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Raja Bahadur Venkat Rama Reddy Women's College (RBVRR) is a private college established by a non-profit educational society in 1954. It is the second-oldest institution for women in Hyderabad with an autonomous status conferred by UGC in 1989. Affiliated with Osmania University, RBVRR is the first women's college to introduce an MBA program. NAAC has accredited RBVRR with an ‘A’ grade. Collegedunia has ranked the college at 109 out of 280 for science, 206 for commerce, and 130 for arts in India. As per the NIRF 2024 ranking, RBVRR falls in the band of 200-300 in the best overall colleges in India.
Raja Bahadur Venkat Rama Reddy Women's College offers 14 programs at the UG level and four at the PG level. Among all, B.Sc. is the most popular and the flagship program. Offered in 13 specialisations and with total first fee ranging from INR 29,975 to INR 54,555. Admission to the UG programs is determined by 10+2 scores; though MBA and M.Sc. programs require TS-ICET and OUCET, respectively.
RBVRR has updated the latest placement data for 2023-24, in which the highest salary package secured was INR 7.5 LPA, with an average of INR 2.69 LPA, and the lowest package secured was INR 1.68 LPA. Some of the top recruiting companies are Amazon, Genpact, Lenskart, PwC and more.
RBVRR Highlights
The table below shows key highlights of RBVRR Women's College, such as its programs, accreditation, affiliation, and more.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Establishment Year | 1954 |
| College Type | Women's College (Autonomous) |
| Affiliation | Osmania University |
| Autonomy Status | UGC Autonomous since 1989(2nd oldest women's college in Hyderabad to get autonomy) |
| NAAC Accreditation | Grade 'A' |
| Special Status | College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) |
| Location | Narayanguda, Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Total Students | 2,589 |
| Faculty Strength | 103 members |
| Infrastructure | 46 classrooms, 31 laboratories, a central library, and hostel facilities |
| Academic System | Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) since 2012-13 |
| Total Programs | 23 programs (18 UG + 5 PG) |
| Popular Program | B.Sc. |
| B.Sc. Fee | INR 29,875 - INR 54,455 |
| Unique Achievement | First women's institution for MBA under OU jurisdiction |
| Rural Focus | 60% UG seats reserved for rural students |
| Online Application | rbvrrwomenscollege.ac.in |
RBVRR Ranking
Raja Bahadur Venkat Rama Reddy Women's College has often been ranked among the top colleges in Hyderabad by reputed agencies such as NIRF, Collegedunia, and The Week.
NIRF Ranking
Raja Bahadur Venkat Rama Reddy Women's College, Hyderabad, has been ranked by NIRF in the 201-300 range out of 300 colleges in India in 2024.
| Stream / Category | 2024 Ranking |
|---|---|
| Overall | 201-300 out of 300 in India |
Collegedunia Ranking
Collegedunia in 2025 has ranked RBVRR within the top 10 best colleges in Hyderabad for science, commerce, and arts.
| Stream / Category | 2025 Ranking |
|---|---|
| Science | 109 out of 280 in India(3rd in Hyderabad) |
| Commerce | 206 out of 321 in India(8th in Hyderabad) |
| Arts | 130 out of 259 in India |
RBVRR Courses and Fees
Raja Bahadur Venkat Rama Reddy Women's College offers 10+ programs at the UG and PG levels. Students can opt for the BA program in subjects such as history, economics, political science and more. The B.Sc. program can be categorised into two: Biological Science Stream with biology, botany, bio-tech, etc, and Physical Science Stream with mathematics, physics, computer science and more combinations. RBVRR courses at the PG level are MBA and M.Sc.
