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GLA University's B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) is a 5-year integrated law program offered by the Institute of Legal Studies and Research (ILSR) at the Mathura campus. The program combines arts and law subjects, covering Constitutional Law, International Trade Law, Business Law, Criminal Law, Intellectual Property Law, and International Law. The total academic fee over 5 years is Rs. 7,75,000 (ranging from Rs. 1,45,000 in Year 1 to Rs. 1,65,000 in Year 5). Admission is through GLAET followed by an interview. The program is notable for being the second law school after NLSIU Bangalore to adopt the trimester education model, and for its faculty drawn from NLUs, Harvard, Stanford, and Cardiff University.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are currently ongoing. Applications for GLAET 2026 are being accepted from January 15, 2026 to July 15, 2026, with program commencement expected in August 2026. CLAT 2025 results were declared on December 16, 2025, and students with CLAT scores may also be considered.

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Second law school in India after NLSIU Bangalore to adopt the trimester education model
Faculty drawn from NLUs, Harvard, Stanford, and Cardiff University
Hands-on learning through moot courts, legal aid clinic, internships, and practical research and drafting sessions
Free judicial and soft skill training provided to students
100% placement and internship assistance at India's top legal firms and corporates
International conferences and seminars by eminent legal professionals
Curriculum inspired by top global law schools and authorized by the Bar Council of India
Career paths include Advocate, Legal Advisor, Public Prosecutor, Corporate Lawyer, IPR Expert, and Judicial Services

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24 Feb, 2026 GLA University Mathura has released the Fee Structure 2026-27 for various BALLB {Hons.} programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 8.21 Lakhs. Read more.

GLA University BALLB Fees

The B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program at GLA University has a total academic fee of Rs. 7,75,000 spread over 5 years, with annual fees increasing incrementally from Rs. 1,45,000 in Year 1 to Rs. 1,65,000 in Year 5. In addition to tuition, students pay a one-time caution money deposit of Rs. 5,000 (refundable), examination charges of Rs. 7,000 per year, and an alumni association fee of Rs. 1,000 (one-time). The total mandatory academic cost over 5 years is approximately Rs. 8,17,000. Hostel accommodation is optional and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Academic Fee Structure

Fee Component	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5	Total
Tuition Fee	Rs. 1,45,000	Rs. 1,50,000	Rs. 1,55,000	Rs. 1,60,000	Rs. 1,65,000	Rs. 7,75,000
Examination Charges	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 7,000	Rs. 35,000
Caution Money (Refundable)	Rs. 5,000	-	-	-	-	Rs. 5,000
Alumni Association Fee	Rs. 1,000	-	-	-	-	Rs. 1,000
Total Fees	Rs. 1,58,000	Rs. 1,57,000	Rs. 1,62,000	Rs. 1,67,000	Rs. 1,72,000	Rs. 8,16,000

Hostel Fees

Room Type	Year 1	Year 2
Triple Seater (Girls)	Rs. 71,000	Rs. 74,000
Double Seater (Boys)	Rs. 81,000	Rs. 84,000
Single Seater (Boys)	Rs. 83,000	Rs. 86,000
Triple Seater AC (Girls)	Rs. 91,000	Rs. 94,000

Caution Money of Rs. 5,000 is refundable upon successful completion of the course.
Hostel Security of Rs. 5,000 is refundable on vacating the hostel.
Fee can be paid in two installments (semester-wise) with an additional charge of Rs. 1,500 per semester.
Second installment of academic fee must be deposited by December 20 each year.
Mess charges: Rs. 40,000 per annum.
Hostel is not mandatory; allocated on first-come, first-served basis.

GLA University BALLB Admission 2026

Admissions to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program at GLA University are conducted through GLAET (GLA Entrance Test) followed by a personal interview. The 2026 admission cycle is currently ongoing, with applications open from January 15, 2026. Students with valid CLAT scores may also be considered. The program is expected to commence in August 2026.

GLAET Admission Dates

Event	Date
GLAET 2026 Application Start	January 15, 2026
GLAET 2026 Application Last Date	July 15, 2026
GLAET 2026 Exam Dates	April 2 - August 1, 2026 (Multiple Dates)
GLAET 2026 Result	Within 24 hours of exam
Personal Interview	After GLAET Result
Token Fee Payment (Seat Booking)	After Interview
Physical Document Verification	Notified separately
Program Commencement (Tentative)	August 2026

CLAT Exam Dates

Event	Date
CLAT 2025 Registration Start	August 1, 2025
CLAT 2025 Registration End	October 31, 2025
CLAT 2025 Admit Card	November 22, 2025
CLAT 2025 Exam Date	December 7, 2025
CLAT 2025 Result	December 16, 2025

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks in any stream.
SC/ST candidates get a 5% relaxation in the minimum eligibility requirement.
Candidates appearing in the final year of Class 12 are also eligible to apply provisionally.

Admission Process

Register online at the GLA University admission portal (glauniversity.in) and pay the application fee.
Book a preferred GLAET test slot and test center from the available options across India.
Appear for GLAET - a 2-hour online MCQ test.
Check GLAET result online within 24 hours of the exam.
Qualified candidates attend a personal interview.
Pay the token amount to secure the seat after clearing the interview.
Upload scanned copies of all required documents on the admission portal.
Attend physical document verification at the GLA campus on the notified date.

GLA University BALLB Scholarships 2026

GLA University does not publish a dedicated merit-based scholarship scheme for B.A. LL.B. students on its official website. However, students from economically weaker sections and SC/ST categories can avail government scholarships through the UP Government's Samaj Kalyan Vibhag. A special provision also exists for girl students under the UP Government's girl child education initiative.

