UGC Unit, OU

1. To promote Higher Education, Research activities, improve the skills among the teachers, researchers and students and to strengthen the infrastructural facilities etc, the University Grants Commission, New Delhi sanctions financial assistance to Universities in the country, under various schemes/programmes the

2. The UGC, New Delhi releases funds in favour of the Registrar of the University concerned, who in turn controls, sanctions and releases grants to the concerned Principal Investigator/Coordinator of the programmes/Head of the Department/Research & Development Institutions under his control, keeping the sanctions/needs and UGC guidelines in view.

3. To monitor the Grants received from the UGC, New Delhi, the University has established a separate wing known as UGC Unit in the Administrative Building

4. Under the delegation of powers, the Dean, Development & UGC Affairs is appointed by the University, to look after day-to-day activities of the UGC Unit and to monitor the grants received from the UGC, New Delhi, under the instructions of the Registrar

5. The University Grants Commission, New Delhi sanctions financial assistance under i. General Development Grant The Development Grant is allocated by the UGC for the building construction, new class rooms, repairs of classrooms, creating Central Infrastructure facility, construction of hostels etc. ii. Unassigned Grants including Merged Schemes The Unassigned grants including merges schemes is allocated by the Dean, Development & UGC affairs for the following (16) activities

Sl.No. 1 2. 3. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Name of the Scheme Travel Grant Conferences Publication Grant Visiting Professors Daycare Centre Adventure Sports University in Backward Area Rejuvenation of Old University Instrumentation Maintenance (in Central Instrumentation Facility) Womens Hostel Basic Facilities for Women Faculty Improvement Programme Equal Opportunity Cell Coaching Classes Career and Counseling Cell Facilities for Differently abled persons

Grants under the above two Heads are released for XI Plan period 2007 - 2012

In addition to the above, the UGC, New Delhi has also sanctions financial assistance for carrying various schemes/programmes/research activities to the Universities, such as:

A.

Programmes/Projects to the Teaching Departments: Financial assistance under Recurring and Non-Recurring Grant is sanctioned for carrying out Research and Developmental activates and to improve the infrastructural facilities etc.: (list of ongoing projects is enclosed - Annexure A) SAP: Special Assistance Programme Financial assistance is sanctioned to a University teaching Department for carrying out research activities on a specialized topic(s)/thrust area and to improve the infrastructural facilities, procurement of books & journals, computers, software, collection of related data etc.
Assistance for Strengthening Infrastructure in Science & Technology

i.

ii.

ASIST:

iii.

CAS:

Financial assistance is sanctioned to a University teaching department for the purpose as stated above. Centre for Advanced Study

Financial assistance is sanctioned to a teaching department for the purpose as stated above.

iv.

ASIHSS:

Assistance for Strengthening Infrastructure in Humanities and Social Sciences Financial assistance is sanctioned to a teaching department for the purpose as stated above. Departmental Special Assistance Financial assistance is sanctioned to a teaching department for the purpose as stated above. Departmental Research Support Financial assistance is sanctioned to a teaching department for the purpose as stated above.

v.

DSA:

vi.

DRS:

15 Departments of the University have received grants under the UGC Special Assistance Programme (SAP), out of which 5 Departments are at DRS level: 1 2 3 4 5 DRS in Psychology DRS in Arabic DRS-II in Zoology DRS-III in Mathematics DRS-II in Biochemistry 6 Departments are at DSA level 1 2 3 4 DSA-I in Sociology DSA in History DSA in Geophysics DSA-V in Geography

5 6

DSA-III in Botany DSA-IV in Physics 4 Departments are at CAS level

1 2 3 4

CAS-I in Communication & Journalism CAS in Political Science CAS in Genetics CAS in Astronomy

Similarly, following 5 Departments have received grants under ASIST/ASIHSS Programme. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Communication & Journalism Sociology Psychology Geography Zoology

vii.

Infrastructure Development Grant for SAP Departments (For strengthening of Infrastructure in terms of power supply, water supply, safety equipments, laboratories, working tables etc. in Science, Biosciences, Agricultural Sciences and Engineering Sciences including the components of research at PG level) Following Departments are covered under the SAP programme: i. ii. iii. iv. Department of Genetics Rs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 30.00 lakhs in II installment Department of Physics Rs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 30.00 lakhs in II installment Department of Geophysics Rs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 30.00 lakhs in II installment Department of Geography Rs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 30.00 lakhs in II installment

v. vi. vii. viii. ix. viii.

