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

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. 

Yes, DSNLU conducts an entrance-exam to shortlist candidates for PhD programme. The test includes objective and descriptive questions to analyse the research and legal aptitude of the aspirants. The entrance-exam has Legal Research Methodology, Jurisprudence,  Constitutional Law, IPC, Law of Torts, Contracts Laws, Family Law and Transfer of Property and labor Laws.

The eligible candidates can visit the CLAT official website to apply. Aspirants should fill out details correctly in the application. The details mentioned in the application form are verified by the authorities. Candidates will be allotted a seat in DSNLU as per their CLAT score during counselling.The step-wise process to apply for CLAT is as follows:Registration: Visit the official website and fill out the registration form to create login credentials.Login: Enter ID and password to access the application form.Select Course: Choose LLM programme.Fill out and submit the Application: Enter details, upload documents, and pay the application fee.

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, DSNLU BA LLB (H) graduates can apply for jobs in government agencies. To get placed, candidates have to the selection criteria prescribed by the job posting department. Some of the popular job profiles along with average salary that can be expected are mentioned below:Job ProfilesAverage SalaryPublic ProsecutorINR 5 Lacs - INR 8 lakhJudge  INR 15 Lacs - INR 25 lakhLaw Officer INR 4 Lacs - INR 6 lakhLegal AdvisorINR 4 Lacs - INR 7 lakhAssistant Public ProsecutorINR 3 Lacs - INR 5 lakhNOTE: The above salary details are as per data curated from multiple sources. Hence, is indicative. Moreover, the dual degree holders can also work in law firms, corporate legal departments, or can start their own practice. To learn more about the BA LLB (H) course and career prospects, click here.

Candidates need to pass Class 12 or equivalent exam with at least 45% aggregate to apply for DSNLU BA LLB (Hons) course. Aspirants belonging to SC and ST categories need to secure a minimum of 40% in Class 12 to apply for the course. Candidates must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. Aspirants also need to have a valid CLAT score for admission.

Yes, NLU Visakhapatnam BA LLB (H) 2025 admission process has started as CLAT 2025 notification is out. Theentrance exam will be conducted on Dec 1, 2025. Additionally, candidates must fill the application form online on the official website of the university. 

The annual tuition fee for DSNLU BA LLB (H) course is INR 1.04 lakh. This fee is calculated as per the total tuition fee, hence, is indicative. Some of the fee charges will not be charged annually. As the one-time fee has to be paid at the time of admission only.Candidates can check below table for the fee structure (total) of five-year course:Course NameOne-Time FeeTuition FeeHostel FeeBA LLB (Hons)INR 8,000INR 5.2 lakhINR 10,000NOTE: The above-mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

NLU Visakhapatnam admit candidates to the LLM programme based on merit in CLAT exam. The applications are out for the entrance test. Candidates are required to submit CLAT 2025 applications on or before Oct 15. The exam is to be held on Dec 1. Moreover, the counselling dates will be out soon.

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University offers courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels in the Law stream. The university offers BA LLB (Hons) at the UG level and LLM at the PG level. Besides, DSNLU also offers LLD and PhD programmes in Law. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).