About College/University

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), commonly known as NLU Visakhapatnam, is a premier public law university established in 2008 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

The university is recognized by UGC and approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI). DSNLU offers integrated law, postgraduate and doctoral programmes and is part of India’s National Law University system. Admission to BA LLB is primarily through CLAT.

Courses

Undergraduate Programmes

• BA LLB (Hons) – 5 Years

Postgraduate Programmes

• LLM

Other Programmes

• Diploma Courses
• Certificate Courses

Course Eligibility

BA LLB
10+2 + CLAT UG

LLM
LLB + CLAT PG

Ph.D
Master’s degree in Law + entrance/interview

Fees

BA LLB
₹1.8 – ₹2.2 lakh per year

LLM
₹1.0 – ₹1.5 lakh per year

Placement

Average Package
₹6 – ₹10 LPA

Highest Package (reported)
₹15 – ₹20 LPA

Placement Rate
70–85%

Top Recruiters

• Law firms
• Corporate legal teams
• LPOs
• Judiciary pathways
• PSU legal roles

Admission Process

College Highlights

✔ National Law University
✔ CLAT-based admission
✔ UGC & BCI approved
✔ Established in 2008
✔ Located in Visakhapatnam
✔ Residential campus
✔ Strong legal programs
✔ Growing placements

FAQs

Q. Is DSNLU government or private?
Government National Law University.

Q. How to get admission in DSNLU?
Through CLAT.

Q. Is DSNLU good?
Yes — decent mid-tier NLU.

Q. Where is NLU Visakhapatnam located?
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Q. What is the average package?
₹6–₹10 LPA.

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