Osmania University Hyderabad Answered Questions

Osmania University offers fee concessions and scholarships to economically weaker and meritorious students. Government scholarships, fee reimbursement schemes, and special grants for SC/ST/OBC students may include tuition fee. These students must apply for scholarships either from the university or government portals.

BA LLB at PG College of Law, Osmania University, is fulfilling eligibility for candidates who have passed 10+2 or its equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% (40% in SC/ST categories) aggregate marks from a recognised board. Subjects can be of any stream-science, commerce, or arts, giving the flexibility of application.The other qualifying test is also the TS LAWCET (Telangana State Law Common Entrance Test). Minimum rank depends on that year's cutoffs, which are usually around 50-60 marks out of 120 for general category. Age limits are in accordance with BCI norms which are usually less than 20 years (22 for reserved categories) at the time of admission.Fulfillment of these academic and entrance requirements guarantees eligibility with the selection finally being made on counseling and seat availability in the five-year integrated program.

The PG College of Law at Osmania University is generally seen to be a second-tier law school in India. It is not included in what can be called the first tier (other such members being the NLSIU Bangalore and NALSAR Hyderabad), which instead are at the top national law university status, highly funded, and globally recognized.The situation of the PG College is, however, rather strong regionally, with quality legal education backed by Osmania University and its historical stature. It has its share of good students enrolling in the BA LLB and LLM programs, has good placement records (INR 4–12 LPA), and has good and experienced faculty. When it comes to infrastructure development and research output, the performance is just satisfactory and yet far from tier one standards. This means that it is supposed to be one of the better options in the Telangana region apart from NALSAR, hence regarded as an upper-level tier 2 institution, admiringly regarded for its economy and its connectivity with the local legal fraternity.

With 60 marks in TS LAWCET, admission into PG College of Law, Osmania University, is somewhat tough for the LLM programme but can be possible depending on cutoffs and category.TS LAWCET for LLM stands at 120 marks with a minimum of 60 marks for admission, that being half, a fair minimum. The cut-off for the general category usually falls within 65-75 marks, while formerly SC/ST cut-off ranges between 50-60. In the case of OBC candidates, the cut-off often stands between 60-70. In that case at 60 marks, general candidates probably would be out of admission in the first round but may be able to make it through counseling rounds if seats remain vacant. Reserved category applicants will stand a better chance, given the fewer participants.The general admission of any candidate also depends on the rank, enjoy the benefits of about 20-30 seats for the LLM batch, and annual-cutoff trends; 

Hi Anvitha, Osmania University (OU) considers the Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test (TS ICET) scores for admission into its Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs. The TS ICET is an annual state-level examination conducted for admissions into MBA and MCA courses in Telangana. Expected TS ICET Cutoff Ranks for Osmania University MBA Programs: Based on previous years' trends and available data, the expected TS ICET cutoff ranks for MBA admissions at Osmania University are as follows: General Category: Candidates securing ranks between 100 and 1200 are likely to be considered for admission across various MBA specializations. B-SCHOOL Category-wise and Gender-wise Expected Cutoffs for OU College of Commerce and Business Management: Category Gender-Neutral Cutoff Rank Girls-Only Cutoff Rank OC 110 205 EWS 300 580 BC_A 300 155 BC_B 185 195 BC_C — — BC_D 230 315 BC_E 160 1255 SC 775 845 ST 255 — Note: These figures are based on previous years' data and are subject to change based on various factors each academic year.

The highest package offered globally on PG College of Law, Osmania University, has a yearly variation but tends to fall within the Rs 8 LPA-and-Rs 12 LPA range.The best achievers, especially within BA LLB and LLM, get into law firms or corporate legal departments or horticultural societies, typically available in prestigious institutions like Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas or AZB & Partners, apart from public sector units. This peak salary has been recorded by students having very good academic records coupled with good internships. Average packages lie somewhere around Rs 4-6 LPA, matching the college reputation against the backdrop of the Hyderabad legal ecosystem. Placement statistics of the past few years show approximately 60%-70% placements being above average positions and high indeed when compared to competitive sectors like corporate law. 

The application fee for the BA LLB programme at PG College of Law, Osmania University is largely dependent on the TS LAWCET entrance examination. For the year 2025, this fee is between INR 500 to almost INR 800 for general and OBC candidates as sampled in the last years, while SC/ST candidates pay around INR 500.It is mainly for registration to the exam and paid up online at the submission of the application. Other expenses such as the counseling fees (INR 500–1,000) may apply after the results for seat allocation. The college does not charge itself an additional application fee apart from what TS LAWCET prescribes. This is the norm for all law admissions in the state of Telangana, although caution for marginal augmentation in 2025 must be exercised; 

Due to the public nature of PG College of Law, Osmania University, fees for the LLM programme are quite accessible. For a two-year program, the tuition fee is around INR 10,000–15,000 per year, totaling approximately INR 20,000–30,000 over the two years.Other expenses include examination fees (about INR 1,000–2,000 yearly), library fees (INR 500–1,000), and registration (INR 1,000 one time), adding up to the total expenditure of INR 25,000–35,000. If needed, hostel fees would be additional at INR 10,000–15,000 per year. Compared to private law schools that charge in excess of INR 1,00,000 per annum, it is truly economical.The fees may differ for a few by way of categories (e.g. SC/ST concessions) or slight annual revisions, but it matches with TS state university parameters

Osmania University is a well-known public university in Hyderabad. It is known for its wide range of courses, extracurricular activities, strong alumni network and placement record. Candidates can take a look below at the various aspects of choosing Osmania University:Spread across 1300 acres, the university has a wide range of affiliating colleges, constituent colleges and campus colleges. Established in 1918, it is the seventh the oldest in India, the third the oldest in South India, and the first to be established in the erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad.The University organises several inter-collegiate cultural competitions and has departmental clubs. Events and seminars on the topic of zoology, Science and technology, and climate finance are also held.Osmania University has proven a decent placement record with the the highest and the lowest package offered during OU placements 2024 standing at INR 17.3 LPA and INR 2 LPA, respectively.It also has a panel of experienced faculty members who regularly organise workshops, educational tours, industrial visits, seminars, and symposiums on a regular basis.