Osmania University Admission 2023 CPGET Preliminary Answer Key has been Released on 22nd July 2023. The Examination was held from 30th June to 10th July 2023. Osmania University, was established in the year 1918, and is a government university situated in University Town, Hyderabad. The university is accredited by the NAAC with an ‘A+’ grade. Several private and government colleges are functioning under the patronage of OU.
With this, the students can choose from the number of postgraduate, doctorate, postgraduate diploma, and research courses. It features both full-time and also part-time courses. Admission is done mainly based on the common entrance test OUCET conducted by Osmania University. Nevertheless, for some courses, the university accepts the valid score of national-level competitive exams such as the GATE and EAMCET.
Below in this article, candidates will get the detailed information regarding the Osmania University Admission 2023 latest updates, Important Dates, Application Form, Eligibility criteria, and Admission procedure.
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Osmania University 2023 Notification – Answer Key Released
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Osmania University (OUCET) 2023 Important Dates
Below we have provided the Important Dates to apply for Osmania University 2023 Admission for the candidates to refer:
| Events | Dates (Announced) |
| Start of the application form | 12th May 2023 |
| Last date to submit an online application form | 11th June 2023 |
| Last date to fill application form with a late fee of Rs. 500/- | 18th June 2023 |
| Last date to fill application form with a late fee of Rs. 2000/- | 20th June 2023 |
| Edit Online Application Form | 12th – 15th June 2023 |
| Availability of admit card | 25th June 2023 |
| CPGET 2023 exam dates | 30th June – 10th July 2023 |
| Declaration of result | To be Announced |
Osmania University 2023 Application Form
Osmania University Admission 2023 CPGET Application Form will be Releasing soon. The application forms can only be filled through an online mode.
Candidates willing to apply for any of the PG/PG Diploma/5 Year Integrated courses, for which they have to give OUCET exam, can do this by following the procedure set forth below:
- Go through the official website of the University.
- Press on the “Apply Online OUCET”.
- Open the application form.
- Complete the form by filling in the proper details.
- The registration charges for the one-time subject for a general category student is Rs. 700 and for SC/ST it is Rs. 575. For every single subject the candidate opts for, the fee is Rs. 450 for all classes.
- The nominee can make the payment for the online registration at TS/AP online centers or through payment gateway – Debit/Credit/Net Banking.
- Click on “Submit” and your registration is done.
Osmania University 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Below we have provided the Osmania University 2023 Eligibility Norms for the candidates to check before applying
| For PG Courses | |||||
| Course Name | Specialization | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | ||
| MA | Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology (AIHCA) | Graduation in the relevant discipline with 40% marks in aggregate | A valid score in OUCET | ||
| Journalism & Mass Communication | |||||
| Arabic/ English/ Hindi/ Kannada/ Marathi/ Persian/ Sanskrit/ Tamil/ Telugu/ Urdu | Graduation with 40% marks in aggregate is required. And must have studied the concerned language either in Part I or Part II of the qualifying examination OR Passed senior Diploma in the concerned language | ||||
| Philosophy | A pass in BA/B.Sc./B.Com securing 40% marks in aggregate under Part II | ||||
| Islamic Studies | graduation with 40% marks in Part II with History/Islamic Studies/Philosophy/ Sociology/ Political Science/Economics as one of the optional subject in Part-II OR Arabic/Persian/Urdu as a second language((Part-I) or optional (Part-II) with 40% marks in Part II | ||||
| Linguistics | Graduate in B.A./B.Sc./B. Com with any language subject having studied for two years for a minimum of (200) marks with 40% marks in Part-II | ||||
| Theatre Arts | A pass in BA/B.Sc./B. Com securing 40% marks in aggregate under Part II. AND Two years of stage experience. | ||||
| Economics | |||||
| History | |||||
| Sociology | |||||
| Political Science | |||||
| Public Administration | A pass in Degree Examination securing 40% marks in aggregate | ||||
| Psychology | 40% MARKS IN Part II with Psychology as an optional at B.A./BMR, M.Ed./ M.A.(Education)/ M. Sc. (Home Science)/ Diploma in Child Psychology or Industrial Psychology | ||||
| Integrated MA | Economics | 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks (pass marks are sufficient for SC/ST candidates) | A valid score in OUCET | ||
| M.Com | – | Students must have passed B.Com. with 40% aggregate marks. | |||
| M.Sc. | Botany | B.Sc with 40% marks (pass for SC/ST) with Botany as one of the main subjects | |||
| Chemistry | B.Sc with 40% marks (pass for SC/ST) with Chemistry as one of the main subjects | ||||
