What is the eligibility criteria for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh?

The eligibility criteria for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) is that the candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 45% marks for Unreserved/OBC/SAP categories, and 40% marks for SC/ST categories. In addition to that, admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program is done through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT).

Can I get Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) with a 56 percentile in CLAT?

The cutoff for Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program closed at 2080 AIR after the 5th round of Counseling in 2023. Therefore, it is unlikely that a candidate with a 56 percentile in CLAT would be able to secure admission to the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program at DSNLU, as the AIR equivalent to a 56 percentile is expected to be higher than the closing rank.

What is the DSNLU Cutoff for OBC category?

DSNLU Cutoff 2026 was released for various All India categories, including the OBC AI category. The cutoff was published for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. The DSNLU OBC Cutoff 2026 ranged from 2199 to 3182 for both courses. Students can refer to the table below to know the first and last round closing ranks for each course. Course Round 1 (Closing Rank) Last Round (Closing Rank) B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) 2479 2382 B.A.3 in Constitutional Law 2199 3182 B.A.9 in Commercial Law 2199 3182 LL.M. in Criminal Law 2199 3182

What entrance exam scores are accepted by Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh for admission?

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh offers admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses based on CLAT score. CLAT is a national-level entrance-exam conducted by The Consortium of National Law Universities in pen and paper mode. The selection for PhD is based on entrance-exam conducted by the university.

What is the closing rank for LLM at DSNLU cutoff 2023?

DSNLU offers LLM at PG level across one specialisation including LL.M. in Criminal Law. Candidates must have a valid CLAT score in order to be eligible for DSNLU LLM admissions offered through CLAT Counselling. Tabulated below are the closing ranks for DSNLU cutoff 2023 LLM courses: CLAT Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India) Course 2021 2022 2023 LL.M. in Criminal Law 1134 1637 2583

What is the closing rank for DSNLU cutoff 2023 for BA LLB?

DSNLU admission to BA LLB is based on CLAT followed by CLAT Counselling. Candidates seeking admission to UG and PG of DSNLU must have a valid score in CLAT. CLAT Counselling 2023 concluded with the release of Round 5. Candidates can check out the closing ranks for DSNLU cutoff 2023 for BA LLB in the table below: CLAT Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India) Course 2021 2022 2023 B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) 1473 1589 2080

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Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh admissions 2026 are open. Other latest updates are as follows:

The CLAT 2026 counselling process now stands concluded for admission to the PG-level LLM programme.
The CLAT 2026 registrations for admission to the BA LLB, BBA LLB, or equivalent law program are now open. Last day to submit applications is Oct 31, 2026.

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DSNLU offers many different courses to students wanting to get admission. Aspirants can pursue both UG and PG levels course depending on their qualifications and academic requirements. The courses available at NLU Visakhapatnam (DSNLU) - Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University are B.A. LL.B. (Hons), LL.B., LL.M., etc. Students can choose any course and specialisation. Students can refer to the table given below for course details.

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.A. LL.B. (Hons)(1 course)	5.2 LGet Fee Details	10+2 : 44.5 % Exams : CLAT
LL.M.(3 courses)	97 KGet Fee Details	Exams : CLAT
LL.B.(1 course)	1.6 LGet Fee Details	– / –

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Q: Are admissions at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh entrance-based or merit-based?

Admissions at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) are entrance-based. For example, the university offers a five-year integrated B.A LLB (Hons.) course, and admission to this course is done through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) centralized admission process. Similarly, the LL.M. program and other postgraduate courses also have specific entrance criteria, such as CLAT, for admission.

Q: What is the cut off for DSNLU 2024?

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University cutoff 2024 is based on CLAT scores followed by the CLAT Counselling for both UG and PG courses. The closing ranks for BA LLB (Hons) and LLM in Criminal Law are tabulated below for the General category candidates under Vertical Reservation:

Course	R1 - Closing Rank	Last Round- Closing Rank
BA LLB (Hons)	1233	1390
LLM	754	1224

Q: What is the minimum cutoff for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh?

