ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS AND ENTRANCE TESTS TO BE TAKEN

I. FACULTY OF ARTS:

For all the Courses under Faculty of Arts the Candidates must have secured the following % of marks or CGPA in their
Qualifying Examination:
1. Candidates should have passed in the Qualifying Examination with not less than 40% marks or equivalent CGPA
2. A pass in the Qualifying Examination is sufficient for SC/ST candidates.
3. The candidates passing the examination compartmentally and securing required percentage of marks or equivalent CGPA are
also eligible.

Test
Course Name Test Name Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions
Code

11 M.A. AIHCA AIHCA Any Graduate (except oriental) with 40% marks( or equivalent CGPA)

1. Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks (or equivalent
CGPA) with Arabic as one of the Language.
and
2. i) Must have obtained a minimum of 20 credits in Arabic.
12 M.A. Arabic Arabic or
ii) Must have studied the Arabic language in Bachelor’s Degree either in
Part-I or in Part-II for at least two years and for a minimum of 200
marks.
1. Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks (or equivalent
CGPA) with English as one of the Language.
and
2. i) Must have obtained a minimum of 20 credits in English.
13 M.A. English English or
ii) Must have studied the English language in Bachelor’s Degree either
in Part-I or in Part-II for at least two years and for a minimum of 200
marks.
1. Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks (or equivalent
CGPA) with Hindi as one of the Language.
and
14 M.A. Hindi Hindi 2. i) Must have obtained a minimum of 20 credits in Hindi.
or
ii) Must have studied the Hindi language in Bachelor’s Degree either in
Part-I or in Part-II for at least two years and for a minimum of 200 marks.
1. Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks (or equivalent
CGPA) with Kannada as one of the Language.
and
2. i) Must have obtained a minimum of 20 credits in Kannada.
15 M.A. Kannada Kannada or
ii) Must have studied the Kannada language in Bachelor’s Degree
either in Part-I or in Part-II for at least two years and for a minimum
of 200 marks.

1. Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks (or equivalent
CGPA) with Marathi as one of the Language.
and
2. i) Must have obtained a minimum of 20 credits in Marathi.
16 M.A. Marathi Marathi or
ii) Must have studied the Marathi language in Bachelor’s Degree
either in Part-I or in Part-II for at least two years and for a
minimum of 200 marks.

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Test
Course Name Test Name Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions
Code

1. Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks (or equivalent
CGPA) with Persian/Arabic/Urdu as one of the Language.
and
2. i) Must have obtained a minimum of 20 credits in Persian /Arabic/Urdu.
17 M.A. Persian Persian
or
ii) Must have studied the Persian/Arabic/Urdu language in Bachelor’s
Degree either in Part-I or in Part-II for at least two years and for a
minimum of 200 marks.

1. Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks (or equivalent
CGPA) with Sanskrit as one of the Language.
and
2. i) Must have obtained a minimum of 20 credits in Sanskrit.
18 M.A. Sanskrit Sanskrit or
ii) Must have studied the Sanskrit language in Bachelor’s Degree either
in Part-I or in Part-II for at least two years and for a minimum of 200
marks.

1. Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks (or equivalent
CGPA) with Telugu as one of the Language.
and
19 M.A. Telugu Telugu 2. i) Must have obtained a minimum of 20 credits in Telugu.
or
ii) Must have studied the Telugu language in Bachelor’s Degree either in
Part-I or in Part-II for at least two years and for a minimum of 200 marks.

1. Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks (or equivalent
CGPA) with Urdu as one of the Language.
and
20 M.A. Urdu Urdu 2. i) Must have obtained a minimum of 20 credits in Urdu.
or
ii) Must have studied the Urdu language in Bachelor’s Degree either in
Part-I or in Part-II for at least two years and for a minimum of 200 marks.

Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks (or equivalent
CGPA ) with Islamic studies / Philosophy / History / Commerce / Sociology /
Political Science / Economics /Urdu / Persian / Arabic as one of the
optionals
or
M.A.
21 Islamic Studies Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks (or equivalent
Islamic Studies CGPA ) with Arabic / Persian / Urdu as second language in part-I
or
Must have obtained any Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks (or equivalent
CGPA ) and must have obtained a Diploma in Arabic / Persian / Urdu from
OU or any recognized institution by OU.
A Graduate with 40% marks (or equivalent CGPA) in B.A. / B.Sc./ B.Com.
22 M.A. Linguistics Linguistics having studied any language for two years for a minimum of 200 marks ( or
20 credits )
Any B.A./B.Sc. /B.Com. Graduate (except oriental) with 40% marks (or
23 M.A. Philosophy Philosophy
equivalent CGPA)
1. Any B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com. Graduate (except oriental) with 40% marks(
or equivalent CGPA ) and
2. The candidates must have a minimum of two years of stage
M.A.
24 Theatre Arts experience. Knowledge of Telugu is desirable. Candidates who are
Theatre Arts
dumb, deaf or blind or stammer or Physically Handicapped are not
eligible. Candidates qualified at the entrance test have to appear for an
aptitude test.

