Government Law College, Kochi

Name: Government Law College
Address: Kochi, India

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The Government Law College, Ernakulam, also known as His Highness the Maharajas Government Law College, Ernakulam is an institution for undergraduate and post-graduate legal education in Kochi, Kerala, India. Founded in 1874, it is the first law college in the state of Kerala and also one of the oldest law colleges in India. The Campus is situated on the banks of Vembanad Lake and is near to Marine Drive and High Court of Kerala. Blanketed by tall and rare species of trees, its campus features a mix of old and modern architecture. The college is affiliated to the Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam and is a recognised Research Centre in Law since 2010. The college’s alumni includes former Chief Justice of India K. G. Balakrishnan, Noted Indian actor Padma Shree Mammootty, former Defence Minister of India A. K. Antony, and former Chief Minister of Kerala Oommen Chandy. It is popularly known as Ernakulam Law College or Maharajas Law College. ()

Established: 1874 (151 years ago)Coordinates: 9°58'30"N, 76°16'48"E

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Nearby attractions include: St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Kochi Marina, Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Verapoly.

0.6 miNW
Church
St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Kochi
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kochi, India, St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica stands as a beacon of faith and architectural splendor. This magnificent church, a testament to the religious harmony and historical depth of the region, is a must-visit for both devotees and admirers...
1.1 miNW
Sailing, Marina
Kochi Marina, Kochi
29 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Kochi, India, the Kochi Marina stands as a gleaming beacon of leisure and nautical excellence. As the first full-fledged marina of its kind in the country, it has quickly become a hub for maritime aficionados and a symbol of the city's...
1.3 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Basketball
Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Kochi
34 min walk • The Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium, a prominent sight in the bustling city of Kochi, India, stands as a testament to the region's commitment to sports and cultural events. This modern facility, located in the Kadavanthra region, is a hub for various indoor sports...
0.7 miNW
Church
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Verapoly, Kochi
18 min walk • Nestled in the coastal city of Kochi, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Verapoly stands as a significant religious institution with a storied past that dates back to the colonial era of India. Established initially by Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century, the...
0.5 miSE
Temple
Ernakulam Shiva Temple, Kochi
12 min walk • The Ernakulam Shiva Temple, situated in the bustling city of Kochi, India, is a serene sanctuary that embodies the spiritual heart of the region. This ancient temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is revered as one of the most significant religious sites in the state of...
0.5 miNW
Waterfront
Marine Drive, Kochi
13 min walk • Marine Drive, a picturesque promenade in Kochi, India, is a bustling waterfront that has become synonymous with the city's vibrant lifestyle and culture. Stretching along the serene backwaters, this urban getaway is a favorite among locals and tourists alike, offering...
0.5 miSE
Neighbourhood
Durbar Hall Ground, Kochi
14 min walk • The Durbar Hall Ground is a popular location for various cultural activities in the city of Kochi, Kerala, India. The compound of the ground also has the Durbar Hall, which now functions mostly as an art gallery.
0.7 miW
City, Neighbourhood
Edappally, Kochi
18 min walk • Edappally or Idappalli is a region in the city of Kochi, Kerala, India. It is a major commercial centre as well as a prominent residential region. Edappally junction is one of the busiest junctions in the city.
0.7 miNE
City, Hotel
Ernakulam, Kochi
19 min walk • Ernakulam is the central portion of the city of Kochi in Kerala, India and has lent its name to the Ernakulam district. Many major establishments, including the Kerala High Court, the office of the Kochi Municipal Corporation and the Cochin Shipyard are situated here.
0.6 miNW
Church
Syro-Malabar Church, Kochi
15 min walk • The Syro-Malabar Catholic Church is an Eastern Catholic church based in Kerala, India. The Syro-Malabar Church is an autonomous particular church in full communion with the pope and the worldwide Catholic Church, including the Latin Church and the 22 other Eastern Catholic...
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Universities and schools
Maharaja's College, Kochi
8 min walk • The Maharaja's College is a government college of higher education located in Kochi, Kerala. Established in 1875, it is one of the oldest colleges in India located in the heart of the city. It is spread over a campus of 100,000 square metres on the banks of Vembanad Lake.

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Which popular attractions are close to Government Law College?

