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Osmania University (OU) Overview 2025

Osmania University (OU), established in 1917, is the 7th oldest university in the country, 3rd in South India, and the first in the former Hyderabad State.

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Osmania University (OU) Overview

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Osmania University, also known as OU, has a proud legacy of academic excellence and is accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade. It consistently finds a place among the top universities in India under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). As highlighted in its 104th Annual Report (2022-23), OU stood 22nd among universities and 46th overall in NIRF 2023. In the NIRF 2025 rankings, it was placed 30th nationally, reflecting its strong academic standards and placement record. 

The institute offers Management Courses, such as MBA, Engineering courses like M.Tech, and Courses in the field of Humanities, Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Social Sciences, Oriental Languages, and Education, specialization in Data Science, etc. 

OU conducts its admissions through CPGET (as per Annual Report references) and conducts tests via Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for Post Graduate admissions. The standard duration, e.g. 3 years for UG arts, science, commerce, 2 years for PG. Osmania University provides education across undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil., Ph.D., diploma, and certificate levels. 

Key Highlights of Osmania University (OU)

Admission Month 

June/July 

Established 

1918 

Top Programs 

B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.B.A., B.Ed.,  M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., M.Lib.L.Sc., M.S.W, LLB, MBA, MCA, Ph.D.   

Accepted Exams 

TS EDCET, TG CPGET, TS LAWCET, TSICET, NET/UGC/CSIR/ICAR/ICMR/GPAT 

 

Duration of Courses 

UG: 3-4 Years  

PG: 2 years  

Integrated courses: 5 Years 

PhD: 3–5 years 

 Intake 

PG Programs: Varies department/course-wise 

UG Programs: Varies department/course-wise 

NIRF 2025 Ranking 

Overall: 53rd 

Universities Category: 30th  

Students 

300,000 + 

Courses and Fees

Osmania University (OU), established in 1918, offers a wide range of academic programs through its 12 Faculties, 53 Departments, and several Constituent and Affiliated Colleges. It is recognized for its diverse offerings.

The Faculties of Osmania University (OU) include:

  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Social Sciences
  • Faculty of Commerce
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Law
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Oriental Languages
  • Faculty of Technology
  • Faculty of Engineering
  • Faculty of Informatics
  • Faculty of Management
  • Faculty of Pharmacy

The Table below displays revised UG Courses and their Tuition Fee, Special Fee and the Total Fee for the year 2025-2026 offered at Constituent & Affiliated Colleges under Osmania University (OU).

Fee Structure for Academic Year 2025-2026

Course Name

Total Fee in ₹

Special Fee in ₹

Total

Regular

B.A (All Combinations)

2420

2420

4840

B.Com. (All Combinations)

3630

2420

6050

B. Sc (All Combinations)

4840

2420

7260

Self - Finance

B.A (All Combinations)

7260

2420

9680

B.A (Psychology)

14520

2420

16940

B.A (Mass Communications)

13420

2420

15840

B.Com (General)

12100

2420

14520

B.Com (Computers)

14520

2420

16940

B.Com (Taxation)

14520

2420

16940

B.Com (Adv.& Sales Promotion)

14520

2420

16940

B.Com (Foreign Trade)

14520

2420

16940

B.Com ( Hons)

14520

2420

16940

B. Sc (All Physical Sciences Combinations)

14520

2420

16940

B. Sc (All Life Sciences Combinations)

16940

2420

19360

BBA

16940

2420

19360

BCA

18150

2420

20570

Bachelor in Fashion Technology (BFT)

30250

2420

32670

Bachelor in Apparel &FT

30250

2420

32670

BS-MS (Comp. Science)

39930

2420

42350

BS-MS (Economics)

26620

2420

29040

BBA (Fashion Management)

30250

2420

32670

BBA (Fashion Designing Management)

30250

2420

32670

B.Sc (Data Science)

24970

2420

27390

B.Voc (Travel & Tourism)

24970

2420

27390

B.VoC (Banking & Finance Services Insurance)

24970

2420

27390

Note: The Special Fee includes components like College Functions, Reading Room, College Magazine, Student Handbook, Lab Fee, Library Fee and Other Fees

Fees Structure for Skill Based Programs

Course Name

Total Fee in ₹

Special Fee in ₹

Total

B.A Performing Arts

30250

2420

32670

B.A Content & Creative Writing

36300

2420

38720

B.A Fashion Design

30250

2420

32670

BBA (Hospitality Management Accommodation Operations)

30250

2420

32670

BBA E.Com. Operations

30250

2420

32670

BBA Logistics

39930

2420

42350

BBA Tourism& Travel Management

30250

2420

32670

BBA Retail Operations

30250

2420

32670

BBA (Hospitality Management Facility Operations)

30250

2420

32670

BBA Health Care Management

30250

2420

32670

B.Sc Fashion Design & Technology

30250

2420

32670

B.Sc Pharma Sales

30250

2420

32670

B.Sc Quality Control

30250

2420

32670

B.Sc Graphic Design & Digital Advertising

30250

2420

32670

B.Sc Animation

39930

2420

42350

B.Sc Honors (ComPuter Science)

48400

4840

53240

B.Sc Agriculture

30250

2420

32670

B.Sc Gaming

39930

2420

42350

B.Com Business Analytics

30250

2420

32670

Note: The Special Fee includes components like College Functions, Reading Room, College Magazine, Extra Circular activities, Student Handbook, Lab Fee, Library Fee and Other Fees

Placements, Cutoffs and Admissions

Osmania University (OU) Placement Cell helps students connect with top recruiters in India and overseas. The cell provides internship opportunities, seminars, and guidance for placements, interviews, and group discussions. It invites organizations to campus, building strong ties with industry and opening a range of career options. 

Osmania University Placement Highlights NIRF Ranking 2025 

Here is the placements statistics of UG and PG based on the NIRF Ranking:  

Programme Type 

Median Salary (in LPA) 

UG (3-Year Program(s) 

₹ 6,50,000  

UG (4-Year Program(s) 

₹ 10,00,000  

UG (5-Year Program(s) 

₹ 7,50,000  

PG (2-Year Program(s) 

₹ 8,00,000 

Osmania University Placements Statistics (2024-25) 

The Osmania University placements for 2024-25 showed a diversity of hiring trends across branches. The placement process reached 370+ offers with good packages.   

Placement Highlights (2024-25) 

Details 

Highest Package (in LPA) 

₹45  

Median Package (in LPA) 

₹10  

Total Offers 

370+ 

Average Salary (in LPA) 

₹8.25  

Branches with Maximum Offers 

CSE, MECH, CIVIL 

Opportunities 

Internships, 2–3 Jobs 

Top Recruiters 

  • NCC 
  • Oracle 
  • Pro Team Serve 
  • Tejas Networks 
  • Amazon 
  • Asian Paints 
  • Cognizant 
  • HSBC 
  • Infosys 
  • ITC 
  • Juspay 
  • Ki-Tech Pvt Ltd 
  • Meslova 
  • Swiggy 
  • Reliance Industries Limited 
  • Avana Medical 

For more detailed information on Placements. Check out upGrad’s Osmania University (OU) Placements’ page. 

Ranking 2024-2025

NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) is a government body that releases annual rankings of higher education institutes in India. It has released the NIRF 2025 Rankings, and OU has consistently ranked in the top categories over the past few years.  

NIRF Ranking Osmania University 2025 

Category 

Rank 

Overall 

53rd  

Universities (all universities, India) 

30th  

State Public Universities category 

7th 

Year-wise Ranking of Osmania University in the Indian Universities Category By NIRF 

Ranking Year 

Rank 

2025 

30th  

2024 

43rd  

2023 

36th  

2022 

22nd 

2021 

32nd 

Scholarships 2025

Details

    Benefits: Provides financial assistance and other academic support.

    Eligibility: Eligible students who put in a minimum of 75% attendance and have cleared their entire hostel, library and other dues and whose academic record is satisfactory.

Osmania University Vs University of Hyderabad Vs Jamia Millia Islamia

Here’s a comparison of the top three higher education Institutes to know better about each 

Parameters       

Osmania University 

University of Hyderabad  

Jamia Millia Islamia 

Fees        

UG: ₹9k- ₹30k/year 

UG: ₹9k- ₹30k/year 

UG: ₹9k- ₹30k/year 

PG: ₹20,000 – ₹40,000 

PG: ₹9k- ₹56k/year 

PG: ₹10k- ₹60k/year 

Courses       

UG: BA, B.Tech (in affiliated colleges), BDS, BBA, BSc, BCom, B.Arch, B.Lib.Sc, B.Ed, and many more 

Int. PG: Msc, MA, M.Tech 

UG: BA, B.Tech, BDS, BBA, BSc, BCom, B.Arch, B.Lib.Sc, B.Ed and more 

PG: M.A., M.Sc., M.Com.,M.Lib.L.Sc./M.S.W, MBA, MCA 

PG: MA, M.Tech, MBA, MFA, Msc, M.Ed, M.Tech, M.Des.  