Department of Botany Rs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 30.00 lakhs in II installment Department of Biochemistry Rs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 20.00 lakhs in II installment Department of Zoology Rs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 20.00 lakhs in II installment Department of Mathematics Rs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 20.00 lakhs in II installment Department of Astronomy Rs. 20.00 lakhs in I & Rs. 30.00 lakhs in II installment

Infrastructure Development Grant for Non-SAP Departments (For strengthening of Infrastructure in terms of power supply, water supply, safety equipments, laboratories, working tables etc. in Science, Biosciences, Agricultural Sciences and Engineering Sciences including the components of research at PG level) Apart from covering SAP Departments, the UGC has also sanctioned Grants of Rs. 95.00 lakhs to the following Non-SAP Departments: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. Department of Civil Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Chemistry Department of Statistics Department of Applied Geochemistry Department of Mechanical/Production Engg. Rs. 10.00 lakhs Rs. 10.00 lakhs Rs. 10.00 lakhs Rs. 25.00 lakhs Rs. 10.00 lakhs Rs. 10.00 lakhs Rs. 20.00 lakhs

ix.

Innovative programmes M.E. Biomedical Engineering, UCE, Financial assistance is @ Rs. per annum is earmarked for induction of a new course/Department by the University and for procurement of infrastructural facilities and for under taking research activities etc. B. Major Research Project (MJRP) Financial assistance under Major Research Project (MJRP) is sanctioned to an individual Teacher of the University Department by selection, for under taking research programme/study on a specialized area/thrust area for a specified period There are 54 Major Research Projects (MJRP) in progress

(which includes 15 new Major Research Projects sanctioned during the year 2008-2009). (list of ongoing Major Research Projects is enclosed - Annexure B

C.

Financial assistance to the Research & Development Institutions under the University, such as: (Prefaces of the Research & Development Institutions are enclosed Annexure C)

i.

Educational Multi Media Research Centre (EMMRC) Financial assistance is made for production of audio-visual programmes/lectures for the benefit of the students, researchers and faculty members to improve their skills keeping developing trends and industry and market needs in view Academic Staff College Financial assistance is made to the Academic Staff College for conducting Refresher Courses/Orientation Programmes for improving educational and technical skills for the benefit of the teachers/staff and researchers of the University, meeting the expenditure from the funds received by the UGC Centre for Indian Ocean Studies

ii.

iii. D.

Emeritus Fellows: Financial assistance of Rs. 20,000/- per month and a contingent Grant of Rs. 50,000/- is sanctioned by the UGC, New Delhi to a Retired Professor of the University by selection, (after attaining the age of superannuation 60 years and before attaining the age of 70 years), for a maximum period of two years

Research Awardees Financial assistance of Rs. 4.00 lakhs consolidated for the entire period of two years, is made to a teacher (by selection) for carrying out special Research programme on a selected topic for a maximum period of two years (list of Research Awardees is enclosed - Annexure E)

E.

XI Plan Grants

Financial assistance is made under the Plan Grants by the UGC are sub-allocate to various departments/activities/programmes keeping in view the needs/priority of the departments/activity, (details of sub-allocation of funds is enclosed - Annexure F) i. Un-Assigned Grant Merged Schemes (sub-allocations are made under Un-Assigned Grant for meeting the expenditure under various Merged Schemes received from the UGC under Plan grants) a. International Travel Grant: Financial assistance upto a maximum limit of Rs. 75,000/- or actual expenditure whichever is less (from the financial year 2009-2010) is provided to a University Teacher who has put in a minimum service of five years in the University and subject to a minimum gap of three years for applying the subsequent financial assistance and based on the Departmental Research Committee/Departmental Committee recommendations, under International Travel Grant for attending International Conferences/Seminars etc. at abroad (a total grant of Rs. 8.00 lakhs is allocated in a financial year) Travel Grant within India: Financial assistance upto a maximum limit of Rs. 5,000/- or actual expenditure whichever is less is provided to a University Teacher who has put in a minimum service of ________ years in the University and subject to a minimum gap of six months for applying subsequent financial assistance based on the Departmental Research Committee/Departmental Committee recommendations, under Travel Grant within India For attending National/International conferences/Seminars/Workshops etc. within India (Rs. of Rs. 4.00 lakhs is allocated in a financial year) Conduct of Seminars/Conferences/Workshops in the University Department/College: Financial assistance upto a maximum limit of Rs. 15,000/- or actual expenditure whichever is less is provided to a University Department/College/Research & Development Institution once in a financial year subject to the recommendations of the Departmental Committee, under the Head Seminar/Conference/ Workshops Grant of Rs. of Rs. 4.00 lakhs is allocated in a financial year)

b.

c.

d.

Publication Grant: Financial assistance upto a maximum limit of Rs. 15,000/- or actual expenditure whichever is less is provided to a University teacher/Department/College for publication of Research Papers/Compendium/Seminar Lectures etc. subject to Departmental Research Committee recommendations under Publication Grant Rs. of Rs. 4.00 lakhs is allocated in a financial year) Visiting Fellows: Financial assistance honorarium @ Rs. Rs. 500/- per one and half hour lecture and TA-II AC, DA (as per existing norms) is provided for Visiting Fellows/Resource personnel/Eminent personalities, Scientists/Engineers etc. from R & D organizations/Institutions) for delivering Guest/invited lectures etc. in the Department/College under Visiting Fellows l Rs. of Rs. 4.00 lakhs is allocated in a financial year)

e.

f.

