OU coverVerified 26 Apr 2026
HyderabadEst. 1918

Osmania University — Fees, Placements & Admission 2026

Osmania University is one of India's oldest and most established public state universities, established in 1918 by the VII Nizam of Hyderabad State, Mir Osman Ali Khan, making it the oldest…

NAAC A+
₹50,000
ISE · Annual tuition
80%
Placement · 2023-24
Facts

CollegeAndFees fact summary

College
Osmania University
Short name
OU
City
Hyderabad
Page type
College profile
Admission year
2026-27
Main routes
KCET, JEE Main
Primary fee shown
Published fee rows
Fee label
See fee table
Seat status
Verify through the official route
Last reviewed
26 Apr 2026
Source status
Counsellor verification required
Canonical URL
/colleges/osmania-university
Reviewed by

Amrit Ashu

Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding Bangalore engineering admissions since 2017 (earlier at entranceplus.in). Page-level fee facts are checked against official disclosures, college admissions-office discussions, and admissions verified at the same fee levels.

Fees · 2026-27

OU fees

ISE · Annual tuition
50,000
Jee · fee by branch
BranchFee
Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) (CSE AIML)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹2,00,000
₹50,000 /yr
Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) (CSE DS)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹2,00,000
₹50,000 /yr
Information Science and Engineering (ISE)
Annual fee · 4-yr ₹2,00,000
₹50,000 /yr
Placements · 2023-24

OU placements

80%
6.5LAvg CTC
24 LPAHighest CTC

Placements at Osmania University follow the standard pattern for Hyderabad's engineering ecosystem. The Training & Placement Cell coordinates campus drives across semesters 6-8, with pre-placement internships running in semester 5-7 summer windows.

Programmes · intake

Programmes & intake

Information Science and Engineering

ISE4 yr
₹50,000Annual · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

CSE AIML4 yr
₹50,000Annual · /yr

Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science)

CSE DS4 yr
₹50,000Annual · /yr
Admissions · 2026-27

OU admissions

KEA (KCET)JEE Main
Hostel · campus

Hostel

Hostel facilities at Osmania University are organised across separate boys' and girls' hostel blocks with mess facilities, recreation rooms, common study areas, and 24x7 security. Room types range from triple-sharing (most common for first-year students) to twin-sharing and single rooms (typically reserved for senior students or by allocation merit). Hostel fees range approximately ₹55000-85000 per year, with mess fees typically charged separately or bundled depending on plan. Mess menu is vegetarian-dominant with non-vegetarian options on rotation; some hostels operate dedicated Jain mess.

Scholarships

Scholarships

Scholarships available to students of Osmania University span institutional, state-government, and central-government schemes. Institutional scholarships typically include merit-based fee waivers for top entrance ranks, need-based assistance for students with family income below ₹4-5 lakh per annum, and special-category awards for sportspersons, cultural artists, and exceptional academic performers.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Campus infrastructure at Osmania University includes academic blocks for each engineering department, dedicated laboratories for branch-specific practical work (CSE programming labs, ECE electronics labs, Mech workshops, Civil materials-testing labs, Chemical process labs), a…

1300 ac
Campus area
Campus facilities
Boys HostelGirls HostelWiFi CampusLibrarySports ComplexCafeteriaMedical CentreLabsPlacement CellGym
Research

Research

Research activity at Osmania University spans the institute's engineering departments, with faculty-led + student-supported projects across emerging and established areas.

Alumni

Alumni

The alumni network of Osmania University spans engineering and tech industry professionals across India and globally, with concentrations in Hyderabad and metro tech hubs (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Kolkata).

Same city

Other Engineering Colleges in Hyderabad

FAQ

OU FAQs

What is the TS EAMCET cutoff for UCE Osmania B.Tech?
TS EAMCET cutoffs for UCE Osmania vary by branch, category and quota and are determined annually through TS-EAPCET counselling rounds. Computer Science and IT tend to close at the highest ranks, followed by ECE and EEE; Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, Biomedical, Production and Mining have somewhat broader cutoffs. Final cutoffs are published on tseamcet.nic.in and osmania.ac.in after each round.
How can I get admission to UCE Osmania University B.Tech?
B.Tech admission to UCE Osmania University is conducted through the TS EAMCET (Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test) score administered by JNTUH on behalf of TSCHE, with seat allocation managed via TS-EAPCET counselling. Candidates register for TS EAMCET, secure a valid score, register for TS-EAPCET counselling, fill choice list including UCE Osmania with desired branches, accept the allotted seat, and complete physical reporting.
When was Osmania University established?
Osmania University was established in 1918 by the VII Nizam of Hyderabad State, Mir Osman Ali Khan, making it the seventh oldest university in India and the oldest university in the erstwhile Hyderabad State. It was unique at its founding for offering instruction in Urdu alongside English, a tradition that continued until 1948.
What is the B.Tech tuition fee at UCE Osmania University for 2026?
B.Tech tuition fee at the constituent University College of Engineering (UCE) Osmania University is approximately Rs 35,000 to Rs 60,000 per year for 2026-27, in line with the highly subsidised tuition norms of Telangana state public universities. SC, ST, BC, EWS and PwD candidates may avail full or partial fee waivers under the Government of Telangana scholarship and reimbursement schemes.
What is the eligibility for UCE Osmania B.Tech?
Candidates must have passed Class XII (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, securing the minimum aggregate prescribed by TSCHE for the relevant year, and a valid TS EAMCET rank. Reservation policy follows Telangana state norms (SC, ST, BC, EWS, PwD, sub-categorisations and Telangana domicile categorisations) for state-quota seats; All-India open seats are limited.
Where is Osmania University located?
Osmania University is located at Tarnaka, Hyderabad, Telangana 500007. The historic campus is spread across approximately 1,300 acres, making it one of the largest university campuses in India, and features iconic Indo-Saracenic architecture in its heritage Arts College building (a designated national heritage structure), the University Library, hostels, faculty residences and the legendary OU Stadium.
Are scholarships and fee waivers available at Osmania University?
Yes. Osmania University offers central and Telangana state government scholarships including post-matric SC, ST, BC and minority scholarships, EWS fee remissions, PwD waivers, fee reimbursement under the Government of Telangana Epass scheme, merit-cum-means scholarships and a wide range of donor-funded scholarships. Education loans are facilitated through nationalised banks under the Vidya Lakshmi portal.
What is the hostel and mess fee at Osmania University?
Hostel accommodation at Osmania University is charged at approximately Rs 25,000-40,000 per year covering room rent, mess, electricity and maintenance, with subsidised mess for SC, ST, BC and economically weaker students. Boys and girls hostels are separate and located within the 1,300-acre Tarnaka campus. Final hostel and mess charges are notified each academic year on the official website.
Sources

Verification & sources

Fee and admission figures here are counsellor-verified; we are progressively adding official-document citations. Please reconfirm any figure with us on WhatsApp before you pay.

Latest verification: 26 Apr 2026.