Top 10 Degree Colleges in Hyderabad
Nishi Mishra
By Nishi Mishra
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May 20, 2025

Top 10 Degree Colleges in Hyderabad 2025| Admission, Eligibility & Fee Structure

Multiple topmost prestigious colleges in Hyderabad, including Maturi Venkata Subba Rao Engineering College, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology, Government City College, etc., offer admission in degree courses.

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Theses colleges provided undergraduate degree courses in various streams like BA (Bachelor of Arts), BCom (Bachelor of Commerce), BSc (Bachelor of Science), B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology), BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration), BCA (Bachelor of Computer Science), etc., with a variety of specializations. Most undergraduate degree courses are offered for a minimum duration of 3 years and 6 semesters to a maximum of 4 years with 8 semesters. To be eligible for an undergraduate degree course in top colleges of Hyderabad, students have to complete their 12th with a passing mark of 45% at least in an equivalent subject to the course chosen to pursue. Students are required to clear an entrance test to get selected for admission in these degree courses. Most common and accepted entrance examinations include CUET-UG, TS EAMCET, JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, etc. 

PG Admission at the Top 10 Degree Colleges in Hyderabad

Admission to PG degree courses has soon started in various top colleges in Hyderabad. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree can pursue a master’s degree in various reputed colleges of Hyderabad. Students can enroll in multiple postgraduate courses such as MA (Master of Arts), MCom (Master of Commerce), MSc (Master of Science), MBA (Master of Business Administration), MCA (Master of Computer Application), MDes (Master of Design), M.Tech (Master of Technology), etc. These master’s degree courses are conducted for 2 years with 4 semesters. Students who want to pursue these PG degrees must hold a bachelor’s degree in an equivalent course with a minimum passing score of 50% from a respective university. Candidates have to qualify for entrance examinations like CUET-PG, GATE, MAT, CAT, XAT, NEET, JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, etc. Registration fee for most of the UG, PG degree courses in Hyderabad colleges is INR 1000 to INR 2000. Degree course fee is around INR 30,000 to INR 1,00,000 per annum, which changes according to the specialization.  

Top 10 Degree Colleges in Hyderabad 

Top 10 Colleges

Type of College

University of Hyderabad

Public Central University

IIT Hyderabad

Public University

Osmania University

State Public University

Nizam College

Public College

St.Francis College For Women

Private 

Government City College

Public 

St.Ann's College For Women 

Private institute

AV College of Arts, Science, and Commerce

Public College

NALSAR University of Law

Public Law School

Institute of Management Technology,

Hyderabad

Private 

1. University of Hyderabad 

University of Hyderabad (UOH) is a public research university established in 1974. It is located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. UOH is accredited by the NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation), and approved by the UGC (University Grants Commission), AIU (Association of Indian Universities), ACU (Association of Commonwealth Universities), etc. University of Hyderabad offers various UG and PG degree courses like BA, BCom, BSc, MA, MSc, MCom, M.Ed, etc. Undergraduate degree courses are offered for 3 years with 6 semesters, and postgraduate degree courses are conducted for 2 years (4 semesters). 

University of Hyderabad Admission 2025

  • University of Hyderabad's Admission process for PG degree courses will start soon for the next academic session.

  • UG degree admission is expected to start for the academic session of 2025.

    Students are advised to check for latest updates on UoH website.

University of Hyderabad Eligibility Criteria

  • To get admission to undergraduate degree courses, students must hold a higher secondary education mark sheet from a respected board. 

  • Those applying for a PG Course should have a bachelor’s degree in an equivalent course.

  • Students must have scores minimum passing mark of 45% to 55%, at least in the last qualified examination.

  • Applicants shall sit for an entrance examination to be selected for admission at UOH.

  • Those belonging to reserved categories like SC, ST, and OBC will be provided with an additional 5% mark relaxation.

University of Hyderabad entrance exam

  • Students will need to qualify CUET PG/UG entrance exam for admissions to its programs. Additionally, universities might accept certain examination scores of CAT/TS EAMCET/ JEE MAINS/NIMCET/TS ICET, etc, for some specific courses.

