University of Hyderabad MA Telugu: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Hyderabad, TelanganaCentral UniversityEstd 1974NAAC Grade A+ 3.3

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05 Jun, 2026 University of Hyderabad Fee structure 2026 has been released for MA Telugu programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 18,420 .

Total fees

INR 17,940

2 years, no hostel

Average pay

INR 6.5 LPA

NIRF PG 2-year median

Cutoff

180

CUET PG score, General 2026

Placement rate

73%

NIRF PG 2-year placed

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe course, fees, admission route and outcomes 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and advice 03EligibilityThe degree and Telugu marks you need 04Admission ProcessEvery step from CUET PG to enrolment 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will your score get you in?CUET PG score ranges by category 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About UOH MA Telugu

University of Hyderabad offers a two-year, full-time MA Telugu with 56 seats through CUET PG LAQP36. The course is taught on campus over four semesters by the Department of Telugu in the School of Humanities. UOH is a central university, has Institution of Eminence status and stands #18 in NIRF University ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 17,940, and INR 1.38 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through CUET PG and UOH counselling. The General score range was around 180 in 2026. The NIRF PG 2-year median pay is INR 6.5 LPA and 73% of students were placed.

UOH MA Telugu Fees

The full course costs INR 17,940 without hostel and INR 1.38 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 10,560. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. Medical insurance is paid each year. The deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.20 Lakhs over two years.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
Tuition fee	INR 10,560	INR 2,640 a semester, 4 semesters
Student union fund	INR 2,320	INR 580 a semester, 4 semesters
Student welfare fund	INR 1,040	INR 260 a semester, 4 semesters
Medical insurance	INR 4,020	INR 2,010 a year, 2 years
Deposit	INR 2,160	One time, refundable
Hostel and mess	INR 1.20 Lakhs	INR 60,000 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel	INR 17,940	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 1.38 Lakhs	Full course

UOH MA Telugu Admission Dates

The 2027 dates are estimates based on 2026. CUET PG registration is expected in Jan 2027, and UOH application is expected in May 2027 to Jun 2027. Keep the scorecard and degree papers ready before the merit list.

Event	Date	Status
CUET PG registration, last date to apply	Jan 2027	Tentative
CUET PG exam	Mar 2027	Tentative
CUET PG result and scorecard	Apr 2027	Tentative
UOH PG application, last date to apply	May 2027 to Jun 2027	Tentative
Merit list and counselling	Jul 2027	Tentative
Waiting list allotment	Aug 2027	Tentative
Admission fee, last date	Aug 2027	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Sep 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Oct 2027	Tentative

UOH MA Telugu Eligibility

The course needs 50% marks in the bachelor degree and 50% marks in Telugu. You must have Telugu as an optional or compulsory subject. SC, ST and PwD students get the lower mark rule in the prospectus.

Requirement	What you need
Degree	Bachelor degree in any subject
Marks	50% in the degree
Telugu marks	50% in Telugu as optional or compulsory subject
Reserved category	5% lower mark rule for SC, ST and PwD
Exam	CUET PG LAQP36

UOH MA Telugu Admission Process

CUET PG gives the score and UOH makes the merit list. You apply on the UOH Samarth portal after the CUET PG scorecard. The university checks documents, publishes lists and asks selected students to pay the admission fee.

Step	What you do
1. Write CUET PG	Choose LAQP36 for Telugu
2. Apply to UOH	Fill the Samarth form after the scorecard
3. Check merit list	Read the selected list and waiting lists
4. Pay admission fee	Pay by the date in the list
5. Report	Bring degree papers, category paper and fee receipt

UOH MA Telugu Cutoff

The General score range was around 180 and OBC-NCL around 160 in 2026. These are CUET PG score ranges for MA Telugu. The list can move in waiting rounds, so use the ranges as a guide.

Category	Score range	Round and year
General	180 and above	Selected list, 2026
OBC-NCL	160 and above	Selected list, 2026
SC	130 and above	Selected list, 2026
ST	115 and above	Selected list, 2026
EWS	165 and above	Selected list, 2026

UOH MA Telugu Placements

The NIRF PG 2-year median pay is INR 6.5 LPA and 73% of students were placed. Telugu students usually build paths in teaching, translation, publishing, media and research. Keep a writing sample ready before the final semester.