Maintenance of Major Equipment: financial assistance upto a maximum limit of Rs.

6.

Following is the present staff structure of the UGC Unit Sl.No. 1. Name Prof.Kishan Rao Designation Dean, Development & UGC Affairs Nature of Duties To monitor the funds received by the UGC, New Delhi, to look after the maintenance the records pertaining to receipt and expenditure of the grants, as per UGC Guidelines, under the instructions of the Registrar To assist the Dean in running day-to-day activities over supervision of the Unit

2.

Sri.T.Tirupathi Rao

Asst.Registrar

7. Keeping work load of the Unit in view, the work load has been distributed in three Units and the staff are allotted work as shown against their name

Sl.No. I. 1.

Name

Work Allotted Unit I (Accounts & Establishment) Mr.K.Yadagiri, Supervision of Unit-I Superintendent Smt.T.Subhadra 1. Preparation of pay bills & all connected work Devi, Sr.Assistant 2. All establishment matters 3. Maintenance of Stationery account 4. Sending replies to Audit Objections 5. Preparation of Budget estimates of Pay & Allowances of the Staff, Contingent Grant paid from the Fund Account Mr.R.Prakash 1.Writing of cash book/Cheques, Retd. Sr.Asst. 2.Bank Reconciliation Statement (on contract basis) 3.Preparation of Budget 4.Preparation of Annual Accounts 5.Preparation of Receipts & Charges 6.All Correspondence connected with the above Work 7.Writing Ledgers 8. Preparation of Abstracts of Deductions and sending the Deduction Statement Sri.Narsing Rao Mr.K.M.Ansari Junior Assistants Unit-II Inward/Outward Section of UGC Unit.

3.

II.

Mr.Basheeruddin Superintendent Sri.P.Nand Kumar Senior Assistant

Supervision of Unit-II

All correspondence & bills etc. pertaining to 1.JRF/SRF/NET Examinations 2.Un-Assigned Grant 3 JRF/SRF Fellowships 4.Emeritus Fellowship 5.Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Foreign Countries 6. Visiting Professors 1. Memorial Lectures 2. Meritorious Scholarships All correspondence, & bills etc. pertaining to:

Sri.V.Parthasarathi

Senior Assistant

III. 1

1. DAS History 2. DRS Psychology 3. DRS Arabic 4. CAS Linguistics 5. CAS Political Science 6. ASIHSS Communication & Journalism 7. ASIHSS - Psychology 8. ASIHSS Sociology 9. ASIST Geography 10. DRS/DAS Student Fellowship Smt.A.Ratnamala All correspondence & bills etc. pertaining to Senior Assistant 1. EMMRC 2. Academic Staff College 3. Centre for Indian Ocean Studies 4. ME (Biomedical Electronics) 5. XI Plan Grants Research Awardees Unit-III Mrs.Ch.Shakuntala Supervision of Unit-III Superintendent Sri.K.Sainath All correspondence & bills etc. pertaining to Science Senior Assistant DRS/DAS/SAP/COSIST 1 .DAS Botany 2. DAS Geophysics 1. DRS Mathematics 2. DRS Zoology 3. ASIST Zoology 4. DRS/DAS Student Fellowship 5. CAS Genetics Infrastructural facilities of DAS/DRS Sri.A.Mallikarjuna All correspondence & bills etc. pertaining to Chary, Senior 1. Major Research Projects of Science and Assistant 2. Non-SAP Departments Mr.V.Bheem Reddy Senior Assistant Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship (RGNF for SC/ST) & All correspondence & bills etc. pertaining to 1. Major Research Projects of Arts & Social Sciences 2. any other work as assigned by the Superintendent P.A. to Dean - assist the Dean in running day-to-day activities/correspondence of the Unit Typing work pertaining to Unit I, II, & III as assigned by the Superintendents

Sri.K.P.S.Iyyengar Steno-II Smt. Rajarajeswhari Devi Data Entry Operator

UGC Financial Assistance/Fellowships to the Research Scholars Financial assistance is made to the M.Phil./Ph.D. Research scholars by selection, under various fellowships; such as; (Scholarship application proforma is enclosed - Annexure - H) i. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Financial assistance @ Rs. 12,000/- per month plus 30% HRA and Contingency (for Arts and social Sciences @ Rs. 10,000/- per annum and Science subjects @ Rs. 12,000/- per annum) is sanctioned to a research scholar, by selection, who are pursuing M.Phil./Ph.D. in the Faculties of Arts/Science/Social Sciences/Commerce/Law for a maximum period of two years or till submission of thesis whichever is earlier ii. Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) Financial assistance @ Rs. 14,000/- per month plus 30% HRA and contingency (for Arts and social Sciences @ Rs. 20,500/- per annum and Science subjects @ Rs. 25,000/- per annum) is sanctioned to a research scholar, by selection, who are pursuing M.Phil./Ph.D. in the Faculties of Arts/Science/Social Sciences/Commerce/Law for a maximum period of three years or till submission of thesis whichever is earlier

iii.

RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP (RGNF for SC/ST candidates): Financial assistance (as applicable in the case of JRF/SRF mentioned above) is sanctioned to the SC/ST candidates only by selection who are pursuing M.Phil./Ph.D. programme in the Faculties of Arts/Science/Social Sciences/Commerce/Law/Education for a maximum period of five years or till submission of thesis, whichever is earlier

iv.

Post Doctoral Fellowship for SC/ST candidates: financial assistance (for doing Research work in the Department) @ Rs. 16,000/- per month + HRA (as applicable) and a Contingency Grant of Rs. 30,000/- per annum is sanctioned by selection by the UGC to a SC/ST candidate who has completed his/her Ph.D. for a maximum period of five years under Post Doctoral Fellowship for SC/ST candidates

v.

Dr.D.S.Kotaris Fellowship for SC/ST candidates in the Faculty of Science i. financial assistance (for doing Research work in the Department with Ph.D.) @ Rs. 20,000/- per month + HRA (as applicable) and a Contingent Grant of Rs. 50,000/- per annum is sanctioned by selection by UGC to SC/ST candidate. financial assistance (for doing Research work in the Department without Ph.D.) @ Rs. 16,000/- per month + HRA (as applicable) and a Contingent Grant of Rs. 50,000/- per annum is sanctioned by selection by UGC to SC/ST candidate

ii.

vi.

Research Fellowships in Science for Meritorious Students (RFSMS) financial assistance of Rs. 10,000/- per month plus Rs. 6,000/- per annum under Contingency is sanctioned by UGC, to a candidate who is pursuing Ph.D programme (as per selections made in the Departmental Research Committee) for a maximum period of five years or submission of Ph.D. thesis whichever is earlier.

vii.

Indira Gandhi National Fellowship for single girl pursuing Regular PG course in faculties irrespective of caste financial assistance @ Rs. 2,000/- per month only (ten months in an academic year for two years I year & second year) is sanctioned by selection (on merit basis, to a girl candidate pursuing PG course (regular) in the Campus/Constituent/affiliated colleges Note: The candidates is not eligible for claiming the scholarship in the second year, if she has not secured an aggregate of 60% marks in the first year examination)

No: 4866/155/2009-10/Budget-11

Date: 06 - 07 - 2009.

ORDERS
Sub:- Delegation of powers - Paym ent of Air Fare and Local Conveyance Charges to Principal Investigators and Project Coordinators - Orders - Issued. The Executive Council at its 105 t h Meeting held on 11-06-2009 has resolved to approve the following recommendations of the Committee constituted to look into the grievances of the Principal Investigators and Project Coordinators and authorized the Dean, Development & UGC Affairs, OU.:a. To accord permission for Air Travel to the Principal Investigators and Coordinators of Research Projects (UGC & Non-UGC), subject to eligibility and availability of funds in the Travel Grant / Development Charges, in the respective Projects/Schemes. To pay actual Taxi Fare (to & fro) from Residence/Office to Airport, in case an official vehicle is not provided. ") )(c(i

REGFSTRAR & SECRETARY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

orwarded for information and necessary action to:All the Principals / Heads of Departments / Directors / Deans rid other Administrative Officers of the University. The Dean, Development & UGC Affairs, Osmania University. The Officer on Special Duty to Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University. The Joint Registrar (Administration), Osmania University, with a request to note the action taken on Executive Council Resolution No.15. 5. The Deputy Registrar (Pre-Audit), Osmania University. The Secretary to Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University. The Dy. Registrar (Accounts T.A. Bills), Osmania University. ) The P.A. to Registrar, Osmania University. The Superintendent (Budget), OU - Sanctions File for the year 2009-10.

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD-500 007

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No: 4865/155/2009-10/Budget-il ORDERS

Date: 06 -- 07 - 2009.

Sub:- Osmania University Purchases - Procedure for Purchase of Equipments etc. - Enhancement in the financial limits for Purchases - Orders - Issued. Ref:- 1. 0.U.Orders No.4729/270/950/Vol.Il/Budge{:-II, Dt.07-07-1993. 2. O. U.Orders No.063/270/1950/Vol.Il/Budget-I I, Dt.04-01-1994. 3. O. U.Orders No.6432/155/96-97/Budget-I I, Dt.31-07-1996. In continuation of O.U. Orders cited and in view of the abnormal rise in the prices of various items of equipments and apparatus etc., a proposal for e nh an c e m e n t o f th e c ei li ng f ix ed fo r t h e p ur c h a s e s b y th e C o ll eg e P ri n cip a l s / Directors / Heads of the Departments / Principal Investigators /Project Coordinators/ Administrative Heads and Purchase Committees of the Colleges / Departments, was submitted to the Executive Council, for consideration. 2. The Executive Council at its 105th Meeting held on 11-06-2009 has resolved to approve the recommendations of the Committee constituted to look
into proposals, among others, for enhancement in the financial limits for

