The medical college was originally founded by the 5th Nizam of Hyderabad and Berar - Afzal ud Dowla. The medical college has been named after the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan.  

Affiliation and Recognition

One of the top medical colleges in India, Osmania Medical College Hyderabad was earlier affiliated to the Osmania University and now affiliated to the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, Warangal. The medical college is recognized by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Ranking

Osmania Medical College Hyderabad, one of the best medical colleges in India was ranked 16th among the top medical colleges in India in 2017 by Outlook India.

Courses Offered    

Undergraduate Medical Course:

The UG Medical Course offered at the top medical college, Osmania Medical College Hyderabad is a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) with 4 ½ years duration followed by one year of compulsory rotating internship. The total intake capacity for the MBBS course is 250.

Postgraduate Medical Course:

The PG Medical Courses offered at the government medical college, Osmania Medical College Hyderabad are Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS) and Postgraduate Diploma (PG Diploma). The duration of the MD/MS courses is 3 years and PG Diploma course is 2 years. The total intake capacity for the MD/MS courses is 363 and PG Diploma course is 17.

Specializations:

The specializations offered at the best medical colleges in Telangana, Osmania Medical College Hyderabad are as follows:

MD: Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry, Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Forensic Medicine, General Medicine, Microbiology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychiatry, Radio-Diagnosis, Radiotherapy, Social & Preventive Medicine, Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases

MS:  Anatomy, ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics

PG Diploma: Clinical Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Ophthalmology, Public Health, Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases, Venereology

Admission Process

Undergraduate Medical Admission Process

Eligibility Criteria

The Candidate seeking MBBS admission at Osmania Medical College Hyderabad must have

• Completed 17 years of age as on 31 December of the year of MBBS admission
• Must have passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-technology and English individually and must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-technology at the qualifying entrance exam. In respect of the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC (NCL), the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination shall be 40% marks for Unreserved and General-EWS Candidates. In respect of PwD candidates, the minimum marks in the qualifying examination in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany & Zoology)/Biotechnology taken together shall be 45% instead.

MBBS Entrance Exam

NEET UG is a common MBBS entrance exam conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission to the MBBS course in medical colleges in India. To secure MBBS seat in Osmania Medical College Hyderabad, the candidate has to qualify in NEET exam with the following percentile: 

• General Category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile
• PwD Category: 45th percentile

MBBS Admission Process

The process of counselling for MBBS admission in Osmania Medical College Hyderabad is conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure MBBS admission in one of the top medical colleges in Telangana, Osmania Medical College Hyderabad, NEET UG qualified candidates to have to participate in the MCC counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of the MBBS seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate.

Postgraduate Medical Admission Process

Eligibility Criteria

The Candidate seeking PG medical admission at Osmania Medical College Hyderabad must have

• Passed MBBS from recognized medical college
• Completed one-year internship on or before 31 March of the year of PG medical admission
• Registered with State Medical Council/Medical Council of India

PG Medical Entrance Exam

NEET PG is a common PG medical entrance exam, conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE), for admission to PG Medical Courses in medical colleges in India. To secure a PG medical seat in Osmania Medical College Hyderabad, the candidate has to qualify in NEET PG entrance exam with the following percentile:

• General Category: 50th percentile
• SC/ST/OBC Category: 40th percentile
• PwD Category: 45th percentile

PG Medical Admission Process

The process of counselling for PG medical admission in Osmania Medical College Hyderabad will be conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). To secure PG medical seat in one of the top government medical colleges in India i.e. Osmania Medical College Hyderabad, NEET PG qualified candidates to have to participate in the MCC counselling process as per the schedule. The allotment of the PG medical seat will be done based on the NEET rank obtained by the candidate.

Teaching Hospital

One of the top government medical colleges in India, Osmania Medical College Hyderabad is attached to Osmania General Hospital with more than 1000 bed strength. The medical college has other affiliated hospitals namely, Niloufer Hospital, Sir Ronald Ross Institute of Tropical and Communicable Diseases, Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital, Government ENT Hospital, Institute of Mental Health Erragadda, Government Maternity Hospital Sultan Bazar, Modern Government Maternity Hospital (MGMH) Petlaburj, MNJ Institute of Oncology Regional Cancer Hospital Lakdikapul.

Facilities

The facilities available in the top medical colleges in Telangana i.e.  Osmania Medical College Hyderabad are Lecture Halls, Laboratories, Library, Auditorium, Food Canteen, Separate Hostels for Boys & Girls, Sports & Recreation, Guest House.

Prominent Alumni

Some of the prominent alumni of the best government medical colleges in India i.e. Osmania Medical College are mentioned below:

• Tejaswini Manogna (Miss Earth India 2019)
• Mandadi Prabhakar Reddy (Telugu Character Actor)
• K. Srinath Reddy (President of the Public Health Foundation of India)
• Dr. Rupa Bai Furdoonji (The World's first female Anaesthesiologist)

Management Bodies

• Principal: P. Sashikala Reddy

The department-wise faculty list are as follows:

ENT

The teaching methodology adopted by the ENT faculty at Osmania Medical College Koti incorporates both theoretical and practical aspects. The faculty depart lectures and conduct seminars on all topics related to the Ear, Nose, and Throat. Students are trained on performing simple clinical procedures as well as major surgeries under this department. 