Metric	Value
Average pay	INR 6.5 LPA, NIRF PG 2-year median
Batch placed	73%
Main paths	Teaching, translation, publishing, media and research
Campus help	Placement and career office notices
City link	Hyderabad has media houses, publishers and universities

UOH MA Telugu Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 4,000 to INR 14,560 over the course. The PwBD fee waiver gives the biggest listed waiver. The Telangana ST fee adjustment and NSP schemes need income or category papers.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
PwBD fee waiver	PwBD admission category	INR 10,560
Telangana ST fee adjustment	ST students from Telangana below INR 2 Lakhs income	INR 10,560
National Scholarship Portal aid	Eligible category and income papers	INR 4,000
OBC post-matric support	OBC-NCL with income paper	INR 6,000

UOH MA Telugu Ranking

UOH stands #18 in NIRF University ranking and #26 in NIRF Overall ranking in 2025. It has NAAC A grade and Institution of Eminence status. These ranks show the university, not only one department.

Ranking body	Year	Rank or grade
NIRF University	2025	#18
NIRF Overall	2025	#26
NAAC	Latest cycle	A
Institution of Eminence	2019	Recognised

UOH MA Telugu Course Structure

The course has 86 credits across four semesters. It covers classical literature, modern literature, Telugu linguistics, grammar, criticism and translation. After two semesters you can exit with a PG Diploma in Telugu.

Semester	What you study
Semester 1	Core Telugu literature and language papers
Semester 2	Classical literature, grammar and criticism
Semester 3	Modern writing, linguistics and optional papers
Semester 4	Translation, special papers and project work
Exit rule	PG Diploma after 44 credits

UOH MA Telugu Hostel and Campus

UOH has 23 hostels and a 2,000 acre campus at Gachibowli. The Telugu department is in the School of Humanities. Hostel rooms depend on university allotment, so check the hostel office after admission.

Item	Detail
Hostels	23 hostels for men and women
Campus	2,000 acre campus at Gachibowli
Department	Department of Telugu, School of Humanities
City	Hyderabad has universities, libraries, IT firms and media offices

Should you pick MA Telugu at University of Hyderabad?

This course suits students who love Telugu literature and want teaching, translation or research work.

Pick it if:

You want a Telugu career: the department teaches classical literature, modern writing, linguistics and translation in one course.

You want a residential campus: UOH has 23 hostels, so many PG students live near their department.

You want low fees: the full course fee is INR 17,940, so loan pressure is small.

You already studied Telugu: CUET PG LAQP36 and your Telugu marks decide the merit list.

Skip it if:

You want a corporate placement path: this course leads more to teaching, writing and translation than campus hiring.

You need a private room: hostel rooms are shared first, so ask the hostel office before paying.

You are counting only on the last list: waiting lists can move, so keep documents ready before the fee date.

You dislike language theory: Telugu linguistics and grammar are part of the 86 credits you must complete.

Counsellor's advice

If you want Telugu teaching or translation, take it after checking the merit list. If you want corporate jobs, keep a skills plan ready.

MA Telugu Eligibility▾

Degree: You need a bachelor degree in any subject from a recognised university.

Marks: You need 50% marks in the bachelor degree.

Telugu marks: You need 50% marks in Telugu as optional or compulsory subject.

Reserved category: SC, ST and PwD students get the lower mark rule in the prospectus.

Exam: You must write CUET PG LAQP36 for Telugu.

MA Telugu Admission Process▾

Write CUET PG: Pick LAQP36 Telugu and keep the scorecard ready.

Apply to UOH: Fill the Samarth form after the CUET PG result.

Check lists: UOH publishes selected and waiting lists for counselling.

Pay fee: Pay the admission fee by the date in your list, or you lose the seat.

Report: Bring degree papers, category paper, Telugu marks proof and fee receipt.