The minimum cutoff for the B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) program at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) is as follow:

For BA LLB Hons General - opening rank is AIR 1002 and closing rank is AIR1797.

For General - Home State Quota the opening rank is AIR 1873 and closing rank is AIR 6171.

The university conducts admissions through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), and the cut off for CLAT is determined by the Consortium of National Law Universities.

Q: What is the latest cutoff information for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh?

the latest Cutoff for B.A LL.B. (Hons.) at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh was 1400 by rank (Closing Rank) for 1st round.

For last Round was 2080 (Closing Rank).

the latest cutoff information for LL.M. in Criminal Law at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh was 1411 (Closing Rank) and For Last round was 2583 (Closing Rank).

Regarding the CLAT cutoffs for the previous three years, there has been an upward trend in the DSNLU cutoff 2023 for the UG course, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.). The BA LLB DSNLU cutoff for 2023 closed at 2080, while the 2022 and 2021 cutoffs were 1589 and 1473, respectively. In 2023, the DSNLU cutoff rank for the PG course LL.M. in Criminal Law was 2583; in 2022, it was 1637; and in 2021, it was 1134. Over the past three years, DSNLU has seen an increase in the number of LLM in Criminal Law programs. Applicants who want to be admitted to DSNLU's LLB and LLM programs in 2024 must take the CLAT.

CNLU offers CLAT counseling to applicants who want to be admitted to law programs. Those who pass the CLAT exam are invited to the CLAT Counseling. Up to five rounds of CLAT Counselling 2023 were conducted. The examination of the round-wise trends for the DSNLU law courses is presented in this section.

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10+2 with 44.5% aggregate
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3 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26	CLAT 2027 online registrations Ongoing
6 Dec '26	CLAT 2027 Exam Date

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3 Aug '26 - 31 Oct '26	CLAT 2027 online registrations Ongoing
6 Dec '26	CLAT 2027 Exam Date

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Q: Is Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh as good as GITAM School of Law?

DSNLU was established in 2008. This college offers 6 full time courses in the field of law. The DSNLU is a government owned college. All factors such as placement, infrastructure, campus, and other facilities are good and average here and the median package offered is 6.30 lakhs.There is a lack of good placement in DSNLU as compared to GITAM school of law

GITAM school of law is a private institute which was established in the year 2012. The campus and infrastructure is quiet good, placements are a boom here the median package offered is of 3.20 Lacs and the highest package offered is 46.50 lakhs

Q: How can I get a seat in NLU Visakhapatnam?

To get a seat at NLU Visakhapatnam, students have to first appear for the CLAT entrance examination, followed by the CLAT counselling process. Appearing for both is essential if you want admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. The DSNLU CLAT cutoff 2026 was released for various All India and Home State quota categories in the form of ranks.

To know more about the CLAT exam, click here.
To know more about the accepted CLAT ranks at this instituion, click here.

Q: What is the seat intake for BA LLB (Hons) at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh?

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh has a total of 120 seats in BA LLB (Hons) course. Besides, there are 18 extra seats available for students. Out of the total intake, university reserves some seats for reserved category candidates. 50% of the seats are filled as per the rules of Andhra Pradesh state and 40% are allotted on All India Basis. Besides, the remaining 10% of the seats are allotted to foreign citizens, Non-Resident Indians or Non-Resident Indians Sponsored.

Q: How much rank should I score to get a seat at NLU Visakhapatnam?

The needed rank to get DSNLU would depend on the course you have chosen and the category you belong to. The DSNLU CLAT cutoff 2026 concluded with the release of the final cutoff list for the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses.

If you belong to the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 1279 to 1571. Hence, candidates need to secure a rank of at least 1571 to be considered eligible for admission. This was the highest rank for the LLM course, for the BA LLB (Hons) course, the highest rank accepted was 1400.

