Is CLAT mandatory for DSNLU B.A. LL.B. admission?

Yes. B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) and LL.M. admission at DSNLU is based on CLAT UG and CLAT PG scores respectively, via CLAT Consortium counselling. However, the 3-Year LL.B. programme uses DSNLUs own DET (DSNLU Entrance Test), not CLAT.

What is DSNLUs 3-Year LL.B. admission process?

DSNLU runs a 3-Year LL.B. programme with 138 seats (120 sanctioned plus 18 supernumerary) admitted through the DSNLU Entrance Test (DET). CLAT is not accepted for this programme. DET notifications are published at dsnlu.ac.in, typically in April each year.

What is the minimum percentage for B.A. LL.B. at DSNLU?

The minimum eligibility for B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) at DSNLU is 45% aggregate in 10+2 in any stream. SC/ST candidates need a minimum of 40%. Final-year 10+2 students who appear in CLAT are also eligible to apply.

Does DSNLU have Andhra Pradesh state quota seats?

Yes. DSNLU reserves a specific AP State quota for Andhra Pradesh home-state candidates alongside the All India CLAT pool. In the 2026 vacant seat notification, AP State seats were available under AP State General, AP State BC-D, and AP State SC-G-I sub-categories. AP candidates can qualify under state quota even if they miss the All India General cutoff.

What are the DSNLU B.A. LL.B. fees for 2026?

The total B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) fee at DSNLU is INR 10,20,000 for the 5-year programme for General category students. The FC/NRI category fee is INR 21,50,000 for 5 years. CLAT Consortium counselling fee is INR 30,000 (General) or INR 20,000 (SC/ST/BC/PWD), paid separately.

When does the next CLAT cycle start for DSNLU 2027-28 admission?

CLAT 2027 registration is expected to open in August 2026 at consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The CLAT exam is typically held in December. Candidates targeting DSNLU 2027-28 B.A. LL.B. or LL.M. admission should register for CLAT 2027.

What is the DSNLU LL.M. fee and eligibility?

The LL.M. fee at DSNLU is INR 2,20,000 for 1 year (General category). Eligibility requires an LL.B. or B.A. LL.B. degree with a minimum 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST). Admission is through CLAT PG rank via CLAT Consortium counselling.

Does DSNLU offer scholarships for law students?

Yes. DSNLU students can access central government Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST students, National Scholarship Portal schemes for minorities and EWS, and Andhra Pradesh government scholarships for BC, SC, ST, and minority students from the state. Bar Council of India Trust scholarships are also available for eligible law students.

Can DSNLU vacant seats be filled without CLAT?

No. Even for DSNLUs vacant seat process after main CLAT counselling, admissions are granted strictly on CLAT 2026 merit. Candidates must hold a valid CLAT rank. The only exception is the 3-Year LL.B., which uses DET instead of CLAT.