Osmania University

What Osmania University does

Osmania University is a public state university located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, founded in 1917 by Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan, the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad. It operates as the seventh oldest university in India and the first established in the erstwhile princely State of Hyderabad, currently administered by the Telangana State Government. The institution delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and integrated degree programs across 12 faculties and 56 academic departments, organized through 8 campus colleges, 4 constituent colleges, and a network of 720+ affiliated colleges spanning Telangana. It also offers Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programs through Osmania University Centre for Distance Education (OUCDE).

The university runs a centralized admission system via its Directorate of Admissions, conducting state-level entrance examinations including TG ECET (engineering), TS LAWCET and PGLCET (law), and CPGET (postgraduate), with fees regulated by the Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee (TAFRC). Its research footprint includes 14 research centres, 11 Centres of Excellence, 625 Scopus publications, 3,692 citations, 74 patents, and 450 research projects, supported by DST-FIST, UGC-SAP, UGC-CPEPA, and DST-PURSE funding. Supporting infrastructure spans 71 libraries, the OU Digital Library, JSTOR and SAGE e-journal access, a Technology Business Incubator (Osmania TBI), and a Directorate of Consultancy Services for industry engagement.

Revenue is generated primarily through Telangana State Government grants (Rs 1,000 crore development grant plus a Rs 723.02 crore FY 2026-27 budget), student tuition across UG/PG/PhD programs, self-financing courses, entrance examination fees, and consultancy services. The student base includes 506 international students from 51 countries (AY 2022-23), with 52% classified as NRI. Distribution occurs through campus constituent colleges, the 720+ affiliated college network, OUCDE distance education, and entrance examination services. The institution holds NAAC A+ accreditation, NIRF 30th rank nationally (1st in Telangana), QS World Ranking 1201-1400, and THE ranking below 1100, and is the first university in India to simultaneously hold four ISO certifications (ISO 21001:2018, 14001:2015, 50001:2018, 22000:2018).

Name

Osmania University

Legal name

Osmania University

Website

https://osmania.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Osmania University is a 109-year-old public state university in Hyderabad offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and distance education across 12 faculties and 720+ affiliated colleges in Telangana, serving primarily domestic students plus 506 international students from 51 countries, funded mainly by the Telangana State Government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate programs
• Distance education
• Research and consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding and Grants: Primary revenue from Telangana government grants including Rs 1000 crore government grant for infrastructure development and a budget of Rs 723.02 crore for 2026-27 fiscal year.
2. Student Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition fees across UG, PG, PhD programs and self-financing courses. Budget shows significant allocations for salaries, pensions, and academic operations.
3. Entrance Examination Fees: Revenue from conducting entrance tests including TG ECET, TS LAWCET, PGLCET, CPGET, and PhD entrance examinations.
4. Self-Financing Courses: Revenue from self-financing courses and programs, with separate budget allocations for these offerings.
5. Consultancy Services: University offers consultancy services through its Directorate of Consultancy Services, generating revenue from industry and government engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Osmania University is a public state university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and integrated degree programs across 12 faculties and 56 departments including sciences, humanities, engineering, law, commerce, and professional studies. Programs are delivered through 8 campus colleges, 4 constituent colleges, and a network of 720+ affiliated colleges across Telangana, with distance learning through the Osmania University Centre for Distance Education (OUCDE). The university also conducts centralized entrance examinations and provides research, consultancy, and incubation services.

Product overview

Osmania University is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across multiple disciplines. The university's offerings span undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and integrated degree programs through its constituent and affiliated colleges. Key academic units include University College of Arts & Social Sciences, University College of Commerce & Business Management, University College of Education, University College of Engineering, University College of Law, University College of Physical Education, University College of Science, and University College of Technology. The institution also provides distance education through the Directorate of Open and Distance Learning (ODL), with programs accessible via its online portal (oucde.net). Supporting infrastructure includes research centers, an incubation center (OTBI), library services, examination management systems, and student support services including hostel facilities, health centers, and career guidance. The university conducts various entrance examinations including TS LAWCET, PGLCET, TS ECET, and CPGET for centralized admissions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Three to five year undergraduate degree programs across arts, science, commerce, engineering, law, education, and technology disciplines, offered to students seeking higher education qualifications primarily in Telangana, India.
• Postgraduate Degree Programs Master's level postgraduate programs in sciences, humanities, engineering, law, commerce, and management with admissions processed through the centralized CPGET entrance examination, serving post-graduate students seeking advanced qualifications.
• Doctoral (PhD) Programs Research-based doctoral programs across multiple disciplines, with 14 dedicated research centres supporting scholars pursuing PhD degrees through University College of Science and other campus colleges.
• Distance Education (OUCDE)

