Discontinued (Oct 24) - M.Sc. in Astrophysics 

at University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad

Osmania University offers postgraduate programmes in the areas of arts, commerce, science, education, law, mass communication, and more. These programmes include the MA, M.Com, M.Sc, Integrated M.Sc, MSW, M.Ed, MCJ, LLM, M.Li.Sc, M.P.Ed. Graduation is the primary requirement for admission to Osmania University's postgraduate programme. For entry into MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MSW, or M.Li.Sc programmes, applicants must have completed their undergraduate degrees in the respective discipline with a minimum cumulative GPA of 40%. Admission to the MA, M.Sc., M.Com, M.Ed, M.P.Ed, MCJ, MSW, M.Li.Sc., and LL.M. programmes is contingent on passing the university's OUCET exam.

University College of Science, Osmania University does not offer direct admission to a course. Aspirants are either required to fulfil the merit requirement or appear for an entrance exam for admission. The selection criteria will vary as per the course. Candidates applying for UG courses are offered seat through Telangana State Online Services for Students (TS DOST). For MCA, candidates need to qualify TSICET. Admission to MSc is based on CPGET conducted by Osmania University.

The career path majorly depends upon the MSc course specialisation chosen by the candidate. There are further career options in both public and private domains. University College of Science, Osmania University MSc graduates can apply for jobs, however, the selection is subject to fulfilment of the required criteria as per the employer. Some of the popular domains chosen by candidates are:

• Government jobs
• Teaching
• Private sector
• Doctoral studies

Admission to 85% of the available seats in every course of University College of Science Hyderabad shall be reserved in favour of the local candidates in relation to local area in respect of Osmania university and the remaining 15% of seats are left unreserved for which both local and non-local candidates can compete. Below is the category-wise seat reservation:

University College of Science, Osmania University offers admission to its MSc courses on entrance-score basis. However, the first step is for the eligible candidates to register and submit the application forms. These are further evaluated based on applicants performance in the Common Post Graduate Entrance Test (CPGET). Shortlisted candidates can get their documents verified and pay the admission fee amount. The fees vary for each course specialisation. Once payment is done, the admission is confirmed.

Both the colleges offer MSc in different specialisations. The total tuition fee for MSc at University College of Science, Osmania University range from INR 4,520 to INR 1.22 lakh. Additionally, for MSc at KL College of Science and Humanities, the total tuition fee amount is INR 2 lakh. These fee details are as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is subject to change and hence, is indicative.

University College of Science, Osmania University offers admission based on CPGET. The registrations are carried out in Jun/ Jul for the entrance test. Hence, the application forms can be expected to be out in Jun. The mentioned timeline is as per past years' data and hence, is indicative.

University College of Science Hyderabad offers two-year MSc course spread across four semesters. The college offers MSc in Applied Mathematics and Biotechnology at the PG level. Candidates need to pass graduation to apply for MSc specialisations. Besides, candidates also need to pass CPGET conducted by Osmania University for admission to MSc course.

There are a total of 900 seats for MSc programmes offered at the University College of Science, Osmania University. It is divided across the offered course specialisations. The seat allotment procedure is carried out as per sanctioned seat intake and applicants scores in CPGET. The mentioned intake is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

The Osmania University has not announced the CPGET 2025 dates as of now. However, as per the past dates, it can be guessed that the exam will be conducted in the first two weeks of July 2025. Additionally, the application form is expected to be released in Jun/ Jul month.