Scholarship Schemes

Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefit
UP Government Scholarship (General/OBC-EWS)	Annual family income less than Rs. 2 lakh	As per UP Govt. norms
UP Government Scholarship (SC/ST)	Annual family income less than Rs. 2 lakh	As per UP Govt. norms
Girl Child Education Initiative (UP Govt.)	Two real sisters admitted in same academic year	100% tuition fee waiver for one sister

Course-specific merit scholarships for law students are not listed on the official GLA University website.
Students should check the UP Samaj Kalyan Vibhag portal for government scholarship application deadlines.
If two sisters enroll in different programs, the tuition fee of the lesser-fee program is waived.

GLA University Mathura BALLB {Hons.} Ranking

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GLA University BALLB FAQs

Ques. Is CLAT score accepted for B.A. LL.B. admission at GLA University?

Ans. GLA University primarily conducts admissions through its own entrance test, GLAET, followed by a personal interview. Students with valid CLAT scores may also be considered. However, GLAET is the primary route and is conducted multiple times with results declared within 24 hours, making it a convenient option for law aspirants.

Ques. What makes GLA University's B.A. LL.B. program unique compared to other law schools?

Ans. GLA University's Institute of Legal Studies and Research (ILSR) is the second law school in India after NLSIU Bangalore to adopt the trimester education model. The faculty includes professors from NLUs, Harvard, Stanford, and Cardiff University. Students get real-court experience through moot courts and a legal aid clinic. The curriculum is inspired by top global law schools and is authorized by the Bar Council of India.

Ques. What are the career options after B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from GLA University?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Advocates, Legal Advisors, Public Prosecutors, Corporate Lawyers, IPR Experts, Cyber Law Experts, Taxation Experts, and Legal Managers. They can also appear for Judicial Services examinations. Key employers include Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Trilegal India, Khaitan & Co., AZB & Partners, Tata Group, Reliance Group, RBI, SEBI, and public sector banks.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at GLA University over 5 years?

Ans. The total academic fee for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at GLA University over 5 years is Rs. 7,75,000 (tuition only). Including examination charges (Rs. 7,000 per year), caution money (Rs. 5,000 refundable), and alumni fee (Rs. 1,000), the total mandatory cost is approximately Rs. 8,16,000 over 5 years.

Ques. Does GLA University's B.A. LL.B. program have moot court facilities?

Ans. Yes, GLA University's ILSR has dedicated moot court facilities where students get hands-on experience in legal proceedings. The program also includes a legal aid clinic, practical research and drafting sessions, and internship opportunities at top legal firms and corporates. Free judicial and soft skill training is also provided.

Ques. Can I pursue LL.M. after completing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from GLA University?

Ans. Yes, after completing B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from GLA University, graduates can pursue LL.M. (Master of Laws). GLA University itself offers LL.M. in Cyber and Data Privacy Law, and Banking, Finance and Insurance Law (1-year program). Graduates can also appear for judicial service examinations or prepare for competitive government job exams.

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Sangeeta Sen

5.0

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Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026(Enrolled 2022)

GLA Mathura needs to upgrade their hostels!

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GLA University is one of the largest university in Mathura and law from there is only getting bigger and better. Our fees is around 1.4 lakhs and since I am in my 4th year it got increased otherwise for the first three years i paid 1.25 lakhs. Hostels are also not that expensive as the hostel fees is 1.35 lakhs a year.

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ESHA MULCHANDANI

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Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026(Enrolled 2022)

GLA University is great!

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GLA University is primarily an university for engineering but Law has picked up and now has the students it should have in its armoury. One of the main reasons of that is because it is as amazing as it can be and also the low fees. Yes, the fees for law is just 1.4 lakhs a year and hostel fees is also around that.

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Hem Lata

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Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025(Enrolled 2023)

GLA University Mathura is a marvel!

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GLA University Mathura offers over 50 courses and law is one of them and I am pursuing Law from here and paying 1.43 lakhs a year for the same. The fees is 1.6 lakhs a year but since I got 10% scholarship for girl child which is directed by UP Government, my fees for reduced to 1.43 lakhs a year. The hostel fees is 1.2 lakhs for a two seater AC room and it includes meals as well.

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Sugam

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Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025(Enrolled 2021)

GLA University is best in Mathura!!

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GLA University which is a large university of Mathura charges 1.4 lakhs for academic fees and besides that since I live in university hostel I pay another 85000 or so as the fees for the hostels. In a way infeel it's quite reasonable though.

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Naincy Saraf

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Reviewed on Jun 15, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

GLA University is a nice place!!

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Academics are a gung ho as nobody comes close to the kind of studies that we have at GLA University.

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I am pretty confident that our college is charging a very reasonable fees. It's a private university and still the fees is just One and a half lakhs a year. In 2022 when I joined it was 1.4 lakhs so a slight increase since then but it works.

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Anjali Agarwal

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Reviewed on Jun 7, 2025(Enrolled 2022)

GLA University is great!!

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GLA is not among but is indeed the largest university in Mathura. The fees is still less than most Law colleges or private universities in India. 1.4 lakhs for education and 78000 for the hostels is yearly fees that I pay.

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Shaurya Pratap Singh

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GLA University Mathura: An Informative view

Fees and Financial Aid:

The Tuition fee structure of GLA University mathura for the course B.A.LL.B(HONS.) is like, for the 1st year, it is 1,40,000/- INR, for the 2nd year, it is 1,45,000/- INR, for the 3rd year, it is 1,50,000/- INR, for the 4th year, it is 1,55,000/- INR and for the 5th year, it is 1,60,000/- INR. Also Initialy, at the admission time, student has to submit a certain fee amount as security other than the tuition fee which is prescribed by the university and University follows the Scholarship policy of UP Scholarship scheme or policy, through this only, it does provide scholarship to the students.

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