| Computer Science | B.Sc with 40% marks (pass for SC/ST) with Mathematics and Computer Science/ Computer Applications as one of the main subjects | ||||
| Electronics | B.Sc with 40% marks (pass for SC/ST) with Mathematics and Electronics as one of the main subjects | ||||
| Geography | The BA with Geography or B.Sc | ||||
| Geo-informatics | B.A. with Geography or B.Sc. / B.Tech. / BE/ BCA | ||||
| Geology | Graduation with Geology | ||||
| Mathematics | B.Sc with 40% marks (pass for SC/ST) with Mathematics as one of the main subjects | ||||
| Physics | B.Sc with 40% marks (pass for SC/ST) with Mathematics and Physics as one of the main subjects | ||||
| Statistics | B.Sc with 40% marks (pass for SC/ST) with Mathematics and Statistics as one of the main subjects | ||||
| Zoology | B.Sc with 40% marks (pass for SC/ST) with Zoology as one of the main subjects | ||||
| Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Environmental Science / Forensic Science / Genetics/ Microbiology | B.Sc in the relevant discipline | ||||
| Nutrition & Dietetics | |||||
| M.Sc Integrated | Chemistry | 10+2 with PCM/ PCB/ PCMB with a minimum of 50% marks (pass marks are sufficient for SC/ST candidates) | |||
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry | |||||
| MBA Integrated | – | 10+2 with a minimum of 50% marks (pass marks are sufficient for SC/ST candidates) | |||
| M.Ed | – | Candidates must have passed B.Ed degree. | |||
| M.P. Ed. | – | Students with B.P.Ed degree is eligible to apply. | |||
| MSW | – | Graduation with 40% marks in aggregate. | |||
| M.Li.I.Sc | – | B.L.I.Sc. / Post Graduate Degree in Library Science with 40% marks are eligible to apply. | |||
| LL.M | – | LL. B or equivalent degree with 45% aggregate marks are eligible to apply. | |||
| Applied Linguistics | Master’s degree in the relevant discipline | A valid score in OUCET | |||
| Archival Science and Manuscriptology | |||||
| Child Psychology | |||||
| Digital Information Management | |||||
| Functional Hindi and Translation | |||||
| Geographical Cartography | |||||
| Museology | |||||
| Psychological Counselling | |||||
| Urdu Palaeography | |||||
| Cyber Laws | Any Graduate degree including B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.E., LL.B., etc. | Common Entrance Test | |||
| Taxation and Insurance Laws | |||||
| Intellectual Property Rights | |||||
| For UG Courses | |||||
| Course Name | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | |||
| Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) | 10+2 or equivalent with 40% aggregate marks with the Science group. | Students will be selected based on their marks in the qualifying examination. | |||
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Students must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in any of the Arts, Science, or Commerce stream. | ||||
| Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) | |||||
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) – General, Comp, and Vocational | |||||
| Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.) | |||||
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) – Hons. | Students will be selected based on the Common Entrance Test conducted by the University | ||||
| Bachelor of Law (Ll.B.) | Graduation degree with at least 40% aggregate marks or students with 40% in B.Ed. or a PG degree is eligible to apply. | Admissions are made by Convener LAWCET as per merit at the LAWCET conducted by APSCHE. | |||
| Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) | Students with any graduation degree are eligible to apply. | Admissions are made by the Convener PECET as per merit at the PECET conducted by the APSCHE | |||
| Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.L.I.Sc.) | Candidates must have passed any Graduation degree with 40% marks. | Students will be selected based on their marks in the Osmania University Entrance Test (OUCET). | |||
| For UG | |||||
| Course | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | |||
| Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) | 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry/Biology or Diploma in the relevant subject | Students will be selected based on their marks in EAMCET. | |||
| Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) | |||||
| Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) | |||||
| Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (B.H.M.C.T.) | Students with 10+2 or equivalent examination are eligible to apply | Students will be selected based on the Merit in Entrance and Aptitude Test. | |||
| Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) | Those students are eligible to apply, who have passed the B.Pharm degree from a recognized University. | Merit in the qualifying degree is desired. | |||
| For PG | |||||
| Courses | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | |||
| Masters of Arts (M.A.) (Languages) | Graduation with 40% marks in aggregate is required. AND Must have studied the concerned language either in Part I or Part II of the qualifying examination OR Passed senior Diploma in the concerned language | Students will be selected based on their marks in the Osmania University Entrance Test | |||
