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

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.

DSNLU offers PhD in full-time and part-time for three-years. The maximum duration to complete full-time PhD is four-years. Candidates applying for part-time need to complete the course maximum by six-years. In case, if the research is not completed within the maximum period of course for reason, the Research Scholar may be permitted for re-registration for another four years or six years as the case may be for extension of time for on the recommendations of the DRC with Full-time INR 30,000 for part-time and Executive INR 50,000.

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. 

Yes, DSNLU offers one-year LLM programme. The PG-level course is made available in a full-time mode. Candidates seeking admission need to have a valid CLAT score to secure a seat. Before applying for admission, aspirants must check out the course-specific eligibility requirements. Moreover, the course is offered in different specialisations, such as Criminal Law, Commercial Law, Constitutional Law, etc.

NLU Visakhapatnam BA LLB (Hons) admission is based on merit in CLAT exam. The course aspirants who have passed Class 12 with a 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ST) can apply. Aspirants should visit the CLAT official website to apply for admission. After the entrance exam, the cutoff is announced. Candidates who meet the DSNLU CLAT cutoff mark can take part in CLAT counselling. After seat allotment, aspirants can report at DSNLU and pay admission fee for seat confirmation.

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.

To be eligible for LLM course of NLU Visakhapatnam, candidates must hold a valid LLB or a five-year integrated LLB degree from a recognised university. Additionally, the qualifying exam should have been passed with a minimum of 50% aggregate. The eligible candidates can visit the CLAT website to apply. The aspirants must hold the educational certificates and degrees. These documents are required for verification purposes. 

NLU Visakhapatnam offers admission to LLM programme on the basis of merit in the CLAT exam. The course aspirants who have passed integrated law courses/LLB with at least 50% aggregate can apply for admission. Eligible candidates can visit the CLAT official website to apply. After the exam result declaration, the cutoff rank is announced for each of the course specialisation. Candidates who meet the DSNLU LLM CLAT cutoff can participate in CLAT counselling. Following the seat allotment, candidates need to report at DSNLU and pay admission fee for seat confirmation.