pu r ch a s e s b y t h e C o l le g e P r in c ip al s / D i r ec t o r s / H e ad s o f th e D e p ar tm e n t s ! Pri ncipal In ves tig at or s / Project Coo rd inat ors / Ad minist rat ive Head s and th e Purchase Committees of the Colleges / Departments as detailed below:Th e Prin cipal s of Co lleges / Di r e cto r s / H e ad s o f D ep ar tm ent s / Principal Investigators / Project Co-ordinators / Administrative Heads ar e au t h o r iz ed t o p u r ch a s e a n y it e m o r e q ui pm e nt , t h e b a si c c os t (excluding taxes) of which exceeds Rs.2,000/- (Rupees Two thousand only) and does not exceed Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five thousand only), subject to accepting the lowest offer/quotation.

ii) The Purchase Committee of the Offices/Colleges/Centers/Departments authorized to approve purchase any item or equipment, the basic cost (excluding taxes) of which exceed Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five thousand only) and does not exceed Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One lakh only), subject to accepting the lowest offer/quotation. iii) The Vice Chancellor will approve the purchases beyond Rs.1,00,000/ (Rupees One Lakh only) and up to Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten Lakhs only), on the recommendations of the Purchase Committee. iv) Where the cost of item/equipment exceeds Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten lakhs only), the Finance Committee/Executive Council shall approve. All the Principals of Colleges / Directors / Heads of Departments / Principal Investigators / Project Co-ordinators / Administrative Heads, will take action accordingly.

REGISTRAR & SECRETARY EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Forwarded for information and necessary action to:1. All the Principals / Heads of Departments 1 Directors / Deans an -

other Administrative Officers of the University. The Dean, Development & UGC Affairs, Osmania University. 3. The Controller of Examinations, Osmania University. 4. The Officer on Special Duty to Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University.

5. The Joint Registrar (Administration), Osmania University, with a request

to note the action taken on Executive Council Resolution No.15. 6. The Deputy Registrar (Pre-Audit), Osmania University. 7. The Secretary to Vice-Chancellor, Osmania University.

8. The P.A. to Registrar, Osmania University. 9. The Superintendent (Budget), OU - Sanctions File for the year 2009-10.

UGC UNIT, OSMANIA UNIVERSITY GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION AND IMPLEMENTING RESEARCH PROJECTS
The UGC, New Delhi, provide financial assistance to the following schemes/Programmes. 1. Major Research Projects (MJRP). 2. Special Assistance Programme (SAP/DRS/DSA/CAS). 3. Assistance for strengthening infrastructure in Humanities and Social Sciences Departments (ASIHSS) 4. Assistance for strengthening infrastructure in Science & Technology (ASIST) 5. XI plan Programme grants: a) General plan Development grant during the XI plan period b) Un-assigned grant (including Merged schemes) 6. Infrastructure Development grant (Science & Engineering Department) 7. It also provides grants for fellowship under the following programmes. a). JRF/SRF to the candidate who have passed NET b). Rajiv Gandhi fellowship to SC/ST students c). Fellowship under meritorious scholarship programme in science.

Major Research Projects (MJRP):

The Major Research Projects are sanctioned to promote excellence in research Higher Education by supporting research programmes of University teachers in various disciplines. The retired teachers (upto the age of 70 years) can also apply for Major Research Projects. The duration of the programme will be as mentioned by the UGC, New Delhi.

MJRP sanctioned during 2008-2009

Appointment of Project Fellows

Constitution of Committee

Special Assistance Programme (SAP):

The aim and objective of the programme is to help the University Departments to raise the quality of teaching and research in different disciplines. DRS level DSA level and CAS level are covered under this programme.

New Sanctions during 2008-2009

Assistance for strengthening infrastructure in Humanities and Social Sciences (ASIHSS)/ Science & Technology (ASIST):
The basic objective of ASIHSS/ASIST Programmes is to select Departments of Humanities, Social Sciences, Science & Technology, which have already exhibited and achieved high quality performance to enable them to acquire costly equipment which could not be accommodated under Special Assistance Programme grants.

New Sanctions during 2008-2009

UGC XI plan Programme grants (2007-2012) (a) General Plan Development grant.
1. Infrastructure and buildings: Construction of new classrooms, renovation of all teaching and research laboratories and construction of new building for life sciences.

