About Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University at Sabbavaram, Visakhapatnam, is a national law university offering B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), three-year LL.B., one-year LL.M., PhD and LL.D.
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University is a law university located at Nyayaprastha, Sabbavaram, on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam. It runs the five-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and a one-year LL.M., both filled through CLAT, and a three-year LL.B. with its own admission test. Research students can join its PhD programme, which includes an executive option, and it also awards the LL.D. For 2026-27 the CLAT counselling guidelines list a university fee of Rs 1,80,000 for general category UG and PG entrants, with a counselling fee and a confirmation fee adjusted against it, and mess charges paid separately.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Laws | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws Accepts: CLAT |
Full-time | 5 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Laws Accepts: CLAT |
Full-time | 1 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
Admission to the five-year B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and the LL.M. is through CLAT 2026, with DSNLU counselling from the CLAT merit list starting in January 2026. The three-year LL.B. has its own notification and entrance test (DET) for 2026-27. PhD and LL.D. admissions follow separate notifications and regulations, and foreign and NRI candidates apply through a separate notification.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Laws: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in any discipline; BCI minimum not below 45%
- Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws: Studying in: Class 12; At least 45% marks in Class 12
- Master of Laws: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; LL.B. or equivalent law degree; final-year LL.B. students may apply
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Where these courses lead
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Research Scientist
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Data Scientist
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Doctor
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Dentist
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Other colleges in Visakhapatnam
AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University
AU College of Arts and Commerce, Andhra University
Department of Information Technology and Computer Applications, Andhra University
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Andhra University
Department of Chemical Engineering, Andhra University
Department of Electrical Engineering, Andhra University
Frequently asked questions
How do I get into DSNLU?
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. seats are filled through CLAT counselling.
Does DSNLU have a three-year LL.B.?
Yes, it has its own notification and entrance test for 2026-27.
How long is the LL.M.?
One year.
Where is DSNLU?
At Sabbavaram, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- CLAT Admissions Guidelines for UG and PG 2026-27 · Official notice, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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