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Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

About

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), located at Sabbavaram, Pedawaltair, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, is a state government university established in 2008. Named after Damodaram Sanjivayya, the first Dalit Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, the university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). It is dedicated exclusively to legal education, research, and training. DSNLU offers integrated undergraduate law programs (BA LL.B), postgraduate courses (LL.M), diploma programs, and doctoral research opportunities in diverse areas of law. The campus is equipped with modern classrooms, moot court halls, advanced legal research centers, a central library, computer labs, hostels, and sports facilities, creating a professional environment for aspiring lawyers. With a strong Placement & Internship Cell, the university facilitates opportunities in law firms, corporate houses, judiciary, NGOs, and government services. Guided by its mission to promote justice through quality legal education, DSNLU stands out for its focus on constitutional values, experiential learning, and commitment to producing socially responsible legal professionals.

Admissions Open 2026: Courses , Eligibility & Fees

Programs Offered: UG: 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B (Hons.) PG: LL.M (various specializations) Doctoral: Ph.D. and LL.D. programs Entrance Exam: CLAT UG/PG (Common Law Admission Test). Eligibility: UG – 10+2 with minimum 45% (40% for SC/ST). PG – LL.B degree with minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST). Fees: B.A. LL.B – ~₹1.5–1.7 lakh per year. LL.M – ~₹1–1.2 lakh per year. Hostel – ~₹60,000–₹80,000 annually.

Campus Life and Facilities

Located in Sabbavaram, Visakhapatnam, DSNLU’s campus is modern and eco-friendly: Academic blocks and moot court halls for practical training. Central library with law journals, e-resources, and international databases. Hostels for boys and girls, cafeteria, and medical facilities. Sports complex, auditorium, and cultural activity centers. Research centers in IPR, constitutional law, and legal aid clinics.
Academic Zone

Academic Zone

ATM

ATM


Boys Hostel

Boys Hostel

Canteen

Canteen

Computer Lab

Computer Lab

Girls Hostel

Girls Hostel

Mess

Mess

Library

Library

Medical Facilities

Medical Facilities

Cls. Room

Cls. Room

Placement

Placement

Sports

Sports

R&D

R&D

Residential Institute

Residential Institute

Residential Zone

Residential Zone

Residential Faculty Zone

Residential Faculty Zone

Scholarships & Fee Concessions

Government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories. Merit-based scholarships for top CLAT rankers. Fee concessions for economically weaker students.

Top Placements & Partner Companies

DSNLU has a growing placement and internship cell: Top recruiters: Law firms (Amarchand Mangaldas, Khaitan & Co.), corporate houses, NGOs, and government agencies. Highest packages: ~₹12–14 LPA (corporate law placements). Average packages: ~₹6–8 LPA. Many graduates pursue judiciary exams, UPSC, or higher studies abroad.

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