2. Campus Development:

3. Technical staff for the central Instrumentation Facility.

4. Computerization of Main Library.

5. Purchase of equipment.

6. Innovative research and teaching: (Departments to apply to UGC for Financial Assistance) 7. Out reach activities of the University:

8. Creation of campus fibre-optic backbone.

9. Health Care:

10. Student Facilities:

11. Jubilee Grants:

(b) Un-assigned grants including Merged schemes:

Under the un-assigned grants assistance is provided to the University teachers /Departments for the following. i). International travel Grant for attending International Conference held abroad.

ii). Travel grant to attend Conference/Seminar/Workshop within India iii). Publication grant for publication of books, seminar proceedings etc. iv).Financial Assistance to conduct Conference/Seminar/Workshop Departmental Conferences (and also providing assistance to the visiting Fellows) v). Special Development Grant for Universities in Backward/Rural/Remote/ Border Areas vi). Day Care Centres. vii). Adventure sports along with the new schemes for development of Infrastructure and equipments viii). Instrumentation in Science Departments-Maintenance facility (IMF) ix). Special Development Grant for Rejuvenation of for old universities. x). Construction of Women & Boys Hostels. xi). Basic facilities for Women xii). Faculty Improvement Programme (Teacher Fellowship for doing M.Phil/ Ph.D xiii). Coaching scheme for SC/ST/OBC (Non-crme layer) Minorities. ix). Equal opportunity Cell xv). Establishment of Career and Counseling Cell in Universities. xvi).Facilities for differently Abled (Physically challenged) persons (a). HEPSN (b). visually challenged Teachers

How to apply for the Financial Assistance for the Research Projects from UGC:
Respective prescribed formats for above programmes are available in the UGC website: www.ugc.ac.in.

The following are the procedures to be followed for submission of fresh proposals:

Duly filled in proforma along with the requisite copies of the abstract along with recommendations of the Departmental Research Committee, Dean of the faculty concerned and Principal of the College concerned should be submitted to the Dean, UGC Affairs to be forwarded it to the UGC, New Delhi.

Over head charges:

As per the University orders No. 1365/UGC/2000 dated 29.6.2000, it is advised to the teacher/Department to make a provision of 15% of overall budget of the project towards Overhead Charges invariably, when Research proposal is sent to any funding agency and request the funding agency for sanction of over head charges. After receipt of funds under over heads 50% of the amount has to be deposited in favour of the Registrar Overhead charges account No. 55731, and the remaining 50% can be utilized by the Principal Investigator of Project for infrastructural facilities.

Date of commencement of the Project:

After the sanction of the project/programme by the UGC New Delhi, the concerned teacher/ authority has to submit Acceptance letter through proper channel along with the date of commencement of the project to be forwarded to UGC, New Delhi. The programme will become operative from the date as specified in the UGC, New Delhi orders.

Recruitment of staff:

The sanction letter specifies the number of personnel in different categories approved under the project. The category of post and emoluments are based on the guidelines governing the condition of the service for research staff are given by the different funding agencies in their

guidelines. However all the appointments must be made as per the procedure laid down by the University. The selection committee with following members will recruit the research personnel. a. The Head of the Department. b. Senior Teacher of the Department(Nominated by the Vice-chancellor) c. Principal Investigator/Co-investigator of the project. d. External expert (Nominated by the Vice-Chancellor)

Final project completion report:

After the completion of the project the Principal Investigator should submit required copies of project completed in the format given by the funding agency. This report should be submitted within three months from the date of completion of the project.

Final settlement of accounts:

At the completion of the project the Principal Investigator of the project should forward all the required documents such as, final audited statement of expenditure and utilization certificate for the final settlement of accounts of the project.

NOTE: - The above guidelines are issued to the Project Director/Principal Investigator to facilitate them to be conversant in transiting the work with UGC Unit. However, the terms and conditions communicated with the sanction/approval of the funding agencies and the financial rules which have not been covered in these guidelines will prevail

Procedure for purchase of Equipment by the University Departments and Principal Investigators (P.I.) of Research Projects:

1. The financial limits vested with various levels for purchase of equipment based on lowest quoted rates among three parties/firms are as follows:-

i. ii.

Up to Rs. 10,000/- the project Director/Principal Investigator Up to Rs. 25,000/- the purchase committee of the college consisting of:

a. The Principal of the College. b. The Head of the Department of concerned. c. The Project Director/Principal Investigator. d. Nominee of the Vice-Chancellor. iii. Where the cost of the single item exceeds Rs.25,000/- the proposal along with the recommendations of purchase committee and Advisory Committee wherever necessary, is to be submitted to Dean, UGC for obtaining approval of the ViceChancellor and communicating the same. iv. Where the cost of the single item exceeds Rs.3.00 lakhs approval of the Finance Committee and Executive Council is necessary and the file may be submitted along with the details to the Dean, UGC to obtain and communicate necessary approval. v. Rs. 10.00 lakhs and above the Tenders are to be called for by the publishing Tender notification in at least two leading news papers have nation wide circulation. one of the them should

The Tender notification should also put in on

Internet; the file should be submitted to the Dean, UGC for obtaining approval of the Executive Council.

For purchase of computer and related items:

2. The university rate contract has to be followed for purchase of Computer and its related items. The file should be submitted along with the recommendations of the purchase

committee to the Dean, UGC for further process. Permission for purchase of Computer and releated item will be accorded after obtaining the opinion of the Director Infrastructure, O.U.

