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Gold medal winners at Osmania University were made to wait for several hours on Monday to collect identity and invitation cards needed for Tuesday’s convocation. University officials attributed the delay to a communication gap between committees overseeing the ceremony.

Osmania University will hold its 85th convocation on September 8, awarding 640 PhDs and 71 gold medals. Governor and OU Chancellor Shiv Pratap Shukla will attend, while Bharat Biotech Chairman Krishna M Ella will deliver the convocation address.

Osmania University has secured fourth rank among India’s top general government universities in the India Today rankings and 13th among State public universities in Outlook-ICARE 2026. Its College of Engineering also ranked 18th among government engineering institutes.

Osmania University has postponed all examinations scheduled for July 24 following a shutdown call by Left-affiliated student unions protesting the alleged lathi-charge during the Chalo Sansad March over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak. A revised schedule will be announced later.

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A two-day international conference at Osmania University explored the role of Artificial Intelligence in English language teaching and research. The event featured 88 paper presentations from scholars across nine states and highlighted AI-assisted learning, digital pedagogy, literature and global employability.

Osmania University has increased academic service charges for 2026–27, with hikes ranging from 20% to 100%. Fees for condonation, certificates, and admission transfers have been revised, drawing criticism from students and faculty over rising financial burden.

Osmania University has secured four internationally recognised ISO certifications from the Bureau of Indian Standards, covering education, environmental management, energy efficiency and food safety. The university said the achievement underscores its commitment to global standards, quality assurance and institutional excellence.

Alumni of Osmania University's Department of Zoology from the 1999–2001 batch reunited on campus to celebrate 25 years since their student days. The gathering featured nostalgic interactions, shared memories and a special felicitation of professors who mentored the batch.

Osmania University is exploring a cybersecurity education partnership with Macquarie University, KPMG India, and Austrade. The initiative aims to set up a Cyber Skills Academy and provide students with industry-aligned, job-ready training in digital trust and cybersecurity.

Osmania University held its 188th Executive Council meeting with newly appointed members, chaired by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kumar Molugaram. The meeting focused on institutional growth, governance reforms and academic excellence, with participation from senior academicians and education officials.

Students at Osmania University protested against delays in scholarships and fee reimbursement dues, citing financial hardship. ABVP activists joined the agitation, warning of larger protests if the government fails to release pending funds and fill faculty vacancies soon.

A CAG report found that Osmania University appointed 82 teachers without required qualifications like PhD or NET. Several colleges under the university were involved. The government said some hires were conditional, but the issue raises serious concerns about recruitment practices.

Osmania University allocated Rs 10 crore for research and Rs 2 crore for women’s facilities in its annual budget. With expenditure projected at Rs 755.28 crore and receipts at Rs 723.02 crore, the university faces a Rs 32.26 crore deficit.

Telangana plans chemical treatment for Osmania University’s Arts College building to restore its faded pink granite and remove stains. The heritage project, funded through CSR, aims to revive the historic structure’s original beauty after decades of wear and damage.

Osmania University hosted the Central Zone Vice-Chancellors’ Meet 2025–26, attended by over 100 VCs and Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. The two-day conclave focused on creating AI- and quantum-enabled higher education institutions.

Osmania University will host the AIU Central Zone Vice Chancellors’ Meet on February 19–20, focusing on AI- and quantum-enabled higher education. Over 120 delegates will discuss ethical governance, policy reforms, inter-university collaboration, and strategies to strengthen central zone institutions.

Osmania University’s Department of Commerce organised an investor awareness programme for postgraduate students. Conducted by a SEBI-registered expert, the session focused on equity, derivatives, and financial literacy, helping students understand market regulation and smart investment practices.

ACB officials arrested an Osmania University deputy executive engineer for allegedly accepting an Rs 11,000 bribe to clear renovation bills worth Rs 7.37 lakh. The official received part of the bribe online and the rest in cash before being trapped by ACB officials

BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised the Congress government after OU Law College students protested over stale food being served in the hostel mess. Sharing videos showing poor quality meals, he said the incident exposed the deterioration of education and student welfare under the two-year-old regime.