M.Sc. in Zoology 

at Osmania University, Tarnaka

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.

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.

Osmania University has a decent record of placements for courses like BTech, MTech, MCA, etc. The highest and average package secured by Engineering students during Osmania University placement 2025 was INR 45 LPA and INR 10 LPA. More than 200 companies participated during the placement session and presented over 370 jobs to College of Engineering batch 2025.

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.

No, Osmania University generally does not offer direct admissions. Students have to clear the admission requirements. This includes appearing for state/ national/ university-level entrance tests. Students are selected either on merit or entrance basis.

Osmania University administers the Common Postgraduate Entrance Test (CPGET) for admission into its various programs. It also accepts results from a number of national entrance exams, including the GATE, TSICET, CMAT, Andhra Pradesh ECET, and TS EAMCET, for undergraduate studies like BTech, PG and Certificate programmes. Osmania University administers a PhD entrance exam for doctoral programme admissions.

According to the 2023 statistics, Osmania University College for Women's closing rank cut-off for MBA General was 3724. 

You can check more information about the rank for MBA specializations offered by Osmania University College for women on the following site - https://www.shiksha.com/university/osmania-university-hyderabad-25100/cutoff

The median salary offered to students upon their successful placement is INR 4.69 LPA. The Institute demonstrates its mission to equip its graduates with the skills and knowledge needed for lucrative careers, as reflected in the attractive compensation they receive.

University College For Women, Osmania University has a rating of 4.46 for the Faculty by students. This shows that the institute has qualified, and experienced faculty members.

University College of Science, Osmania University admissions are both merit and entrance-based. The college selects candidates for UG courses based on their merit in the last qualifying exam. Aspirants applying for MSc and MCA need to qualify CGPET and TSICET, respectively. Once the selection process is over, candidates are allocated seats via TS DOST to UG courses. Selected aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the college.

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.