GLC Mumbai PG Diploma Securities Law: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total course fee is INR 45,500 as confirmed in the official GLC Mumbai prospectus 2025-26. A separate application processing fee of INR 1,200 is payable at the time of submitting the application and is not included in the main course fee. The fee is payable in instalments as specified in the application form. No additional tuition or registration charges apply beyond these two amounts.

Ans. The programme is conducted entirely online in its current format. Lectures are delivered by visiting faculty from SEBI, top law firms, investment banks, and financial regulatory bodies. The online mode was introduced to allow working professionals across India to attend without relocating to Mumbai. Assessments and interviews are also conducted through an online platform, making it accessible to candidates in any city.

Ans. The course is designed for practicing and aspiring securities lawyers, corporate professionals, compliance officers, investment bankers, chartered accountants, and officials from regulatory bodies such as SEBI, NSE, BSE, and NSDL. A basic understanding of corporate laws is a prerequisite. Non-legal finance professionals with working knowledge of capital markets are also eligible and encouraged to apply, as the programme draws participants from diverse professional backgrounds.

Ans. Selection is based on a personal interview conducted online by a panel of securities law experts. Candidates must first submit an application via the prescribed Google Form along with a statement of purpose of up to 500 words, a degree certificate, work experience details, and the INR 1,200 application fee payment receipt. The batch strength is capped at 60 students per year to maintain quality and interaction.

Ans. The programme has trained securities law professionals since 2003. Past alumni include at least three Whole Time Members of SEBI, two RBI Deputy Governors, five SEBI Executive Directors, and senior officials from the income tax department, enforcement directorate, NSE, and BSE. Several partners at leading law and audit firms and CFOs of listed companies have also completed this programme, reflecting its strong standing in India’s financial regulatory ecosystem.

Ans. The programme covers ten modules: Company Law, Public Offering and Private Placement of Securities, Intermediaries and Market Infrastructure, Institutional Players, Insolvency and Bankruptcy, Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers, Insider Trading and Market Manipulation, Liabilities for Securities Laws Violations, Corporate Ethics, Foreign Exchange Requirements, and Taxation of Securities. The curriculum is designed to give a thorough understanding of both Indian and international regulatory frameworks governing capital markets.