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Dermatology

The dermatology department at Osmania Medical College Koti Hyderabad comprises efficient faculty. They introduce students to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention method of all skin-related disorders. The faculty demonstrates diagnosis procedures of diseases at the teaching hospitals and demo rooms. They also demonstrate various treatment and therapy methods used for each skin condition.

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General Medicine

Comprehensive teaching methods are adopted by faculty under this department to cover the vast concepts under this branch. Case studies and other methods are used to teach students about the diagnosis and prevention of diseases, and non-surgical treatment methods for various illnesses. Faculty also assist students in conducting experiments and observations in the laboratories to classify medicines.

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General Surgery

The faculty under this department at Koti Osmania Medical College are highly skilled. All operative procedure ranging from minor to major are covered under this speciality. The faculty demonstrates various surgical procedures and guide them on how to correctly use surgical apparatuses. By training students to perform procedures repeatedly, they are made to polish their clinical skills.

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Gynaecology

The faculty of the Gynaecology department trains students to diagnose and treat all female reproductive system and pregnancy-related conditions. With practical training, students are taught how to deal with labour complications, abnormalities during pregnancy, etc. The training curriculum is bound by certain ethical practices as well. Research-based training is also used to train students in this field.

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Orthopaedics

The Orthopaedics faculty at Osmania Medical College Hyderabad introduces the latest medical systems of the field to its students. Students are trained to diagnose and treat bone injuries and other musculoskeletal conditions. Both surgical and non-surgical treatment methods are conveyed to students. Through the curriculum, the faculty also train students to develop interpersonal skills that are required to deal with patients.  

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Paediatrics

The faculty under this branch covers all the conditions that may affect children. Students are given comprehensive study on providing care for children. With the help of patients from the teaching hospital, faculty also train students to be able to follow up with children's chronic health conditions for long terms. Students are also made to develop empathy and compassion to treat their patients under this branch. 

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Radiology

The radiology faculty at Osmania Medical College illustrate and teach about the use of radiology in diagnostic procedures. Students are taught how to produce radiography using equipment such as X-Ray, CT, MRIs, etc. The clinical aspects cover all technicalities and applications of diagnostic equipment.

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Within the campus, there are also designated hostel bocks built separately for boys and girls. Hostel units are facilitated with modern amenities for a comfortable atmosphere. Furthermore, lawns and courts are built into the campus for extracurricular sports activities. 

Lecture halls, Examination halls & Common rooms

The lecture halls at Osmania Medical College Koti are used by the faculty to impart didactic lectures to students. There are about 6 lecture halls situated in the academic block. These lecture halls are large and can accommodate up to 300 students each. The lecture halls are of gallery type with a central podium present. Proper lighting, good ventilation, and comfortable seating arrangement are provided at the lecture halls. They are also facilitated with audio-visual aids such as sound systems, mike systems, projectors, etc. 

Two examination halls are also present at OMC. These examination halls are spacious and offer comfortable seating arrangements. They are also well lit and ventilated. Facilities such as audio-visual aids are also incorporated into these exam halls. Separate common rooms are also offered to boys and girls in the academic block. The common rooms are supported with few leisure amenities. The common rooms also offer attached toilet facilities. 

Library

The library at Osmania Medical College Koti Hyderabad takes up 2 floors of the academic block. The reading rooms are all spacious and consist of sufficient tables and chairs. They are facilitated with good lighting and ventilation as well. A separate section is allotted for faculty members. Several text resources are offered on various subjects at the library. The textbooks offered covers all branches of medicine. Separate sections are provided for dissertations and journals. There are also services provided for book binding in a separate section. The library also offers a collection of video and microfilm cassettes. 

The E-library sections consist of several computer nodes with internet access. Initially, the E-library was started in 2002 with 32 computer terminals and one server. The collection at the E-library is vast and offers access to multiple reference materials. Students can access over 500 journals at the digital library. The journals are offered in all medical subjects. They also get free access to several American journals. Apart from this, they can also access the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) free of cost. Several online books can also be browsed with the help of the E-library. 

Hostel & Canteen

Hostel accommodations are provided for boys and girls separately on the Koti Osmania Medical College campus. Both boys and girls’ hostels can accommodate a sufficient number of students. Separate hostels are provided for UG and PG students. The hostel rooms are provided with furniture such as beds, tables, chairs, cupboards, etc. The rooms are designed well to offer a comfortable ambiance to students. Basic facilities such as water supply, electricity, etc., are available 24*7 within the hostels. Drinking water is also supplied. Common toilet facilities are provided at the hostels. Study rooms are allocated with a fitting atmosphere for students to conduct self-studies. A visitor waiting hall is present for guardians and parents to make use of during their visits. Wardens are assigned to each hostel to overlook the disciplinary actions.

Mess facilities are arranged at each of the hostels. The staff at the mess kitchen maintains hygiene at all times. Students are served healthy meals promptly at the dining hall area. The dining hall has sufficient tables and chairs to accommodate students. The campus also consists of a canteen that offers meals, snacks, and beverages to students throughout the day. 

Sports

In order to offer opportunities for extracurricular activities, Osmania Medical College Hyderabad has made arrangements for various sports activities. Spacious and well-maintained playgrounds are built into the campus. This ground can be used by students for cricket, football, or athletic events. There are also courts built for basketball and tennis. Various indoor game facilities such as table tennis and chess are also offered. Occasionally, competitive sports events are also held by the college.