Osmania University - [OU], Hyderabad

Osmania University, established in 1918, is one of India's oldest and largest state universities, ranked 53rd overall in NIRF 2025. Located in Hyderabad, Telangana, on a historic campus designed by Belgian architect Ernest Jasper, Osmania University offers programs across arts, science, commerce, engineering, law, education, technology, and social sciences through its 9 faculties. The university is known for its University College of Engineering, University College of Technology, and University College of Science. Osmania University has produced several notable alumni including former Indian Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao. The university affiliates over 900 colleges across Telangana and is NAAC accredited with A+ grade.