Osmania University

Courses, Fees & Rankings at a Glance

Osmania University offers programmes from undergraduate to doctoral level across engineering, management, law, science, commerce and arts, with admission almost always tied to a Telangana state entrance test. The table below lists flagship programmes with their duration, indicative annual/total fee from our database, and the relevant entrance exam, so you can quickly match your goal to a course and its admission route. Where a fee is not published it is marked 'n/a' - check the detailed Courses & Fees tab for the latest figure. Use the university's #30 NIRF University rank (2025) as the quality benchmark across these programmes.

The clear takeaway is affordability: as a government university, Osmania University keeps fees low, with a full BA at about ₹13,200, B.Sc at ₹19,800 and even a five-year BA LLB at ₹80,000 - a fraction of private-college equivalents. Professional and management programmes such as MBA (₹70,000) and M.Ed (₹120,000) sit higher but remain modest, and almost every postgraduate seat routes through a state exam like TS ICET, TS PGECET or CPGET.

What courses are offered at Osmania University?

Osmania University offers a full range of programmes including B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, BCA, B.Sc, M.Sc, B.Com, M.Com, BA, MA, BA LLB, LLB, LLM, B.Ed, M.Ed, BFA and PhD. These span its constituent colleges of Engineering, Technology, Science, Commerce & Business Management, Law, Arts and Education. Undergraduate durations range from 3 years (BA, B.Sc, B.Com) to 5 years (BA LLB), while postgraduate courses are typically 2 years.

OU Courses & Fees 2026

Pass in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; valid TS EAMCET rank

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering branch with min 55%; valid GATE/TS PGECET score

Bachelor's degree with min 50%; valid TS ICET score

10+2 in any stream from a recognised board

10+2 or equivalent; valid TS LAWCET rank

Bachelor's degree in any discipline; valid TS LAWCET rank

+ 14 more courses. See all

What is the total fee at Osmania University?

Fees at Osmania University are low because it is a government institution: a BA costs about ₹13,200, B.Sc ₹19,800, B.Com (Hons) ₹50,820, MA ₹28,000 and M.Com ₹60,000 for the full programme. Professional courses are higher - MBA is around ₹70,000, LLB ₹48,000, BA LLB ₹80,000 and M.Ed ₹120,000. Several programmes such as B.Tech, MCA and PhD have fees marked as not published; verify the latest figure on the Courses & Fees tab.

OU Scholarships 2026

Telangana-domiciled SC, ST, BC, EBC, Minority or Disabled students with family income within category limits (SC up to Rs 2.5 lakh; ST up to Rs 2 lakh; BC/EBC/Minority Rs 1.5-2 lakh). Covers both tuition reimbursement to the college and maintenance fee to the student.

Students above the 80th percentile in Class 12, with annual family income up to Rs 4.5 lakh, pursuing a regular UG/PG degree at Osmania University. Distance and diploma courses are not eligible.

Students from notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) with at least 50% in the previous exam and family income up to Rs 2 lakh. Limited to two students per family.

Single girl child (no brother) under 30 years admitted to the first year of a regular full-time PG course at Osmania University. Twin or fraternal-only daughters are also eligible.

Girl students admitted to the first year (or second year via lateral entry) of an AICTE-approved technical degree or diploma course, such as engineering at OU's University College of Engineering, with family income up to Rs 8 lakh. Limited to two girls per family.

Placement & Admission Snapshot

For the 2025 placement season, Osmania University's flagship University College of Engineering recorded an average package of around ₹10 LPA (₹10,00,000) and a highest package of ₹45 LPA (₹45,00,000), with a B.Tech CSE student securing the top offer. For the 2026 cycle reported so far, the highest package stands at ₹24 LPA (₹24,00,000) with the average still being compiled. The table below shows the year-wise placement trend so you can read the direction of recruitment.

The 2025 figures show healthy engineering outcomes, with more than 200 companies and 370+ job offers, led by recruiters such as Amazon, DE Shaw & Co, Oracle, IBM, Infosys, Deloitte and ITC. Admission to Osmania University is overwhelmingly entrance-based for professional and postgraduate courses: B.Tech via TS EAMCET, MBA and MCA via TS ICET, M.Tech via GATE/TS PGECET, law programmes via TS LAWCET, and most M.Sc/MA/M.Com seats via CPGET (OUCET), while several undergraduate arts, science and commerce courses are merit-based on 10+2 marks.

Is admission to Osmania University merit-based or entrance-based?

Admission to Osmania University is mostly entrance-based for professional and postgraduate programmes. B.Tech requires TS EAMCET, MBA and MCA need TS ICET, M.Tech uses GATE or TS PGECET, law courses use TS LAWCET, and most M.Sc, MA and M.Com seats are filled through CPGET (OUCET). Some undergraduate arts, science and commerce courses such as BA, B.Sc and B.Com admit on 10+2 merit, while PhD admission combines OUCET/entrance test with an interview.

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OU Placements 2026

Highest Package

₹24.00 LPA

Median Package

₹11.00 LPA

Companies Visited

200

Total Offers

1,572

What is Osmania University's NIRF and NAAC ranking?

In NIRF 2025, Osmania University ranked #53 Overall (score 55.24), #30 in the University category (score 57.94) and #7 among State Public Universities (score 65.64). It is accredited with an NAAC 'A+' grade and holds UGC Category I status. The University-category rank improved sharply from #43 in 2024 to #30 in 2025, and the Overall rank rose from #70 to #53 over the same period.

OU Rankings 2026

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Osmania University Main Road, Amberpet, Hyderabad, Telangana

Phone

040-27098951

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Osmania University Key Facts (2026)

The table below summarises the institutional profile of Osmania University at a glance, answering the most common first question an aspirant asks: what kind of institution is it, how old is it, how big is it, and how is it recognised? Read each row as a single verified parameter and its current value for the 2026 cycle. These figures come from the university's official profile and national ranking and accreditation bodies.

The takeaway for applicants is scale and credibility: Osmania University combines a century-old legacy with current national recognition, holding an NAAC 'A+' grade and UGC Category I status that lets it design its own courses. Its #30 University and #5 India Today government-university positions in 2025 confirm it is among India's stronger state universities, not a regional name alone.

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