| Motto | Lead Kindly Light |
|---|---|
| Type | Aided |
| Established | 1947 |
| Founder | Dr. M. Abdul Haq |
| Principal | Dr Syed Samiuddun Muzammil |
| Director | Mrs. Azra Javed |
| Address | , , , 15°49′37″N 78°02′49″E / 15.827°N 78.047°E[1] |
| Campus | Urban |
| Nickname | OCK |
| Affiliations | Rayalaseema University |
| Website | osmaniacollegekurnool |
Osmania College, Kurnool (Telugu: ఉస్మానియా కాలేజీ, Urdu: عثمانیہ کالج) is a college in Kurnool. It was established in 1947 by philanthropist, Dr. M. Abdul Haq who approached the Nizam of Hyderabad - Mir Osman Ali Khan to raise funds for its establishment and the Nizam granted a capital of 2 Lakh INR at that time.[2][3]
It is the first degree college in Kurnool in Rayalaseema and one of oldest in Andhra Pradesh state. It is a minority institution, recognized by UGC under Section 2(f) and 12(b) of the UGC Act of 1956. It has been affiliated to Rayalaseema University, Kurnool from 2010.[4][5]
The college is on a campus of 9.5 acres. Osmania College has a large library with ancient moral paintings and some rare books.[6]
Academics
Osmania College offers courses in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Management and Computer Applications at the undergraduate level, besides M.A. (English Literature), M.Sc. (Physics), M.Sc. (Organic Chemistry) and M.Com. (Professional) at post-graduate level.
References
- ↑ "15.827207,78.047558". Google Maps. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ↑ "Osmania College founder remembered". The Hindu. 19 February 2008. Archived from the original on 26 March 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ↑ "Osmania College celebrates Founder's Day". The Hindu. 22 February 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ↑ "List Of P.G. Colleges with College Codes" (PDF). Rayalaseema University. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
- ↑ Handbook of Universities. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. 2006. pp. 791–. ISBN 978-81-269-0608-6.
- ↑ "Osmania College (Autonomous), Kurnool". official website. Retrieved 26 March 2014.
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