MA Telugu Admission Dates 2027

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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.

2026 Session2027 Session

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.

Over

2 Jan 2026 to 8 Feb 2026

CUET PG registration, last date to apply

Last date to apply was 8 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.

Over

13 Mar 2026 to 1 Apr 2026

CUET PG exam

Your scorecard comes from this test window.

Over

6 May 2026

CUET PG result and scorecard

UOH uses this score for the merit list.

Over

25 May 2026 to 15 Jun 2026

UOH PG application, last date to apply

The UOH form closed on 15 Jun 2026.

Over

24 Jul 2026

Merit list and counselling

The portal closed registration after the deadline.

Over

16 Sep 2026

Waiting list allotment

Students on the waiting list checked their offer and fee step.

Confirmed

23 Sep 2026

Admission fee, last date

You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 23 Sep 2026.

Confirmed

30 Sep 2026

Reporting and document check

Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.

Confirmed

6 Oct 2026

Classes start

Hostel allotment is checked before classes start.

Tentative

Jan 2027

CUET PG registration, last date to apply

Expected in the same month as the 2026 form.

Tentative

Mar 2027

CUET PG exam

Expected in the same test window as this year.

Tentative

Apr 2027

CUET PG result and scorecard

Expected before the UOH form opens.

Tentative

May 2027 to Jun 2027

UOH PG application, last date to apply

Expected to stay open for about three weeks.

Tentative

Jul 2027

Merit list and counselling

Expected after UOH checks scores and papers.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Waiting list allotment

Expected only if seats are left over.

Tentative

Aug 2027

Admission fee

Expected after each selected list.

Tentative

Sep 2027

Reporting and document check

Expected before classes start.

Tentative

Oct 2027

Classes start

Expected after reporting and hostel checks.

Source: UOH PG admission portal and prospectus. Confirm on the official site before you act.

University of Hyderabad MA Telugu Fees 2027

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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee

Per semester × 4, INR 2,640 a semester

INR 10,560

Student union fund

Per semester × 4, INR 580 a semester

INR 2,320

Student welfare fund

Per semester × 4, INR 260 a semester

INR 1,040

Medical insurance

Per year × 2, INR 2,010 a year

INR 4,020

Deposit Refundable

One time, returned when you leave

INR 2,160

Add hostel + mess

Hostel and mess

Per year × 2, INR 60,000 a year

INR 1.20 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 17,940

2 years · tuition + student funds + insurance, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 1.38 Lakhs

2 years · tuition + student funds + insurance + hostel and mess

Education loan EMI

INR 302

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

3623%

average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee

Education loan EMI

INR 2,326

7 yr · 10.5% per year

ROI

471%

average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: UOH prospectus fee table. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you MA Telugu at University of Hyderabad?

Pick your category and seat type. The cutoff ranges are CUET PG score ranges for this course.

University of Hyderabad MA Telugu Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the university.

University of Hyderabad MA Telugu vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to University of Hyderabad. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.

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Total fees2 years, no hostel

INR 17,940

tuition + student funds

INR 17,940

Same fee

INR 17,940

Same fee

INR 17,940

Same fee

INR 17,940

Same fee

Average payNIRF PG 2-year median

INR 6.5 LPA

latest PG 2-year data

INR 6.5 LPA

Same pay

INR 6.5 LPA

Same pay

INR 6.5 LPA

Same pay

INR 6.5 LPA

Same pay

Placement ratePG 2-year students placed

73%

NIRF PG 2-year

73%

Same placement

73%

Same placement

73%

Same placement

73%

Same placement

Closing scoreCUET PG, General

180

2026 score range

180

Same cutoff

180

Same cutoff

180

Same cutoff

180

Same cutoff

SeatsMA Telugu intake

CUET PG

Same seats

In short

Osmania Univ prints similar public data for this comparison, so the decision rests on course fit and list movement. If UOH gives you MA Telugu, take it for its Telugu department and residential campus.

In short

EFLU prints similar public data for this comparison, so the decision rests on course fit and list movement. If UOH gives you MA Telugu, take it for its Telugu department and residential campus.

