University of Hyderabad

The University of Hyderabad (UoH), also known as Hyderabad Central University, is a central research university established in 1974 on a 2,300-acre campus in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. NIRF 2025 ranks it #18 among universities, #26 Overall, #32 in Research, and #70 in Engineering. NAAC accreditation is A+ (CGPA 3.28), 4th cycle, valid until January 2028.

UoH is primarily postgraduate and research-focused, with no standalone 3-year BA/BCom/BCA. Main pathways: 5-year integrated M.Sc/M.A (CUET UG); 5-year integrated B.Tech+M.Tech (JEE Main/JoSAA); 2-year M.Sc/M.A/MBA/MCA (CUET PG/CAT); 2-year M.Tech (GATE). Annual fees range Rs 24,000-1,02,000/year by programme. All 5,000+ students live on campus in 23 hostels.

University of Hyderabad Snapshot

Programmes and Fees

UoH is primarily a postgraduate and research university. It does not run standalone 3-year BA, B.Com, or BCA degrees.

Integrated 5-year programmes (UG entry via CUET UG or JEE Main):

Postgraduate (2-year, via CUET PG / GATE / CAT):

All fees are at central government university rates and are among the lowest in India for a nationally ranked research university. Verify at acad.uohyd.ac.in for the 2026-27 fee schedule.

Admissions

UoH switched all PG admissions to CUET PG (NTA) from 2023 onward. Admission pathways by programme:

Integrated 5-year Programmes (UG-entry):

• Integrated M.Sc (science): CUET UG (NTA) -- same test as JNU, BHU, EFLU; 5-year programme
• Integrated M.A (humanities/social sciences): CUET UG (NTA)
• Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech (CSE and Materials Engineering): JEE Main via JoSAA counselling (UoH code 421)

2-year PG Programmes:

• M.Sc / M.A / MCA / MFA: CUET PG (NTA) -- 41 PG programmes at UoH via CUET PG
• M.Tech: GATE score (UoH accesses GATE scores; no additional test)
• MBA: CAT score (IIM-administered); GD and PI follow for UoH shortlisting

PhD:

• Research Entrance Test (RET) administered by UoH; or valid JRF/NET/GATE score exempt from written test; plus viva-voce
• Minimum qualification: Master's degree with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD)

Eligibility notes:

• Class 12 (for integrated programmes): relevant stream; 50%+ aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD)
• Bachelor's degree (for M.Sc/MA): relevant stream with 50%+ marks
• GATE M.Tech: eligibility as per GATE norms
• MBA: bachelor's degree in any discipline with 50%+ marks

Scholarships

For science students pursuing PhD: CSIR/DBT/ICMR JRF are the key fellowships. For M.Tech students: GATE stipend is automatic on admission. For Telangana students (SC/ST/BC/EBC): apply via Telangana e-Pass on or immediately after admission confirmation; delays can cause scholarship loss.

Campus and Hostel

The UoH campus spans 2,300 acres (930 hectares) in Gachibowli, Hyderabad -- a large, pollution-free green campus with a wildlife sanctuary-style natural environment and a small deer park. It is approximately 25 km from Hyderabad city centre (Charminar area) and 8 km from Gachibowli junction. The campus has a North campus and a South campus connected by internal roads.

Nearest transit: Mindspace/Gachibowli bus (TSRTC) to campus entrance; auto from Gachibowli junction. Metro access via Raidurg metro station (~4 km, TSMETRO Jubilee Hills-Raidurg corridor).

The campus is self-contained and essentially entirely residential. Most faculty also live on campus. This creates a concentrated academic environment quite different from urban universities. Students should plan for limited weekend city access unless they have transport -- autos to Gachibowli junction are available.