Osmania University Admission 2026

Osmania University
Hyderabad, Telangana · OU · Estd. 1918
UG Open PG Open PhD Open NAAC A+ NIRF #64
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OUCET 2026 registration is open. Last date to apply: 15 May 2026. Exam window: 1–10 July 2026. Updated: 2026-05-09

About Osmania University

Osmania University (OU) is a state public university located in Hyderabad, Telangana, established in 1918 by the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad. It is one of the oldest modern universities in India, NAAC A+ accredited, with around 35,000 students enrolled across constituent colleges, affiliated colleges and PG centres.

Admission to OU UG programmes is conducted through TS EAMCET (engineering, agriculture, pharmacy), TS ICET (MBA/MCA), TS LAWCET (LLB) and similar Telangana state CETs, while PG admissions are conducted through OUCET — the Osmania University Common Entrance Test. Students are then allotted seats through the TGCHE web counselling portal.

This page is your guide to Osmania University Admission 2026, covering OUCET / TS EAMCET / TS ICET dates, eligibility, fees, programme list, web counselling and final allotment, with all official links updated as released.

35,000
Total Seats
110
Courses
A+
NAAC
#64
NIRF Rank

Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

State Common Entrance Test

OUCET / TS EAMCET / TS ICET
Conducted by Osmania University and TGCHE

Postgraduate admissions at Osmania University are conducted through OUCET — the Osmania University Common Entrance Test. Undergraduate engineering and pharmacy admissions use TS EAMCET, MBA/MCA admissions use TS ICET, all conducted on behalf of TGCHE (Telangana State Council of Higher Education).

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Other accepted exams

  • TS EAMCET (B.Tech / B.Pharm)
  • TS ICET (MBA / MCA)
  • TS LAWCET (LLB)
  • TS EdCET (B.Ed)
  • TS PGECET (M.Tech)

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
TS EAMCET 2026 registration 15 Feb 2026 TS EAMCET TGCHE Portal Closed
TS EAMCET 2026 exam window 22 Apr 2026 TS EAMCET TGCHE Portal Closed
TS EAMCET 2026 result 15 May 2026 TS EAMCET TGCHE Portal Out
OUCET 2026 registration opens 01 Apr 2026 OUCET OU Admission Portal Ongoing
OUCET 2026 last date to apply 15 May 2026 OUCET OU Admission Portal Upcoming
OUCET 2026 admit card 25 Jun 2026 OUCET OU Admission Portal Upcoming
OUCET 2026 exam window 01 Jul 2026 OUCET OU Admission Portal Upcoming
OUCET 2026 result 25 Jul 2026 OUCET OU Admission Portal Upcoming
TGCHE web options entry 05 Aug 2026 Counselling TGCHE Portal Upcoming
Round 1 seat allotment 15 Aug 2026 Counselling TGCHE Portal Upcoming
Final allotment + reporting 30 Aug 2026 Counselling TGCHE Portal Upcoming
Classes begin 15 Sept 2026 Academic University Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Register on the relevant TGCHE / OU portal
    Visit ouadmissions.com or tsche.ac.in based on the entrance you are taking (OUCET / TS EAMCET / TS ICET). Create an account, fill the application form and pay the exam fee.
  2. 2
    Appear for the entrance exam
    Download admit card and appear for the chosen TGCHE-conducted entrance exam at the allotted centre. Carry printed admit card and valid photo ID.
  3. 3
    Web options entry on TGCHE portal
    After the result is announced, log in to the TGCHE web counselling portal, fill college and programme preferences, and pay the counselling fee. OU constituent and affiliated colleges appear in the list.
  4. 4
    Seat allotment and self-reporting
    After each round of allotment, self-report on the TGCHE portal to either freeze, slide or upgrade. Pay the tuition fee component as instructed.
  5. 5
    Report to college and complete admission
    Visit the allotted college with original documents (Class 10, 12, transfer certificate, category certificate, allotment letter), complete physical document verification and pay the balance fee at the college.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

Telangana state government scholarships and Post-Matric scholarships available for SC/ST/OBC/EWS students based on TS state norms.

Results & Merit Lists

No result links published yet for this academic year. Subscribe below to be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Osmania University?
Osmania University admits students primarily through OUCET / TS EAMCET / TS ICET. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Osmania University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Osmania University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Osmania University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Osmania University accept OUCET / TS EAMCET / TS ICET scores?
OUCET / TS EAMCET / TS ICET is the primary basis for admission at Osmania University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.