In 1917, Osmania University was founded. It is the 7th oldest university in India, 3rd oldest in South India, and the first in the former princely state of Hyderabad. It has A+ accreditation from NAAC. The university has 720 colleges affiliated with it. The university offers 27 UG programs, 68 PG programs, 24 PG Diploma courses, and 15 certificate programs. It also offers online distance programs. Osmania University has received rankings from various top rankings agencies nationally and internationally such as NIRF and QS World University Rankings. The university has excellent placement records. It has many such alumni who are known for their work globally.
Osmania University Highlights
Osmania University has a vast campus that includes 8 campuses of colleges, 5 affiliated colleges, 5 PG district programs, and 16 research centers. It has enrolled around 3.2 Lakh students including all affiliate colleges and overseas students. The following table includes some of Osmania University's most notable features.
| Year of Establishment | 1917 | 
|---|---|
| Type of University | Public | 
| Accreditation | A+ | 
| Courses Offered | UG, PG, PG Diploma, PhD, and Certificate Courses | 
| Number of students enrolled | 3.2 Lakh | 
| Number of departments | 53 | 
| Campus Area | 1300 acres | 
Osmania University Rankings
Osmania University has received rankings from QS World University, Times Higher Education, and NIRF in 2024 and 2023 for various categories such as overall, university, etc. The table shown below represents the rankings of Osmania University.
| Ranking Agency | Category | Rank | Year | 
|---|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | World University Rankings | 1201-1400 | 2024 | 
| World University Rankings | 1201-1400 | 2023 | |
| QS Asian University Rankings | Overall | 401-450 | 2023 | 
| Times Higher Education World University Rankings | World University Rankings | 1201-1500 | 2023 | 
| India Today | Among the top 10 General Government Universities | 7 | 2023 | 
| NIRF | University | 43 | 2024 | 
| University | 36 | 2023 | |
| Overall | 64 | 2023 | 
Osmania University Programs Offered
Osmania University offers programs in law, commerce, business management, engineering, education, etc streams. There are certain eligibility requirements for all these programs. The admissions to PG programs are done based on entrance tests that the university conducts by itself. The table below lists a few programs of Osmania University with eligibility criteria and fees.
| Programs | Fees (Total) | Eligibility | 
|---|---|---|
| B.Com | INR 1 Lakh | 45% in 10+2 | 
| BBA | INR 2 to 3 Lakhs | 50% in 10+2 | 
| BSc | INR 1 Lakh | 45% in 10+2 | 
| B.Tech | INR 2 to 5 Lakhs | 45% in 10+2 | 
| MA | INR 50,000 to INR 60,000 | Graduation + OUCET | 
| M.Com | INR 50,000 to INR 60,000 | Graduation + OUCET | 
Osmania University Admission Process
To apply for the admission at Osmania University through online mode, follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Visit the website of Osmania University and check for the new notifications related to admissions.
- If you find any such link, click on that.
- Register yourself by entering the basic details.
- Fill out the application process. Enter your academic details such as 10th, and 12th marks and stream.
- Upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the required fees.
You need to appear for state or national-level entrance exams. If your application is selected you will be called for further rounds.
Osmania University Campus
At the campus of Osmania University, all the basic facilities such as hotels, library, classrooms, seminar halls, etc have been provided to students and other staff members.
- The campus of Osmania University has an auditorium named Tagore Auditorium and various seminar halls.
- The campus of the University has a hostel facility for students and a guest house so that if a student’s parent visits the student's hostel, they can reside at the guest house. At present, there are 22 hostels and 15 canteens.
- It has a bank facility inside the campus.
- It also provides health facilities that are open on working days. It is open for three hours in the morning and for two hours in the afternoon.
- The university provides a post office facility inside the campus that is open during college hours on all working days.
- The library on campus has around 5.5 lakh books and 5500 manuscripts.
Osmania University Fees and Scholarships
The total expense for a particular course at Osmania University including all that is tuition fees and other charges that the university takes goes around 4 to 5 lakhs. The university offers scholarships to students who are in merit, research scholars, and to socially backward category students.
Fees
The UG, PG, and PhD fees of Osmania University are mentioned below.
| Programs | Total Fees | 
|---|---|
| UG | INR 5 Lakhs (approx) | 
| PG | INR 60,000 to INR 70,000 | 
| PhD | INR 70,000 (approx) | 
Scholarships
Osmania University provides several scholarships to students. These scholarships are listed below.
- The government of Telangana provides E-pass scholarships to SC, ST, and OBC category students.
- To meritorious students, the Pratibha Scholarship is offered.
- To physically challenged or disabled students, the Central Government provides scholarships.
- To research scholars, UGC scholarships and fellowships are provided.
- ICSSR fellowship is also one such fellowship offered to research scholars.
Osmania University Placements
Osmania University’s University College of Engineering provides placement training to students. It has offered full-time jobs in private and public sectors to students through placements. Additionally, some faculty training programs are planned in collaboration with professionals from the industry sector. During the last year of students' graduation, the majority of companies including Core & IT come to the college to recruit on campus. Pre-final year students can also apply for summer internships through some of the recruiting firms. The stats for 2023 of Osmania University are available and mentioned below.
| Particulars | Events | 
|---|---|
| Highest Package Offered | INR 17.3 LPA | 
| Lowest Package Offered | INR 2 LPA | 
| Top Recruiters | GE Vernova, TCS, Infosys, Accenture | 
Osmania University Alumni
Alumni from Osmania University have gained respectable positions at the national and international levels. The university has an association where all its alumni are connected. Its few alumni are listed below.
- Sarojini Naidu- India Political Activist
- Sania Mirza- Former Tennis Player
- Nandamuri Balakrishna- Indian actor and producer