| Course | Duration | Intake | First Year Tuition Fee (INR) | First Year Total Fee (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. | 3-year | 60 | 20,240 | 28,775 |
| B.Com | 3-year | 30 | 20,240 - 28,750 | 31,910 - 38,485 |
| B.Com (Honours, 3/4-year) | 3/4 year | 60 | 34,820 | 44,555 |
| B.Sc (MLT) | 3-year | Not specified | 34,820 | 44,555 |
| B.Sc (MPCs, MSCs & Data Science) | 3-year | Not specified | 20,240 | 29,975 |
| B.Sc AI & ML (3/4-year) | 3/4 year | Not specified | 42,885 | 54,555 |
| B.Sc (Life Sciences) | 3-year | Not specified | 28,750 | 38,485 |
| B.Sc (Data Science) | 3-year | 60 | 42,885 | 54,555 |
| BBA | 3-year | 60 | 20,240 - 34,820 | 31,910 - 44,555 |
| MBA | 2-year | - | 62,500 | - |
| M.Sc. | 2-year | - | - | INR 67,600 |
RBVRR Admission 2025
Raja Bahadur Venkat Rama Reddy Women's College selects candidates to its UG programs by merit determined by the 10+2 qualifying exam scores. To be considered for admission, candidates must have secured at least 40% marks in the relevant stream and subject combination.
Similarly, candidates for the PG programs: MBA and M.Sc., must hold a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 45% marks. Selection to the MBA program is through TS-ICET, while OUCET is required for M.Sc.
The following table provides detailed information about the Raja Bahadur Venkata Rama Reddy Women's College admission, eligibility criteria and selection process for all programs offered:
| Program | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Process |
|---|---|---|
| B.A (English Language & Literature, History, Journalism) | - Passed 10+2 from any stream (Science/Social Sciences/Commerce)- Minimum 40% marks (36% for SC/ST) in optional subjects | - Merit-based admission on 10+2 marks- In case of a tie, higher marks in English are preferred- Further ties resolved by older age- Preference for a single attempt pass over compartmental |
| B.Com (General/Computer Applications/Business Analytics/Honours) | - Passed 10+2 from any stream- Minimum 40% marks (36% for SC/ST) in optional subjects- Special provision: 60% seats reserved for Commerce stream students | - Merit-based on 10+2 aggregate marks- Commerce stream students given preference- Single attempt candidates preferred over compartmentalised |
| B.Sc (Various combinations) | - For Biological Sciences: BPC background required- For Physical Sciences: MPC background required- For Data Science: Mathematics at an intermediate level- Minimum 40% marks (36% for SC/ST) | - Merit-based on 10+2 marks- Minimum 20 students required for any combination- Chemistry is mandatory for certain M.Sc. courses eligibility |
| B.Sc Medical Lab Technology (MLT) | - BPC background from intermediate- Minimum 40% marks (36% for SC/ST) | - Merit-based on 10+2 marks- New course from AY 2025-26 |
| B.Sc AI & ML | - MPC background required- Mathematics at intermediate level | - Merit-based on 10+2 marks- New 3/4 year program from AY 2025-26 |
| BBA/BBA (Business Analytics) | - Passed 10+2 from any stream- Minimum 40% marks (36% for SC/ST) | - Merit-based on 10+2 aggregate marks- Single attempt candidates preferred- Counselling process |
| MBA | - Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 45% marks- From a recognised university | - TS ICET exam mandatory- Merit based on TSICET score + UG marks- Followed by counselling |
| M.Sc (Organic Chemistry) | - Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 45% marks- Chemistry as one subject in UG | - OUCET exam OR Merit-based- UG marks + entrance score |
| M.Sc (Mathematics with Computer Science) | - Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 45% marks- Mathematics background required | - Merit-based on UG marks- May require OUCET |
| M.Sc (Computer Science) | Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 45% marks | - Merit-based on UG marks- May require OUCET |
| M.Sc (Data Science) | Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 45% marks | - Merit-based on UG marks |
RBVRR Cutoff 2025
RBVRR considers the TSICET rank for its MBA program admission. The 2025 cutoff rank is unavailable. However, candidates can refer to the RBVRR TSICET Cutoff 2024 for the general category listed below:
| Courses | Round 1(Closing Rank) |
|---|---|
| MBA | 3615 |
RBVRR Placement
Raja Bahadur Venkat Rama Reddy Women's College has yet to release its 2025 placement report. However, the college has published its 2024 data, with INR 7.5 LPA as the highest package secured and an average of INR 2.69 LPA. A total of 280+ students secured offers from companies visiting the RBVRR placement drive, such as Accenture, Amazon, Concentric, Genpact, ICICI Prudential, Lenskart, PwC, TCS and more.
