University of Hyderabad (UoH)

Overview

The University of Hyderabad (UoH) is a prestigious Central University located in Telangana. As a premier research organization, it offers mainly postgraduate and doctoral research programs, in addition to offering UG+PG integrated degrees. With a glittering history of five decades and counting, UoH counts several accomplished public figures among its distinguished alumni. These include several Members of the Legislative Assembly of Telangana, senior professors in premier research institutions like the IITs, senior army officers from both India and Bangladesh, and successful novelists and intellectuals.

With one of the largest University campuses in India (2,500 acres), UoH is a notable hub of biodiversity and has a well equipped primary location, with facilities for shopping, food, recreation, and sports. Most students live in one of the 23 modern hostels on campus, and the main sports complex ensures that all students are able to find a physical activity that they can perform regularly for overall health. From yoga to tennis, and football to track & field, the best athletes can participate against the best in the city, region and country.

Many postgraduate students of the Universe of Hyderabad end up pursuing a full time research career through a Lecturer or doctoral program. However, the industrial placement cell is also very strong, and has among the best PG statistics in India. For example, during a recent placement season, 485 students received at least one full time job offer from 185 different companies. The highest package of INR 23 LPA was up by more than 25% from the previous year's record (INR 17 LPA). Prominent recruiters include the largest industries in Hyderabad and top MNCs.

University of Hyderabad Highlights

University of Hyderabad Fees

The tuition fees for various PG and Integrated degree programs offered by the University of Hyderabad vary widely. Some indicative values are:

• Integrated 5 year MSc: INR 13,860 (first year); INR 10,340 per year (subsequently).
• Integrated 6 year Master’s in Optometry: INR 52,560 (first year), INR 49,040 per year (subsequent years).
• Integrated 5 year MA (in any language offered e.g. Telugu, Hindi): INR 9,650 (first year), INR 7,690 per year (subsequently).
• 2 year MA (Philosophy): INR 9,650 (first year), INR 7,690 (second year).
• 2 year MEd (Education): INR 15,680 (first year), INR 12,160 (second year).
• MPA Music (Hindustani Classical): INR 12,680 (first year), INR 10,340 (second year).
• MVA Painting: INR 15,340 (first year), INR 13,090 (second year).
• MA Communication (Media Practice): INR 31,520 (first year), INR 29,180 (second year).
• MBA (General Management): INR 1.05 Lakh (first year), INR 99,939 (second year).

Since UoH is primarily a residential University, living costs are largely determined by hostel and mess fees. They are nominal compared to most other public and private universities. For example, general category students only pay a total of INR 3,850 for two year postgraduate programs.

• Hostel and mess deposit: INR 2,500 (refundable).
• Room rent: INR 500 per semester.
• Crockery cost: INR 250 per year.
• University Hostel Fund: INR 600 (one time payment).

University of Hyderabad Admissions

The eligibility criteria for admission to the University of Hyderabad, vary according to the type of degree. For example, PG courses mandate that certain subjects must be studied at the undergraduate level leading to the award of a relevant Bachelor's degree, and impose a minimum UG aggregate in the permitted majors.

• Some Master's programs require a minimum aggregate of 60% or grade point equivalent. For example, MBA (Business Analytics), MSc (most specializations, excluding Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences), and MBA (Healthcare and Hospital Management).
• The cut-off is 55% in a few PG disciplines, including MSc (Neural & Cognitive Sciences), MA (Communication - Media Studies), MPH (Public Health), MPA (Music - Hindustani Vocals), MPA (Music - Carnatic Vocals).
• Most disciplines have a minimum threshold of 50%, including MA programs in History, Philosophy, and Anthropology.
• Some programs do not impose any minimum marks. These are typically in various fields of performing arts e.g. MPA in classical dance forms and MVA in Printmaking.

Most PhD programs at the University of Hyderabad require applicants to have a Master's degree in a closely related field with at least 55% (or equivalent CGPA) across all semesters of PG study.

