DAMODARAM SANJIVAYYA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY

~ a cradle of future jurists~

VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH

Academic Calendar for the Academic Year 2020-21

III, V, VII and IX Semesters

In view of the BCI Press Release dated 01-11-2020, wherein it is said that the
pandemic COVID 19 persists with no early respite from it in sight. The BCI has
resolved that the examination for all the intermediary students (other than final year
students) along with the final year law students / classes too may be held online, if
the University is able to hold it online, and if adequate infrastructure and other
facilities for students is / are available.

Hence, in view of the BCI Press Release, the University may conduct the
examination online for all the intermediary students i.e. III, V, VII and IX Semesters
for the Academic year 2020-21.

Particulars Odd Semester

Commencement of III, V, VII and IX Semesters 05-08-2020
Selection and Finalization of Projects III, V, VII 21-10-2020
and IX Semesters
Last date for submission of Projects 31-12-2020
Project Viva-Voce 31-12-2020 to 08-01-
2021
Selection and Finalization of Online Research 16-11-2020
Paper
Closure of Instructions 31-12-2020
Last Date for Submission of Research Paper 15-01-2020
Research Paper – Online Evaluation 16-01-2021 to 22-01-
2021

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~ a cradle of future jurists~

VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH

Academic Calendar for the Academic Year 2020-21

Even Semester
Commencement of IV, VI, VIII and X Semesters 04-01-2021
Selection and Finalization of Projects III, V, VII and IX 15-01-2021
Semesters
Selection and Finalization of Online Research Paper 13-02-2021
Damodaram Sanjivayya Jayanthi 14-02-2021
Last date for submission of Projects 05-03-2021
Project Viva-Voce 08-03-2021 to 17-03-2021
Last Date for Research Paper Submission 30-04-2021
Research Paper Evaluation 03-05-2021 to 12-05-2021
Closure of Instructions 14-05-2021
Summer Internship Vacation 15-05-2021 to 10-07-2021
Commencement of Odd Semester (2021-22) 12-07-2021

Note:
* Project is structured or a planned piece of work and creative with analytical writing
and create new ideas Project is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
** Research paper is a detailed study of a subject in order to discover new
information or reach a new understanding. Research paper, is where the author is
permitted to be innovative and creative in writing the topic and analysis with
freedom from any structured steps/ stages unlike project assignment. Research is
diligent inquiry or examination to seek or study the facts, principles, theories, and
applications and to examine with continued care and open for further research.
Research paper provides a creative and systematic work undertaken to increase the
stock of knowledge.
*** The Attendance for the Online Classes shall be as per the BCI norms and
the student shall ensure attendance from 11/11/2020.

**** The Schedule is tentative in view of volatile and condition prevailing due to
COVID 19 Pandemic. The Academic Calendar will change after the physical
reopening of the University.