University of Hyderabad Fee Structure

  • Admission process fee at UOH is around INR 1000 to INR 2000, which is a non-refundable charge.

  • Course fee varies according to UG, PG courses, and specialization. However, the basic tuition fee is around INR 30,000 to INR 60,000 per annum. 

  • Mode of fee payment will be online only through Google Pay, Paytm, Net Banking, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, etc. 

University of Hyderabad placement

  • Some top recruiters of University of Hyderabad, including Synchrony, Accenture, Deloitte, Tata Consultancy Services, Jocata, Tech Mahindra, Infoedge, alliantgroup, BERKADIA, ICICI Bank, Splash BI, and more.

  • Two M.Tech and four I.M.Tech Students were accepted as interns at GE DIGITAL.

  • In 2023, Marvell recruited eight students, 5 I.M.Tech. and 3 M.Tech as interns.

2. IIT Hyderabad 

IIT Hyderabad, formerly known as the Indian Institute of Technology, is located in Kandi Village and Mandal Sangareddy, Sangareddy District, Telangana, India. It is a public university established in 2008.IIT, Hyderabad, is approved and recognized by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), MOE (Ministry of Education), UGC (University Grants Commission), etc. Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad provides various degree courses in Engineering, such as B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) in multiple disciplines like Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, BDes (Bachelor of Design), M.Tech (Master of Technology), MA, M.Sc, MDes (Master of Design), etc. 

IIT Hyderabad Admission 2025

  • Admission will be based on the JEE Mains (Joint Entrance Examination) that was conducted from 2nd April 2025 to 9th April 2025. 

  • After the JEE Mains examination results are announced, the admission portal of IIT Hyderabad will be activated for the academic session of 2025. 

    For more information on latest updates, check out IIT Hyderabad official website.

IIT Hyderabad Eligibility Criteria

  • Students who are interested in pursuing a UG degree in IIT Hyderabad should have completed the 12th class with a minimum of 50% in a related subject to the course. 

  • To pursue a PG degree course at IIT Hyderabad, applicants shall have a bachelor’s degree in a similar discipline to the course with an aggregate score of 55% from a well-respected university. 

    IIT Hyderabad entrance exam

  • Students are required to qualify for the entrance examination of JEE Mains and JEE Advanced for engineering course.

  • GATE examination for M.Tech programs.

IIT Hyderabad Fee Structure

  • Degree courses at IIT Hyderabad are offered with an affordable fee of INR 1,50,000 to INR 3,00,000 per annum. 

  • Online registration process fee is around INR 1000 to INR 2000. 

  • Mode of fee payment is online. Students can make the payments through online available platforms like Paytm, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Net Banking, etc. 

    IIT Hyderabad placement

  • IIT Hyderabad has a training and placement cell where 800+ students and 310 companies are registered for placement drive. Among registered students, 494 students got placed with highest annual package of INR 90 LPA, and an average package of INR 22.5 LPA.

  • Some top recruiters of IIT Hyderabad include Deloitte, Adobe, Air India, Axis Bank, BHEL, DE SHAW, GE Digital, Google, IBM, JIO Design, Morgan Stanley, PayPal, Oracle, TCS, ZF India, and many more.

    3. Osmaina University

Osmania University is a public university established in 1918 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Osmania University is affiliated with the UGC (University Grants Commission), AIU (Association of Indian Universities), AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), BCI (Bar Council of India), etc., and accredited by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), and NBA (National Board of Accreditation), etc. Osmania University provides admission in a wide range of degree courses such as BA (Bachelor of Arts), BCom (Bachelor of Commerce), BSc (Bachelor of Science), etc. 

Osmania University  Admission 2025

  • Online registration for admission in various degree courses at Osmania University is expected to start soon. for more daily updates, visit Osmania University official website.

Osmania University Eligibility 

  • Students with a 10+2 mark sheet in an equivalent subject can enroll in various bachelor’s degree programmes.

  • Those who want to pursue a PG degree should hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field to the course. 

  • To get selected for admission, aspirants must have scored a minimum of 45% marks. 

  • An entrance examination is a must to qualify for admission. 

Osmania University Fee

  • Non-refundable registration fee is around INR 500 to INR 2000.

