DSNLU: Courses, Admissions 2026, Fees, Facilities

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) is a government-funded university in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The university was established in 2008. DSNLU, recognized by the UGC, has achieved an “A” grade accreditation from the NAAC. Additionally, in 2025, the university was ranked 7th in the Law Category by India Today.

DSNLU offers a 5-year BA LLB (Hons) program. Candidates must have at least 50% aggregate marks in their 10+2 from a recognized board. Selections are based on valid CLAT UG Scores. The university also offers LLB, LLM, LLD, and PhD programs.

Some of the prominent recruiters at the DSNLU include prestigious law firms like Trilegal, Khaitan & Co., and Luthra & Luthra. Additionally, the university attracts legal departments of major corporations such as ICICI and HDFC, alongside various consulting firms.

DSNLU Highlights

Given below are the DSNLU highlights:

DSNLU Courses

Check out the Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University courses, followed by their eligibility and selection criteria:

DSNLU Fees

Refer to the table below for the Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University fee structure:

DSNLU Admissions 2026

Given below is a step-by-step guide for the DSNLU admissions:

• Step 1: Visit the official Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University website for admissions.
• Step 2: Fill out the application form.
• Step 3: Upload the necessary documents.
• Step 4: Pay the application fees.
• Step 5: Submit the application form.

DSNLU Cutoff 2025

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DSNLU Rankings 2025

Listed below is a table showcasing the DSNLU Rankings from various prestigious agencies for the years 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 respectively.

DSNLU Faculty

Professor Dr D Surya Prakasa Rao is the vice chancellor of DSNLU. Refer to the table below for the DSNLU Faculty members along with their designations and photographs.

Name	Designation	Photograph
Prof. (Dr.) D. Surya Prakasa Rao	Hon'ble Vice Chancellor
Prof. Nandini C.P	Professor
Dr. Dayananda Murthy C.P	Associate Professor
Dr. P. Jogi Naidu	Associate Professor
Dr. R. Bharat Kumar	Assistant Professor
Dr. Soma Battacharjya	Assistant Professor
Dr. Bhagyalakshmi N	Assistant Professor
Dr. Ch. Lakshmi	Assistant Professor
Dr. A. Nageswara Rao	Assistant Professor
Dr. Rifat Khan	Assistant Professor

Credit: All Faculty Images are sourced from the official Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University website.

DSNLU Facilities

DSNLU is a state-of-the-art educational institution located on a technologically advanced and eco-friendly campus that spans 45.5 acres adjacent to a hill. The campus features a fully air-conditioned Academic Block equipped with Wi-Fi and LAN facilities, ensuring a modern and conducive learning environment for students.

• The academic block is fully air-conditioned, and Wi-Fi enabled with LAN connectivity.
• The University is integrated into the National Knowledge Network with 1GBPS connectivity provided by the Government of India.
• Boys' and girls' hostels each consist of 160 rooms, accommodating two students per room according to university rules.
• A canteen serves up to 350 students at once.
• DSNLU is equipped with an 11 KV sub-station and two 320 KVA backup generators.
• A 1.5 KLD sewage treatment plant and an Andhra Bank ATM are available on campus.
• The University has established a 350 KWP rooftop solar power plant.
• Students have access to a world-class library with numerous online resources, including Westlaw India, Hein Online, and more, facilitated through RemoteXs.
• DSNLU employs Turnitin for anti-plagiarism measures.
• Classrooms are outfitted with LCD projectors, internet access, and public address systems.
• The Moot Court Hall is a notable feature of the campus, alongside seminars and conference halls for meetings and guest lectures.