Note: 1) For languages course like B.E., B. Tech., B. Pharm. etc are not eligible
2) The candidates with other than B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com. Qualification like B.E., B. Tech., B. Pharmacy, LLB(5 yrs),
B.C.A., etc. must go through the eligibility conditions before applying to ensure their eligibility.

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II. FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES:
For all the Courses under Faculty of Arts the Candidates must have secured the following % of marks or CGPA in their
Qualifying Examination:
1. Candidates should have passed in the Qualifying Examination with not less than 40% marks or equivalent CGPA
2. A pass in the Qualifying Examination is sufficient for SC/ST candidates.
3. The candidates passing the examination compartmentally and securing required percentage of marks or equivalent CGPA are
also eligible.
4. All the courses are of two years duration, except M.Lib.I.Sc (1 year) and B.Lib.I.Sc (1 year).
Test
Course Name Test Name Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions
Code
Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Economics subject as an
optional and must have studied a minimum of 30 credits in Economics
or
31 M.A. Economics Economics
Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks with
Economics subject as an optional. The candidate must have studied
Economics at least four papers of 100 marks each .
M.A.
32 Gender Studies Any Social Science Graduate with 40% marks( or equivalent CGPA)
Gender Studies
Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with History subject as an
optional and must have studied a minimum of 30 credits in History
or
33 M.A. History History
Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks with History
subject as an optional. The candidate must have studied History at least
four papers of 100 marks each.
Journalism & Mass Journalism and
34 Any Graduate with 40% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
Communication Mass Communication
M.Lib.I.Sc(2 years) M.Lib.I.Sc (2 years) /
35 Any Graduate with 40% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
B.Lib.I.Sc (1 year) B.Lib.I.Sc (1 year)

M.Li.I.Sc. (1 year)
36 (Offered at Kakatiya M.Li.I.Sc.(1 year) B.Li.I.Sc. graduate with 40% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
University)

37 MSW MSW Any Graduate (except oriental) with 40% marks ( or equivalent CGPA)
Master of Human Master of Human
38 Resource Resource Any Graduate with 40% marks( or equivalent CGPA)
Management Management
Master of Tourism Master of Tourism
39 Any Graduate with 40% marks( or equivalent CGPA)
Management Management
Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Political Science subject
as an optional and must have studied a minimum of 30 credits in
M.A. Political Science
40 Political Science or
Political Science
Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks with Political
Science subject as an optional. The candidate must have studied
Political Science at least four papers of 100 marks each.
Must have obtained a Degree with 40% marks( or equivalent CGPA)
with Psychology as an optional at B.A. / B.M.R.
M.A. Psychology or
41 (Offered at Osmania Psychology Must have obtained a Degree with 40% marks( or equivalent CGPA)
University)
with Psychology in M.Ed. / M.A.(Education) / M.Sc. (Home Science) /
Diploma in Child Psychology or Industrial Psychology.
Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Public Administration
subject as an optional and must have studied a minimum of 30 credits
in Public Administration
M.A.
42 Public Administration or
Public Administration
Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks with Public
Administration subject as an optional. The candidate must have studied
Public Administration at least four papers of 100 marks each.
43 M.A. Sociology Sociology Any Graduate (except oriental) with 40% marks( or equivalent CGPA)
Note: 1) The candidates with other than B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com. Qualification like B.E., B. Tech., B. Pharmacy, LLB(5 yrs),
B.C.A., etc. must go through the eligibility conditions before applying to ensure their eligibility.
2). B.Com Candidates are not eligible for M.A. Economics.

