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Osmania Medical College (OMC) is a government medical college established in 1846 during the reign of the Nizam of Hyderabad, making it one of the oldest medical colleges in India. Located at Koti, Hyderabad, Telangana, it is affiliated with the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal, and is recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
As per NIRF Medical 2025, Osmania Medical College is ranked 48 (score 51.46), the only Telangana government medical college in the NIRF Medical Top 50.
The college is attached to Osmania General Hospital (OGH), a 2,000-plus bed tertiary care public hospital located adjacent to the college campus at Koti, Hyderabad. OGH is one of the largest and busiest government hospitals in Telangana and serves as the primary clinical training ground for MBBS, MD, MS, DM, and M.Ch students.
- MBBS: 250 seats per year, 5.5-year programme including one-year mandatory rotating internship. All seats filled through NEET UG counselling.
- MD / MS (Postgraduate): 448 seats across 20-plus specialisations, filled through NEET PG counselling. Includes Anatomy, Biochemistry, General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Gynaecology, Radiodiagnosis, Psychiatry, Orthopaedics, ENT, Ophthalmology, and more.
- DM / M.Ch (Super-specialty): seats in Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Neonatology, Medical Oncology, Cardio-Vascular Thoracic Surgery, Neuro Surgery, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and more.
- B.Sc (Allied Health Sciences): specialisations in Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiology and Imaging Technology, Operation Theatre Technology, Anesthesia Technology, Cardio-Vascular Technology, Optometry, Audiology, Neuroscience, Respiratory Therapy, and Renal Dialysis Technology.
- PG Diploma: TB and Chest Diseases.
MBBS annual tuition for the State Quota is INR 30,000. There is no management quota at OMC — all 250 MBBS seats and all PG seats are filled through NEET merit counselling exclusively.
MBBS graduates at OMC pursue NEET PG for postgraduate specialisation. The MD/MS programme is conducted at OMC itself, with INR 1,75,800 as total fees for the three-year programme.
OMC Admission Dates 2026
Admissions for the 2026-27 session are governed entirely by NEET UG scores. The Telangana state quota (85 percent) is managed by KNRUHS, while the All India Quota (15 percent) is managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). All rounds are currently active for the 2026-27 batch.
| Event | AIQ (MCC) | Telangana State Quota (KNRUHS) |
|---|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Exam | Held May 2026 | |
| Round 1 Allotment | 17 August 2026 | Released (date per KNRUHS schedule) |
| Round 2 Allotment | Ongoing | Released (reporting underway) |
| Mop-up / Stray Vacancy Round | Expected October 2026 | Expected October 2026 |
PG (MD/MS) and super-specialty (DM/M.Ch) admissions at OMC are conducted through NEET PG and NEET SS respectively, on separate counselling schedules managed by MCC and KNRUHS. B.Sc (Allied Health Sciences) admissions follow a separate KNRUHS-managed counselling round for Telangana state quota seats.
| Programme | Entrance Exam | Counselling Authority |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS | NEET UG | MCC (AIQ 15%) + KNRUHS (State 85%) |
| MD / MS | NEET PG | MCC (AIQ 50%) + KNRUHS (State 50%) |
| DM / M.Ch | NEET SS | MCC |
| B.Sc (Allied Health) | NEET UG (for state quota) or merit | KNRUHS |
OMC Courses and Fees
OMC offers medical programmes from MBBS through super-specialty levels, plus B.Sc Allied Health programmes. As a fully government-funded institution, fees at OMC are among the lowest for medical education in Telangana. There is no management quota or NRI quota at any level.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 5.5 years (incl. internship) | NEET UG, 17 years age, 50th percentile (General) | INR 30,000 per year (State Quota) |
| MD / MS (PG) | 3 years | MBBS + NEET PG qualifying score | INR 1,75,800 |
| DM (Super-specialty) | 3 years | MD in relevant subject + NEET SS | INR 30,000 |
| M.Ch (Super-specialty Surgery) | 3 years | MS in relevant subject + NEET SS | INR 30,000 |
| B.Sc (Allied Health Sciences) | 3 years | Class 12 with PCB, NEET score | INR 85,000 to 1,05,000 |
| PG Diploma (TB and Chest) | 2 years | MBBS + NEET PG | INR 60,000 |
The total MBBS cost for a Telangana State Quota student at OMC (5 years of annual tuition at INR 30,000) is INR 1,50,000, excluding hostel and mess charges. This makes OMC one of the most cost-effective government medical colleges in South India. B.Sc Allied Health programmes in specialisations like Radiology and Neuroscience carry slightly higher fees at INR 1,05,000 for the three-year programme.
