DAMODARAM SANJIVAYYA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY,

Visakhapatnam
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
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Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU) was
established in the year 2008 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh
at Visakhapatnam through DSNLU Act, 2008 to impart quality legal
education. The University is recognized u/s 2(f) of UGC Act 1956 and
has the recognition of the BCI.

ABOUT VISAKHAPATNAM

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Visakhapatnam is located in the Eastern Ghats with picturesque hills
on one side and facing the Bay of Bengal blessed with scenic charm.
“The Jewel of the East Coast” and the “City of Destiny”, Vishakhapatnam Prof. (Dr.) Kesava Rao Vurrakula
is the third largest city on the east coast of India. The city to its credit Vice-Chancellor (In-charge)
has several state-owned heavy industries. The city has one of the
India’s largest seaports, oldest shipyard in the country and the only
natural harbour. It gives a cosmopolitan touch with diverse pulsating
people residing in the city and provides the best opportunities for
academic pursuit.

MISSION

DSNLU is committed to design and deliver legal education, promote

academic achievement and excellence in legal research.

VISION

DSNLU endeavours to be a premier law school with state-of-the-art

facilities with emphasis on clinical aspects to promote and provide
world class education, training, research consultancy and services.
Dr. Dayananda Murthy C. P
Registrar (In-charge)

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 DSNLU strives to motivate and
develop quality human resources
with ethics, by imparting knowledge,
skills and domain expertise in
regulatory and legal fields, and to
attract and retain competent talent
to eventually emerge as pioneers
for promotion and proactive growth
through interactive activities, globally
competent academic programs with
quality content, designed delivery
and synchronized support services.
We strive to design and deliver
unique, innovative and research based
pedagogy for holistic promotion of the
students.
experience of legal learning. DSNLU encourages
ACADEMICS
in conducting legal aid and legal literacy camps in
The University offers Five Year Integrated B.A., various parts of the country.
LL.B. (Hons.) and One year LL.M. The academic
In order to further enrich the law school experience,
year is divided into two semesters: the Monsoon
a number of optional courses and seminar papers
Semester (July-November) and the Spring
of varying credits are offered. The students have
Semester (January-May). Students are required to
complete 180 credits before they become eligible
to choose the subject and pursue the area of their
interest.
to graduate. Each credit course involves 60 hours
of classroom teaching. The University has the credit of being the first
National Law University to enter into ‘Memorandum
DSNLU believes that every student has the
potential to make a difference and under its banner of Understanding’ for student exchange programs
shall create a change not only within a student but with other National Law Universities at Bangalore,
also society as a whole. DSNLU provides a platform Kolkata, Patna and Patiala. In addition, the University
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for learning with intense tradition of academic and has entered into a MOU with International Centre
research excellence. DSNLU provides opportunities for Alternative Dispute Resolution. The University
in exploring and looking things differently in the has also been deemed as a Study Center by the
academic pursuit. DSNLU strives to provide a IGNOU.
friendly, efficient and accessible environment in
The academic programs are designed to provide
achieving the excellence. Quality education with
intensive training and exposure to various aspects
innovative and creative learning is the motive of
in the study of law. Students are exposed to
DSNLU fraternity. DSNLU promises the students
innovative and exciting opportunities to legal
to develop their skills, confidence and achieve the
learning through classroom teaching, tutorials,
goals and make them think big.
projects, group discussions, seminar presentations
DSNLU offers quality teaching and orientation on chosen topics apart from a rigorous examination
towards research. The fraternity at DSNLU provides process. The academic activities are intertwined
an excellent opportunity of analytical thinking and with the participation in moot court competitions,
learning. The experience at DSNLU would make the quiz programs, parliamentary debates, seminars,
student equipped to become a judge, lawyer and conferences and workshops organized by various
academician or to secure a career with corporate Institutions, Universities and National Law Schools.
law firms, state departments and organizations. The students of the University also undertake
The University extends support in developing summer and winter internship with Judges,
mooting and debating skills and provides practical law firms, advocates, quasi-judicial and State

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institutions and NGOs to gain hands-on experience Legal Contours of GST was organized and the Chief