RBVRR Scholarship
RBVRR Scholarships assist financially students below the poverty line. In 2024, 190 students benefited. RBVRR scholarships support and encourage needy students to excel in their studies.
The following table summarises both institutional and government scholarships available to students of RBVRR Women’s College, including eligibility criteria and key details:
| Scholarship Name | Sponsor/Type | Eligibility Criteria | Details/Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor Aid Fund | Institutional | - Parental income ≤ INR 2,00,000 p.a. - Minimum 75% attendance in previous semesters - Cleared all previous exams in one attempt with distinction - No disciplinary complaints | The entire fund (INR 50 per new student) is equally distributed among eligible students each year |
| Needy Student Grant Fund | Institutional | - Parental income ≤ INR 1,00,000 p.a. - Same academic/attendance criteria as Poor Aid Fund | Annual corpus of INR 2,00,000 disbursed based on need |
| National Merit Scholarship | Government | Top-performing students based on centralised merit lists | Varies by scheme; awarded through the Government portal |
| State Merit Scholarships | Government | Merit-based selection by the State Government | Varies by State Government grant amounts |
| SC/ST Scholarships | Government | - SC/ST category - Parental income ≤ INR 1,00,000 p.a. (UG/PG/professional) | Covers tuition and maintenance up to degree level |
| Economically Poor Persons Scholarship (OC category) | Government | - OC category - Parental income ≤ INR 1,00,000 p.a. | Tuition fee waiver and maintenance |
| Listed Backward Class (LBC) Scholarships | Government | - Belong to LBC A, B, or D - Parental income ≤ INR 1,00,000 p.a. (non-professional/professional) | Tuition fee waiver up to approved limits |
| Children of Deceased Government Servants Scholarship | Government | - Child of a deceased government servant - No income limit; death certificate and service details required | Tuition fee waiver regardless of income |
| Post-Metric Minority Scholarship | Government | - Minority community students - Parental income ≤ INR 1,00,000 p.a. | Tuition fee and maintenance grant up to prescribed caps |
RBVRR Campus
The college is centrally located on 3.5 acres of land with six buildings.
- Library: The library at RBVRR has two wings, a central library, and a departmental library. The library houses 58,000 volumes of books, 16 journals, 15 magazines, 13 newspapers, and access to e-resources such as DELNET, NDL, British Library, and IPE.
- Classrooms: RBVRR has 46 classrooms enabled with ICT. Each classroom has custom-designed electronic interactive whiteboards, projection systems, PC’s, Clarity Visualizer, and a Lectern. A repository of digital instructional materials powers the smart class.
- Laboratory: The college has a mathematics lab, physics lab, chemistry lab, zoology & microbiology lab, commerce lab, language lab, electronics lab, botany lab, Biotechnology lab, and computer science lab. All the labs are equipped with sophisticated instruments required for practical learning.
- Museum: The college has a botany and zoology museum. The Zoology Museum has a rich collection of 2000 animal specimens, eggs, shell models, and rare specimens like Protopterus and bird eggs. The Botany Museum preserves specimens like Algae, Fungi, Mosses, Ferns, conifer cones, and palm fronds. It has a well-developed herbarium cabinet with more than 30 Angiosperm families with more than 2 to 3 species.
- Auditorium: The college has a 700 sq ft hall which can accommodate nearly 1000 students at a time.
RBVRR Hostel
Raja Bahadur Venkat Rama Reddy Women's College has one hostel accommodating over 340 students. The hostel is designed for students with domicile outside of Hyderabad-Secunderabad. A warden is present at the hostel for assistance.