Nearby attractions include Maharaja's College, Kochi (8 min walk), Ernakulam Shiva Temple, Kochi (12 min walk), Marine Drive, Kochi (13 min walk), Durbar Hall Ground, Kochi (14 min walk).

How to get to Government Law College by public transport?

The nearest stations to Government Law College:

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Convent Junction • Lines: Aluva → Chellanam, Aluva → Chottanikara, Aluva → Ernakulam South, Aluva → Fort Kochi, Aluva → Kumbalangi, Aluva → Mattancherry, Aluva → Panangad, Aluva → Thoppumpady, Aluva → Wellington Island, Amritha Hospital → Perumpadappu, Cheranelloor → Kadavanthra, Cheranelloor → Mundamveli, Cheranelloor → Puthiakavu, Cheranelloor → Thevara Ferry, Cheranellore → Chellanam, Cheranellore → Fort Kochi, Cheranellore → Kumbalangi, Cheranellore → Mattancherry, Cheranellore → Panangad, Cheranellore → Thevara, Cheranellore → Thrippoonithura, Chittethukara → Fort Kochi, Chittethukara → Kumbalangi, Chittethukara → Thevara, Chittoor → Kochu Kadavanthara, Chittoor → Thevara Ferry, Chittoor Ferry → Fort Kochi, Chittoor Ferry → Kumbalam, Chittoor Ferry → Mattancherry, Chittoor Ferry → Thevara, Chittoor Ferry → Thrippoonithura, Chittoor Temple → Chottanikara, Chittoor Temple → Chottanikkara, Chittoor Temple → Edakochi, Chittoor Temple → Perumpadappu, Chittoor Temple → Thevara, Chittortemple → Kumbalangi, Chittortemple → Mattancherry, Chittortemple → Panangad, Edachira → Fort Kochi, Elamakkara → Chottanikkara, Elamakkara → Thevara Ferry, Eloor → Ernakulam Jetty, Eloor → Fort Kochi, Eloor → Kadavanthra, Eloor → Kumbalam, Eloor → Mattancherry, Eloor → Poothotta, Eloor → Wellington Island, Eloor Dippo → Thevara ferry, Eloor ferry → Gandhinagar, High Court → Poothotta, High court → Poothotta, High Court → Thrippoonithura, High Court → Vytilla Mobility Hu, Kakkanad → Edakochi, Kakkanad → Ernakulam South, Kakkanad → Fort Kochi, Kakkanad → Konthuruthy, Kakkanad → Kumbalangi, Kakkanad → Mattancherry, Kakkanad → Panangad, Kakkanad → Perumpadappu, Kakkanad → Thevara, Kakkanad → Thevara Ferry, Kakkanad → Wellington Island, Kakkanad CEPZ → Thevara Ferry, Kaloor → Chellanam, Kaloor → Chottanikkara, Kaloor → Kumbalangi, Kaloor → Panangad, Kaloor → Thrippoonithura, Kothad Church → Kundannoor, Kothad Ferry → Thevara, Kundannoor → Kundannoor, Medical college → Fort Kochi, Medical college → Thrippoonithur, Methanam (Eloor North) → Fort Ko, Methanam → Chellanam, Palarivattom → Chellanam, Palarivattom → Fort Kochi, Ponekkara → Ernakulam Boat Jetty, Ponekkara → Fort Kochi, Ponekkara → Kumbalangi, Ponekkara → Mattancherry, Ponekkara → Thevara, Ponekkara → Thevara Ferry, Pukkattupady → Fort Kochi, Puthukkalavattom → Chottanikkara, Puthukkalavattom → Fort Kochi, Puthukkalavattom → Poothotta, Puthukkalavattom → Thevara, Thrippoonithura → Thrippoonithur, Thuthiyoor → Edakochi, Thuthiyoor → Fort Kochi, Thuthiyoor → Pambayimoola, Thuthiyoor → Thevara, Vyttila Mobility Hub → Thamannam, Vyttila Mobility Hub → Vyttila M (2 min walk)
