OSMANIA UNIVERSITY – A PROFILE

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY – A PROFILE
Osmania University is one of the premier institutions of higher learning in India
epitomizing the national agenda for higher education. “A pioneering and
performing university accredited by
NAAC with the highest rating of five
stars in the service of the Nation, making higher education accessible,
affordable and meaningful to lakhs of students from a backward region”.
This aptly sums up the spirit and essence of Osmania University – the symbol of life
long learning.
ESTABLISHMENT
Established in 1918, Osmania University is the 7th oldest university in the country, 3rd
oldest in south India and the oldest in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Named after its
founder Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan, the 7th Nizam of the then princely state of
Hyderabad, Osmania University is the first university in the country to impart
instruction through the medium of an Indian language i.e., Urdu with English as a
compulsory subject. Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore lauded this revolutionary
experiment of a regional language as the medium of higher education.
The birth of Osmania University with the lofty ideals of synthesizing the ancient and
modern, the orient and occidental and development of national ethos in the
academic pursuits of a high order symbolized a renaissance in the Indian higher
education system.
LOCATION
Osmania University forms an integral part of the history, cosmopolitan culture,
architectural richness and legacy of the 400-year-old city of Hyderabad, which is fast
emerging as the knowledge capital of India. It is located on sprawling campus on
the East of Hyderabad.
EVOLUTION
With such a milieu and conducive academic ambience as the backdrop, the growth of
Osmania University has been carefully nurtured in teaching research and extension
to serve the socio-economically backward region of Telangana, its catchment area
and the country at large.
The development of Osmania University during the last
eight decades witnessed the establishment of a large number of teaching
departments and the structuring of academic programmes, besides setting up of a
host of specialized centres such as the Regional Centre for Urban and Environmental
Studies (RCUES), the Centre for Indian Ocean Studies (CIOS), the Research and
Training Centre for Navigational Electronics (NERTU), the Audio Visual Research
Centre (AVRC), the University Computer Centre (UCC), the Academic Staff College
(ASC), the English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC) for promotion of
inter-
institutional collaboration and to offer consultancy and customized service. Growth is
also reflected in the decentralization of higher education through opening of off
campus PG centres in rural areas and extending access to education through
distance education to meet the increasing demands for higher education. The
academic diversity, physical spread and infra-structural strength add to the
University’s comprehensiveness and complexity at the turn of the new century.
Over the years, Osmania University has crossed several mile stones, made
significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge and kept pace with
changing times and needs of new
generations.
It has transitioned from a
traditional university and traversing to become a pacesetter in the field of higher
education with an international outlook and global out reach.
Osmania University
truly exemplifies continuity, change, tradition and modernity in higher learning.
VISION
Osmania University envisions to be the premier institution that offers teaching and
learning programmes of the best quality and graduate students who excel and
become leaders in their chosen walk of life contributing to the community, nation
and the world.”
MISSION
The mission of the University is to achieve excellence in teaching and research, to
preserve and generate knowledge, to develop and enhance human resources, to
improve the quality of life and contribute to regional and national development in
harmony with culture, heritage and environment.
ACADEMIC STRUCTURE
Osmania
University
is
a
multi-faculty,
multi-campus,
comprehensive,
semi-
residential and the largest affiliating university with nearly 1000 affiliated colleges
under it.
There are 11 faculties and 52 academic departments. The University caters to the
educational needs of nearly 3 lakhs students by offering 30 courses at the UG level
(with158 combinations) and more than 100 courses at the PG level. M. Phil and
Doctoral programmes are offered in almost all the subjects. The University has
strength of 763 teaching and 2595 non-teaching staff.
The university functions through a network of 8 campus colleges, 5 constituent
colleges, 8 district PG Colleges and a vast network of affiliated colleges spread over 6
districts of Telangana (including twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad)
covering a geographical area of 60000 sq. kms with a population of over 20 millions.
RESEARCH PURSUITS
The Research pursuits at the University are wide ranging, inter-disciplinary and of a
high order. The University Departments and Research centers have been performing
exceedingly well in this arena. During the past 5 years about 1112 Ph.D's and 250
M.Phil degrees have been awarded. About 190 Research Projects have been
completed in various departments and nearly 270 projects are under completion. The
faculty of the university is constantly engaged in research and publication, having
published 1735 articles and 191 books during the last five years.
INDUSTRY INTERFACE
Osmania
University
rightly
envisages
the
Industry-Institute
interaction
and
international cooperation as the vehicles for promotion of excellence. Several
developmental activities have been undertaken to promote collaboration with
National and International organizations.
18 Research and Training
centres have
been established with targeted aims and linkages with the industry. A Research
Development and Consultancy cell to facilitate consultancy and other activities
has also been established. In order to transform the students from job seekers to job
providers an Entrepreneurship Development Cell has also been established.
Placement cells have been activated at the college of engineering, technology,
science, and commerce & management. There is positive and encouraging response
from industry and corporate houses.
The University is pioneering the introduction of innovative programmes of study and
undertaking of socially relevant research by partnering the industry in this
endeavour. As part of this initiative, it has established a University – Industry Hub
with the objective to generate skilled human resources who can be quick starters
and to devise courses in consultation with the industry for promoting rapid economic
industrial growth of the country.
ALUMNI
Alumni of Osmania University have distinguished themselves at the national and
international levels. They have spread far and wide globally and done their Alma
Mater proud by excelling themselves as academicians, administrators, scientists,
scholars, entrepreneurs and technocrats. Several of them have reached heights of
excellence in their respective fields and are significantly contributing to the socioeconomic development of the nation and world at large.
Osmania University has always considered its alumni as a source of strength, support
and sustenance in its endeavors of scholarship, innovation and institution building in
higher education. The Alumni Association of Osmania University has been formed in
order to fulfill the long felt need for a forum and the cherished desires of its alumni.
It has been duly registered as a society. Alumni Associations are actively functioning
in USA and Saudi Arabia.
INITIATIVES AND INNOVATIVE PRACTICES
Osmania University envisages for itself a proactive role in re-engineering the higher
education system for the establishment a knowledge-based society. The University
has embarked upon far reaching initiatives to promote scholarship and innovation in
higher education and to modernize the University governance.
These include the
introduction of Semester System, launching of new courses, establishment of new
centers of excellence, carving out of new faculties, conferment of autonomy on
campus
and
constituent
colleges,
restructuring
of
curriculum
and
courses,
strengthening of distance education, establishment of new institutional frame work
such as the Directorate of Admissions, Directorate of Academic Audit Cell, the
University Foreign Relations Office and the Council of Affiliated Colleges, networking
with
overseas
alumni
for
institution-building
and
international
cooperation,
participation in the Association of Commonwealth Universities network, streamlining
of hostel management, modernization of University administration and examination
reforms.
Healthy practices are in place in the University. These include academic schedule as
per almanac and introduction of semester system in UG and PG Courses in the
Campus and Constituent Colleges and increase of opportunities for students to
acquire IT and communication skills and web based learning. An Internal Quality
Assurance Cell has been established to monitor and sustain the quality of education
offered. A Central Facilities Building with an outlay of Rs. 4.5 crores will come up
soon. The Osmania University library also has been renovated and as part of its
modernization the digitization of manuscripts and books has been taken up. The
University has entered into an MoU with Carnegie Mellon University, USA for
digitization of books and Juma-Al-Majid Centre for Heritage and Culture, Dubai for
digitization of manuscripts. The Vision of Osmania, which depicts the glimpses of
the yester years of the university, located in the Library, has been given a facelift.
The
University
is
conscious
of
need
for
constant
innovations
in
curricular
restructuring and introduction of new programs of study to suit the requirements of
knowledge-based society. During the last year several courses have been redesigned
and new courses introduced which include M. Sc. (Geo-Informatics), M. Sc. (Forensic
Science) and B. Tech (Bio-Technology) and M.Phil(Policy studies) The University has
also introduced BA and M. A. in Psychology and M. Sc. in Statistics through distance
mode.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Osmania University has carved out a niche for its eminence through excellence in
higher education. The University has the distinction of being the first university in
the Andhra Pradesh to be accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation
Council (NAAC) with highest rating of 5 stars. The University College for Women is
the first institution in Andhra Pradesh to have won NAAC accreditation with A*****
in 1999.