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and expertise in the field of law. The University is Guest was Shri K. Nagendra, Joint Commissioner,
determined to maintain the standards of quality Commercial Taxes Department, Vizag. Hon’ble
legal education. Shri. Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Judge, High
Court of Judicature for the State of Telangana and
ACADEMIC ACTIVITY for the state of Andhra Pradesh inaugurated the
DSNLU organizes number of curricular and “Legal Services Centre” at the new campus. On 24th
extracurricular activities every year. DSNLU September 2017, DSNLU conducted its II National
celebrated “Tenth Ortus”, The 10th Foundation Sports Law Quiz. The Chief Guest was Mr. Shivam
Day Celebrations on 23rd September 2017, the 10th Singh, Advocate, Supreme Court of India. On the
Foundation Day Lecture was delivered by Shri. same day the University organized Round Table on
Siddharth Luthra, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court ‘Space Law’ and the Chief Guest was Prof. (Dr.) V.
of India & Former Additional Solicitor General of India. Balakista Reddy, Registrar, NALSAR University of
On 22nd September 2017, a National Competition on Law, Hyderabad. Prof. (Dr.) R. Venkata Rao, Vice-
Legislation Drafting was organized. On the same Chancellor, NLSIU, Bengaluru inaugurated “Centre
day Centre for Advanced Research in Dispute for Child and Law” on 24th September, 2017.
Settlement (CARDS) organized Arbitration Weekend The University organized a three Day “Workshop
and was inaugurated by Hon’ble Dr. Justice G. on Procedural Laws” in association with
Yethirajulu, Former Judge, High Court of Andhra Visakhapatnam Bar Association, Visakhapatnam
Pradesh. On 23rd September 2017, a Workshop on

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 to the young advocates of Visakhapatnam from FACULTY
6th – 8th October, 2017 and it was inaugurated by
DSNLU has a team of highly dedicated and
Hon’ble Shri. Justice Ravi R Tripathi, Former Judge,
competent faculty comprising of a unique blend
High Court of Gujarat.
of experienced academicians and young talent.
The University organized “National Model The faculty has been drawn from prestigious
Conference of Parties, 2017” on 7th & 8th October, national and international universities; each of them
2017 inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) S. Ramakrishna Rao, with their unique assortment of skills and varied
Vice-Chancellor, Krishna University. experiences help to bring in an inimitable vibrancy
to the life of the University. In addition, DSNLU
The Centre for Advanced Research in Dispute organizes a series of guest lecturers for the benefit
Settlement (CARDS) was inaugurated on of its students every fortnight with legal luminaries
23.09.2016. Since then, CARDS has established comprising of renowned judges of the Supreme
its reputation worldwide, being the only Centre, Court of India and High Courts, Senior Advocates,
which conducts events outside India. CARDS has Civil Servants, Attorneys from reputed national and
conducted workshop in London in March, 2017 and international firms and experts in various fields. This
will be conducting in Singapore in December, 2017 unique facet of academic life enables our students
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in the area of Arbitration for young practitioners and to be abreast with the latest developments in
students. CARDS has conducted two Workshops the field of law and equips them with the tools of
on different aspects of Arbitration. critical thinking which are necessary to become
Jural Quorate is a Student Journal published able legal practitioners. Besides, DSNLU academic
annually by the DSNLU. curriculum is also enriched with the help of its
Visiting Faculty and Honorary Visiting Professors
EXAMINATION EVALUATION who represent diverse backgrounds. These include
former judges of the Supreme Court of India,
DSNLU follows rigorous and continuous academic
judges of International Tribunals, representatives of
evaluation method which focus on student
WIPO, Attorneys of international firms and eminent
regularity, performance in class tests, moot court
academicians. Such a unique resource pool of
assignments, case studies, project assignments
faculty members makes instruction at DSNLU one-
including group discussions, mid-semester
of-its­kind in India.
and end-semester examinations as per the set
Examination Rules. The students are also trained STUDENT ACTIVITIES
to work as a group to adapt to any environment.
Specific Promotion Scheme is adopted by the At DSNLU, we believe that education goes
University to maintain the academic performance beyond the classroom. The life of the University
of the students. is invigorated with round-the-year activities which
are bolstered with the help of student driven

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societies and committees. Some of these include and conference hall that are made available
the Society for Moot Court and Advocacy, the for conducting meetings and organizing guest
Society for Literature and Debate, the Society for lectures.
Corporate and Business Affairs, the Society for
ADMISSIONS
Sports and Cultural Activities, the Society for Law
and Technology, the Society for Constitutional Law i) Eligibility: DSNLU is governed by CLAT 2018
and Public Policy and the Career and Placements notification as regards eligibility criteria.
Society. ii) Intake:
Some of the important events organized by various 5 Year Integrated B.A, LL.B., (Hons.) - 120 seats
societies include the ‘VAKTA' which is DSNLU's One Year LL.M. (Constitutional Law /
intra-varsity debating competition to promote
Commercial Laws / Criminal Law) - 24 seats
oratory and debating skills amongst its students.
The Legal Aid Cell of DSNLU organizes legal literacy RULES OF RESERVATION
programmes that have an outreach component 1. The seats in the University shall be filled as
not only in the state of A.P, but also in other states. follows;- Out of the total sanctioned seats –
Besides, there are a number of other intra-varsity
(i) fifty percent of the seats shall be filled as per
sports and cultural events organized for students
the rules of AP State;
to exhibit their creative talents and sporting ability.
Moot Court and Mock Trial competitions are held (ii) forty percent of the seats shall be allotted on
on a regular basis to enable students develop their all India basis;
advocacy skills. Together these activities make the (iii) remaining ten percent of the seats allotted to
life of University vibrant and peerless. Foreign Citizens/Non Resident Indians
2. If seats reserved for candidates from the State CLAT
INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES
of Andhra Pradesh are not filled for want of
DSNLU state-of-the-art, technologically advanced eligible candidates, such vacant seats shall be
and eco friendly campus is situated in 45.5 acres filled from the candidates of other States as per
abutting the hill. DSNLU has shifted to the new CLAT 2018 ranking.
campus with fully air-conditioned Academic Block,
3. Seats will be distributed among the open and
Wi-Fi enabled with LAN facility. The University
reserved candidates as per the table given
is a part of National Knowledge Network and
below:

