Osmania University: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

Osmania University (OU), set up in 1918 is a public state university recognized by the UGC and accredited with an “A+” Grade by the NAAC. It is the seventh oldest in the country and the second oldest university in South India.

As per the latest NIRF 2023 rankings, OU is ranked 36th among the top universities in India and achieved the 46th position in the Overall category. Osmania University offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses in various streams, including science, humanities, management, education, pharmacy, engineering, law, and more.

Osmania University, Hyderabad offers over 130 UG, PG, PhD, PG Diploma, and Certificate courses. These include BA, BSc, B.Tech, LLB, MBA, M.Tech, MA and MSc. The Osmania University admission will be based on entrance examinations such as TS EAMCET, ICET, JEE, GATE, and CAT/CMAT. The university also conducts a Common Postgraduate Entrance Test (CPGET) for admission to the PG courses. Osmania University's previous year's question papers are also available online.

With modern state-of-the-art facilities and reputable faculty, Osmania University offers top tier education. Here's more on camps life at GetMyUni Verdict.

Osmania University Highlights 2024

Osmania University is one of the most recognizable university systems in the world with over 300,000 students on its campuses and affiliated colleges. The highlights of the university such as recognition, university type, approvals, etc., are mentioned below:

Year of Establishment	1918
Type of University	Government
Accreditations	NAAC, BCI, PCI, NBA
Recognition	UGC
Approvals	UGC, AICTE
Courses Offered	UG, PG, PG Diploma, Certificate, Ph.D. Courses
Admission Criteria	Entrance & Merit Based
Entrance Exams Accepted	OUCET, EAMCET, ICET, JEE, GATE, CAT, CMAT
Total Faculty	443
Genders Accepted	Co-Ed
Campus Size	1600 Acres
Location	Hyderabad, Telangana

Osmania University Admission 2024

Osmania University 2023 admission is offered at three levels - UG, PG and Doctoral. Admission to all or any UG, PG, diploma, certificate, and doctoral courses like BA, B.Sc, MBA, MSW, M.Tech, etc. are offered based on the marks secured in the entrance exam conducted by the University followed by a variety of processes. Besides, aspiring candidates should check the eligibility criteria before applying for their preferred courses. For admission to all the undergraduate level courses, candidates are selected based on the marks scored in OUCET, which is the common entrance test conducted by Osmania University.

Osmania University Eligibility Criteria

Osmania University has some eligibility criteria for admission depending on the type of course chosen. The eligibility criteria for different courses at OU are mentioned below.

B.Lib.I.Sc Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants having a graduation degree in any stream with a min of 40% marks can apply. 
• OU will conduct an entrance examination (OUCET) for this subject.

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MA Eligibility Criteria

• Graduation within the relevant discipline with 40% marks in aggregate
• Passed in BA/B.Sc./B.Com securing 40% marks in aggregate under Part II. And Two years of stage experience.
• Graduate in B.A./B.Sc./B. Com with any language subject having studied for 2 years for a minimum of (200) marks with 40% marks in Part-II

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M.Sc Eligibility Criteria

• B.Sc with 40% marks (pass for SC/ST) with Botany/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Electronics/ Computer Science/ Zoology/ Physics/ Statistics as one of the main subjects
• BA with Geography or B.Sc
• B.A. with Geography or B.Sc. / B.Tech. / BE/ BCA
• Graduation with Geology

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Osmania University Admission Dates 2024

Some of the tentative dates regarding Osmania University admission 2023 are given below:

Event	Date
CAT 2023 Admit Card Release Date	November 07, 2023
CAT 2023 Exam Date	November 26, 2023
XAT 2024 Registration Ends	November 30, 2023
XAT 2024 Exam Date	January 07, 2024
MAT 2024 Registrations Open	November 02, 2023

Osmania University Ranking

Osmania University ranking in India makes it one of the top and most sought-after universities for various courses. Osmania University Hyderabad ranked 7th in India as a general Government university under India Today Ranking 2023. Listed below is an overview of the university rankings and achievements in the last few years by different ranking organisations in the country and abroad.

Ranking Body	2023	2022
NIRF (Overall)	64	46
NIRF (University)	36	22

Some other Osmania University rankings are mentioned below:

• The Osmania University Ranking by EduRank Ranking 2023 grabbed the 29th position in India.
• The Times Higher Education Ranking 2023 ranged from 401 to 500th in Asia for 2023.
• The Osmania University QS ranking ranged from 1201 to 1400 worldwide.
• Osmania University ranked 13th among India's Top State Public Universities under Outlook Ranking 2023.

