University Name

Osmania University

University Type

State Public University

Established

1918

Motto

Through Research and Education

Location

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Approval

UGC | NAAC | DEB | AIU | AICTE | BCI | PCI | NCTE | NBA |

Notification Date

Tentative Date / Period

Application Start

February 2026 (Expected)

Application Last Date

2nd Week of February 2026

Online Entrance Exam

February 28, 2026 (Extends with late fee)

Entrance Exam Result

June – July 2026

Interview Date

Aug-26

Final List Selected Candidate

September – October 2026

Last Date of Admission

Nov-26

Online

Online Application Submission

PhD Entrance Examination (OU PhD Eligibility Test)

Shortlisting of Candidates

Interview / Research Proposal Presentation

Departmental Research Committee Evaluation

Supervisor / Guide Allotment

Final PhD Registration

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

Online Application Form

Master’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree Marksheet and Certificate

Transfer Certificate

Migration Certificate

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Experience Certificate (for Part-Time candidates)

No Objection Certificate from Employer (Part-Time)

Aadhaar Card / Identity Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

Entrance Exam Admit Card

English

Hindi

Telugu

Urdu

Sanskrit

Philosophy

History

Economics

Political Science

Public Administration

Sociology

Psychology

Geography

Commerce & Management

Commerce

Business Management

MBA / Management Studies

Science Subjects

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Botany

Zoology

Microbiology

Biotechnology

Geology

Statistics

Engineering & Technology

Computer Science

Information Technology

Electronics

Environmental Science

Law

Law

Education

Education

Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 1,500

Registration Fee

₹1,000 (One-time at admission)

Security Deposit

₹2,000 (Refundable)

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹20,000 per Year*

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹25,000 per Year*

Exam Fee

₹1,000

DRC Fee

₹1,000 per Meeting

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 5,000

Extension Fee

₹2,000 per Year

Viva Fee

₹ 3,000

Name

The Registrar, Osmania University

Account Number

52198262033

IFSC

SBIN0020071

Bank Name

State Bank of India

Branch

Osmania University Branch, Arts College Building

MICR Code

500002342

Swift Code

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

Directorate of Admissions

PhD Rules & Regulations

Examination Branch

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation