NLU Visakhapatnam (DSNLU) - Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University

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DSNLU is widely acknowledged as one of India's top universities. It consistently ranks in various categories, and in the India Today ranking 2025, it received #7 rank in the 'Law Universities' category, showing its broad academic reach. In the 'Law Universities' category, DSNLU ranked in the top 10 in the country for the second consecutive year in 2025.

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NIRF Ranking 2024
India Today Ranking 2026
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Ranking Highlights

One of India’s top institutes is DSNLU. As per the India Today Ranking 2025, the rank of the institute is #7 under the category Law Universities. DSNLU is top ranked by multiple national ranking bodies for its academic offerings and renowned faculty. Its faculty has a proven track record of doing great research. The article mentioned below covers all the necessary details you need if you're interested in the DSNLU rankings.

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Law

NIRF, 2024

#39

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

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Q: Is Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh as good as GITAM School of Law?

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

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Q: Which specialisation is the best in B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh?

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) was established in 2008. The college is approved by BCI and recognised by the UGC This college offers various 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 are various activities and events in the college like the arts and performance, sports, cultural fests. BA LLB (Hons.) Is a Undergraduate course and all subjects are compulsory in this course. The specialisation can be choosen after the degree while entering into the masters.

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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

DSNLU
India Today Ranking 2026

As per the overall score, DSNLU has been placed at a good position by the India Today under the 'Law Universities' category, reflecting its exceptional performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment. It is observable that in the 'Law Universities' category, the institute's ranks have shown an increasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the past year. In 2025, DSNLU climbed 2 ranks to #7 rank in the 'Law Univer

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India Today Ranking Comparison

As per the India Today 2025, DSNLU achieved #7 rank under the 'Law Universities' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as CNLU Patna under the India Today 'Law Universities' category. Check the year-wise comparison of DSNLU with other leading institutes below.

DSNLU vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2025
College Name	Law Universities 2025
DSNLU	7
RMNLU Lucknow	5
NLU Odisha	6
CNLU Patna	8

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2030

4.4

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

The journey has its ups and downs, it will give you more strength.

Placements: By the end of the 5th year, 70-80% of students got placed in top legal firms in Andhra Pradesh and other states. The average placement package ranges from 7 LPA to 15 LPA. There are recent collaborations with other tier 2 and 3 companies for more internships and job opportunities. Legal companies like Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Luthra, Tatva Legal, Bharucha & Partners, etc.

Infrastructure: Girls and boys have separate hostels in the vast university. There are all the facilities required for students, such as washing machines, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, beds, a gym, a sports complex, a dance practice area, a yoga lawn, a library, online books, and medical support 24/7, a dormitory, etc.

Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified professionals and well-trained. They provide the best teaching and offer personal explanations, particularly for B.A. LL.B. Hons. The course is very relevant and starts from the beginner's level. Semester examinations are not so hard. A few subjects for that particular semester may be a little bit tough, but with that, there will be a balance of easy subjects too.

Other: I secured decent marks in CLAT and later got into DSNLU. Initially, I thought I couldn't fit in, but with the passage of time and open learning, I feel like I belong here more. There will be extra fun with student-run committees, good intramural games, sports fests, music, dance, seminars, moot courts, debates, and whatnot!

Reviewed on 2 May 2026Read More

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B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) - Batch of 2027

4.0

3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

DSNLU, Visakhapatnam journey of 3 year LL.B.

Placements: From the first semester onwards, the students are eligible for campus internships. The college does provide internships and placements, but there is no promising guarantee of getting placed. The placement is average here but it is still improving. Few students qualify for the placement seats. For those who want to pursue judiciary, the college is an amazing option; otherwise, you have to work hard to get a placement.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is amazing here; girls' hostels are also good. They have all kinds of facilities here, from a lift to a gym or cafe or a small general store. There's a bus that runs around the campus every day. The library is huge, the classrooms are advanced, and there's Wi-Fi all around the campus, in the library and even in hostels.

Faculty: The teachers here are very knowledgeable and quite helpful as well. The only issue you can face is in the accent difference, as it is in the south of India. The lectures are good; we get all types of help from PPTs to help during projects. The passing percentage is 50%, so you have to keep up with scores. The exams are from average to difficult.

Other: The course is LL.B. 3 years; it's a new course in NLU Visakhapatnam after NLUO. There are no such scholarships in this college. Many extracurricular activities are mostly related to law fields.

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2024Read More

Swetcha

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

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value 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

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

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

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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

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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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What is the DSNLU Cutoff for OBC category?

Answered a month ago

DSNLU Cutoff 2026 was released for various All India categories, including the OBC AI category. The cutoff was published for admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses.

The DSNLU OBC Cutoff 2026 ranged from 2199 to 3182 for both courses. Students can refer to the table below to know the first an

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

How can I get a seat in NLU Visakhapatnam?

Answered a month ago

To get a seat at NLU Visakhapatnam, students have to first appear for the CLAT entrance examination, followed by the CLAT counselling process. Appearing for both is essential if you want admission to the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. The DSNLU CLAT cutoff 2026 was released for various All India and

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

How much rank should I score to get a seat at NLU Visakhapatnam?

Answered a month ago

The needed rank to get DSNLU would depend on the course you have chosen and the category you belong to. The DSNLU CLAT cutoff 2026 concluded with the release of the final cutoff list for the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses.

If you belong to the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 1279

Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 10

How many students can do LL.M. at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh?

Answered 6 months ago

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Andhra Pradesh has not released the seat intake for LLM. The university offers one-year LLM in Monsoon Semester (July to Novemeber) and Spring Semester (January to May).

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What is the DSNLU CLAT Cutoff 2026?

Answered 6 months ago

The DSNLU CLAT Cutoff 2026 was concluded with the release of the final round cutoff for the BA LLB (Hons) and LLM courses. The cutoff was released for both All India and Home State quota categories.

Students can refer to the table below to know the cutoff range for all AI and HS quota categories.

Category (Home State)	DSNLU CLAT cutoff 2026
General	4290 - 6187
OBC	5821 - 10993
SC	12044 - 19074
ST	22061 - 28015
EWS	7467 - 9825
PWD	11237 - 11237 (R1)
Category (All India)	DSNLU CLAT cutoff 2026
General	1279 - 1571
OBC	2199 - 3182
SC	4371 - 11482
ST	6053 - 15199
EWS	1922 - 2693
PWD	15535 - 32776