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the Government of India has provided 1GBPS
connectivity to the University. Boys and Girls Hostels 4. The seats reserved for STs shall be made
consists of 120 rooms each with 2/3 students available to SCs and vice-versa, if qualified
accommodation in a room as per University rules. candidates are not available in that category.
DSNLU has canteen building accommodating 350 5. If qualified candidates belonging to SCs and STs
students at a time. DSNLU has 11 KV Sub-station are not available, the left over seats reserved
with two 320 KVA backup generators, 1.5 KLD for them shall be treated as unreserved seats
capacity Sewage Treatment Plant, Andhra Bank and shall be filled by the candidates of general
ATM. The students are facilitated with a world-class pool.
library which provides access to online resources 6. If qualified candidates belonging to BCs of a
like Westlaw, Hein Online, SCC online, Lexis Nexis, particular group are not available, the left over
Kluwer Competition Law, Kluwer IP Law, Kluwer seats can be adjusted for the candidates of
Arbitration, Taxmann and Manupatra for intensive next group.
research. The online resources are available
through RemoteXs. Further, DSNLU adopts Turnitin, 7. If qualified candidates belonging to BCs are
an anti-plagiarism web tool. All the classrooms not available to fill up the 29% seats reserved
are equipped with LCD projectors, internet and for them,the left over seats shall be treated
public address system. DSNLU Moot Court Hall is a as unreserved and shall be filled up with
splendor in its own way. The University has seminar candidates of general pool.

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 TABLE INDICATING CATEGORY WISE DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS FOR UG COURSE
S. No. Category Reservation Total

SC ST BC
Unreserved
15% 6%
A B C D E
7% 10% 1% 7% 4%

A All India 48 - - - - - - - 48

Foreign Citizens /
B 12 - - - - - - - 12
Non-Resident Indians

C AP State 30 9 4 4 6 1 4 2 60
Total 120

TABLE INDICATING CATEGORY WISE DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS FOR PG COURSE

S. No. Category Reservation Total
BC
SC ST
Unreserved A B C D E
15% 6%
7% 10% 1% 7% 4%

A All India 10 - - - - - - - 10

Foreign Citizens /
B 2 - - - - - - - 2
Non-Resident Indians

C AP State 6 2 1 1 1 - 1 - 12
Total 24
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• 3% Horizontal reservation shall be applicable for Specially Abled Persons (SAP)

• 2% Horizontal reservation shall be applicable for Children of Armed Personnel (CAP) of Andhra Pradesh
• 1% Horizontal reservation shall be applicable for National Cadet Corps (NCC) of Andhra Pradesh
• 0.5% Horizontal reservation shall be applicable for Eminent Sports Persons of Andhra Pradesh
• 33.33% Horizontal reservation shall be applicable for Women of Andhra Pradesh

CURRICULUM 2018-19 FOR B.A., LL.B. (HONS) COURSE

First Semester Second Semester
1.1 English 2.1 Legal Language and Legal Writing
1.2 Political Science - I 2.2 Political Science – II
1.3 Sociology - I 2.3 Sociology - II
1.4 History - 1 2.4 Legal and Constitutional History
1.5 Law of Torts, Motor Vehicle Act and 2.5 Economics - I
Consumer Protection Act
1.6 Legal Methods 2.6 Law of Contracts - I and Specific Relief Act

