What is the NIRF ranking of Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad?

In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad is ranked #7 among state public universities, #30 among universities and #53 overall.

How are placements at Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad?

In the data Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad submitted to NIRF 2025, 256 of the 402 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (63.7%), at a median salary of ₹10 LPA. Another 83 went on to higher studies.

Is Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad a government or private institution?

Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad is a government institution in Hyderabad, Telangana, established in 1918. It is affiliated to State University (UGC).

Which bodies approve or accredit Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad?

Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad lists approval or accreditation from UGC and NAAC.

Do students at Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad get scholarships or fee waivers?

In 2023–24, 2,068 of its 6,894 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 2,068 through state and central government schemes (NIRF 2025 data).

How many students study at Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad?

6,894 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 51% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).

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Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad

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Fees / year

₹10,000 - ₹1L

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Median Salary

₹10 LPA

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At a glance

Established: 1918
Institution type: Government
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Affiliation: State University (UGC)
Approvals: UGC, NAAC
NIRF 2025: #53 Overall, #30 University, #7 State Public University
Median salary: ₹10 LPA (4-year UG programmes, 2023–24)
Placement rate: 63.7% (4-year UG programmes, 2023–24)
Students enrolled: 6,894 (2023–24)
Website: osmania.ac.in

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

About 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.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education) ranks institutions in separate lists.

Ranking list	Rank	Score
State Public University	#7	65.64
University	#30	57.94
Overall	#53	55.24

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Placements

256 of the 402 students who graduated from Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (63.7%), at a median salary of ₹10 LPA. 83 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Year-wise placements

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

In 2023–24, 2,068 of 6,894 students at Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad (30%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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