3. After approval and issuance of orders from the Dean, UGC purchase order for procurement of equipment / Computer may be placed with the firm. In case of foreign equipment advance may be drawn for opening letter of credit. The interest accrued on L.C. should be deposited with the UGC/Non-UGC office along with the settlement of advance drawn for the purpose. While for indigenous items, the party payment bill should be submitted for arranging the payment by the Dean, UGC. 4. In case lowest quotation is not accepted or in case with single quotation for any reason necessary approval of the Vice-Chancellor should be obtained even if the cost of single item is below Rs. 10,000/5. The grant sanctioned by the funding agency should be utilized for the purpose it is sanctioned. Diversion of funds from one head of account to other head (re-appropriation) is not permissible . 6. A sum not exceeding 10% of book grant can be utilized for stacking/storage purpose with prior sanction of the University by furnishing adequate justification.

7. Recurring grants are required to be utilized during the year. Unspent amount if any, is lapsed as carrying forward of balance to the next is not permissible.

8. Advances under each head of account not exceeding of 50% of provision can be drawn by furnishing adequate justification

9. Equipment items/Books purchased from project funds will be property of the Department, after conclusion of the project.

The guidelines for submitting the bills for various payments:-

i). The fully vouched contingent bills for payment to the party, should contain

correct head of Account and necessary certifications with regard to:a). Entries in the Stock/accession registrar page number. b). For equipment, Departmental stock entry with Head of the Department signature. c). Vouchers pertaining to Xerox. auto charges etc., above Rs. 100/- needs the detailed certification regarding quantity/material involved. d). Certificate of lowest quotation. e). Reference of University sanction along with a copy. f). Installation/satisfactory service g). Advanced stamped receipt from the party. h). In case of reimbursement of the expenditure cash book folio number and date is to be certified. i). Demurrage charges, late fee, for the payments after the specified dates are no admissible. j). Any scale of furniture procurement requires prior permission of the ViceChancellor. The above certifications are to be made on reverse of the vouchers, wherever necessary. ii). As per TA/DA rules, the bills pertaining to the Travel should be submitted within (3) three months from the last day of the journey or with in the same financial year which is earlier, failing the claim shall be rejected. a). The Air-Travel is permissible only with prior permission of the Vice-Chancellor, for which the Project Director the Principal Investigator shall submit the application with proper justification, well in advance. The Travel should be undertaken by Indian Airlines. In case Travel is to be made other than the Indian Air- lines which offers cheap fares prior permission of the University is required b). The T.A. bill should accompany with original Air-Tickets, Boarding passes etc,. c). Actual expenses incurred towards travel within the head quarters from the Place of stay to Railway Station/Airport are not admissible, as per rules.

d). Expenditure on reservation charges of railway tickets etc., are admissible. e). In exceptional cases, with prior permission of the University, hiring of Vehicle for field trips within the twin cities and out side is allowed as per approved rates of the University iii). Payment of Advances can be entertained in the cases where advance payment is a precondition, for opening of letter of credit, for import of equipment/Chemicals subject to the following:-

a). That it should be settled with in three months from the date of drawl of the advances or before the end of the financial year, which ever is earlier, in case of import of equipment it should be settled immediately import, satisfactory installation of the equipment. b). No fresh advances are admissible when the earlier advance is pending for settlement. iv). Osmania University is registered with Departmental Science & Industrial Research (DSIR) for the purpose of availing custom duty exemptions in terms of Government notification No 56/96-customs dated 23 July 1996 and central excise duty exemption in terms of Govt. Notification No. 10/97-Central Excise dated 1 March 1997 as amended from time to time. Forms for availing the exemption are available in the UGC Unit as well as on O.U. website.
1. University desires that every teacher apply and secure a research project to enable his/her career advancement. 2. All the procedures for operation of the research projects have been made teacher friendly from time to time. 3. Constructive suggestions are welcome by the office of the Dean, UGC. O.U., by the teachers of the University with regard to any matter concerned with the operation/implementation of their research project. 4. For further clarification/information please contact:a. Assistant Registrar, UGC Unit, O.U. Telephone Nos. 27098292/27682243. b. Dean, Development & UGC Affairs, O.U. 27098292/27682243. Telephone Nos.

Over head charges:

As per the University orders No. 1365/UGC/2000 dated 29.6.2000, The teacher/Department is advised to make a provision @ 15% of overall budget of the project towards Overhead Charges invariably, when research proposal is sent to any funding agency and request the funding agency for sanction of over head charges. After receipt of funds for over heads 50% of the amount has to be deposited in favour of the Registrar, Overhead charges account No. 55731, and the remaining 50% can be utilized by the Principal Investigator of Project for infrastructural facilities.

