Osmania University: Cutoff 2026, Fees, Courses, Placement, Admission and Ranking

As one of the oldest universities in southern India, Osmania University was founded about 100 years ago by nazims and has different area of study like Btech, Mtech, MBA etc. In Osmania University , here the fees of B.Tech course is about 50k per year for 4 years, the total fees for B.Tech will be about 2 lakhs, here the fees for B.Tech course is comparitively less when compared to other colleges for B.Tech courses. The mess fees is 2200 in University college of Engineering, Osmania University.

Osmania University generally accepts students through state-level or in-house tests. These include OUCET/ CPGET. However, in some cases, the university may consider CUET scores. Students have to check the DTE webpage to know more.

No, Osmania University doesn't have any provision of direct admission for UG and PG programmes. Candidates seeking admission to Osmania University clear the course-specific entrance test. Based on the entrance test scores, selected candidates are then called for a counselling round depending upon the course. For PG, PG Diploma and five-year integrated courses, candidates must have to clear the CPGET entrance test, followed by a web counselling round.

Osmania University PharmD admission is based on candidates' performance in Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET), followed by a counselling round. This state-level entrance test will be held in computer-based test mode for admission to various UG-level engineering, agriculture and medical courses. 

The highest packages offered during the JNTUH placements and Osmania University placements season 2022 were INR 44 LPA and INR 18.2 LPA, respectively. In total 13 companies visited Osmania University for the placement season 2022. Meanwhile, JNTUH campus recorded over 50 companies that participated during the placement drive. Hence, JNTUH offers better placements than Osmania University.

 

For taking admission in Osmania University for BSc programs, candidates need to have merits. Admission in this university for this course is based on the marks secured by the candidates in the intermediate examination. Candidates should have a minimum aggregate of 40% to 60% in class 12 and relevant subjects for their specialization.

Admission to the Osmania University MBA course takes place primarily through the state-wide management exam, i.e., the TG ICET. However, some colleges under or affiliated with OU also take scores from other national level entrance exams like CAT, XAT, etc. into account. For example, the David Memorial Institute of Management MAT XAT, and CAT along with the TG ICET.

Yes, Osmania university is a reputed university with national and international acclaim. NIRF ranking in the “University” category placed it at #30. QS World Rankings placed OU in the #1201-1400 band. The university has a rich history; it is the seventh the oldest in India. It is affordable with solid placement records. It has a vast 1600-acre campus with many academic and research facilities.

For Osmania University PharmD admission, students must have a valid TS EAMCET score. The minimum eligibility criteria required is graduation with an aggregate of 50% from an Institute/University approved by the Pharmacy Council of India. 

No, you cannot get regular admission into the main campus colleges of Osmania University for a BTech/BE degree without qualifying for the TG EAPCET. Affiliated private engineering colleges under Osmania University may have management or NRI quota seats, but the premier constituent units like the University College of Engineering (UCEOU) admit students exclusively via the TG EAPCET. OU permits lateral entry into its BTech/BE courses via the TG ECET.

Osmania University accepts APEdCET scores for admission to the B.Ed course. As per APEdCET cutoff 2022 for BEd stood at 942 for Osmania University for the General category All India candidates. Candidates seeking admission can refer to the table given below to check out the previous year's category-wise cutoff ranks:

Category	Cutoff 2022
General	942
OBC	2652

To get an MBA seat at Osmania University (OU) in Hyderabad, you must hold a bachelor's degree with at least 50% (45% for SC/ST/BC) marks and qualify for the TG ICET entrance exam. Admissions are finalized through centralized state web counseling based on your exam rank, category, and local area reservations.

Students have to submit some documents during Osmania University's admissions and applications. The general list is as below:

• Passport photograph (under 40KB)
• Less than 30KB scanned signature.
• Class 10 marksheet/ Certificate
• Class 12 marksheet & Certificate
• Graduation marksheet & Certificate
• Entrance exam scorecard
• Allotment Letter - if applicable
• PG marksheet  & Certificate - for PhD courses
• Caste Validity Certificate - if applicable
• Income Certificate - if applicable
• Passport-size photograph
• Aadhaar Card/ Identity Proof

Yes, OU offers several Diploma courses. Osmania university diplomas include PG Diplomas, Advance Diplomas, Junior Diplomas, etc. The Diplomas can be in languages; for example, the University College of Arts & Science offers Advance and Junior Diplomas in both French and German. The Institute of Genetics & Hospital for Genetic Diseases offers a PG Diploma in Genetic Counseling, etc.

Osmania University offers over 32 specialisations under its PG Diploma course. Given below is the list of a few specialisations of Osmania University PG Diploma course: 

PG Diploma specialisations
Archival Science & Manuscriptology	Museology	Early Intervention
Functional Hindi & Translation	Child Psychology and Family Relations	Digital Information System
Translation in Arabic	Rehabilitation Psychology	Psychological Counseling

The BTech fees at Osmania University range between INR 1.6 L - INR 5.7 L for academic year 2026.  Please know that the fee given above is from official sources and is subject to change.

 

The median package secured by the University College of Engineering batch 2025 was INR 10 LPA. 

Yes, Osmania University offers a two-year full-time MBA course at the postgraduate level. The University also offers MBA course in an evening shift for working executives. Osmania University MBA course is completely entrance-based. Osmania University MBA Admission for the academic session 2023 will be open soon, students seeking admission must visit the official website of the University to apply online.

Candidates interested in joining the MCA course at Osmania University must appear for the TS ICET entrance exam, followed by its counselling process. Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test is a state-level exam conducted for a duration of two and a half hours in as many as 14 cities across Telangana.