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 Third Semester Fourth Semester
3.1 Criminal Law I (IPC - I) 4.1 Criminal Law - II (IPC - II)
3.2 Family Law - I 4.2 Family Law - II
3.3 Constitutional Law - I 4.3 Constitutional Law – II
3.4 Economics - II 4.4 Code of Criminal Procedure
3.5 Jurisprudence 4.5 Law and Poverty
3.6 Specific Contracts (Contracts - II) 4.6 Transfer of Property
Fifth Semester Sixth Semester
5.1 Labour Law – I 6.1 Labour Law – II
5.2 Law of Evidence 6.2 Administrative Law
5.3 Code of Civil Procedure 6.3 Interpretation of Statutes
5.4 Environmental Law 6.4 Tax Law – I
5.5 Intellectual Property Rights 6.5 Law of Banking and Negotiable Instruments
5.6 Public International Law 6.6 Clinical Paper - I - ADR
Seventh Semester Eighth Semester
7.1 Tax Law II 8.1 Corporate Law – II
7.2 Clinical Paper II - Drafting, Pleading and 8.2 Competition Law
Conveyancing & Moot Court
7.3 Corporate Law –I 8.3 Private International Law
7.4 Elective - I : International Trade Law / 8.4 Elective - IV : International Humanitarian
Natural Resources and Energy Laws Law / Forensic Science and Law
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7.5 Elective – II : International Organizations / 8.5 Elective – V : Criminology, Penology &
Air and Space Laws Victimology / Investment Law
7.6 Elective - III : Maritime Law / International 8.6 Elective VI : Insurance Laws /
Dispute Settlement Biotechnology Law
Ninth Semester Tenth Semester
9.1 Land Laws 10.1 Legal and Professional Ethics
9.2 Elective - VII : Health Laws / Citizenship 10.2 Elective - X : International Environmental

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and Immigration Laws Law / International E- Commerce Law
9.3 Elective – VIII : Disaster Management / 10.3 Elective – XI : Insolvency Laws /
Corporate Governance International Criminal Law
9.4 Elective – IX: Women and Child Law / 10.4 Elective - XII : Sports Laws / Infrastructure
Information Technology Law Laws
9.5 Seminar – I : Media Laws / Election Laws 10.5 Seminar – III : War Crimes, Terrorism and
/ Affirmative Action and Discriminative National Security Laws / Comparative
Justice Constitution / Right To Information /
Heritage Laws
9.6 Seminar Paper II : Refugee Laws / Drug 10.6 Seminar Paper IV : Military Law / Mining
Control Laws / Law of Carriage Laws / Comparative Criminal Procedure &
Offences

LL.M. Specialization: Constitutional Law, Commercial Laws, Criminal Law (Subject will be allotted by the
University)

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 FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-19 (U.G & P.G)
UG PG
Particulars
Amount Amount
Admission Fee Rs. 3,000.00 (One Time) Rs. 3,000.00 (One Time)
Tuition Fees Rs. 88,000.00 pa Rs. 88,000.00 pa
Student Welfare Fund Rs. 5,000.00 pa Rs. 5,000.00 pa
Examination Fee Rs. 5,000.00 pa Rs. 6,000.00 pa
Academic Activities Fee Rs. 8,000.00 pa Rs. 2,000.00 pa
Internet, Journals and Library fee Rs. 12,000.00 pa Rs. 12,000.00 pa
Medical fee Rs. 1,000.00 pa Rs. 1,000.00 pa
Electricity Charges Rs. 12,000.00 pa Rs. 12,000.00 pa
Infrastructure & Development Fee Rs. 15,000.00 pa Rs. 5,000.00 pa
Sports & Gym Fee Rs. 2,000.00 pa Rs. 1,000.00 pa
Moot Court Fee Rs. 2, 000.00 pa --
Alumni Fee Rs. 2,000.00 (One Time) --
Accommodation Rs. 15,000.00 Rs. 15,000.00
Library Deposit (Refundable) Rs. 5,000.00 (one time) Rs. 5,000.00 (one time)
Hostel Deposit (Refundable) Rs. 10,000.00 (one time) Rs. 10,000.00 (one time)
Canteen Security Deposit (Refundable) Rs. 10,000.00 (one time) Rs. 10,000.00 (one time)
Total 1,95,000.00 pa 1,75,000.00 pa

In addition to the above Fee, Mess charges are as per charges agreed by the service provider and as may
be fixed by the authorities from time to time.

Note: 1. For five year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons), the fee for Foreign Citizens / Non Resident Indian candidates is fixed
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at Rs. 2,95,000/- (Rupees two lakhs ninety five thousand only) per annum.

Note: 2. For one year LL.M. fee for foreign citizens/NRI candidates is fixed at Rs. 2,75,000/-

For further details contact :-

Registrar
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University
“NYAYAPRASTHA “, Sabbavaram, Visakhapatnam-531035 A.P., India
Tel: 08924 – 248216, email:registrardsnlu@gmail.com, Website: www.dsnlu.ac.in

For admissions related queries:

Tel: 08924-248217, e-mail: academicdsnlu@gmail.com

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