NLU Visakhapatnam (DSNLU) - Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University

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DSNLU is a renowned institution. Multiple ranking bodies have ranked the institute under various categories. DSNLU has maintained good ranks over the years and is ranked at #39 in the 'Law' category by the NIRF ranking 2024.

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DSNLU has secured rankings in different categories according to several important national ranking organizations. These ranking bodies have provided DSNLU with good ranks. Candidates can refer to the details tabulated below for more details regarding the NLU Visakhapatnam (DSNLU) - Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University rankings:

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NIRF, 2024

#39

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Andhra Pradesh in 2024->

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NIRF Ranking 2024

Over the years, DSNLU is consistently recognised as a top institution in different categories by NIRF 2024 among other universities by excelling in key areas such as Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity & Research, and providing a great learning environment. Students can check the table below for the DSNLU NIRF rankings:

Category	2024
Law	39

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NIRF Ranking Comparison

Based on the NIRF ranking 2024, DSNLU has received the #39 rank in the 'Law' category. It competes with GITAM University Vizag, and NUALS Kochi for the NIRF 'Law' category rankings. Check the year-wise NIRF comparison analysis of the leading institutes in this space:

DSNLU vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2024
College Name	Law 2024
NLU Visakhapatnam (DSNLU) - Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University	39
GITAM University Vizag	37
NUALS Kochi	38
Amity University Kolkata	39

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Law

College	Ranking
NLU Assam Compare	27
CNLU Patna Compare	31
MNLU Mumbai Compare	31
MNLU Nagpur Compare	34
NLU Kochi Compare	38
DSNLU	39

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India Today Ranking 2025

Over the years, DSNLU has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the India Today 2024. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score.

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India Today Ranking Comparison

As per the India Today 2024 rankings, DSNLU achieved a rank #9 in the 'Law Universities' category. It stands on par with renowned institutions under the India Today 'Law Universities' category. Explore the year-wise comparison of DSNLU with other leading institutes below.

DSNLU vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2024
College Name	Law Universities 2024
DSNLU	9
NLU Odisha (NLUO)	7
HNLU Raipur	8

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Swetcha

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2024

4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2024Read More

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2029

3.6

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Life at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam.

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.

Reviewed on 21 Sep 2024Read More

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2025

3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

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.

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2024Read More

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2028

4.6

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

All about DSNLU that you need to know .

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.

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2024Read More

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2025

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Our college is good, and faculty members are also decent.

Placements: Around 40% of students are placed. The highest salary package offered is 18 LPA. The lowest salary package offered ranges between 4 LPA - 5 LPA. Law firms are the top recruiting companies. Every student gets internships from internships cell in various firms as advocates in legal organisations.

Infrastructure: This university has good classrooms with all necessary equipment such as air-conditioners, fans, lights, ventilation, best seating arrangement, projectors, and screens. Our campus infrastructure is good. It also provides a common mess. It has separate hostels for boys and girls. Library, academic block, faculty building, and other sports facilities are also provided. The food quality is decent.

Faculty: Teachers are qualified, and they teach students with different methods. Our course curriculum is important for studies. The exam pattern is divided into three parts i.e., mid-semester, project-viva-voce, and end-semester. The pass percentage is 100%.

Other: Our batch contains a strength of 130 students, and it is divided into 2 sections. This university also conducts sports and other activities including moot court competitions.

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2022Read More

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2022

4.4

3Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

This college is a legal education hub.

Placements: Since the college is one of the young NLUs, the placements here are not as expected. However, the placement record is reasonable. The college doesn't reveal the official placement record. Internship placement cell is working hard to raise the placement percentage every year. The placement rate is improving every year. All the students who passed out from here were well settled, and I can affirm this without any doubt.

Infrastructure: You'll find the best infrastructure in this college. The library is well-equipped with Wi-Fi and other e-sources where a student can work with ease. Medical facilities are not much appreciable. Special attention is given for sports and games. The mess offers both the south Indian and north Indian cuisines in order to avoid the food issues since students join here from different parts of the country. Facilities like 24X7 electricity and hot water are available here. Regular attendance will be taken in the hostel, which speaks the disciplinary standards in the hostel.

Faculty: Faculty here are well experienced. Standards and quality of education are never compromised elements. However, some minor issues are common in every college. The course curriculum is prepared without considering practical difficulties. However, the present course is worthy of working upon. Each teacher uses their respective teaching methods which makes a student learn with joy.

Other: A number of committees have been constituted to organise different types of programs and competitions. The campus is surrounded by eastern ghats which offer healthy and beautiful sceneries. The campus is built in such a way that it helps students to tackle stress. Certain internal issues are common in every institution, but those are regularly solved with caution and care. The fee here is a bit high, but the education imparted here is worth the money spent.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2019Read More

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

Answered a month ago

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

Sejal Baveja

Contributor-Level 10

How can I get selected for LLD at DSNLU?

Answered a month 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

Sejal Baveja

Contributor-Level 10

Is it worth joining DSNLU?

Answered a month 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

Sejal Baveja

Contributor-Level 10

What is the cutoff difference between Al and HS quota candidates for DSNLU Visakhapatnam?

Answered 4 months ago

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

Yatendra Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Are there any NLUs in Andhra Pradesh?

Answered 6 months ago

Hi, Andhra Pradesh does have a NLU and it is NLU Visakhapatnam (DSNLU) - Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University. It is ranked 39 by NIRF for the year 2024 under the Law category.

Aneena Abraham

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