Osmania University is to generate and disseminate knowledge through a harmonious blend of ancient and modern wisdom, and to serve the society by developing in student's heightened intellectual, cultural, ethical, and humane sensitivities; to foster a scientific temper, and to promote professional and technological expertise. Central to this vision is a commitment to regional and national development in consonance with our culture, heritage, and environment.

MCA ENTRANCE:
Osmania University conducts its MCA entrance through ICET (Integrated Common Entrance Test)
ICET is conducted every year in May for entry into various MCA courses in several colleges in Andhra Pradesh. A.P Council of Higher Education, Government of A.P., has entrusted the responsibility of conducting ICET-2008 to Osmania University for the academic year 2008-09.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ICET:
a) The candidates should be Indian Nationals and should satisfy local/non-local status requirements laid down in the Andhra Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulations of Admission) order, 1974 as amended upto date. (As per G.O.Ms No.25 dated 19-3-2004 and G.O.Ms No 108, Higher EducationDepartment dated 30-07-2005 and its amendment)
b) The candidates other than Indian nationals should satisfy the rules of the Universities concerned.
c) A pass (or) appearance at the final year examination of Bachelor's Degree (except BOL and BFA) of any University in Andhra Pradesh or any other university recognized as equivalent thereto.
d) The candidates seeking admission into MBA course should have passed aBachelor's Degree Examination of not less than three years duration from any recognized University or equivalent thereof besides passing SSC or equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
e) The candidates seeking admission into MCA course should have passed Bachelor's Degree Examination of not less than 3 years duration in any discipline with Mathematics at 10+2 level (OR) should have passed Bachelor's Degree Examination of not less than 3 years duration in any discipline with Mathematics as one of the subjects.
f) The candidates who are appearing for the final year degree examination shall also be eligible to appear for ICET of the same year.
g) Admission into any college depends on its recognition/affiliation by the respective Statutory Bodies. h) Qualifying Marks in ICET is 25 % and no minimum marks are prescribed for SC/ST candidates.

Note: The Convener ICET reserves the right to reject the application of the candidate any stage if
(a).The application is incomplete or filled by others,
(b).the application is not signed,
(c).the candidate fails to satisfy the eligibility conditions,
(d).any false or incorrect information is furnished,
(e).the entries in the application form are illegible,
(f). and the application is received after the last date and time notified.

TEST PATTERN:
The Syllabus or Test Pattern for ICET exam is as follows:
Section - A (Analytical Ability)
1. Problem Solving - 55 Questions
2. Data Sufficiency - 20 Questions

Section - B (Mathematical Ability)
1. Arithmetical ability - 35 Question
2. Algebraical and Geometrical Ability - 30 Questions
3. Statistical Ability - 10 Questions

Section - C (Communication Ability)
1. Vocabulary - 10 Questions
2. Business and Communication Ability - 10 Questions
3. Functional Grammar - 15 Questions
4. Reading Comprehension( 3 Passages) - 15 Questions

Institutes under Osmania University:
Department of Computer Science, University College of Engineering, Hyderabad
University Computer Center, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad

Contact Details:
Osmania University
Hyderabad- 500007

IMPORTANT POINTS:
a. Osmania University provides various opportunities of higher education and research for INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.
b. List of friendly institutes of Osmania University is as follows. These institutes are related to Osmania University regarding conduction of exams, conduction of distance learning courses etc.
1 Acarya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad
2 All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)
3 Andhra Pradesh State Institute of Telugu (Telugu Academy)
4 Andhra Pradesh Study Circle for Backward Classes (APSCBC's)
5 Andhra University
6 AP State Board of Technical Education & Training
7 AP State Council of Higher Education
8 APPSC
9 Association of Indian Universities
10 Board of Intermediate Education, AP
11 Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)
12 Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages (CIEFL)
13 Central Institute of Tool Design (CITD)
14 Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
15 Department of Education, Govt. of India
16 Department of Youth Affairs & Sports
17 Directory of Indian Government Websites
18 DR B R Ambedkar Open University
19 Educational Media Research Center (EMRC), Hyderabad
20 Indian Council for Agricultural Research
21 Indian Council for Medical Research
22 Indian Council for Social Science Research
23 Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
24 Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (DIRBT)
25 International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT -Hyd.)
26 Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU)
27 Kakatiya University
28 Maulana Azad National Urdu University
29 Nagarjuna University
30 National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University of Law (NALSAR)
31 National Geophysical Research Institute
32 National Institute of Technology, Warangal
33 NTR University of Health and Sciences
34 Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University
35 Regional Institute of English, South India (RIESI)
36 Sri Venkateshwara University 37 University of Hyderabad