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 III. FACULTY OF COMMERCE:

Test Code Course Name Test Name Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions

B.Com. Graduate with 40% marks ( or equivalent CGPA)

51 M.Com. M.Com. (A pass in the qualifying examination is sufficient for SC / ST
candidates)

IV. FACULTY OF EDUCATION:

Test Code Course Name Test Name

Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions
( as per NCTE guidelines)
M.Ed.* M.Ed. B.Ed. Degree with 55% Marks (50% for SC/ST/BC
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candidates) ( or equivalent CGPA)

57 M.P.Ed.* M.P.Ed. B.P.Ed./B.P.E. with 55% Marks (50% for SC/ST/BC

candidates) ( or equivalent CGPA)
* Special category seats are within sanctioned intake.

V. FACULTY OF SCIENCE:
For all the Courses under Faculty of Science the Candidates must have secured the following % of marks or CGPA in their
Qualifying Examination:
1. Candidates should have passed in the Qualifying Examination with not less than 40% marks or equivalent CGPA
2. A pass in the Qualifying Examination is sufficient for SC/ST candidates.
3. The candidates passing the examination compartmentally and securing required percentage of marks or equivalent
CGPA are also eligible.
4.. All the courses are of two years duration.

Test
Course Name Test Name Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions
Code
Must have obtained a B.Sc Degree with Botany subject as an
optional and must have studied a minimum of 30 credits in Botany
or
61 M.Sc. Botany Botany
Must have obtained a B.Sc Degree with 40% marks with Botany
subject as an optional. The candidate must have studied Botany at
least four papers of 100 marks each.
Must have obtained a B.Sc Degree with Chemistry subject as an
optional and must have studied a minimum of 30 credits in
Chemistry
62 M.Sc. Chemistry Chemistry or
Must have obtained a B.Sc Degree with 40% marks with Chemistry
subject as an optional. The candidate must have studied Chemistry
at least four papers of 100 marks each.

Must have obtained B.Sc. Degree with Mathematics and Computer

Science( or Mathematics and Computer Applications) both
subjects as an optional and must have studied a minimum of 30
credits in each.
or
Must have obtained a B.Sc. Degree with 40% marks with
63 M.Sc. Mathematics and Computer Science (or Computer Applications)
Computer Science
Computer Science subjects as an optional. The candidate must have studied
Mathematics and Computer Science (Computer Applications) at
least four papers of 100 marks in each.
or
BCA graduate with 40% marks ( or equivalent CGPA)

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Test
Course Name Test Name Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions
Code
Must have obtained a B.Sc Degree with Electronics and
Mathematics subjects as optional and must have studied a
minimum of 30 credits in each
64 M.Sc. Electronics Electronics or
Must have obtained a B.Sc Degree with 40% marks with
Electronics and Mathematics subjects as optional and must have
studied at least four papers of 100 marks in each.
B.A. with Geography or B.Sc. Graduate with 40% marks (or
65 M.Sc. Geography Geography
equivalent CGPA )

M.Sc. B.A. with Geography or B.Sc./B.Tech./ B.E./ B.C.A. Graduate

66 Geo-Informatics with 40% marks ( or equivalent CGPA)
Geo-Informatics
Must have obtained a B.Sc Degree with Geology subject as an
optional and must have studied a minimum of 30 credits in Geology
or
67 M.Sc. Geology Geology Must have obtained a B.Sc Degree with 40% marks with Geology
subject as an optional. The candidate must have studied Geology
at least four papers of 100 marks each.

Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics subject

as an optional and must have studied a minimum of 30 credits in
Mathematics
68 M.Sc. Mathematics Mathematics or
Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks with
Mathematics subject as an optional. The candidate must have
studied Mathematics at least four papers of 100 marks each.

Must have obtained a B.Sc Degree with Physics and Mathematics

subjects as optionals and must have studied a minimum of 30
credits in each.
or
69 M.Sc. Physics Physics Must have obtained a B.Sc Degree with 40% marks with Physics
and Mathematics subjects as optionals. The candidate must have
studied Physics and Mathematics for at least four papers of 100
marks in each.

Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics and

Mathematics subjects as an optional and must have studied a
minimum of 30 credits in each.
or
70 M.Sc. Statistics Statistics
Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with 40% marks with
Statistics and Mathematics subject as an optional. The candidate
must have studied Statistics and Mathematics for at least four
papers of 100 marks in each.

Must have obtained a B.Sc Degree with Zoology subject as an

optional and must have studied a minimum of 30 credits in Zoology
or
71 M.Sc. Zoology Zoology
Must have obtained a B.Sc Degree with 40% marks with Zoology
subject as an optional. The candidate must have studied Zoology
at least four papers of 100 marks each.