It has also secured re-accreditation in 2004.
The Departments of
Electronics & communication Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering of
the University College of Engineering have been awarded ISO 9001 Certification by
the Ministry of Information Technology, Government of India in 2001. Nizam College
and University College for Women have been recognized by UGC as Colleges with
Potential for Excellence.
An e-Learning resources center (LRC) and e-Class room with modern audio/video
and Multi media facilities have been established. Latest books and journals worth Rs.
90 lakhs have been added at the college library. Indo-US collaboration network
programme is made available to the students through EDUSAT.
The Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMMRC) of Osmania University is the
first in Andhra Pradesh to produce web-based multimedia e-learning programs. The
UGC-Academic Staff College, Osmania University has been ranked third in the
country by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
LOOKING AHEAD
Today, at the beginning of the new millennium Osmania University is in the vanguard
and more than poised to meet the opportunities and challenges of near and distant
future.
It stands out as the living symbol of enlightenment, emancipation and
empowerment.
Driven by the vision and determination and endowed with vast internal resources of
brain power, academic diversity, infra-structural strength and inherent institutional
capability coupled with remarkable resilience, Osmania University is all set to assume
a central position to shape the destiny of the national educational system and scale
new heights of excellence in the years to come.
CENTERS OF UNIVERSITY AND THEIR ACTIVITIES
Research Development and Consultancy Cell
The University established a “Research Development and Consultancy Cell” to
channel faculty resources to undertake sponsored research and consultancy, and
patenting activities for the University. It is envisaged as a single window agency to make
available the University talent to Industry and R&D Organization, and to generate
funding in the process.
Objectives
™ Promoting external cash flow by facilitating consultancy activities.
™ Extending R&D Infrastructure of University for strengthening industry-academia
relations.
™ Facilitating patenting activities, and project mode consultancy.
™ Encouraging research atmosphere in the University.
Academic Staff College
Activities carried out
The Academic Staff College conducted thirteen Refresher Courses in the Sciences
and the Social Sciences, three Orientation Courses and a one week Workshop for
Principals of University and Degree Colleges, and one Orientation Course in Value
Education. The Orientation Course for Academic Administrators and workshop for
Principals discussed various dimensions relating to higher education and the reforms
process.
Artificial Intelligence Centre
Artificial Intelligence (AI) aims at developing computer capabilities towards
intelligent behavior to achieve human-level performance in all cognitive tasks.
It
provides mathematical strength to capture and emulate the uncertainties associated with
certain perceptual and linguistic attributes of the human cognitive process.
Its
objectives are to understand the computational principles underlying intelligence in man
and machines and to develop methods for building computer-based systems to solve
problems, to communicate with people, and to perceive and interact with the physical
world.
™ Serve as a nucleus for interaction and dissemination of information in the field of
Artificial Intelligence, i.e., to provide an interface between different disciplines,
™ Use and direct their sensory and communicative mechanisms to gather
information about their environments and each other,
™ Represent and reason about the world they inhabit,
™ Coordinate their actions to cooperatively achieve goals and allocate their
resources effectively,
™ Understand instructions or other communication from humans,
™ Improve their performance by learning from experience, and
™ To open a new paradigm for realisation of human-like information processing
system.
Centre for Biotechnology
The Centre was established in the year 1996 by Osmania University, Hyderabad,
at the University College of Technology. This Centre has a unique Biotechnology Lab
equipped with the latest equipment and instruments for doing research and development
in the field of biotechnology. During the last few years research has been done in the
production of lactic acid, Itaconic acid, and Vanillin by fermentation. Research is also
being carried out in the development of biodegradable polymers using lactic acid,
industrial enzymes and probiotics.
The Centre
™ Conducts research on projects of national and international importance
™ Develops design equations and equipment for industrial applications
™ Provides analytical and experimental (bench and pilot scale) facilities to all
departments of Osmania University, institutions and industries.
™ Installs computer facilities with access to Network (WWW) to facilitate reference
of current work and trends in biotechnology
™ Undertakes sponsored projects
™ Offers short term courses to faculty and personnel from industries/ institutions to
create awareness in bioprocessing / bioprocesses
™ Develops manpower by conducting training programmes
™ Creates national storage facilities for organisms
™ Develops and transfers technologies for improvement of rural areas.
™ Develops eco-friendly technologies for biodegradation of solid & liquid wastes
™ Liaisons industry-university interaction, and transfer of technologies.
Centre for Energy Technology
The Centre for Energy Technology located at the University College of Engineering
Campus, Osmania University was established during November 1997 with the objective
of promoting ‘new and renewable’ sources of energy.
Objectives
™ Demonstrate and promote renewable energy technologies.
™ Render expertise and consultancy.
™ Establish linkages with R&D and industrial organisations through collaborative
programmes.
™ Work in close collaboration with organisations such as MNES, IREDA, MOP, MOC,
NEDCAP,, etc. for attaining national objectives.
™ Organise educational/training programmes
™ Introduce renewable energy technologies to students
™ Develop energy conservation technologies and environmentally benign clean coal
technologies.
™ Develop advanced energy efficient systems.
Centre for Indian Ocean Studies
The Centre for Indian Ocean Studies was established in 1983 as UGC’s Area
Study Centre dealing with urban development and regional planning in the Indian Ocean
region. The areas of research were diversified to geo-politics, urban development,
regional planning and trade and resource problems of the countries of the Indian Ocean
region. The Centre has a faculty drawn from the four social science disciplines viz.,
Economics, Geography, Political Science and Sociology.
Objectives
The objectives of the Centre are to undertake studies of the Indian Ocean Region
countries from an inter-disciplinary social science angle, make recommendations to
serve as policy inputs to the Government of India’s External Affairs Ministry, to conduct
conferences and seminars on topics relevant to the region, and bring out Reports and
Books. The Centre brings out a bi-annual publication, Indian Ocean Digest.
Centre for Plant Molecular Biology
The CPMB was established in 1991 with financial assistance from the Dept. of
Biotechnology, Govt. of India.
Objectives
™ To conduct research in plant molecular biology and biotechnology.
™ To develop human resource in the area of molecular biology and biotechnology.
Centre for Solid Waste Technology and Management
The management of solid waste for the twin city of Hyderabad and Secunderabad
(50 lakh population) generating over 2500 tonnes of municipal solid waste every day is a
gigantic task. While local government/ municipal bodies can handle essentially the
collection and disposal of MSW, there are several other complementary aspects of solid
waste management, where other agencies can play a pivotal role. Important aspects
such as creating awareness amongst the public for better solid waste management,
motivating public at large to clean up local environment, training personnel as waste
management professionals, design and construction of transfer stations and landfills,
transfer of new technologies from developed countries, and research & developmental
activities are very vital and form an integral part of solid waste management
programmes. Since these aspects cannot be handled by the local government/ municipal
bodies, institutional support is absolutely necessary to implement the solid waste
management programmes effectively. It is with this perspective that Osmania University
felt the need to launch a “Centre for Solid Waste Technology and Management”
(CSWTM) and serve the community at large, with its sole mission of creating a clean
environment to improve public health. Accordingly, the Centre (CSWTM) was established
in July 2000 with the objective of creating a clean environment by undertaking the
various activities stated above.
Objectives
™ To create awareness amongst the public about the need for better solid waste
management
™ To provide public education about reduction in Solid Waste.
™ To disseminate the know-how about simple methods of disposing Solid Waste.
™ To motivate the public at large to clean up the local environment.
™ To develop training modules about latest technologies and impart training to Solid
Waste Management personnel.
™ To provide consultancy services on design and constructions of transfer stations
and landfill sites.
™ To provide advisory services on identification of probable landfill sites
™ To provide consultation, on operation, closure and post closure of the landfills.
™ To facilitate and disseminate transfer of latest technology from developed
countries.
™ To encourage and carryout additional research and developmental activities.
™ To work in liaison with Public and Private organisations on various aspects of Solid
Waste Technology and Management, and thus achieve the principal goal of clean
environment and improved public health.