| MA in Philosophy | A pass in BA/B.Sc./B.Com securing 40% marks in aggregate under Part II | ||||
| MA in Islamic Studies | graduation with 40% marks in Part II with History/Islamic Studies/Philosophy/ Sociology/ Political Science/Economics as one of the optional subject in Part-II OR Arabic/Persian/Urdu as a second language((Part-I) or optional (Part-II) with 40% marks in Part II | ||||
| MA in Linguistics | Graduate in B.A./B.Sc./B. Com with any language subject having studied for two years for a minimum of (200) marks with 40% marks in Part-II | ||||
| MA in Theatre Arts | A pass in BA/B.Sc./B. Com securing 40% marks in aggregate under Part II. AND Two years of stage experience. | ||||
| MA in Economics History Political Science Public Administration Sociology | A pass in Degree Examination securing 40% marks in aggregate | ||||
| MA in Psychology | 40% MARKS IN Part II with Psychology as an optional at B.A./BMR, M.Ed./ M.A.(Education)/ M. Sc. (Home Science)/ Diploma in Child Psychology or Industrial Psychology | ||||
| Masters of Commerce (M.Com.) | Students must have passed B.Com. with 40% aggregate marks. | ||||
| Masters of Science (M.Sc.) | B.Sc. with 40% aggregate marks in the relevant subjects. AND Physical Sciences & Mathematics for MPC group OR Physical Sciences & Biological Sciences, for BZC group | ||||
| Masters of Education (M.Ed.) | Candidates must have passed a B.Ed degree. | ||||
| Masters of Physical Education (M.P. Ed.) | Students with B.P.Ed degree is eligible to apply. | ||||
| Masters of Social Work | Graduation with 40% marks in aggregate. | ||||
| Masters of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.S) | B.L.I.Sc. / Post Graduate Degree in Library Science with 40% marks are eligible to apply. | ||||
| Masters of Law (Ll.M.) | LL. B or equivalent degree with 45% aggregate marks are eligible to apply. | ||||
Osmania University 2023 Result
Osmania University (OU) provides various PG courses following the choice based credit system (CBCS). CBCS is being provided to those candidates who have conceded in campus & constituent institutions of Osmania University excluding district PG Colleges & Osmania University Affiliated colleges.
Osmania University Admission is based on the written examination from March to May & the university releases the timetable in December every year. The evaluation process is carried out in terms of the semester grade point average (SGPA) system for all courses.
Osmania University 2023 Admissions Process
The University offers courses in different fields, the OU Admission Procedure is held by the DOA (Directorate of Admission).
The Issue Of Notifications: The Directorate of Admissions matters regarding the notification for entrance and admission into various P.G. and P.G. Diploma courses within the first week of April in each year. The application form needs to be filled only through online mode. The registration fees for a single topic for a general category student is Rs. 800 and for SC/ST it is Rs. 600. For every subject the candidate opts for, the fee is Rs. 400 for all the categories.
Entrance Examinations: University handles an entrance examination for various P.G. and P.G. Diploma courses in the first/second week of June and announces the results in conjunction with a rank wise merit list.
Osmania University 2023 Counseling
Admissions to P.G. and P.G. Diploma courses provided by the different University constituent and affiliated colleges will be made through a centralized counseling process. The counseling process, as a whole, begin during the final week of June / first week of July every year.
Approval Of Admitted Candidates: In the end, the checking of the eligible candidates took place. It approves the list of candidates by the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) contingents/ Management Quota into M.A., M.Sc., M.B.A., M.C.A., B.Ed., LL.B., LL.M., Hotel Management, Hospital Management and Pharmacy courses that all private affiliating the establishments of the Osmania University.
Reservations
Below we have provided the reservations provided by the University:
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- Admission is available to 85% of the available seats in every course is reserved for local candidates in respect of O.U. Rest 15% of seats is open to local and non-local people shall be filled up subject to similar reservation as applicable to 85% local candidates
- Further than the total number of seats available in every subject/course, 15% for SC and ST, 30% for Backward Class allocated by the University.
- A minimum of 33.33% seats are allocated to women candidates from every category i.e. SC/ST/BC
Osmania University Contact Details:
VC’S OFFICE
Primary Address 1:
Administrative Building
Osmania University Campus
Hyderabad-500007, Telangana State, India.
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
Primary Address 2:
Administrative Building
Osmania University Campus
Hyderabad-500007, Telangana State, India.