Children's Park • Lines: Chellanam → Aluva, Chellanam → Cheranellore, Chellanam → Chittoor, Chellanam → High Court, Chellanam → Kaloor, Chellanam → Methanam, Chellanam → Palarivattom, Chittoor Ferry → Perumpadappu, Chottanikara → Aluva, Chottanikara → Chittoor Temple, Chottanikkara → Chittoor Temple, Chottanikkara → Elamakkara, Chottanikkara → Kaloor, Chottanikkara → Kothad Ferry, Chottanikkara → Puthukkalavattom, Edakochi → Aluva, Edakochi → Cheranelloor, Edakochi → Chittoor Temple, Edakochi → Kakkanad, Edakochi → Thuthiyoor, Ernakulam Boat Jetty → Ponekkara, Ernakulam Jetty → Eloor, Ernakulam South → Aluva, Ernakulam South → Kakkanad, Eroor → Eroor, Fort Kochi → Aluva, Fort Kochi → Cheranellore, Fort Kochi → Chittethukara, Fort Kochi → Chittoor Ferry, Fort Kochi → Chittoor Temple, Fort Kochi → Edachira, Fort Kochi → Eloor, Fort Kochi → Kakkanad, Fort Kochi → Medical college, Fort Kochi → Methanam, Fort Kochi → Palarivattom, Fort Kochi → Ponekkara, Fort Kochi → Pukkattupady, Fort Kochi → Puthukkalavattom, Fort Kochi → Thuthiyoor, Gandhinagar → Eloor ferry, Kadavanthra → Cheranelloor, Kadavanthra → Eloor, Kadavanthra → Kadavanthra, Kochu Kadavanthara → Chittoor, Konthuruthy → Aluva, Konthuruthy → Kakkanad, Kothad Ferry → Chottanikkara, Kozhivettumveli → Kozhivettumvel, Kumbalam → Chittoor Ferry, Kumbalam → Eloor, Kumbalangi → Aluva, Kumbalangi → Cheranellore, Kumbalangi → Chittethukara, Kumbalangi → Chittoor Temple, Kumbalangi → Kakkanad, Kumbalangi → Kaloor, Kumbalangi → Ponekkara, Kundannoor → Kothad Church, Mattancherry → Aluva, Mattancherry → Cheranellore, Mattancherry → Chittoor Ferry, Mattancherry → Chittortemple, Mattancherry → Eloor, Mattancherry → Kakkanad, Mattancherry → Ponekkara, Mundamveli → Cheranelloor, Palluruthy → Aluva, Pambayimoola → Thuthiyoor, Panangad → Aluva, Panangad → Cheranellore, Panangad → Chittortemple, Panangad → Kakkanad, Panangad → Kaloor, Perumpadappu → Aluva, Perumpadappu → Amritha Hospital, Perumpadappu → Cheranelloor, Perumpadappu → Chittoor Ferry, Perumpadappu → Chittoor Temple, Perumpadappu → Kakkanad, Perumpadappu → Kaloor, Poothotta → Eloor, Poothotta → High Court, Poothotta → High court, Poothotta → Puthukkalavattom, Puthiakavu → Cheranelloor, Thevara → Aluva, Thevara → Cheranellore, Thevara → Chittethukara, Thevara → Chittoor Ferry, Thevara → Chittoor Temple, Thevara → Kakkanad, Thevara → Kothad Ferry, Thevara → Ponekkara, Thevara → Puthukkalavattom, Thevara → Thuthiyoor, Thevara Ferry → Cheranelloor, Thevara Ferry → Chittoor, Thevara Ferry → Elamakkara, Thevara ferry → Eloor Dippo, Thevara Ferry → Kakkanad, Thevara Ferry → Kakkanad CEPZ, Thevara Ferry → Ponekkara, Thoppumpady → Aluva, Thrippoonithura → Cheranellore, Thrippoonithura → Chittoor Ferry, Thrippoonithura → High Court, Thrippoonithura → Kaloor, Thrippoonithura → Medical colleg, Vyttila Mobility Hub → Vyttila M, Wellington Island → Aluva, Wellington Island → Eloor, Wellington Island → Kakkanad (3 min walk)

Metro

Maharaja's College • Lines: I (10 min walk)
M. G. Road • Lines: I (16 min walk)

Train

Ernakulam Junction (22 min walk)
Ernakulam Town (32 min walk)