Centre for Study in Bio-Terrorism and Public Health Policy
™ The Centre aims to serve as a nodal agency between scientists from various
disciplines
belonging
to
life
sciences,
medical
sciences,
social
sciences,
management, defense personnel, public health policy makers, media, and
community for wider discussion, awareness, preparedness, response and health
care plans to counter the threats of chemical and bio terrorism.
™ It will provide critical support to the homeland defence initiatives of the
Government to enable government officials to formulate policy, acquire key
systems and manage resources in security and public health management.
™ It will prepare instruction specific response plans to different agencies of
government for effective coordination and concerted action.
™ It will establish databases for the efficacy of various chemical and biological
weapons and their neutralization procedures, and initiate collaboration with
research organisations, Universities/ Academic institutions.
™ It will design disaster management manuals for the use of various government
and non-government organisations to meet the threat of bio-terrorism effectives.
Centre for Quantitative Methods
™ To encourage and inculcate quantitative approach to research in various fields of
study. To
provide a forum for interdisciplinary discussions in (quantitative)
model building and data analysis among the faculty and (research) students of
the University including affiliated colleges and centres connected with the
University.
™ To achieve these academic objectives, the Centre will :
™ Facilitate
scientific
computation
and
non-commercial
data
processing
and
quantitative data analysis and modeling, by way of providing (a) computational
facility (PC’s and scientific software) for research connected with the University
and (b) advise and give computational/programme assistance to the researchers.
™ Acquire books having a bearing on Quantitative Modeling and Data Analysis as
also some expository books in related areas, for reference to the scholars.
™ Organize courses for hands-on-training in data analysis.
Centre for Women’s Studies
The Centre for Women’s Studies was established in 1997 to promote an
interdisciplinary academic field, which focuses on the analysis of human culture in the
light of women’s experience. It examines the status of women and their contribution to
cultural
traditions
in
society.
The
Centre
encourages
discourse
on
women’s
empowerment, issues related to woman’s health and economic independence, education
and political participation by creating a platform for both social activists and
academicians to share the common concerns of women. It tries to promote Women’s
Studies through teaching, research, counselling and social activism.
Objectives
™ To develop interdisciplinary research on studies concerning women, gender issues
and human relations.
™ To organize local, national and international seminars, conferences, colloquia and
workshops on women and gender studies.
™ To publish research findings on women’s studies and gender issues.
™ To develop networking among various individuals, institutions and organisations
working at micro and macro levels for the cause of women’s upliftment and
empowerment.
™ To evaluate, identify, recognize and publicize the contribution of women at
various levels like family, neighbourhood, education, health, technology, media,
literature, environment protection, culture, religion, industry, commerce, politics,
administration, and problem solving issues.
Educational Multimedia Research Centre
™ EMMRC, Osmania University, was established by the UGC in 1983 to produce
educational video films for telecast on Doordarshan. The Centre has so far
produced more than 537 educational programmes. The educational programmes
are telecast twice daily under the caption “Country Wide Classroom” (CWCR) of
DDI & Higher Education Channel. The primary aim of EMMRC is to take quality
education to the rural areas. Most of the programmes focus on the academic
needs of the UG and PG students. The Centre is closely associated with many
institutions like IICT, CCMB, NIN, etc. in its pursuit of excellence.
™ As per the UGC-CEC latest guidelines, the Centre is making programmes on the
lines of the syllabus based subjects of Sociology, Hotel Management, History,
Crime & Society and other enrichment based programmes for the benefit of
undergraduate students.
Institute of Genetics and Hospital for Genetic Diseases
The Institute of Genetics and Hospital for Genetic Diseases established in 1978 is
a premier research Institute under Osmania University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. It
provides genetic services, conducts multi-disciplinary research and provides training in
medical genetics.
Objectives
™ Maintenance of genetic registry
™ Pre-natal and post-natal diagnosis of genetic diseases
™ Carrier detection and management
™ Research into pathogenesis and development of new diagnostic tools
™ Monitoring of populations for environmental and occupational hazards
™ Prospective
(premarital
and
preconceptional)
and
retrospective
genetic
counseling.
Research and Training Unit for Navigational Electronics
The Department of Electronics (DoE), Government of India, realising the
importance of navigational electronics and the specific needs of the Dept. of Civil
Aviation and the Indian Air Force, decided to create a national centre for expertise in this
area. Proposals were invited, and the one submitted by the Department of Electronics
and Communication Engineering, Osmania University, was selected. Thus the R and T
Unit for Navigational Electronics came into being on 1st April, 1982 as a sponsored
project of the DoE. It continued to enjoy this status until September 1992 when, in
recognition of the excellent services rendered by it to user organisations, the
Government of Andhra Pradesh made it a permanent establishment of Osmania
University by funding its recurring expenditure.
Objectives
™ To conduct research in the frontier areas of navigational electronics covering the
current state-of-the art technologies.
™ To identify research topics based on sponsoring agencies’ requirement, and for
research work at the national and international level for B.E., M.E., and Ph.D.
students.
™ To execute sponsored and consultancy projects.
™ To conduct short-term courses, workshops and symposia in the broad area of
navigational Electronics that will aid manpower development in this area.
Research Development & Consultancy Cell
Research Development & Consultancy Cell was first established in 1996 as an
individual unit in each College. A Committee was established in 2003 to revise the
guidelines of Research Development & Consultancy Cell. The Executive Council in 2004,
approved the revised guidelines framed by the Committee. A centralised Research
Development & Consultancy Cell and its Advisory Committee was created in March 2004.
Objectives
™ Promoting external cash flow by facilitating consultancy activities.
™ Extending R&D Infrastructure of University for strengthening industry-academia
relations.
™ Facilitating patenting activities, and project mode consultancy.
™ Encouraging research atmosphere in the University.
Sir Ronald Ross Institute of Parasitology
The Ross Memorial Society, Hyderabad (A. P.), took over the possession of Ross
Memorial Building from the Airport Authority of India, Hyderabad Airport, Begumpet,
Hyderabad - 500 016 in the year 1979. In realization of its earnest objectives of
continuing and promoting Ross’s legacy of researches in malaria and other parasitic
diseases prevalent in this part of the Tropics, the Ross Memorial Society established a
Research Institute of Parasitology, christened in the name of Major Dr. Sir Ronald Ross.
Sir Ronald Ross made an epoch-making discovery in the very same building in 1897. He
announced that malaria is transmitted from a malariated person to a healthy person
through the bite of a vector, the female Anopheles (mosquito). For this great discovery,
he received the prestigious Nobel Prize of 1902 in Physiology and Medicine. The Ross
Memorial Society also established a modest Ross Memorial Museum with the portraits,
illustrative of the biography of the great benefactor of mankind, the late Sir Ronald Ross
and his discovery of malaria transmission. The Ross Memorial Society, handed over the
Ross Memorial Building including the Sir Ronald Institute of Parasitology and Ross
Memorial Museum to Osmania University in 1993 and the same is now under its full
administrative control. The entire building was renovated to its original form in the year
1997 during the centenary celebrations of Ross’s discovery of malaria transmission.
Training and Orientation Centre
The National Service Scheme is a noble experiment in academic expansion. It
inculcates the spirit of Voluntary Work among the students and teachers through
sustained community interactions. It brings academic institutions closer to society. It
shows how to combine knowledge and action to achieve results, which are desirable for
community development. Over the years, the NSS has emerged as India’s largest
student youth movement involving linkages with the community.
In India, the idea of involving students in the task of national service dates back
to the time of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. The central theme which he
tried to impress upon his student audience time and again was that they should always
keep before them their social responsibilities. Advising them to form a linking contact
with the community in whose midst their institution was located he suggested that
instead of undertaking academic research about economic and social disability the
students should do “something positive so that the life of the villagers might be raised to
a higher material and moral level”.
As per the guidelines of the Government of India, each Training and Orientation
Centre has to conduct 5 (Five) Orientation Training Programmes of 10 (Ten) days for
Untrained Programme Officers, and 3 (Three) Refresher Training Programmes of 5 (Five)
days for already trained officer through Orientation Training Programmes. These training
programmes impart effective skills to all NSS-programme officers of the different
Universities of Andhra Pradesh, for the successful implementation of NSS programmes.