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Osmania University Courses

Osmania University offers a variety of courses under UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate, and Doctorate levels. The UG courses are B.Tech, LLB, B.Ed, BE, B.P.Ed, etc. At the PG level, the university offers MBA, integrated M.Sc, M.Tech, M.Pharm, LLM, etc. Given below is a list of courses offered by the university

Course	Duration	Selection Criteria
B.Com	3 Years	10+2 examination from Andhra Pradesh Board or equivalent board + Merit-based scores
B.Tech	4 years	Passed 10+2 + TS EAMCET/APECE/TSEd CET score
BA	3 Years	10+2 examination from Andhra Pradesh Board or equivalent board + Merit-based scores
B.Tech	3 Years	10+2 examination from Andhra Pradesh Board or equivalent board + CPGET scores
MBA	2 Years	Graduate Degree + CAT/MAT/CMAT/GMAT/ATMA Scores
M.Sc	2 Years	Graduate Degree + Merit-based scores
MSW	2 Years	Graduate Degree + Merit-based scores

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Osmania University Fee Details

Osmania University offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in science, management, law, etc. Applicants pay their fees to OU via online or offline mode. Given below are some of the fees for different courses offered by OU.

Course	Total Tuition Fees
B.Com	INR 2.92 Lakh
BA	INR 3,000
B.Tech	INR 40,000
MBA	INR 1.0 Lakh
M.Sc	INR 5,520
MSW	INR 22,430

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Osmania University Cutoff

Osmania University cutoff for 2023 will be released soon based on the entrance exam accepted at the university. For admission to the LLB course, LAWCET scores are mandatory, conducted by APSCHE. 

• Once the LAWCET scores are declared, Osmania University releases its cutoff.
• Similarly, admissions to the B.P.Ed courses are taken to support performance within the PECET conducted by APSCHE. 
• So the Osmania University cutoff is said after OUCET scores are released. Whereas, for admission to the B.Tech, B.E., and B.Pharm. candidates are selected on the idea of EAMCET marks.
• To secure admission to the PG level M.P. Ed., M.Ed., MSW, M.A, M.L.I.S, and Ll.M. courses participants are required to appear for the Osmania University Entrance Test.
• Osmania University's cutoff can vary by counting on a variety of facts such as the total number of applicants, the difficulty level of the doorway examination, total intake capacity, etc.

Osmania University Expected B.Tech Cutoff 2023

B.Tech Specializations	Opening Rank
Food Technology	35000-40000
Textile Technology	50200-20220

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Osmania University Placements

Osmania University's Placement & Training Cell has played a lively role over the past several years in providing campus placements to all or any of its students. It also organizes a productive On-campus Campus Recruitment Program that is conducted by numerous esteemed organizations to secure better placement results. According to the recent placement data published by Osmania University,

• The highest package offered was INR 24 LPA.
• The median package for the UG 3-year course stood at INR 4.25 LPA.
• The median package for the PG 2-year course stood at INR 6 LPA.

Osmania University Top Recruiters

A total of 36 recruiters visited the campus for placements. Some of the top recruiters who visited the campus for recruitment are:

Aparna Constructions & Estates Pvt Ltd	Computer Sciences Corp	Maruti Suzuki India Pvt Ltd
Goodrich Aerospace	ACRI Infotech Pvt Ltd	Services Pvt Ltd
Bhagwati Designs Pvt.Ltd	Aakash Educational Service	Encore Techno Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd
Innovation Communication Systems	Honeywell ME TM Internships	Gerab India Engineering Pvt Ltd

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Why Choose Osmania University?

Osmania University, established in 1918 is among the oldest educational institutes in the country. It is the seventh oldest in the country and the second oldest university in South India. The university has established itself as a multidisciplinary institute that caters to all the academic and administrative needs of the students. In 2023, Osmania University was ranked 36th in the NIRF Ranking 2023 (University category). The following make Osmania University one of the most sought-after education institutes in the country:

1. Recognitions and Accreditations

Osmania University (OU) is a very large co-educational institution with recognition from UGC and AICTE. The university also has approvals from the NBA, PCI and NAAC. These recognitions ensure the credibility of the degree obtained at the university.

2. Multidisciplinary Education

The campus includes the College of Law, College of Arts & Social Sciences, College of Commerce & Business Management, College of Engineering, College of Education, College of Technology, and College of Education. All these colleges provide top-notch undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral-level education.

3. Distance Education

Osmania University's distance education centre aims to provide easy, affordable and quality education to people from all walks of life. The Centre is planning to steadily increase its courses in both UG and PG and is planning to start new courses which offer job opportunities.

4. Infrastructure

Spread across 1600 acres, the campus provides all modern amenities to the students while preserving the cultural heritage of the institute. It has a guest house, post office, auditorium, health centre with a medical officer and separate residential facilities for both male and female students.

