NLU Visakhapatnam (DSNLU) - Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University Answered Questions

DSNLU Vishakhapatnam which is one of the best institutes for law admissions has released its Round 1 seat allotment results recently. It accepts CLAT scores to offer courses such LLB for various specialisations. Considering the DSNLU Vishakhapatnam cut off 2025 for the Round 1 seat allotment results, the cutoff for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) stood at 1489 for the General AI category candidates. Similarly, for the Home State quota, the General category cutoff for aforementioned course stood at 5616. Between both quotas, General All India has comparatively more competitive CLAT cutoffs from the General Home State. The candidates having higher ranks can use Home State quota to claim the B.A. LLB (Hons.) at higher ranks below or equal to 5616.

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.

The total fee of Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh includes various components such as facilities fee, library fee, examination fee, etc. Candidates who are allotted seat need to pay the course fee to confirm their admission in the university. Below is DSNLU course-wise fee:CourseTotal Tuition Fee BA LLB (Hons)INR 5.2 lakhLLMINR 97,000 - INR 1.8 lakhNote: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

No, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh does not offer direct admission. Candidates need to pass CLAT to get admission in BA LLB (Hons) and LLM programmes. For PhD course, aspirants need to score well in the entrance-exam conducted by the university. DSNLU also considers entrance-exams such as UGC-JRF/ NET/ SLET for PhD admission.

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh admissions are entrance-based. The university considers CLAT score for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. Besides, the university conducts an entrance exam for admission to PhD. The selection for LLD is based on the research proposal presentation given by the students. 

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. 

Candidates after completing LLM from NLU Visakhapatnam can apply for jobs in government sector. The degree holders can work as Public Prosecutor, Legal Associate, Civil Judge in various Government Departments. To secure a job position, candidates have to go through the selection procedure of the respective government authority. Candidates can read more about a career after LLM, here.

Yes, NLU Visakhapatnam have seats reserved for candidates belonging to SC/ST category. A relaxation of 5% is also given to these candidates in eligibility requirements. To get admission in a reserved seat, candidates are required to submit the category certificate issued by a authorised body. 

DSNLU offers one-year LLM course spread across two semesters. The university offers LLM in various specialisations such as Corporate and Commercial Law, Constitutional Law and Administrative Law, Criminal Law and Security Law and IPR and Technology Law. Aspirants who have completed LLB or five-year integrated LLB course can apply for any of the LLM specialisations.