Regional Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies
The Regional Centre for Urban & Environmental Studies, Osmania University
[RCUES-OU]
constitutes
a
unique
paradigm
for
institutional
collaboration
and
cooperation for Capacity Building, Organisational Re-engineering and Institutional
Strengthening in the areas of Urban Development and Management, Poverty Reduction
and Development. It was established in the year 1970 by the Ministry of Urban Affairs
and Employment, Government of India. The RCUES-OU is a strategic intervention on the
part of the Govt. of India and it addresses the Research and Training needs of the
constituent states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamilnadu and the Union
Territory of Pondicherry in the following areas of Administration and Management of the
Urban Sector viz., Municipal Administration & Management, Poverty Alleviation, Urban
Community Development and Monitoring the Quality of Life; Town and Country Planning;
Public Health Engineering and Projects; Public Housing, Strategies for Identification of
Appropriate Technology & Cost Reduction; Sustainable Development and Management of
Urban Infrastructure and Services; Financial Management and
Entrepreneurship
Development and Cooperative Banking.
Objectives
™ To generate and disseminate information pertinent to policy planning, strategy
formulation, action planning, program implementation and management;
™ To undertake applied research, identify and formulate action plans to resolve
problems relating to urban development, administration and management;
™ To define and organise access to responsive knowledge or skill transfer to the
personnel – Elected as well as the cadres of Civil Service – involved in the
management of the urban sector;
™ To conceptualise and organize seminars, symposia, workshops, conferences, etc.,
on the wide band of issues, problems and practices pertaining to the
management and administration of urban development and management; and
™ To facilitate synergetic interaction between academics and professionals through
project based re-training facilities and extension education programs.
Centre for Educational Development of Minorities
The basic problem of minorities is educational and economic backwardness. In
order to overcome this problem the government of Andhra Pradesh formulated a few
schemes for the socio-economic and educational development of the minorities based on
a socio-economic survey conducted by Osmania University.
The Minorities Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh identified
Osmania University as the nodal agency to implement projects for the development of
the minorities in the state. Osmania University established the Centre for Educational
Development of Minorities at Nizam College in 1994.
Objectives
The Centre has been implementing the following two major projects sponsored by
the State Government since 1994.
™ An integrated project on improving the classroom performance of school children
belonging to minorities.
™ A comprehensive project on improving the participation and performance of
minority candidates in competitive examinations.
Competitive Examination Coaching Centre
To organise appropriate coaching classes to prepare candidates belonging to
socially and educationally backward and minority groups for competing in various
Competitive Examinations for recruitment to services under the Central & State
Governments and Nationalized Banks.
To provide guidance in choosing a career.
To provide coaching facilities for EAMCET and other Entrance Examinations.
Mission of the Centre
Educational development of weaker sections amongst educationally backward
minority communities, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Employment Information & Guidance Bureau
The Bureau was established in 1962 as a joint venture with the Department of
Employment and Training, Govt. of A.P. University employment information and
guidance bureau is a wing of the Department of Employment and Training, Government
of Andhra Pradesh. Its activities include registration of unemployed graduates,
vocational, professional and career guidance and counseling. It displays on its notice
board the vacancies notified by different employers. It also arranges lectures on various
facets of career planning and job opportunities.
Objectives
Objectives of the Bureau are providing Career Information, Guidance, Counseling,
and registering the professional and executive standard applicants to show suitable
employment opportunities as per the requirement of the employers.
English Language Training Centre
The English Language Training Centre is a UGC sponsored University Centre. It
was established in 1988 to improve the English Language Teaching / Learning, and
enhance the standards of English. Since then the Centre has been offering new courses
in association with foreign experts. These courses have been very effective in helping
campus students and others in acquiring proficiency in English which has become very
essential in India for career and mobility.
With a decade and a half of experience in English Language Teaching and
Training, the Centre has designed many new programmes. The courses are designed
with the help of the Academic Advisory Committee, after long deliberations, considering
the changing needs of English. Study Materials are prepared for every course by highly
qualified and experienced teachers. The courses offered are of high quality besides being
accessible to students, teaches, employees and professionals.
Objectives
™ To run need based English Courses;
™ To provide Remedial Courses;
™ To help the College and University students in English language expertise;
™ To offer Courses to professionals (lawyers, engineers, doctors, paramedical staff
and software users etc.);
™ To organise training programmes for school and college teachers;
™ To offer advice and assistance to individual colleges in terms of their language
needs; and
™ To undertake research activities.
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) Cell
This Cell has been constituted to monitor the effective implementation of
reservations to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe category students with regard to
their:
Admission into various university study programmes
Appointment to teaching and other jobs
Accommodation into hostels
Social welfare scholarships
The Cell also sends regular reports to the Commission of Enquiry, organizes
lectures on socio-economic awareness aspects, conducts teacher training programmes
and attends to the grievances of SC and ST teachers and students.
University Health Centre
The Health Centre offers free medical treatment to students, staff and their families.
There are specialists attached to the Centre who offer expert medical advice. The Health
Centre situated in the University’s main campus, is located near the B-Hostel building. It
is open from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon and 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. on all working days.
The Chief Medical Officer, assisted by a team of competent doctors, heads it. Staff and
students receive only out-patient treatment at this Centre. Besides this, each of the
Constituent Colleges has its own Health Centre located within its premises.
National Service Scheme
The main aim of this scheme is Service through education and personality
development through service, it is planned for educated youth and programmed around
youth and it tops the potentials of Youth and for National construction and national
regeneration. Above all understanding a human beings their needs, feelings, and work
for their betterment. The NSS Develops the Social ethics involves, several human values
like sincerity, honesty, discipline, loyalty, freedom, dignity of labour, individuality,
understanding other Cooperation, motivation, equality, integrity, brotherhood, character
building and thinking for others are the prime request of NSS Volunteers and
Functionaries.
NSS unit of Osmania University hosted the state level NSS Youth Festival,
members from all universities participated in Cultural activities, Quiz competitions,
debates organized by the unit.
The NSS unit has taken up regular activities like
Orientation Lectures, Awareness Program on HIV and AIDS, Superstition, Puls Polio,
Child Labour, Health Checkup, Hygiene and Sanitation.
Conducted Peace walks, Mega
Camps, Blood Donation, Eye Donation and Tree Plantation. The NSS cell with moto “Not
Me But You” and always in the forefront to inculcate Foster of National Integration and
rendered service to the community.
Osmania University International Placement Service
The Centre was established vide the EC resolution in the year 2001. The Centre
aims at dissemination of the employment information to Students (Job seekers) and
Industries (Job providers) through its web site.
Students Welfare Department
The Office of the Students’ Welfare Department is located in the Office of the
Registrar, Osmania University and is headed by the Dean, Students Affairs. Its basic
mandate is to look into the grievances, if any, of the students and help in redressing
them. It also plays a pivotal role in organizing cultural and recreational activities of
students. Youth Welfare Officers assist him. He can be contacted at any time by the
students for help on academic, personal, health and financial matters.
University Foreign Relations Office
Osmania University is now emerging as a frontline International University. The
University now is a host to students from several foreign countries. Over 400 foreign
students, from some 27 countries, are currently on rolls studying in different colleges
and university departments spread over various faculties. The countries of their origin
being Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, Mauritius, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Yemen,
Ethipia, Oman, Uganda, Nepal, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Canada, USA, Pakistan, Palestine,
Syria, Sri Lanka, Djibouti, UAE, Denmark, Europia, Trinidad (W.I) and UK. Realising the
importance of catering to the needs of foreign students the Univeristy, in December
1999, established a University Foreign Relations Office (UFRO). The UFRO assists in
fostering relations between universities both Indian and foreign and helps in exchange
programmes involving staff, scholars and students.
Objectives
UFRO facilitates admission of foreign students at Osmania University and assists
in fostering relations with foreign universities and helps in exchange programmes
involving staff, scholars and students.
™ Provides International students and visitors with all information pertaining to
academic and other services available in the university.
