It was established in 1947 by philanthropist Dr. M. Abdul Haq who approached the Nizam of Hyderabad - Mir Osman Ali Khan to raise funds for its establishment and the Nizam granted a capital of 0.2 million INR at that time.
[2][3] It is the first degree college in Kurnool in Rayalaseema and one of oldest in Andhra Pradesh state.
Osmania College has a large library with ancient moral paintings and some rare books.
[6] Osmania College offers courses in Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences, Commerce, Management and Computer Applications at the undergraduate level, besides M.A.
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