GNLU Centre for Business and Public Policy

GNLU Centre for Business & Public Policy [“GCBPP”] is one of the centres for excellence established under the Gujarat National Law University [“GNLU”], promoting interdisciplinary research and training through capacity-building programmes, interactive sessions and conferences in various facets of law including, capital markets, securities laws, financial & business regulations and public policy.

About the Course

The fourth edition of the Advanced Certificate Programme on Capital Markets and Securities Law [“Course”] is being jointly offered by GNLU in partnership with Khaitan & Co. The course has been curated by Mr. Aditya Cheriyan and Mr. Oishik Bagchi, Partners, Khaitan & Co. This edition of the Course will be held from December 2025 to January 2026, comprising two phases: online and offline, with a total teaching duration of over 60 hours (20+ hours of offline training at the GNLU campus in Gandhinagar). The Course aims to develop a strong foundational understanding of capital markets and securities laws. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the practical aspects of capital markets practice in a law firm.

About the Previous Edition

The last edition of the course was held in partnership with Khaitan & Co, from December 2024 to January 2025. Participants were provided with more than 60 hours of intense training in capital markets regulations and securities law by various Partners from Khaitan & Co, regulatory experts from IFSCA and Ex-SEBI, academicians from leading universities, investment bankers, and financial auditors. The offline leg of the course was conducted at the GNLU campus, Gandhinagar from 30th January to 2nd February, 2025. It comprised over 25 hours of teaching. More than 80 students from 32 universities participated, selected from 450+ applications. Further, practical exposure was given to the participants through field visits at GIFT IFSCA and India International Exchange.

From the course, ten top-performing participants have been offered internships with Khaitan & Co. Further, GNLU and Khaitan & Co jointly offered scholarships to 10 meritorious and deserving participants.

Previous Edition on Linkedin

The Course shall primarily cover

• Relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made thereunder, including Chapter III

• Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018

• Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015

• Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities) Regulations, 2021

• Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011

• Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015

• Relevant provisions and concepts under the United States Securities Act of 1933

• Relevant provisions of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 and the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957

• Relevant provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, and rules made thereunder

• Dispute resolution under securities laws

• Basics of valuation

• How to read financial statements

• Understanding basics of corporate M&A, Private Equity and Angel Investments

• IFSCA: Regulatory framework and capital market offerings at GIFT IFSC

Course Duration

20+ hours

Classroom teaching at GNLU campus, Gandhinagar

December 06, 2025

Online sessions will commence on December 06, 2025 (sessions will be on weekends)

60+ hours

Total teaching duration

January 24-31, 2026

Offline sessions will be from January 24 to January 31, 2026, at the GNLU campus in Gandhinagar

Evaluation

Evaluation would be based on:

• Active participation and interaction during the sessions

• Written assessment involving:

  • Application-based problem solving

  • Drafting exercise

  • An examination based on the course curriculum

A minimum of 80% attendance is mandatory for obtaining the course certificate and internship opportunity with Khaitan & Co.

Internship Opportunity

Top performing eligible candidates shall get an internship opportunity at Khaitan & Co with their Capital Markets team. Such internship shall be subject to the internal rules and processes followed by Khaitan & Co.

Eligible Participants

Under-graduate students from 3rd/4th/5th years (in case of a 5-year LL.B. programme) and 2nd/3rd years (in case of a 3-year LL.B. programme) from any recognized university

Under-graduate students

Post-graduate students

Students pursuing Masters in Law (LL.M.)

Leading Capital Market Lawyers

Experts from the Regulators  

(like SEBI and IFSCA, among others)

Resource Persons

Investment Bankers and Financial Auditors

Academicians  

From GNLU and other leading universities

Admission

• Total number of seats: 75

• Selection is strictly based on the review of Resume

• Fees: Rs. 12,750 + applicable taxes to be paid to GNLU

  Please note that Khaitan & Co is in no manner involved in collecting or receiving any monetary benefits in relation to this Course. Khaitan & Co has no financial or monetary interest in relation to this Course

• Accommodation at the GNLU campus will be provided on an additional payment basis

• Link to the payment gateway shall be sent separately upon shortlisting of the candidate

Scholarship and Fee Waiver

• Mr. Kirti Krishna Award for Excellence by Khaitan & Co - ₹40,000. This award will be given to the best-performing student from the course.

• Khaitan & Co shall offer a scholarship of Rs. 15,000 each to the top 5 performing candidates, based on the evaluation set forth above.

• GNLU shall consider a 100 % waiver of fee to a limited number of applicants on a merit-cum-need basis.
  Apply to courses.gcbpp@gnlu.ac.in by sending us a copy of your Resume and statement of purpose. The last date to apply for fee waivers is November 10, 2025.

Important Dates

Last date of registration

10 November 2025

06 December 2025

Commencement of online sessions

24 – 31 January 2026

Classroom training at GNLU, Gandhinagar

These dates are tentative and subject to change

Registration Link

Interested students are required to register themselves through the Google Form by clicking the Registration button below.

"The GNLU-Khaitan & Co Advanced Certificate Programme on Capital Markets and Securities Law is an exceptional learning opportunity for anyone seeking in-depth knowledge of the subject. I have found its comprehensive curriculum highly enriching, covering both foundational and advanced aspects of capital markets and securities law. The interactive sessions have allowed me to ask nuanced questions, facilitating a deeper understanding of complex concepts. The hospitality, enthusiasm and warmth shown by the OC definitely adds to the overall positive experience as well. It’s an opportunity not to be missed for anyone passionate about capital markets."

Alifiya Olia, MNLU Nagpur (Batch of 2026)

"I had the pleasure of being a part of the second edition of the GNLU - Khaitan & Co Course on Capital Markets and Securities Law. The course was an enriching experience and provided great insight into Capital Markets and a practical view from industry-leading experts. The course had a drafting assignment wherein the participants had to draft certain sections of a Red Herring Prospectus, I believe this was the most fruitful exercise and helped me understand the drafting of a prospectus largely. The OC was also extremely helpful; and were ready to help with any doubts at all. It was truly a wonderful experience and I wish GCBPP all the best for all the future editions of the course."

Divyank Dewan, NLIU Bhopal (Batch of 2026)

Testimonials

Contact Details

For any queries, please feel free to write us at courses.gcbpp@gnlu.ac.in

Mr. Satya Ranjan Mishra

Faculty Course Convenor

Associate Professor of Commerce, GNLU

Email: smishra@gnlu.ac.in

Mr. Mahim Raval

Student Course Coordinator

(M.) +91 8866205290