^{Note: Other categories will have different cutoffs.}

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Placements: By the end of the 5th year, 70-80% of students got placed in top legal firms in Andhra Pradesh and other states. The average placement package ranges from 7 LPA to 15 LPA. There are recent collaborations with other tier 2 and 3 companies for more internships and job opportunities. Legal companies like Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Luthra, Tatva Legal, Bharucha & Partners, etc.

Infrastructure: Girls and boys have separate hostels in the vast university. There are all the facilities required for students, such as washing machines, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, beds, a gym, a sports complex, a dance practice area, a yoga lawn, a library, online books, and medical support 24/7, a dormitory, etc.

Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified professionals and well-trained. They provide the best teaching and offer personal explanations, particularly for B.A. LL.B. Hons. The course is very relevant and starts from the beginner's level. Semester examinations are not so hard. A few subjects for that particular semester may be a little bit tough, but with that, there will be a balance of easy subjects too.

Other: I secured decent marks in CLAT and later got into DSNLU. Initially, I thought I couldn't fit in, but with the passage of time and open learning, I feel like I belong here more. There will be extra fun with student-run committees, good intramural games, sports fests, music, dance, seminars, moot courts, debates, and whatnot!

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Placements: From the first semester onwards, the students are eligible for campus internships. The college does provide internships and placements, but there is no promising guarantee of getting placed. The placement is average here but it is still improving. Few students qualify for the placement seats. For those who want to pursue judiciary, the college is an amazing option; otherwise, you have to work hard to get a placement.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is amazing here; girls' hostels are also good. They have all kinds of facilities here, from a lift to a gym or cafe or a small general store. There's a bus that runs around the campus every day. The library is huge, the classrooms are advanced, and there's Wi-Fi all around the campus, in the library and even in hostels.

Faculty: The teachers here are very knowledgeable and quite helpful as well. The only issue you can face is in the accent difference, as it is in the south of India. The lectures are good; we get all types of help from PPTs to help during projects. The passing percentage is 50%, so you have to keep up with scores. The exams are from average to difficult.

Other: The course is LL.B. 3 years; it's a new course in NLU Visakhapatnam after NLUO. There are no such scholarships in this college. Many extracurricular activities are mostly related to law fields.

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The faculty is very good and the infrastructure is also very good.

Placements: Most of the people choose law; max 60 percent of people choose law and the highest package is 2,00,000 and the lowest is 50,000. In our college, most of the percentage of people get internships in firms, and the course offered in our college is B.A. LL.B., a 5-year course and a 3-year law and PG course.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available in the college and the library is open 24/7. The classroom is very good; it contains AC, and there is good quality of hostels and food in the hostel. There is a separate fee for the mess, and if the food is not good, there is a mess committee.

Faculty: The faculty is very updated and the quality is good. They are very friendly and knowledgeable, and they clarify doubts. In the first year, it is a little easy, and the 4th year is a little tough. Per year, there are two semesters, mid-semester, project, viva, and end semester.

Other: I was so interested in doing law, and this course is the best; legal knowledge is important in our life. Scholarships are available and extracurricular activities are also there; a fest will also be there.

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Placements: The college is in its early stages, so it has a low placement percentage. However, the university is making good efforts to improve it. Currently, the highest package at the university is 12 LPA, while the lowest is around 3-4 LPA. Top companies like Amarchand & Mangaldas are recruiting.

Infrastructure: The university boasts very good infrastructure, including Wi-Fi in the library and reliable internet in the hostel. The classrooms are digitalized and air-conditioned. We have excellent medical facilities, sports facilities, and a gymnasium available in both men's and women's hostels.

Faculty: The university has both extraordinary and average faculty. The course curriculum is relevant to the current legal landscape. Exams are conducted in two phases: mid-semester exams and end-semester exams. Mid-semester exams are worth 25 marks, while end-semester exams are worth 50 marks, with an additional 25 marks for projects. The exams can be a little difficult as they maintain NLU standards.