™ Responds to the requests of foreign students/scholars and their families by
serving as a nodal point
™ Promotes appreciation and understanding of different cultures
™ Works with academic departments of the university to develop, coordinate and
promote joint academic programmes with foreign universities.
™ Extends all help in finding suitable accommodation for foreign students / scholars.
™ Organises orientation programmes to meet the immediate and continuing needs
of new foreign students and makes them familiar with the university set-up, and
the city of Hyderabad.
™ Arranges health insurance, and bridge courses for improving their English
language skills.
™ Established contacts with many Indian Consulate Offices working abroad for
attracting more number of foreign students.
™ Associated itself with the UGC on Promotion of Indian Higher Education Abroad
(PIHEAD) programme
™ Established a Students Hostel to attract more foreign Students to OU.
™ Established good relations with ICCR, Min. of Cultural Affairs for getting more
number of sponsored candidates.
Directorate of Academic Audit Cell
The Academic Audit Cell was established in the year 1978 in order to monitor
effectively the academic and administrative functioning of the affiliated colleges under
Osmania University. It was a unique concept initiated by Osmania University not found in
any other Universities. Following the lines of Osmania University, the AP Vice-Chancellors
conference passed a resolution to establish this office in other Universities of the State.
The Academic Audit Cell performs several functions such as extension of affiliation
and grant of affiliations to Colleges and courses, conduct of inspections, nomination of
Governing Body members, Selection Committee members and approval of teachers
appointed through the duly constituted selection committee in unaided colleges. Apart
from these functions, inspections are also conducted by the Academic Audit Cell during
the academic year I) to attend to the redressal of grievances of students, staff and
managements of colleges and ii) to monitor teaching diaries, conduct of classes,
availability of teaching and non-teaching staff and the up-keep and maintenance of
Laboratories and Libraries and various records.
Objective
The main objective of the Academic Audit Cell is to ensure, strengthen and
sustain academic standards in affiliated colleges through college inspections and
verification of records.
College Development Council
The University Grants Commission has accorded a sky-scraping priority to the
development and improvement of the standards of affiliated Private [Aided (The colleges
other than the Government Colleges which receive aid out of the Andhra Pradesh State
Government Funds) and Unaided] and Government colleges [The colleges within
Osmania University area in accordance with the conditions prescribed] and Constituent
colleges (The colleges located outside Osmania University Campus and established or
maintained by Osmania University for providing courses in accordance with regulations
prescribed by statues, Ordinance or Regulations) in view of the fact that a substantial
number of the student population
Therefore
Osmania
University
has
receive education through these institutions.
approved
the
establishment
of
the
College
Development Council.
Objectives
The College Development Council functions as a liaison between the affiliated
private [Aided and Unaided]/Govt./University constituent colleges under the jurisdiction
of Osmania University [Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, Medak and
Nizamabad districts of the Telangana region] and the University Grants Commission,
New Delhi and South Eastern Regional Office (SERO) Hyderabad and Andhra Pradesh
State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE). It is a coordinating body between all these
institutions The College Development Council, Osmania University is guided by the ViceChancellor, the Registrar, Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education [APSCHE]
and Government of Andhra Pradesh. The College Development Council, Osmania
University will, inter alia,
™ Assist the affiliated colleges under the jurisdiction of Osmania University for
inclusion under Sec. 2[f] & 12[B] of the UGC Act, 1956
™ Coordinate with the University Grants Commission in conferring and for extension
of autonomous status to the colleges under the jurisdiction of Osmania University
™ Assist the University in constituting the Governing Bodies, Board of Studies and
Academic Councils of Autonomous colleges under the jurisdiction of Osmania
University
™ Assist the colleges under the jurisdiction of Osmania University in getting financial
assistance from the University Grants Commission under various schemes
launched from time to time
™ Coordinate in the implementation of Faculty Improvement Programme [FIP] for
the
teachers
working
on
permanent
basis
in
the
affiliated private/Government colleges [included under section 2(f) and 12(b) of
the University Grants Commission Act, 1956] under the jurisdiction of Osmania
University.
™ Coordinate with the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education
for the
starting of new private unaided Degree Colleges, Under Graduate, Post Graduate
and Diploma courses under the jurisdiction of Osmania University.
District Post Graduate Colleges
The Office of the Director, District Post Graduate Colleges, Osmania University
was established in the year 1976 to start Post Graduate Centres in the Telangana
Districts of Andhra Pradesh. At Present, the eight O.U. P.G. Colleges in Districts under
the control of the Director, offer regular and Professional courses. The regular courses
that are offered are M.Com, M.Sc. (Mathematics), M.Sc. (Chemistry) and M.A. Political
Science. The Professional courses offered are : MCA and MBA. The Colleges are as
follows :
1.
O.U. P.G. College, Bhiknur
2.
O.U. P.G. College, Mirzapur
3.
O.U. P.G. College, Nalgonda
4.
O.U. P.G. College, Mahabubnagar
5.
O.U. P.G. College, Medak
6.
O.U. P.G. College, Siddipet
7.
O.U. P.G. College, Gadwal
8.
O.U. P.G. College, Vikarabad.
Objective
To monitor and administer the District Post Graduate Colleges of Osmania
University.
PRof. G. Ram Reddy Centre for Distance Education
I. Introduction
Osmania University established the Institute of Correspondence Courses in 1977.
It renamed the same as Centre for Distance Education in 1989, and again renamed it in
honour of Prof. G. Ram Reddy, former Vice Chancellor of Osmania University. It has
evolved into a premier institution in the field of Distance Education during the last twenty
six years of its existence. The Centre offers the following courses at the U.G. and P.G.
level :
Pre-degree Courses in Oriental Language (Telugu) :
B.A. Oriental Languages (Telugu)
B.A.
B.Com.
P.G. Diplomas :
P.G. Diploma in Maths
P.G. Diploma in Business Management
P.G. Diploma in English Language Teaching
P.G. Diploma in Computer Applications
Advanced Diploma in Bioinformatics
M.A.
Philosophy
M.A.
English
M.A.
Hindi
M.A.
Telugu
M.A.
Urdu
M.A.
Sanskrit
M.A.
Economics
M.A.
Pol. Science
M.A.
P.P.M.
M.A.
History
M.A.
Sociology
M.A.
Psychology
M.Com.
M.Sc. Mathematics
M.B.A.
Modular Certificate Courses.
At present the student support services at the Centre for Distance Education are
essentially based on the supply of reading materials for home study to the learner,
supported and supplemented by facilities like Study Centres/Authorised Learning
Centres, and Audio-Visual aids. This was well received by the student target groups.
II.
The functions of Centre for Distance Education include
™ To provide a system of learner centred self-paced studies;
™ To provide flexible, diversified and need based courses;
™ To provide access to all, in order to realise ‘ Higher Education For All (HEFA)’; and
™ To facilitate knowledge acquisition through out one’s life, and be an active
member in a knowledge oriented society.
III. The Major Initiatives
B.A. Psychology and M.A. Psychology was introduced during the year 2004–2005.
Directorate of Admissions
The Directorate of Admissions was established on 31-12-1999 to centralize the
admissions to all the post graduate and research courses offered by Osmania University
in the campus, constituent, district and affiliated P.G. Colleges. It is headed by a Director
and 3 Joint Directors, one each from the faculties of Arts & Social Sciences, Science, and
Management/Commerce. During the academic year 2004-2005, entrance tests for all
P.G. Courses and P.G. Diplomas were conducted and centralized admissions were made.
Objective
™ To conduct entrance examinations for admission into P.G. and M.Phil. Courses.
™ To centralize the admission process to various post graduate courses offered by
the University in various faculties and to bring uniformity in implementing rules
and regulations.
™ To verify the eligibility, and approve the list of admitted candidates into various
P.G. courses offered by Minority Institutions.
™ To conduct counseling and admit students into MBA & MCA courses of the
University & Affiliated Colleges.
™ To verify the eligibility, and approve the list of admitted candidates under NRI
quota/ Management quota into M.B.A., M.C.A., B.Ed., B.E. & Pharmacy courses
offered by Minority & Non-Minority institutions.
