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Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Osmania University Hyderabad


The last Nizam of Hyderabad, Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan founded the Osmania
University. The Osmania University is the seventh oldest establishment of higher
studies in India, the third oldest in Southern India and the first one to be
set-up in the former princely State of Hyderabad. Throughout it's functioning of
almost nine decades, the Osmania University has shown noteworthy growth and
sustained an incorporated progress of all faculties. It has made commendable
contributions to the academic, social, and economic improvement of not only the
region but to the nation as a whole. Its alumni have distinguished themselves
nationally and internationally in various spheres of life and are well-known far
and wide around the world.

Osmania University has always attracted
students from not only India, but also around the world. It offers one of the
best MBA programmes and is among the toughest to get through. It is estimated
that out of 10,000 candidates, only 60 are able to make it! The university also
has attractive courses in Engineering, Arts, Science, Humanities, Information
Technology, Commerce and Business among other courses such as Oriental
Languages. The department of Geography and Geoinformatics has one of the best
faculties in India. It is equipped with the latest laboratories and technology
to keep the students updated with latest technical know-how. The Osmania
University had the was awarded the five-star status by the National
Accreditation and Assessment Council (NAAC) of the University Grants Commission
(UGC), Government of India.

Some famous alumnus of this prestigious
institution includes former Prime Minister (late) Shri. PV Narasimha Rao, Shri.
Y. Venugopal Reddy (Governor, RBI), Barrister and Member of Parliament Asaduddin
Owaisi, among others.

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