardt Foundation
LPOs	H5 Asia Pacific, Pangea3 Legal Database Systems Pvt. Ltd., Echo Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Counsel	Adv. Advait Sethna, Adv. Himanshu Gupta, Adv. Mustafa Doctor, Adv. Nítida Bodh, Adv. Sangram Chinnappa, Adv. T. N. Subramanian

GLC Mumbai Admission Process

GLC Mumbai Admission to the BLS LLB and LLB courses is offered based on the candidate’s merit in MHT CET Law followed by further counselling rounds. The candidate’s merit in the previous qualifying exam is considered for Diploma, PG Diploma, and PG Certificate Admission. The last date to register for MH CET 3 or 5-year LLB registration is March 17, 2025. Students seeking admission to merit-based courses can apply online on the institute's official website. Students have to follow the below-mentioned steps to apply to the courses offered by the college:

Register for the MH CET Law exam
Appear for the MH CET Law exam
On clearing the cutoff, register for CAP Counselling.
Students have to select GLC Mumbai as the preferred college at the time of counselling
Pay the application fee online
Click on the ‘Submit’ button for the final submission

Documents Required for the GLC Mumbai Application Process

Class 10 Marksheet
Class 10 Certificate
Class 12 Marksheet
Class 12 Certificate
Bachelor’s degree
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Passport size photographs
CET Scorecard
Passport and Student Visa (for foreign students)

GLC Mumbai Campus

Government Law College is among the top law colleges across India. In addition to the old building, the college has an attached building which comprises additional classrooms and a reference library. Some of the top facilities offered by the college are:

Library: GLC Mumbai has a vast library known for its remarkable book collection on diverse subjects. The library comprises more than 42,000 books, journals, and reports
Electronic Research Room (ERR): The college’s ERR comprises several PCs and seems pretty helpful for the students representing the college at various moot courts and research paper competitions.
Hostel: GLC Mumbai does not provide any hostel facilities for its students. However, 65 seats for male students of the College in the Matoshri Government Hostel, “C” Road, Churchgate, Mumbai, & 20 Seats for male students at the Ismail Yusuf College at Jogeshwari, Mumbai, and 75 seats for female students of Five Year Law Course of the College in the Savitri devi Phule Mahila Chhatralaya, Charni Road, Mumbai & 50 seats for female students of Three Year Law Course of the College in the Telang Hostel, “C” Road, Churchgate, Mumbai has been provided.
Sports Facilities: The college has a mini gymkhana on the campus to contribute towards the holistic development of a student.
The Oval Maidan is very close to the college and is frequently used by cricket and football enthusiasts.

GLC Mumbai College Alumni

Several renowned personalities had studied at the Government Law College, Mumbai. Some of the alumni of GLC include actresses, lawyers, and members of the Govt. of India, among others. The most popular alumni of the Government Law College Mumbai are given below:

Name	Designation
Pranutan Bahi	Indian Actress and Lawyer
Kareena Kapoor Khan	Indian Actress
Pratibha Patil	Former President of India
P.N. Bhagwati	Former Chief Justice of India
L.K. Advani	Former Deputy Prime Minister of India

GLC Mumbai FAQs

Can I get direct admission at GLC Mumbai?

Yes. Students can get direct admission to the Diploma and Certificate courses based on their performance in the previous year's exam. However, admission to LLB, BLS LLB, and LLM courses is based on the candidate’s MHT CET Law exam performance.

How are the faculty members at GLC Mumbai?

The faculty members at GLC Mumbai are highly experienced experts in the respective fields of education. A total of 18 full-time teaching members are there in the college.

How many seats are available in the LLB and BLS + LLB courses at GLC Mumbai?

A total of 180 seats are available in the BLS LLB course and 300 seats are available in the LLB program at GLC Mumbai.

Does GLC Mumbai accept CLAT scores?

No. GLC Mumbai accepts only MHT CET Score for admission to BLS LLB and LLB courses.

Can I get accommodation in GLC Mumbai?

No. Accommodation facilities are not available inside the college campus. However, one can easily find accommodation in hostels nearby that are in the vicinity of the college.

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