OMC Admission Process
All admissions to OMC are purely NEET-driven. No management quota, donated seats, or institutional entrance tests exist at any level. Seat allocation follows a strict NEET merit order.
MBBS Admission
MBBS admission at OMC is among the most competitive in Telangana. The 250 MBBS seats are split: 15 percent under the MCC All India Quota and 85 percent under the Telangana State Quota managed by KNRUHS.
- Eligibility: minimum age 17 by December 31 of the admission year
- Qualifying: NEET UG, minimum 50th percentile for General category (40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC)
- AIQ (General) closing NEET marks in 2025 were around 585, corresponding to an All India Rank of roughly 2,892
- State Quota Telangana merit closing rank in 2025 was in the 18,000 to 20,000 range
- Counselling stages: registration, choice filling, allotment, reporting, document verification, fee payment
MD / MS Admission
PG admissions use NEET PG scores. Seats are split between MCC (50 percent AIQ) and KNRUHS state quota. Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution. Subject-wise seat allocation is merit-based with no institutional preference.
DM and M.Ch (Super-specialty)
Super-specialty admissions are conducted through NEET SS. DM programmes include Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Neonatology, Endocrinology, Medical Oncology, and Clinical Pharmacology. M.Ch programmes include Cardio-Vascular Thoracic Surgery, Neuro Surgery, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Surgical Gastroenterology, and Paediatric Surgery.
B.Sc (Allied Health Sciences)
Allied health science programmes are governed by KNRUHS state-level counselling. Admission is based on NEET UG score for PCB stream students. Specialisations include Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiology and Imaging Technology, Anesthesia Technology, Cardio-Vascular Technology, Operation Theatre Technology, Optometry, Audiology, Neuroscience, Respiratory Therapy, and Renal Dialysis Technology.
OMC Placements and Career Outcomes
Osmania Medical College does not conduct campus placements. Career pathways for OMC graduates are shaped by post-degree examinations, government health service recruitment, and clinical specialisation.
| Career Stage | Pathway | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS Internship | Mandatory 1-year rotating internship at Osmania General Hospital | Stipend paid by Telangana government |
| Post-MBBS Government Service | Telangana state medical officer posts, UPSC CMS | Competitive examinations, state health department |
| NEET PG Pathway | MD/MS at OMC or other NMC-recognised medical colleges | Most graduates pursue this route |
| Post-MD/MS | DM/M.Ch super-specialty or senior residency | NEET SS for super-specialty seats |
| International Pathway | NExT (National Exit Test), USMLE, PLAB, AMC | US, UK, Australia licensing routes |
| Private Practice | General practice, specialist clinics | After completing PG / specialisation |
The OMC-OGH combination provides exposure to one of the widest patient load and disease variety among government medical colleges in Telangana. Graduates benefit from clinical experience across cardiology, neurology, oncology, and infectious disease at Osmania General Hospital, which strengthens their NEET PG preparation and super-specialty competitive readiness.
OMC Rankings
Osmania Medical College is ranked in the NIRF Medical category and is one of only two Telangana government medical colleges to appear in the NIRF Medical Top 100.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Medical | 48 (Score: 51.46) |
The NIRF Medical rank of 48 with a score of 51.46 places OMC among the top government medical colleges in South India. It is the only Telangana government medical college in the NIRF Medical Top 50 as of 2025, reflecting its academic output, research activity, and clinical training scale at Osmania General Hospital.
OMC Campus and Infrastructure
Osmania Medical College campus is located at Koti, Hyderabad, a central and well-connected area of the city. The college building, departmental blocks, and laboratories are housed within the main campus, adjacent to the sprawling Osmania General Hospital complex.
The attached Osmania General Hospital (OGH) is a 2,000-plus bed tertiary care government hospital and one of the oldest and largest in Telangana. OGH serves as the primary clinical training site for MBBS and PG students, offering exposure to a high-volume, high-diversity patient base across medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics, oncology, and neurology units.
The college has separate hostel facilities for male and female students on campus. Teaching infrastructure includes large lecture halls with audio-visual equipment, anatomy dissection halls, modernised laboratory blocks, skill laboratories, a central library with 24-hour access, and simulation facilities. The teaching faculty strength is reported at over 873 across all departments.