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Telugu Univ prints similar public data for this comparison, so the decision rests on course fit and list movement. If UOH gives you MA Telugu, take it for its Telugu department and residential campus.

In short

Madras Univ prints similar public data for this comparison, so the decision rests on course fit and list movement. If UOH gives you MA Telugu, take it for its Telugu department and residential campus.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on University of Hyderabad MA Telugu

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MA Telugu at University of Hyderabad worth the fee?▾

Yes, if you want Telugu teaching, translation, writing or research. The full fee without hostel is INR 17,940, so the cost is low for a central university course. The NIRF PG 2-year median pay is INR 6.5 LPA. Use the fee block above before you decide on hostel cost.

Should I take this course if my CUET PG score is near the cutoff?▾

Yes, but keep your papers ready. The General score range on this page starts around 180, and waiting lists can move after the first list. If your score is close, track every selected list and pay the fee only when your name appears.

What job can I get after MA Telugu from UOH?▾

Most students use this degree for teaching, translation, publishing, media, research or civil service preparation. The page uses INR 6.5 LPA as the PG 2-year median pay from NIRF, not a course-only salary. Build a writing sample and translation sample before semester 4.

Who should pick MA Telugu at UOH?▾

Pick it if you already like Telugu literature and want a low-fee, research-heavy central university course. The department covers classical literature, modern writing, Telugu linguistics and translation. If you want a quick corporate placement route, add job skills outside class from the first semester.

Who should skip this course?▾

Skip it if you want a course built mainly for corporate hiring. MA Telugu is stronger for language, literature, teaching and research paths. The placement rate printed here is a PG 2-year university figure, so ask the department about course-level support before you join.

Is this course right for higher studies?▾

Yes, it is right for higher studies if you want Telugu language or literature research. The course has 86 credits and covers criticism, linguistics, grammar and translation. Keep seminar papers and a writing sample ready, because those matter for PhD interviews later.

Is the hostel worth adding to the fee?▾

It depends on where you live. UOH has 23 hostels on a 2,000 acre campus, so staying inside can save travel time. The fee block adds INR 1.20 Lakhs as hostel and mess cost. Confirm your room and mess charge before you pay.

Should I wait a year for a better CUET PG score?▾

Wait only if your score is much lower than the score range. If you are near 180 as a General student, apply and watch the lists. A year helps only when you can raise your CUET PG score and keep Telugu revision steady.

Is MA Telugu better than Integrated MA Telugu for me?▾

MA Telugu is better if you already have a bachelor degree and want a two-year PG route. Integrated MA Telugu is for students after Class 12 and takes five years. If you meet the MA rule, choose the two-year course and save time.

How do I get admission to MA Telugu at UOH?▾

Write CUET PG LAQP36, then apply on the UOH Samarth portal after the scorecard. UOH makes selected and waiting lists from scores and documents. If your name appears, pay the admission fee by the listed date and report with original papers.

What is the full fee for MA Telugu at UOH?▾

The full 2-year fee without hostel is INR 17,940. With hostel and mess, the page estimate is INR 1.38 Lakhs. The refundable deposit is shown apart from the total. Use the fee toggle above to see both totals before you decide.

Can scholarships reduce the fee?▾

Yes, but only when your category and income papers match a scheme. The calculator shows waivers from INR 4,000 to INR 14,560. PwBD and Telangana ST fee rules can cut the tuition fee. Check the scholarship block and keep certificates ready before admission.

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University of Hyderabad: 1 Answered Question

Does the Central University of Hyderabad offer UG courses or any integrated courses?

Anushua MitraM.A (Political science) from University of Hyderabad (2020)

Yes, Hyderabad Central University offers various integrated courses in science, social science, and humanities.

In Humanities there is a five-year integrated program, i.e. language science, there are also Hindi and Tamil.
In social sciences, the integrated programs include Anthropology, History, Economics, Political Science, and Sociology.
In Science, the university offers Integrated M.Tech in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, System Biology, Earth Science. They also offer professional courses, i.e. IMSC Optometry, IMSC Health Psychology.

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