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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, curriculum, fees structure, etc. while taking admission. Candidates can visit the campus or check alumni/student reviews. 

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

Yes, NLU Visakhapatnam offers five-year BA LLB (Hons) integrated programme. Candidates who have passed Class 12 with 45% aggregate are eligible to apply. The SC/ST candidates get 5% relaxation. Additionally, the aspirants must have a valid score of CLAT as well. Based on DSNLU CLAT cutoff, the applications are shortlisted. Candidates who meet the cutoff get a seat through CLAT counselling. The tuition fee for BA LLB (H) at DSNLU is INR 5.2 lakh. This fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Yes, you can get admission in a LLM course of DSNLU with that rank. In 2024, the closing rank for LLM in Criminal Law stood at 2033. Hence, there are chances of your selection. The NLU Visakhapatnam LLM closing rank can vary from one specialisation to another. However, considering the cutoff trend, you may get admission in a LLM course in the subsequent rounds, even if not the first round of seat allotment. 

DSNLU Vishakhapatnam cutoff 2026 was released for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. The cutoff was published in the form of opening and closing ranks for all students under the All India and Home State quota candidates.

Considering the round 2 cutoff ranks for the General AI category for the LLM course, the cutoff was 1361. Similary, for the General HS quota, the aforementioned course cutoff in round 2 was 5117. Comparing both the quotas, we can say that the General AI category faced higher competition than the General HS category. 

DSNLU has an intake of 60 in LLM programme. There are nine extra seats for students. Candidates with a valid score in CLAT are offered seat in the course. Out of the total intake, there are 15% seats reserved for SC, 10% for EWS and 6% for ST category candidates. Once aspirants are allotted seat in the university, they need to pay a course fee to confirm their admission.

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University has a seat intake of 138 for BA LLB (H) course. The seat allotment is done as per the applicants CLAT score and cutoff. DSNLU also have seats reserved for candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and other reserved categories. The university may follow the seat reservation policy of the state or central government. Further, it must be noted that the mentioned seat intake is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

LL.M. at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh is better than GITAM School of Law.

Here are some pros of joining DSNLU:

1. Faculties are very Helpful.
2. A lot of opportunities are provided, but you should have an idea to use it.
3. In terms of education, its best college out there.
4. Great location, beautiful campus.

Although, nothing is perfect. One of the major cons is that DSNLU is still growing.

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh is a state goverment property and GITAM school of law is private owned college.

In terms of Placements, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh has an average package of 6.3 Lacs per year compared to 3.2 Lacs offered by GITAM, School of Law.

Fees for LL.M at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh is Rs.97,000 for 1 year and GITAM School of Law has 1.25 Lacs for 1 year.

Exams accepted by DSNLU, Andhra Pradesh are Andhra Pradesh PGLCET, CLAT and for GITAM School of law are LSAT India, Andhra Pradesh PGLCET, CLAT.

Accreditation and Approval for DSNLU, Andhra Pradesh is approved by UGC.