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About University
Admin Block - University of Hyderabad
The University of Hyderabad (UoH), is widely known for its excellence in research and for its distinguished faculty.
Founded in 1974 also known as Hyderabad Central University or HCU has emerged as a leading centre of teaching
and research.
With 46 different Departments and Centres organized in 10 Schools of study, the University has over 400 faculty
and over 5000 students. The University offers close to 150 different programmes of study ranging from doctoral
studies to Masters level degrees.
University with Potential for Excellence
To introduce the element of excellence in the University System, the University Grants Commission has
identified a few Universities and granted them the status of Universities with Potential for Excellence, with the
help of a high power Committee. The objective of this initiative was to provide these select institutions with
augmented inputs, including additional funds, to sustain and enhance quality of education and research. Based on
the evaluation and recommendations of this committee, the University Grants Commission declared the University
of Hyderabad as a University with Potential for Excellence. The University was sanctioned a grant of Rs. 30
crore under this scheme for interfacial Studies and Research and Holistic Development for a period of 5 years
(2002-2007).
Awarded top grade of A ***** by NAAC
The University opted for a rigorous evaluation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of
the University Grants Commission. The apex Council of NAAC awarded the top grade of A ***** to the University
(on a five-point scale A* to A*****).
Rated as High Output High Impact by NISSAT
The University has also been rated by the NISSAT (National Information System for Science and Technology) of
the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India, as the only University under
the High Output High Impact category among the top 50 institutions in India with publications in citation - index
journals.
DST support for augmenting research facilities
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) of the Government of India sanctioned over Rupees four
crores under FIST (Fund for Improvement of Science and Technology) to the four Science Schools of the University
to augment research facilities.
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