Quantifiable outcome

• First university in India to secure four ISO certifications simultaneously (ISO 21001:2018, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001:2018, ISO 22000:2018)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Cyient FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Cyient Foundation announced a multi-stakeholder partnership with Osmania University and four other state universities, formalized through MoUs. Proposes investment of approximately ₹7.50 crores over three years. Program will scale across 152 Government Degree Colleges and 59 Government Polytechnics, training over 200 faculty members, supporting 20-25 startups annually, and establishing rural skill development centers training approximately 600 youth per year.
• Telangana Government CommissioneratesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Partnership with Commissionerate of Collegiate Education and Commissionerate of Technical Education as part of Cyient Foundation initiative. Aims to scale innovation and skills development across 152 Government Degree Colleges and 59 Government Polytechnics in Telangana.
• Kakatiya University, JNTUH, Palamuru University, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Four additional state universities partnering with Osmania University in the Cyient Foundation multi-stakeholder initiative worth ₹7.50 crores over three years for innovation, entrepreneurship, and skills development ecosystem.
• Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)coreTechnology or Integration · 18 June 2026Bureau of Indian Standards granted four international ISO certifications to Osmania University: ISO 21001:2018 (Educational Organisations Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), ISO 50001:2018 (Energy Management), ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management). Making Osmania the first university in India to secure all four simultaneously. BIS Deputy Director General Sandeep Kumar Kanojia presented certificates.
• Cyient Foundation (Industry 4.0)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Strategic consultation meeting between Osmania University and Cyient Foundation to establish collaboration focused on Industry 4.0 era. Aims to create innovation and employability ecosystem by combining university's academic legacy with Cyient's industrial expertise. Early-stage discussion for partnership.
• Dakota State University (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026Academic leaders from Osmania University and Dakota State University met to discuss potential partnership focused on international research collaboration, faculty exchange, and student mobility across graduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Both institutions presented infrastructure, course offerings, and fee structures. Discussions described as positive with agreement to finalize collaboration modalities and sign formal MoU.
• ANRF-PAIR Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 February 2026University of Hyderabad inaugurated ANRF-PAIR Project (Anusandhan National Research Foundation) involving Osmania University as one of six partner institutions across South India. Initiative uses Hub-and-Spoke model focused on health and medical technologies, aiming to translate academic research into high-impact healthcare technologies.

Scale indicators24 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Andhra University: Public state university established in 1926 in Visakhapatnam, also among the oldest universities in South India. Comparable as a comprehensive public university with similar multi-faculty structure, affiliated colleges, and entrance examination systems.
• University of Madras: One of the oldest universities in India, established 1857, located in Chennai. Comparable as a historic public state university with multi-campus structure, affiliated colleges, and strong research and examination infrastructure across South India.
• University of Hyderabad: Public research university also located in Hyderabad, India. Comparable as a premier public state-funded research institution offering postgraduate and doctoral programs across sciences, humanities, and engineering with strong research output and UGC recognition.
• Kakatiya University: Public state university in Warangal, Telangana, also named after a historical Nizam-era figure. Comparable as a fellow Telangana public state university with similar affiliated college network, multi-faculty programs, and state-government-funded structure.

Broad incumbents

• Jadavpur University: Public research university in Kolkata with strong engineering, science, and arts programs. Comparable as a top-ranked Indian public state university with strong research culture and NAAC A++ accreditation.
• University of Delhi: Premier public central university in Delhi with extensive affiliated college network and broad academic offerings. Comparable in scale, affiliated college model, and public university governance structure, though with higher national rankings.
• Jawaharlal Nehru University: Premier public central research university in New Delhi with strong international standing. Comparable as a top-tier Indian public research university, though with significantly higher QS rankings and a more selective research-focused mandate.
• Banaras Hindu University: Major public central university in Varanasi with comprehensive multi-faculty structure, large affiliated network, and significant research output. Comparable as a large Indian public university with similar scale and historical legacy.

Regional players

• Panjab University: Public university in Chandigarh serving Punjab and surrounding states with comprehensive academic programs. Comparable in multi-faculty structure and affiliated college model, though serving a different geographic region.
• Savitribai Phule Pune University: Major public state university in Maharashtra with multi-faculty structure and large affiliated college network. Comparable in scale and structure, but operates primarily in a different Indian state and does not directly compete in Telangana.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=osVdfT3iKmc
• Xx.com/osmaniaunihyd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/osmania-university

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

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