

University College of Engineering (UCE), part of Osmania University in Hyderabad, is a prestigious government-run engineering college in Telangana. Established back in 1929, this college is approved by AICTE and many of its courses are accredited by NBA. It has earned an A+ Grade from NAAC and is acknowledged by the UGC as a leading engineering institution in the region. In 2024, it was ranked in the 101-150 band by NIRF, and for B.Tech courses in 2025, it was ranked 159 by Collegedunia. The B.E. program at UCEOU is its most prominent offering, with specializations in fields like Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, and Biomedical Engineering. The college also offers M.Tech, MCA, and Ph.D. programs. The fees for the first year of B.E. range from INR 59,770 to INR 1.3 Lakhs, while M.Tech fees are between INR 59,770 and INR 69,770 depending on whether the course is pursued full-time or part-time. Admission to the B.E. courses requires the TS EAMCET exam, whereas M.Tech admissions are based on GATE or TS PGECET exam results. UCEOU boasts a committed placement cell to help students find employment in top companies. In 2025, firms like Amazon, Oracle, Infosys, Juspay, and D.E. Shaw recruited students from the college. The highest salary package was INR 45 Lakh per annum, with the average package being INR 10 Lakh per annum. The overall placement rate at UCEOU is approximately 80%.