Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) was established in the year 2008 and is the 15th participating university in CLAT-2015. It offers courses such as B.A LLB, LLM, Ph.D. Admission to these courses is done on the basis of the entrance exam that is CLAT. The application process can be done online. The average salary package at the university ranges from INR 3 - 4 LPA.

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DSNLU Highlights

Established | Type 2008 | State University
Recognized by University Grant omission (UGC) Act 1956 and the Bar Council of India (BCI).
Courses 4 Courses across 1 stream
Admission Criteria Entrance Test
Application Mode: Online
Facilities: Canteen, Auditorium, Gym, Classroom, Hostel
Official Website https://dsnlu.ac.in/

DSNLU Important Dates

Events Dates
CLAT 2024 Application Start Date July 1, 2023
CLAT 2024 Application Form Last Date November 3, 2023
Issue of CLAT 2024 Admit Card November or December 2023 (Tentative)
CLAT 2024 Exam Date December 3, 2023 
CLAT Answer Key Release Date December 2023 (Tentative)
CLAT 2024 Result Date January 2024 (Tentative)
CLAT 2024 Counselling Date January 2024 (Tentative)

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University  Courses

The university offers Integrated courses like BA LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.B. LL.M and PG courses like LL.M. and PG Diploma. For more information on the course read below:

Courses Details
B.A.LL.B Duration: 5 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% (40% for ST/ SC) 
Selection Criteria: Entrance Based (CLAT)
Intake: 120
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Integrated LL.B- LL.M./ LL.M.  Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: Graduate of any discipline with 55% (General) or, 50% (SC/ ST/ Differently abled)
Selection Criteria: Entrance Based (CLAT) Intake: 24
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Ph.D. (Law) Duration: 2 Year
Eligibility: Master's Degree in Law with 55% marks.
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DSNLU Admission

The admission to the university is strictly based on the entrance exam that is CLAT. The application process varies for all the courses but it can be done online.

How to Apply?

  • Download the application form from the official website of DSNLU.
  • Filled in application form should be submitted along with the processing fee of INR 2000 for Indian students, and INR 5000 for NRI/ Foreign students/ NRI sponsored students.
  • The fee should be paid as Demand Draft, drawn in favor of “Registrar, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University payable at Visakhapatnam.”
  • The application form along with the fee, and the required documents should be sent to -The Registrar, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Plot.No.116, Sector-11, M.V.P.Colony Visakhapatnam-530017

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DSNLU Placement

The graduating batch of 2019 has a strength of 115, out of which only 80 students sat for the placement and 51 students accepted the job offers. Ethos Legal Alliance, Mumbai, has hired 6 students whereas 5 students accepted the job offer from Technosoft Solutions. The average salary package ranges from INR 3 - 4 LPA.

Top Law Firms Top Companies & Organisations Top NGOs
Anand & Anand Choudhary Associates J Sagar Associates Khaitan & Co Kochhar & Company Lexindis Link Legal Mulla & Mulla Patanjali Associates, etc   Air India Asian Development Research Electronica Finance Limited Emami Ltd Fairplay Pvt Ltd ICICI Bank The Hindu Times of India Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd, etc Akshara Foundation Akriti Vikas Sansthan Bihar Human Rights Commission Consumers India CRY- Child Rights & You Greenpeace Human Rights Law Network N Commission for Women Odisha rights Commission, etc  

DSNLU Facilities

  • Boys and Girls Hostels: Hostels for Boys and Girls have 160 rooms each on twin sharing basis and amenities including solar-powered Hot water/ R.O. for drinking water/ WI-FI and LAN. Two Badminton courts and table Tennis Boards and Gym with the Latest equipment are available in both the Hostels.
  • Library: Library with a collection of a wide variety of books and journals from the point of law students and scholars. Facilities of the Internet through LAN & Wi-Fi and E-resources with Remotes are also added to the law library. The open-access system is adopted for easy access to literature and other information.
  • Mess: The university’s cafeteria has two messes that are managed by the student committee providing north and south cuisines.
  • Sports and Gym Facility: The sports committee has undertaken the responsibility of inculcating the environment of Sports in DSNLU. The work that the sports committee does inside the university is very well-complimented by the sports infrastructure of the campus. DSNLU provides badminton courts, Table Tennis table(s), and a gym in both the hostels. The university has a football field, 2 cricket pitches, 2 volleyball grounds, a basketball court, and a lawn tennis court also.
  • Academic Block: Academic Block is fully air-conditioned and disabled friendly with fire & safety equipment. The university campus has 11 Class Rooms, 400 seater Seminar Hall, 2 Conference Halls, Moot Court Hall, and a Library. The Academic Block is fully connected with the WIFI & LAN facility provided by 1 GBPs NKN-MHRD all the classrooms and seminar halls are provided with public address systems and LCD projectors.

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DSNLU FAQs

Ques. What all documents are required for foreign/ NRI for taking admission?

Ans. The following documents are required-

  • Copy of the Passport of the candidate/ Sponsor.
  • School leaving Certificate/ College leaving Certificate.
  • Migration Certificate.
  • Statement of marks at the qualifying examination (Intermediate/ PUC/ HSC) and 10th standard.
  • Copy of the statement of marks at the Qualifying Examination (equivalent to Intermediate/ PUC/ HSC) and percentage/ conversion certificate in the case of Grades.
  • Copy of the Birth Certificate.
  • Medical Certificate.
  • Eight Stamp Sized Photographs of the Candidate.

Ques. What is the procedure for a scholarship?

Ans. Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University does not offer any scholarship but the Andhra Pradesh Government offers scholarships to the minority students and also Andhra Pradesh based scheduled caste and scheduled tribes’ students which is very beneficial.

Ques. What are the fee structure and total intake for B.A LLB?

Ans. The fee structure for B.A. LLB is INR 1.78 LPA and a total of 120 seats are available for BA LLB Hons.

Ques. How are the faculty at the university?

Ans. The faculty at the university consists of qualified Professors, Associate professors, Assistant professors, Lecturers, Teaching Associate, Teaching Assistant, and many other highly reputed visiting faculty. Most of them are Ph.D. holders as well.

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Ques. Is CLAT necessary for the admission in DSNLU?

Ans. Yes, the CLAT score is compulsory to take admission to the university otherwise you won’t be eligible to get considered for the admissions.