Admission guidelines for Under Graduate Courses
Guidelines for admission to Ist year degree courses for the academic year 2006-2007 and request you
to follow the same scrupulously for the smooth conduct of admissions : -
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
1.
a) Candidates seeking admission to Ist year B.A./B.Com./B.Sc./
B.Com(Computers)/
B.Com.(Voc.)/B.Com(Hons) /BSW Degree courses must have passed the Two
year Intermediate Examination conducted by the Board of Intermediate
Education, Andhra Pradesh or an Examination of any other University/Board
recognized as equivalent there to (other than pre-degree course in Oriental
Languages).
b) Admission to Ist year B.Com.(Hons.)/BSW courses shall be through an Aptitude
Test/Entrance Test conducted by the Colleges/Department concerned. The Selection
of the candidates shall be based on the merit obtained at the Aptitude Test/Entrance
Test.
c) In respect of candidates who have passed +2 examination conducted by Boards other
than Intermediate examination of Andhra Pradesh, CBSE and ICSE, the Principals
may direct the candidates to obtain and produce Eligibility
Certificate from the
University. The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs.1000/- through D.D. drawn
in favour of the “Registrar, OU” and submit the Xerox copies of Memo of
Marks/Certificates of the qualifying examination to the Dy.Registrar (Academic),OU for
issue of Eligibility Certificate. The Admission of such candidate should be finalized
only after production of
Eligibility Certificate. All such eligibility certificates shall be obtained before the last date for
filling vacancies, if any i.e. before 31.08.2006.
Requests for issue of Eligibility
Certificate after 31-8-2006 will not be entertained.
d) However, those candidates who have passed ;
i)
The All India Senior Secondary Certificate Examination conducted by the
Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and
ii)
The Indian Certificate of School Examination conducted by the Council
for Indian Certificate of School Education, New Delhi -
may be admitted by the Principals, without insisting on Eligibility Certificate, subject to
the condition that they have passed in English and four other subjects, i.e., a total of
Five subjects. For admission into B.Sc. candidates should have passed concerned
subjects i.e. Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology as the case may be.
e) Candidates who have passed the following examinations are NOT ELIGIBLE for
admission to degree courses, since these are Fake Boards.
i)
All India Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi.
ii) Board of Adult Education & Training, New Delhi (Uttar Madhyama)
iii) Central Board of Higher Education, New Delhi
NOTE: In case of any doubts regarding the recognition of
examination (OR) eligibility of candidates, the Principals may
refer
such
cases
with
all
relevant
clarification before finalizing admission
documents
for
on or before
31.08.2006
2.
a) Admission to Ist year of the 3 - years Degree courses will be made in order of merit
as shown by aggregate marks secured by the candidates at the qualifying
examination in one attempt.
b) Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination in parts will also be
considered for admission but their cases will be considered only when candidates
under category(a) above are not available.
3.
a) Candidates seeking admission to B.Sc. Ist year course should have passed and
secured an aggregate of 40% marks(pass percentage in case of Scheduled Caste and
Scheduled
Tribes) in the concerned Science subjects (i.e. Physical Sciences and
Mathematics OR Physical Sciences and Biological Sciences, as the case may be) at the
qualifying examination. Candidates who have passed the qualifying examination with
Arts/Commerce subjects are not eligible for admission to B.Sc. course.
b) Candidates who have passed Intermediate Examination with Mathematics, Economics
and Commerce subjects can be considered eligible for admission to B.Sc.(Maths,
Statistics and Computer Science) combination only.
c) Candidates who have passed qualifying examination with Science/Arts/ Commerce
subjects are eligible for admission to B.A./B.Com/B.Com (Hons.) & (Comp.)/BSW
courses.
d) Candidates seeking admission to BSW course should have secured not less than 40%
marks in aggregate.
4.
While calculating the percentage of marks for admission, 0.5 and above be treated as 1(i.e.
39.5% and above shall be treated as 40%).
5.
There is no minimum percentage of marks in English subject at the Intermediate
Examination for admission to degree courses in English Medium. Hence, candidates be
admitted to either English Medium, or to any other regional Media Classes available at the
College, irrespective of marks obtained by them in English subject and also irrespective of
the medium through which they have passed the qualifying examination.
6.
Admission to Ist year of 3 year degree course in the Constituent Colleges of Osmania
University and Government Affiliated Colleges will be made in accordance with Andhra
Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admissions) Order, 1974.
7.
a) 60% of the total number of seats available in B.Com in any college shall be
reserved
for
candidates who have studied and passed the qualifying examination with Commerce
subject.
b) 50% of seats in B.A. course are reserved for the candidates who have studied
atleast one subject under Social Sciences or Humanities at the Intermediate level.
8.
Candidates who have discontinued the studies in the first year B.A./B.Sc. OR B.Com may
be permitted to seek admission in the first year of B.A./B.Sc. or B.Com. courses in the
subsequent year or years, provided they come in order of merit during the year of
admission.
9.
RESERVATION OF SEATS FOR SCs/STs/BCs:
There shall be reservation of seats for SCs, STs & BCs as given below:
(A)
Scheduled Castes
A total of 15% of seats shall be reserved for
candidates
belonging to the Scheduled Castes Category.
(B)
Scheduled Tribes
::
A total of 6% of seats shall be reserved for
candidates belonging to the Scheduled Tribes
Category.
(C)
Backward Classes
::
A total of 25% seats shall be reserved
for the candidates in respect of B.C. candidates as
shown below :
Group – A
7%
Group – B
10%
Group – C
1%
Group – D
7%
Total 25%
NOTE : (a) Candidates belonging to the above categories should submit Community, Nativity and Date
of Birth Certificate as per G.O.Ms.no.58 of Social Welfare Dept., dt. 12.5.1997.
(b) SC. ST & BC candidates who get seats in merit be not counted against the seats reserved
for them and such candidates will be considered under the general category of seats.
(c) If sufficient number of candidates are not available to fill up the seats reserved for SC’s
they
shall be filled up by suitable candidates from ST’s and Vice-versa. If the required number of
candidates are not available for filling the quota of seats reserved for SC’s & ST’s they may
be filled by candidates from the general pool on the basis of the merit.
(d) While filling up the seats reserved for Backward Class-A, the qualified Backward class –A
candidates should be considered in the order of merit after filling up the un-reserved seats.
If qualified Backward Class-A candidates are not available, the turn will go to Backward
Class-B, Backward Class-C or Backward Class-D in the order of merit in each group”. If no
suitable candidate is available in any of the four groups, the seats shall be filled up from
general pool on the basis of merit.
10.
OTHER RESERVATIONS :
RESERVATION OF SEATS FOR N.C.C. AND A.C.C. GAMES & SPORTS / EXTRA
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES / CHILDERN OF EX-SERVICEMEN AND ARMED
PERSONNEL.
A maximum of 6% of the seats of Degree courses shall be reserved for candidates who
have distinguished themselves in Sports, Extra-Curricular activities, N.C.C., and A.C.C.
and children of Ex-Servicemen and Armed personnel as follows :-
(i)
Reservation for N.C.C. and A.C.C.: - 2% of seats are reserved for students possessing
the prescribed certificates in N.C.C. and A.C.C. The selection of the candidates shall be
made in the following orders of preference :
(a) Holders of ‘C’ certificate for Boys from colleges.
Holders of A-I Certificates for Boys from High Schools
Holders of C-II Certificate for Girls from Colleges.
Holders of J-II Certificate for Girls from High Schools.
(b) Holders of ‘B’ certificate for Boys from colleges.
Holders of A-I Certificates for Boys from High Schools
Holders of C-I Certificate for Girls from Colleges.
Holders of J-I Certificate for Girls from High Schools.
And
(c) Holders of A.C.C. Certificates for Boys and Girls from Schools.
NOTE : The candidates with one year Training in the Air Wing of N.C.C. shall for purpose of
admission, be treated on par with the candidates possessing ‘B” and A-I Certificates
of the Army, Naval Wings subject to the conditions that the candidates should
produce a certificate from the Director, N.C.C. to the effect that he, is perfect in his
course and also give an undertaking that he should continue and obtain his ’B’
Certificate in the Air Wing.