All applicants to PG courses offered by the University of Hyderabad must attempt the CUET PG examination in the year of application and receive a valid score. The online application process has the following steps:

• Going through the prospectus for the relevant Integrated or PG course before navigating to the online application portal.
• Filling up the Application Form with accurate personal and academic history details.
• Uploading digital scans of the photograph, signature, and caste certificate (if required for admission under a special category).
• Paying the application fee and noting the application number for future processing.
• Downloading the Hall Ticket and printing it before the expected date of the entrance test.
• Appearing for the CUET PG examination; the center can be changed for a limited period of time.
• Participating in the counseling process and filling up the appropriate choices (of the chosen course and University) in the counseling choice sheet.
• If the total score of the candidate exceeds the cut-off at the end of the counseling period, he/she will receive an offer to join the University of Hyderabad).
• Chosen candidates must pay the first year’s tuition and academic fees to confirm their acceptance of the offer of admission.

University of Hyderabad Placements

As one of the top Universities in India, the placement highlights of the University of Hyderabad are as follows: 

• Prominent recruiters include Amul, Coca Cola, BSNL, Deloitte India, Dell, CRISIL, and Deccan Chronicle.
• All UG and PG students must undertake a summer internship for eight weeks (May and June) before their final year begins. This ensures that they have adequate exposure to industry expectations and helps strengthen their resumes.
• Corporate exposure is further ensured through regular guest lectures, interactive sessions, and workshops by distinguished alumni and eminent industry leaders.
• The Placement Guidance and Advisory Bureau (PGAB) works with students from the training to the internship phase. It also works with top corporations to invite them to conduct pre-placement talks on campus well in advance.
• 485 students received at least one job offer during the most recent placement season for which data is available. This does not include students who chose to apply for higher studies e.g. PbD aspirants after completing Master's degrees.
• 185 companies participated in the final placement process.
• There is a constant record of improvement in key placement metrics. For example, the highest package offered (INR 23 LPA) is up by almost 30% from INR 17 LPA in the previous year, and 89 more students (up from 396) received full time job offers.
• Prominent recruiters include Tata Consultancy Services, ICICI Bank, Novartis, HSBC, Accenture, Oracle, Flipkart, Rockwell International School, and Aakash Institute for IIT JEE.

University of Hyderabad Cut-Offs

Since the bulk of the degree programs offered by the University of Hyderabad are postgraduate in nature, the initial qualifying cut-off is based on the undergraduate aggregate percentage across all semesters. This can be 60%, 55%, 50%, or entirely absent based on the type of course. If the student was awarded a GPA instead of a percentage, it is multiplied by 10 to find the equivalent performance.

At the end of the admission process every year, the CUET PG cut-off is also determined separately for each program and category (General, OBC, etc), as the score of the last candidate who is offered admission.

University of Hyderabad Faculty & Alumni

The University of Hyderabad is home to 424 highly qualified Faculty members. Of these, 122 are Assistant Professors, 73 are Associate Professors, and the rest are full, Emeritus, Fellows, Deans, or Distinguished Professors. These included students of all Departments in 12 different Schools. Most full time Faculty members are heavily involved in research in different fields, but they also teach courses to PG and Integrated program students, in addition to mentoring doctoral students during their thesis research phase.

In keeping with the global stature of the University of Hyderabad, alumni from all over the world can use the online portal to stay in touch with their peers. This website has four major functions: connecting alumni with current students for mentorship, allowing alumni to find other graduates residing in their city for networking, providing an alumni directory so that it is easy to search for professionals in related fields, and allowing alumni to update their profiles to make it easy to aggregate and announce achievements. It is also one of the few Universities with dedicated Alumni apps which can be used to find career opportunities and invite alumni to the annual Meet on campus, along with events in individual chapters.

