DSNLU Admission 2026

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · DSNLU · Estd. 2008
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CLAT 2026 was conducted on 7 December 2025; CLAT 2027 notification expected July-August 2026 on consortiumofnlus.ac.in. Updated: 2026-05-10

About Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) is a National Law University established by the Andhra Pradesh Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University Act, 2008. Named after former CM and INC President Damodaram Sanjivayya, the university operates from a 50-acre campus at Sabbavaram on the outskirts of Visakhapatnam.

DSNLU offers a 5-year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) programme with an annual intake of 120 students, a one-year LL.M., diploma / certificate programmes and a Ph.D. programme in law. Admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM is through the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities.

DSNLU is recognised among India's top National Law Universities with consistent placement traction across litigation, corporate law firms, public sector legal cells and judicial services. The academic calendar and seat allotment are coordinated via dsnlu.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹4,000 (General) / ₹3,500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

CLAT 2026
Conducted by Consortium of National Law Universities

CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) is conducted by the Consortium of NLUs for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and LLM at participating National Law Universities including DSNLU.

Other accepted exams

  • CLAT
  • AILET (lateral)

Eligibility

BA LLB (Hons): 10+2 with 45% aggregate (40% SC/ST). LLM: LLB / equivalent law degree with 50% (45% SC/ST). Selection through CLAT score and counselling.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
CLAT 2026 examination (held) 07 Dec 2025 – 07 Dec 2025 exam Consortium of NLUs Closed
CLAT 2026 result announcement 21 Dec 2025 result Consortium of NLUs Closed
NLU centralised counselling rounds TBA counselling Consortium of NLUs Closed
Academic session commencement at DSNLU TBA session DSNLU Closed

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Register for CLAT
    Create an account on consortiumofnlus.ac.in, complete the application and pay the CLAT fee (₹4000 General; ₹3500 SC/ST/BPL).
  2. 2
    Appear for CLAT
    CLAT is a single offline test; CLAT 2026 was held on 7 December 2025 (10:30 AM - 2:30 PM).
  3. 3
    NLU counselling
    After CLAT result, fill DSNLU as a preference in the centralised CLAT counselling and lock seat through the consortium portal.
  4. 4
    Final admission at DSNLU
    Allotted candidates pay the DSNLU admission fee, complete document verification and report to the campus at Sabbavaram, Visakhapatnam.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

AP Jagananna Vidya Deevena and Vasathi Deevena, SC/ST/BC post-matric scholarships, NLU merit and need-based aid.

Reservations

AP State Reservation: SC 15%, ST 6%, BC-A 7%, BC-B 10%, BC-C 1%, BC-D 7%, BC-E 4%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal. NLU follows All-India seats plus AP domicile reservation as notified.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University?
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University admits students primarily through CLAT 2026. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹4000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹3500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University accept CLAT 2026 scores?
CLAT 2026 is the primary basis for admission at Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.