Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Government Law College (GLC) for the Bachelor of Legal Science [B.L.S] + Bachelor of Law [L.L.B] program are structured to be affordable, benefiting from government subsidies. Tuition fees for the open category range from Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 13,000 annually, depending on aided or unaided sections, with unaided division fees reaching up to Rs. 42,000. Examination fees are approximately Rs. 1,200. Students from reserved categories, such as SC, may pay significantly lower fees, potentially below Rs.
1,000, with specific cases like SC candidates paying around Rs. 420 per annum. Additionally, students from OBC categories may pay around Rs. 2,000 yearly. The college offers access to scholarships like the MahaDBT for eligible SC/ST, OBC, and EWS students. While no formal annual tuition fee increase is applied, optional costs for books and competition fees range from Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 5,000 per year. The fee structure emphasizes reduced costs for government-supported students, making legal education more accessible.
About Bachelor of Laws [L.L.B.]
Government Law College (GLC) Mumbai, located adjacent to Bombay High Court in Churchgate, offers the Bachelor of Laws (LLB), a full-time 3-year programme with an intake of 300 seats. Admission is through MH CET Law 2026. The total course fee is INR 23,940. GLC Mumbai is ranked #4 by IIRF (2025) and #10 by The Week (2025) in Law, making it among the most prestigious and affordable government law colleges in India.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Seat Allotment Round 1 begins August 2026 (Tentative).
GLC Mumbai LLB Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition and College Fee (Year 1) | INR 6,980 |
| Tuition and College Fee (Year 2) | INR 7,980 |
| Tuition and College Fee (Year 3) | INR 8,980 |
| Total Course Fee (3 years) | INR 23,940 |
- SC/ST/OBC/SEBC students pay significantly reduced fees under Maharashtra government concession norms.
- No hostel facility is available at GLC Mumbai.
- Students arrange private accommodation near the Churchgate campus.
GLC Mumbai LLB Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MH CET Law 3-Year Exam | April 1 to April 2, 2026 |
| MH CET Law 3-Year Result | May 27, 2026 |
| CAP Registration Opens | June 11, 2026 |
| CAP Registration Closes | July 13, 2026 |
| Alphabetical Merit List Round 1 | July 17, 2026 |
| Final Merit List Round 1 | July 24, 2026 |
| Seat Allotment Round 1 | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- GLC Mumbai participates in 3 CAP rounds followed by an institution-level round for vacant seats.
- Candidates must register on cetcell.mahacet.org and participate in option entry during each allotment round.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC categories).
- Valid MH CET Law (3-year) 2026 score is mandatory. Selection is based on the CET rank and Maharashtra reservation category.
- Maharashtra domicile candidates are preferred for state quota seats under the CAP process conducted by the CET Cell.
Admission Process
- Appear in MH CET Law (3-year) 2026 conducted on April 1 to 2, 2026 and obtain a valid scorecard.
- Register for CAP counselling on cetcell.mahacet.org using the MH CET Law scorecard.
- Fill in college preferences during the online option entry window for each CAP round.
- Check seat allotment results for each round and pay the seat acceptance fee within the notified deadline.
- Report to GLC Mumbai with original documents for verification and complete admission formalities.
- Pay the annual college fee and complete enrollment for the first year of the LLB programme.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want a highly ranked government law college at a very low fee in Maharashtra.
- You aim to practice at Bombay High Court and want proximity for internships and clerkships.
- You are looking for a strong alumni network connecting you to Mumbai’s leading law firms.
- You hold a graduation degree and want to complete LLB in 3 years instead of 5.
✗ Skip if
- You need a college with a dedicated campus placement cell and regular job drives.
- You prefer an NLU or private law school with stronger academic research programmes.
- You do not hold a graduation degree and need to start with a 5-year integrated programme.
GLC Mumbai LLB Placement 2025
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Average Package | INR 6 LPA to INR 10 LPA |
| Highest Package | INR 22.5 LPA (Khaitan and Co) |
| Top Recruiters | Khaitan and Co Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas S and R Associates Trilegal AZB and Partners Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas KPMG |
| Internship Stipend | INR 3,000 to INR 10,000 per month at leading law firms |
- GLC Mumbai does not publish an official placement report.
- Placement data is based on available alumni and student disclosures.
GLC Mumbai LLB Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra Government Post-Matric Scholarship | Varies by category | SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC students domiciled in Maharashtra. Apply via mahaeschol.maharashtra.gov.in |
| EBC (Economically Backward Classes) Scholarship | Varies | Maharashtra students with family income below INR 1 Lakh per annum |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships | Varies | All eligible students based on family income and merit |
- Scholarship applications must be submitted before the deadlines notified on mahaeschol.maharashtra.gov.in each year.
- Reserved category students qualifying under the government concession policy pay as low as INR 400 to INR 500 per year.
GLC Mumbai LLB FAQs
Ques. What is the total course fee for LLB at GLC Mumbai?
Ans. The total course fee for the 3-year LLB programme at GLC Mumbai is INR 23,940, structured as INR 6,980 in Year 1, INR 7,980 in Year 2, and INR 8,980 in Year 3. SC/ST/OBC/SEBC category students pay significantly reduced amounts under Maharashtra government concession norms, with reserved category students paying as low as INR 400 to INR 500 per year. There is no hostel facility at GLC Mumbai.
Ques. What is the admission process for LLB at GLC Mumbai in 2026?
Ans. Admission is through MH CET Law (3-year) 2026, held on April 1 to 2, 2026. The Final Merit List Round 1 is expected on July 24, 2026. Seat allotment follows through the online CAP process on cetcell.mahacet.org in 3 rounds plus one institutional round. Candidates with a graduation degree and minimum 45% marks are eligible. Maharashtra domicile candidates are given priority for state quota seats.
Ques. What is the ranking of GLC Mumbai among law colleges in India?
Ans. GLC Mumbai is ranked #4 in Law by IIRF (2025) and #10 by The Week (2025). The college does not participate in NIRF rankings. GLC Mumbai is widely regarded as one of India’s most prestigious government law colleges, particularly in the context of the Bombay High Court bar and the broader Maharashtra legal community and ecosystem.
Ques. What career and placement outcomes can LLB graduates expect from GLC Mumbai?
Ans. GLC Mumbai LLB graduates are recruited by top law firms including Khaitan and Co (INR 22.5 LPA), Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas (INR 20 LPA), Trilegal, AZB and Partners, and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. The average package is INR 6 LPA to INR 10 LPA. The college does not run formal campus placement drives but its proximity to Bombay High Court and a strong alumni network facilitate significant opportunities in Mumbai’s legal market.
Ques. How many seats are available for LLB at GLC Mumbai and what are the reservation norms?
Ans. GLC Mumbai offers 300 seats in the 3-year LLB programme. Seats are allotted through the Maharashtra CAP process based on MH CET Law rank and state reservation policy. Categories include SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, EWS, and management quota as per Maharashtra government norms. Maharashtra domicile candidates are preferred for state quota seats. A limited number of All India Open category seats are available for non-domicile candidates.