PG: MA, M.Tech, M.Des, MBA, LLM, M.Lib.Sc, MFA, Msc, M.Ed, MCA, and more 

Placement Stats 2025   

Highest Package: ₹25 LPA 

Average Package: ₹3–6.5 LPA 

Highest Package: ₹46 LPA   

Average Package: Not Available 

Highest Package: ₹22 LPA   

Average Package: ₹5.8 LPA    

Note: The Placement Session for 2025 is currently ongoing, the figures might change .

Campus, Hostel & Student Life 

Location: Amberpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 

  • Established in 1918, Osmania University is spread over 1,600 acres in the heart of Hyderabad. 
  • The campus of Osmania university comprises of academic blocks, hostels, sports complexes, a Health Centre, auditoriums, and Research Centers. 
  • The Osmania University Library is one of the largest in South India, consisting of more than 600,000 books, journals, and has unique manuscripts. 
  • OU is a collegiate university, with 8 constituent colleges (including the College of Engineering, College of Commerce & Business Management, and Nizam College) and over 700 affiliated colleges across Telangana. 

Hostels at OU 

  • OU has separate hostels for men and women students across its constituent colleges. 
  • In total, there are around 22 hostels and 15 messes in Osmania University 

Student Life 

  • The university has a vibrant student culture with departmental fests, inter-college cultural events, and sports meets. 

Fests 

  • Infinity Fest (OU College of Engineering) 
  • Student clubs and associations are active in areas like literature, debating, fine arts, dramatics, and sports. 

Notable Alumni

Name

Field of Work

Harsha Bhogle

Prominent Cricket Commentator and Journalist, known as the “voice of Indian cricket

Asaduddin Owaisi

Member of Parliament (Hyderabad) and President of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM).

Shantanu Narayen

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Adobe systems

FAQs for Overview

1. Where is Osmania University located?

Osmania University is located in the Tarnaka /Amberpet area of Hyderabad, Telangana, India, with the Arts College (University College of Arts & Social Sciences) serving as a well‐known campus landmark.

2. Is Osmania University government or private?

Osmania University is a public state university, established in 1918 by the Nizam of Hyderabad, the last Nizam of Hyderabad. It is fully funded and managed by the Government of Telangana, making it a government institution.

3. What courses does Osmania University offer?

OU offers Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Integrated, Diploma, and PhD programs in Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, Management, and more. Like B.Ed, M.Ed, Ph.D., B.Sc, MA, etc., plus specializations like Law (LAWCET).

4. How can I get admission into Osmania University?

Admission to OU is generally via a centralized counseling process managed by the Directorate of Admissions through state-level entrance exams like TS EAMCET, TS LAWCET, TS ICET, TS PGECET, CPGET, or based on merit, depending on the course.

5. What is the NIRF ranking of Osmania University?

In NIRF 2025, Osmania University ranked 30th among universities and 53rd overall in India. It has been consistently listed among the top higher education institutions in India.The University earned high scores in teaching, learning, and research metrics.

6. How many hostels does Osmania University have?

OU has around 15+ hostels provides separate hostels for men and women students with dining, study, and recreation facilities including a special International Students Hostel (ISH) for eligible postgraduate and PhD international students.

7. What is the fee structure at Osmania University?

Fees vary depending on the program type (UG, PG, Integrated, Diploma), mode (regular / self-finance) & college. The annual fees typically range from ₹9,000 to ₹40,000, depending on the course and program type.

8. What faculties / disciplines / courses can one study at OU?

OU offers a broad range: Arts, Sciences, Commerce, Business Management, Technology, Law, Engineering, Humanities, Social sciences, Oriental languages, etc. There are UG, PG, integrated, and doctoral programmes.

9. What accreditations or rankings does Osmania University have?

Osmania University is accredited by NAAC with an ‘A+’ grade. It’s recognized by the UGC (University Grants Commission). For rankings, in NIRF 2025, OU is 53rd overall and 30th among universities in India.

10. Does Osmania University accept CUET scores?

No, admissions at Osmania University are through Telangana state-level entrance tests like CPGET and LAWCET and not via CUET. From the official OU website information available, there is no mention of OU admissions using CUET. 

11. Is OU good for research / does it have a strong research output?

Yes, OU has been making strides in improving its research metrics. The recent National Institutional Ranking Framework report cited increased research citations and higher H-index, and many departments have PhD, UGC-sponsored projects. 

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