Osmania University approves budget of Rs 750.81 crore for FY 2025-26

Hyderabad: The Academic Senate of Osmania University on Saturday approved an annual budget of totalling Rs 750.81 crore, following a review of progress since December 2024.

The budget for FY 2025-26, presented by Prof Ch Sailu from the University College of Technology and Prof Sreeramlu from the Department of Business Management, outlined a robust financial framework totalling Rs 750.81 crore, strategically allocated to fuel academic advancement and infrastructural enhancements.

This plan includes a Normal University Fund with anticipated receipts of Rs 772.54 crore and a projected expenditure of Rs 815.69 crore, with a deficit of 43.15 crore.

The university projects a surplus of Rs 0.66 crore under the Exam Fee Fund (receipts: Rs 313.52 crore, expenditure: Rs 312.86 crore) and a significant surplus within self-financing courses (anticipated receipts: Rs 64.90 crore, expenditure: Rs 48.10 crore), contributing to an expected overall surplus of Rs 16.80 crore for the fiscal year.

This financial blueprint underscores Osmania University’s unwavering dedication to optimising resources and strategically investing in key areas to elevate the educational experience and bolster its research capabilities.

International collaborations

Vice-Chancellor Prof Kumar Molugaram highlighted the timely completion of exams and a notable rise in international student enrolments. He also announced commendable national rankings, including sixth among state public universities in NIRF 2024.

The university is actively pursuing global collaborations, marked by MoUs with institutions like Auburn University and MoAs with leading tech companies.

A vibrant academic year included 43 impactful seminars and conferences. Furthermore, significant investments are underway to enhance infrastructure, including hostel and IT upgrades. Enhanced faculty research visibility on platforms like Google Scholar has led to increased publications and citations.

The annual report, providing a comprehensive overview of the university’s accomplishments and initiatives, was presented by Prof S Jithendra Kumar Naik.