1. The candidates must have studied Chemistry as one of the

M.Sc. optional subjects in part-II at B.Sc. level.
Biochemistry, 2. In addition to (1) above, one of the following subjects must have
Environmental also been studied as one of the optionals in part-II at B.Sc.
BCESFSGM level: Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Microbiology, Biochemistry
72 Science,
and Biotechnology.
Forensic Science,
Genetics, or
Microbiology 3. Candidates with Physics as one of the optionals, in
addition to (1) above, at B.Sc. level are also eligible.

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 Test
Course Name Test Name Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions
Code
1. The candidates must have studied any two of the following
subjects as one of the optionals in part-II at B.Sc. level. level:
Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Genetics, Microbiology,
M.Sc. Biotechnology
73 Biochemistry and Biotechnology,
Biotechnology or
Any Bachelor’s Degree with Agriculture, Veterinary Science,
Pharmacy and Fishery
1. The candidates must have studied Chemistry as one of the
optional subjects in part-II at B.Sc. level.
2. In addition to the above, one of the following subjects must
have also been studied as one of the optionals in part-II at
M.Sc. graduation level: Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Microbiology,
74 Nutrition & Dietetics Biochemistry and Biotechnology.
Nutrition & Dietetics
3. In addition to (1) & (2) above, the candidates must have studied
any one of the following as optional subject at graduation level:
Food and Nutrition, Applied Nutrition & Public Health, Clinical
Nutrition & Dietetics and Food Science & Quality Control.
1. Any B.Sc. or B. Tech.(Food Science, Food Technology, Food
Technology and Management, Food Science & Nutrition, Food
& Nutrition, Nutrition & Dietetics, Agriculture, Home Science,
M.Sc. Dairy Technology, Horticulture, Food Science & Quality
Food Science & control, Veterinary Science, Food Science combination with
75 Technology Food Science & other courses at graduation level)
(Offered at Satavahana Technology
University) 2. B.Sc. (Bio-technology, Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology,
Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry)
3. B.Sc. (Botany / Zoology / Chemistry as one of subjects with
other combination subjects at degree level)
M.Sc. Psychology M.Sc. B.A. with Psychology or B.Sc. Graduate with 40% marks (or
76 (Offered at Kakatiya
Psychology equivalent CGPA )
University)

Note:
1. B.Pharm. / B.Sc.(MLT) / B.Sc. (Nursing) / B.Sc. (Ag) / B.Sc. (Home Science) / B.Tech. / B.E. Graduates are not
eligible for M.Sc. Courses. However, B.E./B.Tech graduates are eligible for M.Sc. (Geo-Informatics) and any B.Sc.
graduates are eligible for M.Sc. (Geography).
2. Candidates who have passed B.Sc. (Chemical Technology) of Loyola Academy, Secunderabad are eligible for
admission into M.Sc. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biochemistry.
3. Candidates who have passed B.Sc. with i) Maths, Physics and Computer & Information Science offered by University
college for Women, Koti, Hyderabad ii) B.Sc. (Computer Science Engineering) offered by Loyola Academy,
Secunderabad are eligible for admission into M.Sc. Computer Science.
4. B.E., & B. Tech., candidates are not eligible for M.Sc. Computer Science and BCA, B.E., & B. Tech., candidates are
not eligible for M.Sc. Mathematics.

5 Candidates who have passed B.Sc. with Biological Chemistry offered by University College for Women, Koti,
Hyderabad are eligible for admission into M.Sc. (Chemistry) and BCESFSG&M courses.

6. i) Reservation for in-service teachers/Laboratory Assistant in Osmania University:

Two seats in each of the subjects, viz. Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology are reserved for in-
service Teacher / Lab. Assistants sponsored by the relevant authority subject to appearance and qualifying at the
Entrance Test. Out of these two seats, one seat is reserved for teacher candidates and the other one is for Lab
Assistant. The criteria of admission are given below.
a) The candidate should qualify at the Entrance Test in the subject(s) concerned.
b) The candidates should have put in a minimum three years of continuous service.
c) Teacher candidates are to be sponsored by the Director of School Education, Government of Telangana. The
Laboratory Assistants should be sponsored by the Director of Higher Education, Govt. of Telangana. (this is
applicable to Laboratory Assistants working in Govt. Colleges and Govt. Aided Private Colleges). For Laboratory
Assistants Working in Campus and Constituent Colleges of O.U., a letter of permission by the Registrar, Osmania
University should be submitted.
d) Such Teacher candidates/Lab. Assistants have to submit the relieving order from their respective institutions
before joining the course without which their admission will not be entertained.
ii) Supernumerary seat for M.Sc. Geophysics:
One supernumerary seat is reserved for nominee of National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) at the
University College of Science, OU. They are required to take the Entrance Test and become eligible.