RBVRR Vs St Pious Degree College
The table below compares RBVRR and St Pious Degree College based on ranking, fees, placement and more.
| Aspect | Raja Bahadur Venkat Rama Reddy Women's College | St Pious Degree College for Women |
|---|---|---|
| Establishment Year | 1954 | 1993 |
| Location | Narayanguda, Hyderabad | Snehapuri Colony, Nacharam Road, Hyderabad |
| Affiliation | Osmania University | Osmania University |
| NAAC Accreditation | A | A+ |
| Campus Size | 3.5 acres | 3 acres |
| Type of Institution | Grant-in-aid/Partially aided | Private Self-financed |
| Courses Offered - UG | B.A, B.Com., B.Sc., BBA, BBM | B.A, B.Com., B.Sc., BBA, BCA |
| Courses Offered - PG | M.Sc., MBA, PhD | M.Sc., MBA |
| Popular Courses | B.Sc. | B.Sc. |
| UG Fee Range (Annual) | INR 21,165 - INR 63,680 | INR 18,150 - INR 21,780 |
| PG Fee Range (Annual) | INR67,600 - INR 1.23 Lakhs | INR.67,600 - INR 1.20 Lakhs |
| Highest Placement Package | INR 7.5 LPA | INR 12 LPA |
| Average Placement Package | INR 2.69 LPA | INR 5-7 LPA |
| Median Placement Package (UG) | INR 4.6 LPA (2022-23) | Not specified |
| Placement Rate | 50-60% | 67-70% |
| Top Recruiters | TCS, IBM, Wipro, Amazon, Nestle, Vodafone, Deloitte | Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Biocon, Serum Institute, Apollo Hospital |
| Infrastructure - Classrooms | Well-equipped classrooms | 44 spacious classrooms with ICT facilities |
| Infrastructure - Laboratories | Science laboratories | 32 laboratories (UG & PG) |
| Infrastructure - Library | Central library | 3 libraries + 19 departmental libraries |
| Sports Facilities | Playground, indoor/outdoor games | Indoor/outdoor games, gymnasium, basketball, volleyball |
| Hostel Facility | Yes (on-campus) | Yes (with structured lifestyle) |
| Special Features | Second-oldest women's college in Hyderabad, with an Autonomous status since 1989, and the First women's college to offer MBA in the OU jurisdiction | A+ NAAC accreditation, 25 Gold medals for University ranks, Modern infrastructure, Strong placement cell |
| Contact | Narayanguda, Hyderabad - Contact via college website | 040-27175600, +91 7680924460, stpiouscollege@yahoo.co.in |
RBVRR FAQs
Ques. Does RBVRR have a reservation policy?
Ans. Yes, RBVRR reserves 85% of the available seats in each program to the local candidates as per the Telangana State Educational Institutions. In addition to that, statutory reservations are in accordance with government policies for candidates within SC, ST, BC, EWS, and the physically challenged.
Ques. How is the campus life at RBVRR Women's College?
Ans. Multiple verified student testimonials on Collegedunia about RBVRR Women's College appreciate the cultural activities, including annual day, freshers, cultural day, as well as academic celebrations like maths days, science day, Hindi day. The college is known for imparting discipline with a strict anti-ragging stance.
Ques. Does RBVRR have research facilities?
Ans. RBVRR has a Research and Development Cell to nurture a research culture in emerging and challenging areas of technology, science, and humanities. The college also provides financial assistance for researchers.
Ques. What makes RBVRR Women's College among the best colleges in Hyderabad?
Ans. RBVRR is the second-oldest women's college in Hyderabad to receive autonomy status, and the first women's institution to introduce an MBA program under Osmanabad University. The college is rated among the top ten colleges in Hyderabad for arts, science, and commerce by Collegedunia.
Ques. How is the faculty at RBVRR Women's College?
Ans. RBVRR’s faculty has been consistently praised by students on Collegedunia reviews. The faculty has been described as ‘good and experienced’ with the ability to explain complex concepts simply to students.
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Yes, RBVRR Women's College in Hyderabad offers on-campus hostel facilities. The hostel comprises 145 rooms, accommodating up to 400 students.
The total fee of B.Com. Computer Application is INR 90,540. The per year fee of the B.Com. Computer Application is INR 30,180.