OMC vs Gandhi Medical College vs Kakatiya Medical College
OMC, Gandhi Medical College (GMC Hyderabad), and Kakatiya Medical College (KMC Warangal) are the three largest government medical colleges in Telangana, each offering 250 MBBS seats and extensive PG programmes. All three are affiliated with KNRUHS and admit students exclusively through NEET counselling.
| Parameter | OMC, Hyderabad | Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad | Kakatiya Medical College, Warangal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 1846 | 1954 | 1959 |
| MBBS Seats | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| Attached Hospital | Osmania General Hospital (2,000 beds) | Gandhi Hospital | Kakatiya Medical College Hospital |
| NIRF Medical 2025 | Rank 48 | Not in Top 100 (2025) | Not in Top 100 (2025) |
| Location | Koti, Hyderabad | Secunderabad, Hyderabad | Warangal city |
| Management Quota | None | None | None |
OMC’s 1846 founding gives it the deepest institutional heritage and the largest attached hospital in terms of bed capacity. Gandhi Medical College holds a strong position in the Secunderabad catchment and is attached to Gandhi Hospital, also a major government tertiary care centre. KMC serves students from the Warangal and northern Telangana belt. In terms of NIRF recognition, OMC leads among the three. NEET cutoff patterns and seat allocation are comparable across all three since all seats are state-merit-based.
OMC FAQs
Ques. Is Osmania Medical College a government college?
Ans. Yes, Osmania Medical College is a fully government-funded medical college under the Government of Telangana. It is affiliated with KNRUHS and approved by the National Medical Commission. There is no management quota or private ownership at any level.
Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of Osmania Medical College?
Ans. Osmania Medical College is ranked 48th in the NIRF Medical 2025 rankings with a score of 51.46. It is the only Telangana government medical college in the NIRF Medical Top 50.
Ques. What NEET rank is required for OMC MBBS General Category?
Ans. For the All India Quota (General category) in 2025, the closing NEET score at OMC was around 585 marks, corresponding to an All India Rank of roughly 2,892. For the Telangana State Quota, the closing merit rank was in the 18,000 to 20,000 range. Cutoffs vary each year based on NEET difficulty and candidate pool.
Ques. What are the MBBS fees at Osmania Medical College?
Ans. MBBS annual tuition at OMC for State Quota students is INR 30,000 per year. There is no management quota or NRI quota. Total tuition for the 5-year programme is INR 1,50,000, one of the lowest among government medical colleges in Telangana.
Ques. Does OMC have hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes, Osmania Medical College has separate hostel facilities for male and female students on the Koti campus. Hostel fees are separate from tuition and are charged at the government rate for the Telangana state.
Ques. What PG programmes does OMC offer?
Ans. OMC offers MD and MS programmes across 20 plus specialisations with 448 total PG seats. Super-specialty DM and M.Ch programmes are also available in disciplines such as Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, Urology, and Surgical Oncology. All PG seats are filled through NEET PG and NEET SS counselling.
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Candidates applying for admission to the MBBS course at Osmania Medical College are selected based on their score in NEET UG. Candidates must secure a minimum of 50 percentile (40 percentile for reserved category) in the NEET entrance exam.
Being a prominent medical college in India, Osmania Medical College NEET UG Cutoff remains high every year. Depending on the previous year cutoff scores, the expected general category cutoff rank is 3,436.
The annual fee is INR 14,000 at the Osmania University for he MBBS course. Student must have passed 10+2 with 50% + NEET. Also, they must be 17 years old at the time of admission. The selection depends upon the NEET entrance exam. Candidates who qualify the exam with a valid rank are offered admission in the course.
The counselling and merit results will be out by October 5th 2023 for various courses at OMC Medak.
Osmania Medical College does not offer a BSc in Cardiovascular Technology. Check here for the Osmania Medical College Courses.
The NEET closing rank for admission to MBBS course 2022 at Osmania University was 4090. Candidates above this rank were offered admission.
You need to appear for the NEET examination and counselling round and pass both with valid cutoff scores for admission to Osmania Medical College MBBS.
Yes, Osmania Medical College is a government college.
Osmania Medical College does not offer B.Sc. Medical Laboratory technology to students. The admissions to other courses in Osmania Medical College are closed now.