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VI. LIST OF PG DIPLOMA COURSES:
Test
Course Name Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions
Code
Candidates who have passed M.Sc in Physics/ Nuclear Physics or
81 PGD in Radiological Physics an equivalent course with at least 60% Marks of Equivalents CGPA

P.G. Degree in Language/Literature or M.Sc. in Speech and

Hearing or any other related subject which offers any one of the
82
P.G. Diploma in Applied Linguistics branches (Theoretical or Applied) of linguistics as one of the
papers.

For fresh candidates: A pass in M.A. (A.I.H.C.A.) / M.A. (History)

/ M.A. (Indian Culture) with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
For in-service candidates: i) A Bachelor Degree with 3
P.G. Diploma in Archival Science
83 year relevant experience in Archives/Record rooms and
and Manuscriptology
libraries including Oriental manuscript libraries.
Out of 12 seats, 6 seats are offered for fresh students and
remaining 6 seats are offered for in-service candidates.

Any W omen candidate possessing a degree in any Faculty of this

84 P.G. Diploma in Child Psychology University or any other University recognized as equivalent there to.

85 P.G. Diploma in Digital Information A pass in M.Lib.I.Sc. or B.Lib.I.Sc. or an equivalent course.

Management (PGDDIM)

P.G. Diploma in i) M.A. in Hindi or ii) M.A. in any Indian Language and having
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Functional Hindi and Translation Hindi, either as optional or as Second Language, at Degree level.

i) B.A., B.Sc., M.A., or M.Sc. degree of a recognized University in

Geography, Geology, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics with
40% of marks in the aggregate or ii) Five year Diploma in
PG Diploma in Geographical Architecture, Fine Arts or Commercial Arts with a minimum of 40%
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Cartography marks in the aggregate or iii) Bachelor of Architecture or iv)
Graduate of any University with 40% of marks in the
aggregate with at least one year experience in mapping in a
Government / Quasi Government Institution.

For fresh candidates: i) A Pass in M.A. (A.I.H.C.A.) with 50%

marks with Museology as one of the subjects of study or ii) A pass
in M.A. (History) with Medieval History paper as a specialization with
88 P.G. Diploma in Museology 50% marks. For in-service candidates: i) A pass in Bachelor
Degree with 3 years relevant experience in museums.
Out of 12 seats, 6 seats will be offered for fresh candidates and
remaining 6 seats for the in-service candidates.
B.A. Psychology / B.Ed ./ Degree or Diploma in Rehabilitation
Psychology / B.Sc. Nursing / B.S.W . / M.Sc. Home Science
PG Diploma in Psychological with Child Development / Bachelor Degree in Physiotherapy /
Counselling Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Law / P.G. Diploma in Marriage
89 and Family Counselling / P. G. Diploma in Child Psychology / P. G.
Diploma in Personal Management and Industrial Relations. For
applying to the course, a minimum of 40% marks in qualifying
examination is required.

90 PGD in Sericulture Candidates must have passed B.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Chemistry)

* A pass in the qualifying examination is sufficient for SC/ST candidates.

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VII. LIST OF 5 YR. INTEGRATED P.G. PROGRAMMES AND ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS:

Test Code Test Name Course Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Conditions
Name
The Candidates must have passed 10+2 education
91 Bio-Technology M.Sc. Bio- (Intermediate or equivalent) with 50% marks (a pass
(5 years Integrated) Technology mark is sufficient for SC / ST candidates).

M.Sc. in Chemistry / The Candidates must have passed 10+2 education (Intermediate
M.Sc.in or equivalent with MPC / BPC/ MBPC Groups) as recognized by
92 Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Board of Intermediate Education, T.S. with a minimum of 50%
(5 years Integrated)
Chemistry marks (a pass mark is sufficient for SC/ST candidates).

The Candidates must have passed 10+2 education

93 Economics M.A. in Applied (Intermediate or equivalent with 50% marks (a pass mark is
(5 years Integrated) Economics sufficient for SC / ST candidates).

The Candidates must have passed 10+2 education (Intermediate

94 M.B.A. or equivalent) with 50% marks (a pass mark is sufficient for SC /
(5 years Integrated) M.B.A. ST candidates).