Osmania College, Kurnool
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MottoLead Kindly Light
TypeAided
Established1947
FounderDr. M. Abdul Haq
| Motto | Lead Kindly Light |
|---|---|
| Type | Aided |
| Established | 1947 |
| Founder | Dr. M. Abdul Haq |
| Principal | Dr Syed Samiuddun Muzammil |
| Director | Mrs. Azra Javed |
| Address | , , , 15°49′37″N 78°02′49″E / 15.827°N 78.047°E[1] |
| Campus | Urban |
| Nickname | OCK |
| Affiliations | Rayalaseema University |
| Website | osmaniacollegekurnool |
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Osmania College, Kurnool is a college in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India. 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. It is a minority institution, recognized by UGC under Section 2(f) and 12(b) of the UGC Act of 1956. It has been affiliated to Rayalaseema University, Kurnool from 2010.[4][5]
The college is on a campus of 9.5 acres. Osmania College has a large library with ancient moral paintings and some rare books.[6]