  • Tuition fee at Osmania University for most degree courses is INR 50,000 to INR 1,00,000, approximately. 

  • Mode of payment is online. Students can pay the fee using online gateways such as Paytm, Google Pay, Net Banking, Debit Card, etc. 

    Osmania University placement

  • Osmania University 2024 highest package was INR 45 LPA offered by Amazon, and average package of INR 27 LPA by Juspay, and Median package of INR 24.8 LPA by D.E. Shaw.

  • Other top recruiters include Darwinbox Digital Solutions, Pega System, Oracle, Tejas Network, Infosys, K&S partners, Deloitte, L&T, Osi digital, Thomson Reuters, asian paints, Unistring, BEL, Jordan Classic, Daikin, Cognizant, Intel, Hexagon, etc.

  • To get more information about the Top Colleges in Hyderabad, students can visit the BTech Top Colleges in Hyderabad

    4. Nizam College

    Nizam College is one of the esteemed colleges in South India. It was founded in 1887 and is an autonomous, constituent college of Osmania University. Nizam College is recognized by the UGC and has been granted the status of a college with potential for excellence. It offers UG and PG programs in the faculty of arts, social science, commerce, and science, like MBA/MCA/M.SC/BCA/B.SC/B.A./B.COM/BBA.

Nizam College Admission 2025

Admissions to Nizam College for MBA/MCA courses are through the TSICET entrance exam, scheduled for 8th to 9th June, 2025. For more recent updates, kindly visit the Nizam College official web portal.

Nizam College Eligibility Criteria

  • Students who desire to get admission for UG courses like B.SC/B.A/B.COM will have to pass higher secondary education examination from a reputed educational board with a minimum of 40%-50%.

  • Selection of students for UG courses is through Degree Online Service, Telangana (DOST).

  • For PG courses, students must have a bachelor's degree in the desired field with a minimum qualifying mark from a recognized university.

  • PG admission generally requires valid scores of the entrance exam, like TSICET.

Nizam College fee

  • B.COM total fee is INR 1500

  • BBA: INR 36725

  • BCA: 25000

  • B.A (honors): INR 27000

B.SC honors: INR 47450

Nizam College placement

  • Nizam College placement cell has many amazing recruiters like Accenture, Genpact, TCL, Cognizant, Infosys, Kotak, Amazon, Emmennar, MSN Labrotaries Private Ltd., etc.

5. St.Francis College For Women

St.Francis College for Women is a private, autonomous college that was founded in 1959. It is located in the Begumpet area of Hyderabad, Telangana, India. st. Francis College for Women is affiliated with Osmania University. st. Francis College has also been graced with an A grade by NNAC in its 4th cycle of accreditation.

Students can also read the St. Francis College for Women prospectus 2025-26 for more detailed information.

St.Francis College for Women Admission 2025-26

St. Francis College for Women 2025-26 admissions have commenced. Students can apply for admission through application form released. st. Francis College registration fee is INR 800(Non-Refundable). Students are advised to complete the application process by 30th May, 2025. For more, check out the admission portal of St. Francis College for Women.

St.Francis College for Women eligibility criteria

  • Students who passed the intermediate/10+2 exam conducted by the Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE)in arts/science/commerce can apply for the BA/BCOM/BMS/B.SCB.VOC program.

  • For the PG program, admissions will be merit-based on the marks secured in the degree examination.

    St. francis College for Women entrance exam

  • Selection will be based on the rank obtained in CAT/MAT/ICET/PG entrance test. which will be followed by an interview.

St.Francis College for Women fee

UG FEE structure

  • BA: INR 43650 to INR 72050.

  • BCOM: INR 74850 to INR 85850.

  • BMS: INR 93150 to INR 86000.

  • B.Sc: INR 50950 to INR 68950.

  • B.VOC: INR 54500.

    St. Francis College for Women placement

  • st. Francis College for Women has a remarkable placement cell known as Center for Career Guidance and Placement. Among many top recruiters, it includes Deloitte, Wipro, Amazon, Cognizant, IKS Health, Qualcomm, IBM, KPMG, Mahindra, etc.