B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agricultural Science and Rural Development at Osmania University (OU)

If you are looking at B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agricultural Science and Rural Development, Osmania University (OU) in Hyderabad runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹12,000 – ₹3.8 lakh, which works out to about ₹3,000 a year.

Osmania University (OU) is a other institute, founded in 1918. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Osmania University (OU) — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Sc programmes at Osmania University (OU) as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Osmania University (OU) before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agricultural Science and Rural Development, you usually need Class 12 with Science subjects. The minimum marks on record at Osmania University (OU) are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Osmania University (OU)'s prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Osmania University (OU) on its website (www.acc.edu.in/l-b-nagar-degree-branch) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a highest package of ₹24 lakh at Osmania University (OU). These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agricultural Science and Rural Development specifically, the average salary on record is ₹2 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Osmania University (OU) runs 10 B.Sc specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Sc. in Biological Science
• B.Sc. in Maths, Physics and Chemistry (MPC)
• B.Sc. in (Mathematic, Statistics, Computer Science)
• B.Sc. in Computer Data Science and Data Analytics Engineering
• B.Sc. in (Biotechnology, Zoology, Chemistry)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
• B.Sc. in Maths, Physics, Computer Science (MPCS)
• B.Sc. in Botany, Zoology and Chemistry (BZC)
• B.Sc. in Nutrition & Dietetics, Zoology, Chemistry

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agricultural Science and Rural Development genuinely interest you? You will spend 4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹12,000 – ₹3.8 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Osmania University (OU) compare with other colleges offering B.Sc in and around Hyderabad?