Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam, was established in 2008. DSNLU placement percentage ranged from 30% to 39% between 2024 and 2026. In the last three academic years, the median package increased from Rs 6 LPA in 2024 to Rs 8 LPA in 2026. However, the placement percentage fell from 39% in 2025 to 32% in 2026. Candidates preparing for CLAT 2027 should consider its placement record, median package and fees before choosing the university during counselling.
Year | Total Students Graduating | Students Not Opting for Placements | Number of Students Placed | Placement Percentage | Median Package |
2026 | 118 | 4 | 36 | 32% | Rs 8 LPA |
2025 | 120 | 23 | 38 | 39% | Rs 7.5 LPA |
2024 | 120 | 20 | 30 | 30% | Rs 6 LPA |
In 2024, 120 students graduated from DSNLU Visakhapatnam, and 20 opted out of placements. A total of 30 students were placed, resulting in a placement percentage of 30%. The median package was Rs 6 LPA.
In 2025, 120 students graduated, of whom 23 opted out of placements. The university recorded 38 placements and a placement percentage of 39%. The median package increased to Rs 7.5 LPA.
In 2026, 118 students graduated, and four opted out of placements. A total of 36 students were placed. The placement percentage fell to 32%, while the median package increased to Rs 8 LPA.
lthough the median package increased over the three years, the placement percentage remained below 40%.
Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
2026 | 1400 | 2478 | 2382 | 11482 | 16344 |
2025 | 1682 | 2571 | 3813 | 9330 | 15632 |
2024 | 1390 | 2195 | 2940 | 10568 | 18342 |
Note: The 2024 and 2025 figures are final cutoffs up to Round 3.
The General category closing rank at DSNLU Visakhapatnam was 1,390 in 2024, 1,682 in 2025 and 1,400 in 2026. The 2025 closing rank was higher than in the other two years, indicating that admission remained possible at a lower rank that year.
EWS candidates' closing ranks were 2,195 in 2024, 2,571 in 2025 and 2,478 in 2026. The OBC closing rank was 2,940 in 2024, 3,813 in 2025 and 2,382 in 2026.
For SC candidates, the DSNLU closing rank changed from 10,568 in 2024 to 9,330 in 2025 and 11,482 in 2026. For ST candidates, it was 18,342 in 2024, 15,632 in 2025 and 16,344 in 2026.
Category | 2026 (Approx.) Score Required | Safe Score for CLAT 2027 |
General | 88 | 90+ |
EWS | 82 | 85+ |
OBC | 82-83 | 85+ |
SC | 66 | 70+ |
ST | 61-62 | 65+ |
The suggested safe score is 90+ for General category candidates, 85+ for EWS and OBC, 70+ for SC and 65+ for ST. Candidates targeting DSNLU Visakhapatnam should also aim for at least 95 marks to improve their chances of securing a higher-ranked NLU.
Type of Fees | Amount |
Tuition Fee | Rs 2,00,000 |
Academic + Welfare + Other Fee | Rs 27,000 |
Admission Fee (One-Time) | Rs 3,000 |
Total (Including Mess Charges) | Rs 2,30,000 |
DSNLU Visakhapatnam's return on investment needs careful consideration. The total fee for five years is approximately Rs 10.05 lakh, while the median package was Rs 8 LPA in 2026. Only 36 students were placed out of a graduating batch of 118, with the placement percentage standing at 32%.
Candidates who depend on campus placements or plan to take an education loan to fund their law degree should weigh the total fees before choosing DSNLU. Those with other NLU options should compare placement records, median packages and fees before making a decision. Candidates with limited alternatives who prioritise an NLU tag can still consider the university, but the placement figures do not guarantee a job after graduation.
CLAT aspirants still have time to improve their scores before the exam on December 06. They should continue working on GK and current affairs, legal awareness, English and quantitative aptitude, while taking as many mock tests as possible. Targeting at least 95+ marks is needed to improve the chances of securing a higher-ranked NLU.
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