University of Hyderabad Scholarships

As in other top Universities in India, there are multiple financial aid options available to students of the University of Hyderabad. More than 50 organizations, trusts, and Government Departments offer funding to PG and PhD students through the Direct Benefit Transfer scheme. The Fellowships and Scholarships Section works with students, external organizations, and the Institute Accounts Department to disburse funds on time. The main categories of funding organizations are:

1. For Master’s and Integrated UG + PG programs: There are 9 major categories of scholarships, including six offered by the Telangana State Government to students from various disadvantaged sections of society. MSc Biotechnology candidates have access to the DBT PG scholarship, which has a competitive nationwide application process. The other national financial aid scheme for postgraduate students is the National Scholarship Portal, which aggregates several funding opportunities offered by Central Government ministries. Finally, PG students of the University of Hyderabad may also avail of scholarship schemes offered by their home State Governments.

2. For PhD students: There are 17 scholarship categories intended to support PhD students of UoH, including the UGC non-NET Fellowship, the Fifth Year Financial Assistance Program offered by the University to PhD students in the final year of research, Fellowships from various Government Organizations (e.g. the Prime Minister’s Research Fellow program, the DST-Inspire Scholarship), and the Swami Vivekananda / Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Fellowships for Single Girl Children.

3. For Postdoctoral Research Scholars: There are 13 such scholarships, with different schemes for the various Schools under the umbrella of the University of Hyderabad. Prominent examples include scholarships offered by the Indian Council of Medical Research, DBT, DST, UGC, ICHR, and the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment.

Finally, all students of the University of Hyderabad may apply for the UoH - SA (Students’ Assistance) Scholarship, intended to help financially needy and academically talented students at any level.

University of Hyderabad Preparation & FAQs

The bulk of the preparation to PG courses offered by the University of Hyderabad focuses on the CUET PG entrance examination. Candidates must first go through the syllabus for their chosen subjects carefully. The same website also has an Information Bulletin and an Application Guide, so that interested applicants can choose their study and practice resources carefully. Finally, students should consider purchasing a test series for their chosen subject(s) if they are already familiar with the subject material, or attending in-person training classes if they need to strengthen their theoretical understanding of the subject. Admissions to the University of Hyderabad are competitive, and the cut-offs are likely to be higher than in many other Central and State Universities, so students must aim to get the highest CUET score possible.

University of Hyderabad Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Which is the top University in India?

The University of Hyderabad is one of the best Universities in India. It is ranked #17 among the top Universities in India, according to the NIRF 2024 ranking list. It is ranked #6 among the best Central Universities in India, according to the IIRF 2024 ranking list.

Q. What are the application fees to the University of Hyderabad?

The application fees to the University of Hyderabad vary according to the level of course (undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD). For example, the application fee for PG courses is INR 300 for General category and OBC (Creamy Layer) candidates, INR 200 for OBC (NC), and EWS applicants, and INR 125 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. The application fee for PhD programs is twice the corresponding amount for PG courses.

Q. When is the University of Hyderabad PhD admission scheduled in 2024?

There are two rounds of admission to the PhD programs at the University of Hyderabad every year: in January and in July. Online applications for the July 2024 session can be submitted through the relevant webpage.

Q. What are the expected dates of CUET PG 2025?

In a manner similar to CUET PG 2024, the various subject papers within CUET PG 2025 are expected to be held over a two week period in March 2025, likely starting in the second week of the month and ending by the end of the month.

Q. What is the examination fee payable by candidates who wish to appear for CUET PG 2025?

Indian candidates can pay the basic examination fees for CUET PG and appear for two papers. The amount is INR 1,200 for General category applicants, INR 1,000 for OBC (NCL) candidates, INR 900 for SC and ST students, and INR 800 for PwD applicants. INR 600 (or INR 500 for reserved category students) must be paid for each additional examination. Finally, general candidates from outside India must pay INR 6,000 to enroll for the CUET PG 2025 examination.