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Osmania University College for Women
University in Hyderabad, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women's University, formerly Osmania University College for Women, is a state university in Hyderabad, India. It was formerly a constituent women's college of Osmania University. The main building of this college, which was part of the British legacy in India, is a monument of great aesthetic, architectural and historical importance. Commissioned in 1803 for the British resident, J. A. Kirkpatrick, his builder the Lt. Samuel Russell of the Madras Engineers, has produced a structure capable of rivaling the Governor's house in Kolkata.[1]
The college building has been included in the list of heritage structures compiled by INTACH. World Monuments Fund has included the building in its 2025 World Monuments Watch.[2]
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History
The college started in 1924. In 1939, the college was shifted to Golden Threshold.[3] It was moved to its present location belonging to James Achilles Kirkpatrick's mansion Koti Residency in 1949.
In 2022, the college was upgraded to a state university, called Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam.[4] It had plans to start offering engineering courses.[5] In 2024 the college was once again renamed as Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women's University after Telangana armed struggle leader Chakali Ilamma.[6]
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Campus
The campus is spread over 42 acres.[7]
Academics
Women's College offers graduate and postgraduate courses for women.
Graduation ceremonies
XIVth Convocation of the college was held on 4 October 2018 at the college premises. It was presided by the Honourable Vice-president of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu.
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