Osmania University Affiliated Colleges

Osmania University has 42 affiliated colleges that offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in multiple disciplines. Some of them are:

Stanley College Of Engineering And Technology For Women - [SCETW], Hyderabad	Nizam College, Hyderabad	Dhruva Degree College, Hyderabad
Vasavi College Of Engineering (VCE)	Bhavan's Vivekananda College Of Science Humanities And Commerce - [BVCSHC]	Swami Vivekananda Degree And P.G. College, Mahabubnagar

Osmania University Infrastructure 

Osmania University has a campus of almost 1600 acres (6 km2) with 300,000 college students (counting all of the campuses, constituent affiliated faculties, and district centers) making it certainly considered one of the most important better training structures in India. 

Some of the other facilities provided by the institute are:

• Library 
• Hostels
• Gym
• Auditorium 
• Bank Facility
• Post Office
• Canteen

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Osmania University Scholarships

Osmania University provides several scholarships to make its students' journey easier at the institute by removing their financial burdens. OU offers various scholarships, considering students’ academic performance, parental income, and category.

Even students can choose Scholarships provided by the government of India. Some of the Osmani University scholarships are mentioned below:

Scholarship	Description
Economically Poor People (EPP) Scholarship	This scholarship is offered to students based on their economic strata. Under this scholarship scheme, students are not exempted from their fees; however, they are paid Rs 250 per month during their entire course of study
SC/ST/BC scholarships	This scholarship is awarded to students by the Director of Social Welfare and Director of Tribal Welfare, Government of Andhra Pradesh. This scholarship is awarded to students based on their caste certificate and the income limit as laid down by the Government of Andhra Pradesh from time to time.
Pratibha Merit Scholarship	The Pratibha Merit Scholarship scheme aids the social and educational upliftment of both undergraduate and postgraduate students
Sumrana Mohiuddin Scholarship	Tuition fee and Special fee for two years for B.Sc. second-year student studying Genetics and for one year for B.Tech is provided

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Osmania University Faculty

Osmania University features a dedicated and impressive team of college members who guide students toward the trail of educational excellence. There are a total of 443 faculty members who are experts in their fields. Most of the faculty members have Ph.D. in their relevant subjects.

Osmania University Result

Osmania University result 2023 are declared. The semester results for the various UG, PG, and Diploma courses can be accessed on the official website. The results after the announcement can be viewed by entering the hall ticket number. Candidates who have missed or failed a subject can apply for the makeup examination in the next session. The OU Results of the revaluation and makeup exams are also published online. The result available online is the provisional mark sheet and is provided on request. 

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Osmania University Distance Education

Ever since the Centre for Distance Education was established by Osmania University, the Centre has witnessed growth at an exceptional rate and emerged within the field of Distance Education, with potential for excellence. 

The flexibility and innovativeness of the Open Learning System are particularly suited to the various requirements of the citizens of the country, including those that have joined the vocational stream. 

The Osmania University Distance Education Centre offers the following courses:

1. MA in Politics, Philosophy, English, History, Sanskrit, Hindi, Telugu, Public Personnel Management, Urdu and Sociology
2. PG Diploma in Business Management and English Teaching

Osmania University Departments

Osmania University has various departments that offer more than 25 courses. These departments are governed by 12 different faculties. Below is the list of a few departments that OU has

Botany	History	Arabic
Chemistry	Urdu	Law
Education	German	Commerce
Geography	Zoology	Theatre Arts
Library And Information Science	Civil Engineering	Pharmacy

Osmania University Alumni

Osmania University features a large team of distinguished alumni members that the university feels pleased with. The alumni cell tries to take care of cordial relations with the university’s alumni members. The cell tries to stay in tune with the alumni members and keep them updated on the happenings of the university. Some notable Osmania University alumni are:

Alumnus	Profession
P. V. Narasimha Rao	Former Prime Minister of India
Ponnala Lakshmaiah	President of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee.
Sarve Satyanarayana	Served as a Union Minister in the Government of India.
Vuthpulla Hanumantha Rao	Member of Parliament since 2014
Kancherla Keshava Rao	Member of Parliament
Shantha Sinha	Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
Etela Rajender	Finance Minister in the Government of Telangana
Kadiyam Shrihari	Deputy Chief Minister of Telangana
Harsha Bhogle	Indian cricket commentator and journalist.

Osmania University Collaborations

Osmania University has collaborated with many national and international students to provide wide exposure to its students. Some of its collaborations are mentioned below

International Collaborations

Country	Partnering Institutes
Thailand	Mahasarakham University

National Collaborations

• National Institute of Nutrition
• College of Defense Management Sainikpuri
• ONGC, Dehradun
• Chief Electoral Officer, Andhra Pradesh
• College of Air War Fare, Secunderabad
• Genesis Solutions Pvt Ltd.
• Life Time Wellness Rx International Ltd.
• Medical Transcription
• Andhra Pradesh Aviation Academy
• Medwin Institute of Medical Sciences
• Dr. Reddy's Foundation for Health Education
• NGRI

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