M.A. in Hindi 

at Osmania University, Tarnaka

No, Osmania University doesn't have any provision of direct admission for UG and PG programmes. Candidates seeking admission to Osmania University clear the course-specific entrance test. Based on the entrance test scores, selected candidates are then called for a counselling round depending upon the course. For PG, PG Diploma and five-year integrated courses, candidates must have to clear the CPGET entrance test, followed by a web counselling round.

Yes, Osmania University conducts a Common Postgraduate Entrance Test CPGET for admission to PG, PG Diploma and five-year integrated courses. Apart from CPGET scores, the University also accepts several national-level entrance exam scores such as GATE TSICET CMAT Andhra Pradesh ECET and TS EAMCET among others for undergraduate courses such as B.Tech and other PG, PG Diploma and Certificate courses. For Ph.D. admission, Osmania University conducts Ph.D. entrance test.

To apply for admission at Osmania University for the academic year 2024, prospective students must fulfill the course-specific eligibility criteria and appear for the entrance examinations. Some of the national-level entrance exams that are accepted at the Osmania University admission process include CAT, MAT, XAT, UGC-NET, and CMAT. Find below the course specific eleigibility for the various courses of Osmania University:

Popular Courses	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
PharmD	Graduation with a minimum 50% aggregate	TS EAMCET/ TS PGECET
MBA/PGDM	Graduation with a minimum 50% aggregate	TS ICET/ AP href="https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/ts-eamcet-exam-dates">TS0 href="https://www.shiksha.com/mba/mat-exam-dates"> MAT/ XAT
BE/BTech	Class 12 with a minimum 45 % aggregate	TS EAMCET/ TS0 ECET
BE/BTech	Class0 Diploma	Graduation with a minimum 40% aggregate	TS05 Online Counselling
BBA	Class 12 with a minimum 50% aggregate	Based on the merit of Class 12
BPharma	Class 12 with a minimum 50% aggregate	TS EAMCET
TS2 with a minimum 45% to 50% aggregate	TS ICET

Candidates must be eligible for the courses that they have chosen in Osmania University to get admissions. The undergraduate courses can be entered through entrance examinations like TS EAMCET or merit-based admission. The post-graduation courses require entrance examination as an eligibility criterion for an entrance test like OUCET. Check out the official website for more application details and procedures.

To get admission in Osmania University, candidates are eligible for their desired courses if they satisfy the required eligibility criteria for the same course and excel in entrance exams conducted for such courses. The seats get allocated through ranking and categories based on exam performance. Submit applications timely through Osmania University's online portal.

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Based on the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here's what we found:

* Infrastructure: The university has a proper infrastructure with well-equipped laboratories, a library, and high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity. The hostels are well-maintained, and the food served is good.
* Teaching: Teachers are always helpful, and the teaching quality is top-notch. The course curriculum is very relevant to employment opportunities, and semester exams are not too difficult. The pass percentage is relatively high (around 35%).
* Campus Life: Campus life is good, with various scholarships available for meritorious students. Events and festivals are conducted regularly, making for a lively atmosphere.
* Placement: Placements are average, with around 40% of students getting placed in reputed companies like ONGC, CSIR, and others. The highest salary package offered is around INR15 LPA, and the lowest is around INR2.5 LPA.
* Facilities: The university offers a range of facilities, including a large library, hostel facilities, and sports clubs.
* Faculty: Faculty members are well-qualified, experienced, and helpful. They provide guidance on project work and encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities.
* Curriculum: The course curriculum is designed to prepare students for the industry, and it covers relevant topics and skills required by employers.

Overall, Osmania University seems to be a decent option for pursuing an M.Sc. degree, especially considering its strong faculty, good infrastructure, and reasonable placements record. However, individual experiences may vary, and prospective students should weigh these factors carefully before making a decision.

Here's a summary in bullet points:

* Good infrastructure and facilities
* Strong faculty and teaching quality
* Relevant course curriculum
* Reasonable placement record
* Average campus life with occasional events and festivals
* Well-maintained hostels with good food options
* Limited internship opportunities in some branches

Osmania University PG Diploma fees will range between INR 4,550 and INR 1.71 lakh. The fee mentioned here is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. For a detailed fee structure, candidates are advised to contact the admission department of the University. 

According to University College of Engineering, Osmania University (UCEOE) placement report 2024, the highest and lowest package offered during UCEOE placements 2024 stood at INR 17.3 LPA and INR 2 LPA, respectively. Further, the highest stipend offered during UCEOU placements 2024 stood at INR 1.1 lakh per month, which was offered by Amazon. Apart from this, more than 50 companies visited the campus and 266 students were placed during UCEOE placements 2024.

Other than this, as per the Overall NIRF report 2024 released by the University, the key highlights of Osmania University placements 2023 as compared with 2022 and 2021 are presented below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)	Placement Statistics (2023)
UG 3-year median package	INR 3.75 LPA	INR 4.25 LPA	INR 5 LPA
UG 3-year total students	55	55	54
UG 3-year students placed	25	25	34
UG 4-year median package	INR 5.6 LPA	INR 6 LPA	INR 7.5 LPA
UG 4-year total students	408	412	405
UG 4-year students placed	310	315	275
PG 2-year median package	INR 5.4 LPA	INR 6 LPA	INR 6 LPA
PG 2-year total students	2085	2350	2000
PG 2-year students placed	1500	1650	756

Osmania University offers over twenty-seven undergraduates, sixty-eight postgraduates, two twenty-four PG Diploma and fifteen certificate courses. Apart from these, Osmania University also offers distance education. At the undergraduate level, the University offers BTech, BSc, BPharm and B.Ed, among others. At the postgraduate level, OU offers MBA, MCA, MA, MCom and LLM, among others.

Osmania University BTech in Biotechnology is a four-year course divided into eight semesters. The course curriculum includes theory and lab subjects. In the first year of the programme, students have to study some common subjects. Mentioned below are the subjects covered in the first semester:

• Physics
• Elementary Mathematics
• Remedial Biology
• Basic Electrical Engineering
• Introduction to Biotechnology
• Physics Lab
• Basic Electrical Engineering Lab