(ii)
Reservation of seats for Games and Sports : 2% of the seats are reserved for students
who have participated in the games and sports (list given below). The Selection of the
candidates under this category shall be made in order of preference.
NOTE : For the purpose of this rule only the following games will be taken into consideration.
1. Athletics (Men & Women)
2. Badminton (Men & Women)
3. Ball Badminton (Men & Women)
4. Basket Ball (Men & Women)
5. Boxing (Men )
6. Chess (Men & Women)
7. Cricket (Men & Women)
8. Cycling (Men & Women)
9. Foot Ball (Men & Women)
10. Gymnastic & Malkamb (Men & Women)
11. Hand Ball (Men & Women)
12. Hockey (Men & Women)
13. Jude (Men & Women)
14. Kabaddi (Men & Women)
15. Kho-Kho (Men & Women)
16. Rowing (Men & Women)
17. Softball Racket (Men & Women)
18. Squash Racket (Men)
19. Swimming, Diving & Water Polo (Men & Women)
20. Table Tennis (Men & Women)
21. Tennis (Men & Women)
22. Volley Ball (Men & Women)
23. Weight lifting (Men & Women)
24. Best Physique (Men)
25. Cross Country (Men & Women)
26. Wrestling (Men )
27. Yogasanas (Men & Women)
28. Korf ball
29. Water Sailing
iii)
Reservation of seats for Extra-Curricular activities :
1% of the seats shall be reserved for students who participated in Extra Curricular
activities such as Elocution, Debates, Essay and Fine Arts such as Dance : Drama, Music Painting,
Photography and president Scouts and Guides certificate holders. The Selection of candidates
shall be made in the following order or preference.
1. Candidates who have represented India at the International level in Extra Curricular
activities and President Scouts and Guides.
2. Candidates who have represented the State at the All India level in the Extra
Curricular activities or obtained prize at competition of All India Level.
3. Candidates who have represented the University at the Inter University Level and
those who have participated in the Inter School level.
NOTE :
(a) Selection of candidates with the minimum percentage of marks prescribed for
admission under categories mentioned in item i, ii, and iii shall be made in the orders of
preference indicated therein.
(b) Whenever there are more candidates with the same merit than the actual number of seats
available under the categories specified in item i, ii, and iii above admission shall be regulated by
the marks obtained at the qualifying examination.
iv) Reservation of seats for children of Ex-Servicemen and Children of Armed Personnel :
1% of the seats are reserved for children of Ex-Servicemen and children of Armed
personnel, in the following order of preference :
Priority 1
: Children of Armed Forces Personnel killed in action
Priority 2 : Children of Armed Forces Personnel disabled in action and invalidated out from
service of Medical grounds.
Priority 3 : Children of Armed Forces Personnel who are in receipt of Gallantry Awards, the
order of merit for consideration of the Gallantry Awards being as given below :
i) Param Vir Chakra
ii) Ashoka Chakra
iii) Sarvotham Yudh Seva Medal
iv) Mahavir Chakra
v) Kirti Chakra
vi) Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
vii) Vir Chakra
viii) Shourya Chakra
ix) Yudha Seva Medal
x) Sena/Nau Sena/Vayu Sena Medal
xi) Mention in Dispatches.
Priority 4
: Children of other Ex-Servicemen, Servicemen.
11. Reservation of Seats for Physically Handicapped :
3% of the total number of seats in I year of Degree courses shall be reserved for the
Physically Handicapped persons in the following order :-
i)
First Priority to those who have visual defects,
ii)
Second Priority to those who have defects of the upper limbs, and
iii)
Third Priority to those with defects in the lower limbs.
12. Reservation of Seats for Women Candidates :
33 1/3% of seats shall be reserved for women in co-education Government and Aided
Degree Colleges. If women candidates are not available, the seats reserved for women
and remaining unfilled shall be filled by men candidates.
13. OTHER GENERAL RULES :a)
Change of Medium :
Candidates admitted to a particular medium in the 1st year shall not be permitted to change to
another medium in the 2nd and 3rd year. They have to answer the optional papers of all the 3 years
in one medium only (i.e. through the medium in which they have appeared for 1st year
examination).
b)
Change of Faculty :
Candidates admitted to degree course in a faculty can be permitted to change to another
Faculty (Where practicals are not involved) on or before 31.08.2006 provided they have already
registered their applications for admission in that faculty which they desire to change. No change
shall be permitted after this date.
c) Change of Optional Subjects:
Candidates can be permitted to change the optional subjects (where practicals are not involved) on
or before 31.08.2006. No change shall be permitted after this date.
d)
Second Language by private study:
The Principals of various degree colleges are required to notify in the beginning of the
academic year with regard to the second language(s) that are offered at the Colleges. The students
seeking admission to 1st year of the Degree Courses be instructed to opt the Second Language
available in the College. However, those who are not conversant with the second language
offered at the College will have to take the permission of the University for exemption from putting
in attendance and to appear at the University Examination privately in that second language by
applying to the University in the prescribed Application Form. The Principals concerned are
requested to forward the applications of such candidates with a consolidated list along with
prescribed fees of Rs.1000/- each payable through Demand Draft in favour of the Registrar,
Osmania University ,on or before the end of 1st term of 1st year i.e., 30-9-2006. Requests of
candidates who apply after the above date will not be entertained.
e)
In case the number of students opting for a particular second language in a
college is (10) or more, the College should make necessary teaching arrangements in
that second language and the colleges should seek affiliation in the subject concerned.
No relaxation would be given in regard to the number exceeding (9) and the Principals
will have to take the responsibility for the consequences arising out of admissions made
beyond ceiling prescribed by University, as such, candidates will not be allowed to take
the University Examinations.
ADMISSION FOREIGN STUDENTS:
14. Admission of foreign students into Ist year of the 3-year Degree course shall be finalized by the
Director, University Foreign Relations Office, Osmania University and allotted to colleges. No
College shall admit any foreign student directly without being allotted by the Director,
UFRO. Any deviation in the prescribed procedure will be viewed seriously and necessary
action would be taken against the erring colleges.
ATTENDANCE
15. Every candidate is required to put in a minimum 75% attendance in order to appear for the
University Examinations. Shortage of attendance to the extent of 10% will be condoned by the
University on Medical grounds and on payment of the prescribed fee of Rs.500/- per
year/Rs.250/- per Semester. If any candidate does not put in the required attendance he/she
will not be permitted to appear for the Examination.
ADMISSION TO ANOTHER DEGREE COURSE:
16. Candidates who have completed a particular Degree course in a Faculty from the University,
shall not be allowed to seek regular admission, in view of the fact that the students seeking
fresh admission, for the first time will be deprived of the opportunity and that there is a provision
for appearing at the B.A./B.Com degree Examination through the Centre for Distance
Education, Osmania University.
17. TIME LIMIT TO COMPLETE THE COURSE :
Candidates who have joined Degree Courses (3years duration) are required to complete the
course within double the duration of the period i.e., six years from the date of admission.
18. Candidates who would be seeking admission to Ist year Degree course are required to under go
instruction in Environmental Studies subject in their second year of study and pass the
examination without which they will not be eligible for award of Degree. As a result, the present
Science & Civilization paper would be shifted to III year.
19. LIST OF ADMITTED CANDIDATES TO BE SUBMITTED :
The final list of admitted candidates into Ist year of 3 year Degree course (one hard copy and
two soft copies on CD) should be sent to the Director, Academic Audit Cell Osmania University,
one hard copy each to the Deputy Registrar(Academic), Osmania University, and the Controller
of Examinations, OU., on or before 11.09.2006 (Monday) and a Certificate to the effect that all
the admissions have been made in accordance with the rules and that no admissions are made
contrary to the rules. The admitted lists will also be accepted upto 26.9.2006 with a penalty
@ Rs.1,000/- per day.
20. CANCELLATION OF IRREGULAR ADMISSIONS :
All irregular admissions made by the Principals are liable to be cancelled by the University,
whenever detected, without giving any notice. The Principals shall be held responsible for the
consequences arising out of cancellation of such irregular admissions.