Other: I hope the placement percentage increases.

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The college is quite good at a great location.

Placements: The placement at our college is below average with an average package of 2 LPA. The top recruiting companies are Hindustan Times, Accenture, Wipro, etc. The highest package offered last year was 10.2 LPA. Last year almost 40% of students got placed while many students went for higher studies.

Infrastructure: Our college has good facilities with AC classrooms equipped with smart classes and a central library that has many books and a good amount of study space. The main canteen serves tasty and affordable food. Plus, there are great sports facilities, including two badminton courts and a medium size playground.

Faculty: Our college faculty is highly experienced in their fields also they are very supportive. The curriculum taught in the college is a bit outdated and needs to be reviewed. The exam difficulty is decent. If one studies a month before the exam he or she can score good marks.

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Placements: Many students get placed by the end of the 5th year. 70%–75% of the students get placements through the university. Many of them get pre-placement offers too. Internships are the backbone for experience and for placements too. Most students are offered the job for the role of junior associate in a firm or law chamber.

Infrastructure: Library and classrooms have AC's. We even have an e-library, so students can access it from anywhere. We have multiple Wi-Fi connections. Regular sports competitions are conducted. The quality of food is good and of unlimited quantity. We have an on-campus medical centre and an ambulance for emergency services.

Faculty: The faculty is well experienced and skilled. They help and guide students in all possible ways. Not only in academics, but they also guide for attaining good internships and skills. The course curriculum is apt for the study and knowledge of the student. Semester exams are moderate in nature. We have two sets of exams for each semester, i.e., mid exams for 25 marks (no pass mark criteria), project n viva for 25 marks, and end exams for 50 marks (all 3 combined students have to score 50 out of 100 to pass a subject).

Other: Events (both academic and cultural), fests, and sports happen regularly. There are many extracurricular activities that students can get involved in and experience. Campus is located between hills and gives off the vibe of a hill station. The weather is cool mostly and awesome.

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How many students can do LL.M. at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh?

Answered 8 months ago

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh has not released the seat intake for LLM. The university offers one-year LLM in Monsoon Semester (July to Novemeber) and Spring Semester (January to May).

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What is the DSNLU CLAT Cutoff 2026?

Answered 8 months ago

The DSNLU CLAT Cutoff 2026 was concluded with the release of the final round cutoff for the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. The cutoff was released for both All India and Home State quota categories.

Students can refer to the table below to know the cutoff range for all AI and HS quota categories.

Category (Home State)	DSNLU CLAT cutoff 2026
General	4290 - 6187
OBC	5821 - 10993
SC	12044 - 19074
ST	22061 - 28015
EWS	7467 - 9825
PWD	11237 - 11237 (R1)
Category (All India)	DSNLU CLAT cutoff 2026
General	1279 - 1571
OBC	2199 - 3182
SC	4371 - 11482
ST	6053 - 15199
EWS	1922 - 2693
PWD	15535 - 32776

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Am I eligible for BA LLB (Hons) at DSNLU with 70% in Class 12?

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Yes, candidates are eligible to take admission in BA LLB (Hons) at NLU Visakhapatnam (DSNLU) - Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University with 70% in Class 12. The minimum required aggregate for the same is 45% (40% for reserved category). Candidates must submit the marksheet and certificate of Cl

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How can I get selected for LLD at DSNLU?

Answered a year ago

Candidates are selected for LLD course at NLU Visakhapatnam (DSNLU) - Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University based on their research proposal. Eligible candidates are those who have done PhD in Law of any social or natural science. Candidates willing to take admission in the LLD course at NLU

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Is it worth joining DSNLU?

Answered a year ago

DSNLU or NLU Visakhapatnam (DSNLU) - Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, is a renowed university to study law. It offers various courses such as LLM, BA LLB, PhD, etc. to candidates in the law domain. However, candidates must consider other factors such as infrastructure, faculty, curricul

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