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Author :
Neha Rehman |
Osmania University (OU), located in Hyderabad, has established a solid reputation for academic excellence and is regularly listed among the top public universities in India in the NIRF, QS, and Times Higher Education (THE) rankings.
In the 2025 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), Osmania University was ranked 53rd overall among all Indian institutions and achieved the 48th rank in the medical category for its medical college, Osmania Medical College. it moved from 70th position in the country to 53rd. The university also ranked in the 51-100 band for State Public Universities.
According to the QS World University Rankings 2025, OU has been ranked within the 1201-1400 range, which shows its consistent dedication and research excellence.
Osmania University is also listed within the 1201-1500 range for the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025. This has contributed to its research impact on the ever-growing university ranking for higher education.
A higher NIRF and global ranking enhance the credibility and value of your degree. For students, Osmania’s strong rank means:
Better academic recognition across India and abroad.
Increased opportunities for placements and internships.
Access to high-quality research and academic facilities.
Global exposure through collaborations with international universities.
Every year, thousands of students participate in the Osmania University Exam and gain admission to one of its leading programs. The Osmania University rank cut-off varies each year based on numerous metrics like exam difficulty, the number of candidates that applied, and available seats.
The Osmania University rank provides eligibility for admission into specific courses. Ranks vary based on the program and category (General, SC/ST/OBC):
Course |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
B.Tech (CSE) |
423 |
483 |
478 |
B.Tech (IT) |
667 |
726 |
705 |
B.Tech (AI & ML) |
568 |
612 |
594 |
B.Tech (ECE) |
729 |
822 |
786 |
B.Tech (EEE) |
1104 |
1210 |
1183 |
B.Pharm |
3221 |
3385 |
3320 |
MBA |
671 |
706 |
693 |
MCA |
1058 |
1176 |
1134 |
CPGET Last Round Score (General-All India)
Course |
2022 |
Master of Education (M.Ed.) |
27 |
Master of Education (M.Ed.) |
2 |
Master of Physical Education (Discontinued Oct 24) |
4 |
College / Course |
2023 |
2025 |
MBA - OUCB |
49 |
38 |
MBA in Technology Management - OUCB |
124 |
88 |
MBA - CBIT |
194 |
– |
MBA - Badruka College PG Center |
191 |
215 |
MBA - Nizam College |
281 |
289 |
College |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
University College of Engineering, OU |
663 |
669 |
590 |
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology |
1053 |
946 |
1123 |
Vasavi College of Engineering |
1277 |
1336 |
1535 |
Category |
Closing Rank 2024 |
General |
2514 |
BCB |
3828 |
BCD |
3941 |
EWS |
4114 |
SC CAP |
5216 |
BCA |
5286 |
SC |
9322 |
BCE |
15245 |
BCD NCC |
22900 |
BCC |
25448 |
PwD |
36170 |
ST |
36721 |
Overall M.C.A Cutoff: 2514 – 36721
Category |
Closing Rank 2024 |
BCD |
3299 |
PwD |
8728 |
General NCC |
17354 |
General |
19114 |
BCE |
27052 |
EWS |
30971 |
BCB |
31455 |
BCD CAP |
33888 |
BCA |
54290 |
ST |
61300 |
SC |
69141 |
Overall MBA Cutoff: 3299 – 69141
Category |
Closing Rank 2024 |
BCD |
513 |
General |
679 |
BCB |
796 |
ST |
835 |
BCA |
928 |
BCE |
1060 |
SC |
2156 |
BCC |
2727 |
General PHD |
3485 |
EWS |
3964 |
General NCC |
14894 |
Overall B.Ed Cutoff: 235 – 14894
Course |
2022 |
B.Ed |
942 |
The results of these entrance examinations are crucial for the counselling process.
• TS ICET Results: Determine eligibility for MBA & M.C.A courses.
• TS EAMCET Results: Determine qualification for B.Tech/BE disciplines.
• TS EDCET / AP EDCET Results: Employee eligibility to B.Ed. and M.Ed. programs.
• CPGET Results: Determine eligibility to M.Ed. and M.P.Ed.
Candidates must qualify and achieve cut-off rank to participate in the seat allotment process (counselling).
Note: After the entrance examinations, Osmania University result is released, stating that a candidate has qualified (or not) for admission. These results are uploaded on the university website and are directly linked to the cut-off ranks for each initiative course (program).
Results are released separately for each pre-specified course/program from the examinations based on scores achieved on the examination. The candidates must clear the qualifying marks/ranks to participate in the counselling.
The results determine admission, primarily, into competitive programs, B.Tech (CSE, IT), MBA, B.Pharm, etc. Announcements and updates are posted on the Osmania University official website.