Guidelines for regulating the Admission on Transfer
A
FROM ONE COLLEGE TO THE OTHER COLLEGE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF OSMANIA
UNIVERSITY :
1. TRANSFERS ARE NOT PERMISSIBLE INTO FIRST YEAR DEGREE COURSE.
2. TRANSFERS FROM ONE COLLEGE TO ANOTHER COLLEGE WITHIN THE TWIN
CITIES (HYDERABAD AND SECUNDERABAD ) ARE NOT PERMISSIBLE.
3. TRANSFERS FROM DISTANCE EDUCATION MODE TO REGULAR COLLEGES ARE
NOT PERMISSIBLE.
4. Transfers are permitted only into II/III year of Degree Course (with due consent of
Principals concerned and subject to availability of seats) within the prior approval of the
University from one District to another District OR from District to City or vice-versa under
the jurisdiction of OU.
5. Admission on transfer shall not be made by the Principals directly without the prior
approval of the University.
6. Candidates are required to pay of Rs.1000/- (One thousand only) towards transfer fees
payable through D.D., drawn in favour of Registrar, Osmania University’ from Nationalized
Banks only.
7. Transfer Applications shall not be entertained without the following :
8.
i)
Consent of the Principals concerned
ii)
Xerox copies of the Memorandum of Marks of I / II year Degree course.
iii)
Demand Draft for Rs.1000/- in favour of ‘Registrar, Osmania University’.
Transfer Applications received after the last date prescribed shall NOT be entertained.
NOTE:- THE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE ADMISSION OF THE
CANDIDATE AT ANY STAGE AS AND WHEN DETECTED THAT THE ADMISSION
ON TRANSFER IS AGAINST THE RULES.
(B)
FOR TRANSFER OF STUDENTS INTO 2nd / 3rd YEAR DEGREE COURSES FROM OTHER
UNIVERSITIES :
1.
TRANSFERS ARE NOT PERMISSIBLE IN THE 1st YEAR OF THE DEGREE COURSE.
2.
Transfers into 2nd / 3rd year of B.A./B.Sc./B. Com. courses from other Universities will be
considered, subject to the following conditions;.
a. The Degree course which the candidate is pursuing at the parent University should
have been recognized by the Osmania University.
b. At least two third ( 2/3rd ) of syllabus of the 1st /2nd year subjects studied by the
candidate at the parent University should be equivalent with the syllabus of the
Osmania University candidates should have completely passed the 1st / 2nd year
examination at the parent University OR they should be eligible for promotion to 2nd /
3rd year degree courses as per rules and regulations of Osmania University.
c. Candidates shall be admitted on transfer at Osmania University to the same
course/combination which they have studied in 1st/ 2nd year degree course at the
parent University. Change of Group/Combination/Optional is not permissible.
d. Candidates may be granted exemption from appearing and passing in such of those
papers which are found equivalent and which they have passed at the parent
University securing 36% pass marks prescribed by the Osmania University. These
papers will not be counted as backlog papers for purpose of promotion to next higher
class.
e. Candidates are required to appear and pass the papers of 1st/2nd year (both Theory
and/or Practicals as the case may be) by securing a minimum of 36% of pass marks as
per OU requirement. Those candidates who have secured less than 36% marks but
declared passed as per the parent University rules, are required to appear in those
papers from OU and secure a minimum of 36% marks for considering them as pass as
per OU rules for award of degree by Osmania University. Eventhough candidates are
promoted to next higher class at the parent University as per their rules, they will be
considered for admission into 2nd/3rd year only if they fulfill the OU rules for promotions
i.e., passing in 50% of the papers prescribed in that year (including practicals wherever
applicable), which they have not studied OR not passed OR secured not less than 36%
pass percentage prescribed at Osmania University OR which are not found equivalent
at Osmania University. NO EXEMPTION WILL BE GRANTED IN SUCH PAPERS.
f. In case where the 1st /2nd year examination passed by the candidate is a house
examination conducted by the College and not by the University, no exemption would
be granted and the candidates are required to appear and pass all the papers of 1st/2nd
year papers from Osmania University at the next immediate examination, without fail.
In such cases, these papers will not be treated as backlog papers for purpose of
promotion.
g. Candidates are required to submit a Certified copy of the detailed syllabus of the
course pursued by them at the parent University in order to establish equivalence of
the subjects for considering exemption.
h. Once the candidates are granted admission on transfer into Osmania University they
will be treated as students of this University. They have to appear and pass in (a)
papers in which they failed or (b) where the syllabus is not equivalent, from Osmania
University only and not from the parent University. Any examination appeared/passed
from the parent University after the transfer will not considered as valid.
No
consolidated memo will be issued to candidates transferred from other
Universities.
i.
No Principal shall admit candidates directly on transfer without the prior
approval of the University.
j.
In some cases, the University may admit candidates on transfer provisionally, subject
to production of Memo of Marks/Syllabus. In such cases, the candidates are required
to submit the same within one month to the Deputy Registrar(Academic), O.U., only
and obtain confirmation orders.
k. In case where the candidates have not studied/appeared the compulsory subjects
Part-I viz., General English, Second Language and Indian Heritage & Culture/ Science
and Civilization and Environmental Studies in I/II year at the parent University, they are
required to appear and pass the same at the immediate next examinations from
Osmania University.
l.
Applications for admission on transfer shall not be considered unless they are
accompanied with the following:
(i)
Xerox copies of Memorandum of marks of I/II year degree course of the
Parent University.
(ii)
Demand Draft for Rs.1500/- (for the students seeking admission on
transfer from Universities with in the State) and Rs.3000/- (for the
students seeking admission on transfer from Universities out side the
State) drawn in favour of “REGISTRAR, OSMANIA UNIVERSITY’ (from
Nationalized banks only).
(iii)
Certified copies of the Syllabus of 1st/IInd Degree course year studied at
Parent University.
NOTE:- THE UNIVERSITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE ADMISSION OF THE
CANDIDATE AT ANY STAGE AS AND WHEN DETECTED THAT THE ADMISSION
ON TRANSFER IS AGAINST THE RULES.
Candidates seeking admission are required to submit the prescribed application from which
can be had from the Director, University Press & Publications, Osmania University Campus, OU.,
on payment of Rs.20/- (Rs. Twenty only)(Form ‘A’ transfer of students from one college to another
within the University and Form ’B’ transfer of students from other Universities (within and outside the
state) to Osmania University.
The Principals are required to give their consent for admission on transfer of the Student in the
column provided in the application form, which is a pre-requisite to consider their applications for issue
of Orders by the University. Such transfers should not in any way exceed the approved strength of that
particular course/combination permitted by the University.
Principals are requested to ensure that the admission on transfer is in order and as per the
rules and the course and combination passed by the candidates in Parent College/University is
available in their college. and then only they should give their consent on the application forms with
their signatures and College stamps duly showing the district in which the college is situated and also
with a mention of the ceiling (i.e. approved strength), Combination and the number of Students after
admission of that particular transfer. (Please ensure that a mention is made in the stamp about the
District i.e. R.R.District/Hyderabad/District Town etc., as the case may be).
Candidates who desirous to apply for admission on transfer into II / III degree courses shall
follow the schedule shown below:a) Last date for submission of application forms
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01-8-2006
b) Last date with penalty of Rs. 500/-
--
17-8-2006
c) Last date with penalty of Rs.1000/-
--
31-8-2006
In all cases of transfers, the attendance put in by the students in the parent college/University
till the issue of transfer certificate shall be clubbed with the attendance put in new college for calculating
the total attendance during the academic year in order to appear for Annual examination. Hence, the
students seeking transfer are required to submit Attendance Certificate alongwith the Transfer
Certificate at the time of joining new college.
NO APPLICATION SHALL BE ENTERTAINED AFTER 31.8.2006.
No student be admitted on transfer by the Colleges directly without obtaining prior
approval/orders of the University under any circumstances and the College shall be held
responsible for violation. Any student admitted so, will not be permitted for the University
Examination.
Applications without the Consent of the Principals/without full details will not be
entertained/ Considered by the University.