Release of grant in yearly installment:

First installment of grant normally will be released along with the sanction letter by the funding agency. Subsequent installment of grant will be released annually on submission of certain documents such as annual progress report of the project, statement of expenditure and Utilization Certificate (in prescribed format) for the grants received.

Date of commencement of the Project:

Generally the project becomes operative with effect from the date on which the Bank Draft is received by the University. The date of implementation should be intimated by the Principal Investigator to the funding agency.

Recruitment of staff:
The sanction letter specifies the number of personnel to be appointed in different categories approved under the project. The category of post and emoluments are based on the guidelines governing the condition of the service for research staff are given by the different funding agencies in their guidelines. However all the appointments must be made as per the procedure of the University. The selection committee with following members will recruit the research personnel. a. The Dean, faculty concerned will be the Chairman of the committee. b. The Head of the Department. c. Senior Teacher of the Department d. Principal Investigator/Co-investigator of the project. e. External expert either nominated by the funding agency or chosen by the Principal Investigator, in consultation with the Head of the Department.

Final project completion report:

At the completion of the project the Principal Investigator should submit the required No. of copies in the format given by the funding agency. This report should be submitted within three months from the date of completion of the project.

Final settlement of accounts:

After the completion of the project, the Principal Investigator of the project should forward all the required documents such as final audited statement of expenditure and utilization certificate for the final settlement of accounts of the project.
NOTE: - The guidelines are issued to the Project Director/Principal Investigator (P.I.) to facilitate them to be conversant in transiting the work with Non-UGC Unit. However, the terms and condition communicated with the sanction/approval of the funding agencies and the financial rules which have not been covered in these guidelines will prevail

Procedure for purchase of Equipment by University Departments and Principal Investigators of the Research Projects:
1. The financial limits vested with various levels for purchase of equipment based on lowest quoted rates among three parties/firms are as follows:vi. vii. Up to Rs. 25,000/- the project Director/Principal Investigator/Coordinator etc Up to Rs. 1,00,000/- the purchase committee of the college consisting of:

a. The Principal of the College. b. The Head of the Department concerned. c. The Project Director/Principal Investigator/Coordinator. d. Nominee of the Vice-Chancellor. viii. Where the cost of the single item exceeds Rs.1,00,000/- the proposal along with the recommendations of purchase committee and Advisory Committee wherever necessary, is to be submitted to Dean, UGC for obtaining approval of the ViceChancellor and communicating the same. ix. Where the cost of the single item exceeds Rs.10.00 lakhs approval of the Finance Committee and Executive Council is necessary and the file may be submitted along with the details to the Dean, UGC to obtain and communicate necessary approval. x. Rs. 10.00 lakhs and above the Tenders are to be called for by the publishing Tender notification in at least two leading news papers and one of the them should have nation wide circulation. The Tender notification should also be put on O.U. website, the file should be submitted to the Dean, UGC for obtaining approval of the Executive Council.

For purchase of computer and related items:

2. The university rate contract has to be followed for purchase of Computer and its related items. The file should be submitted along with the recommendations of the purchase committee to the Dean, UGC for further process. Permission for purchase of Computer & releated items will be accorded after obtaining opinion of the Director, Infrastructure, O.U.

3. After approval and issuance of orders from the Dean, UGC, purchase order for procurement of equipment / Computer may be placed with the firm. In case of foreign equipment advance may be drawn for opening letter of credit. The interest accrued on L.C. should be deposited with the UGC/Non-UGC office along with the settlement of advance drawn for the purpose. For indigenous items, the party payment bill should be submitted for arranging the payment by the Dean, UGC.

4 .In case lowest quotation is not accepted or in case with single quotation for any reason necessary approval of the Vice-Chancellor should be obtained even if the cost of single item is below Rs. 10,000/-

5. The grant sanctioned by the funding agency should be utilized for the purpose it is sanctioned. Diversion of funds from one head of account to other head (re-appropriation) is not permissible . 6. A sum not exceeding 10% of book grant can be utilized for stacking/storage purpose with prior sanction of the University by furnishing adequate justification.

7. Advances under each head of account not exceeding of 50% of provision can be drawn by furnishing adequate justification.

8. Equipment items/Books purchased from project funds will be property of the Department, after conclusion of the project.

The guidelines for submitting the bills for various payments:

i). The fully vouched contingent bills for payment to the party, should contain correct head of Account and necessary certifications with regard to:a). Entries in the Stock/accession registrar page number. b). For equipment, Departmental stock entry with Head of the Department signature. c). Vouchers pertaining to Xerox. conveyance etc., above Rs. 100/- needs the detailed certification regarding quantity/material involved. d). Certificate of lowest quotation. e). Reference of University sanction along with a copy. f). Installation/satisfactory service g). Advanced stamped receipt from the party. h). In case of reimbursement of the expenditure cash book folio number and date has to be certified. i). Demurrage charges, late fee, for the payments after the specified dates are not admissible. j). Any scale of furniture procurement requires prior permission of the ViceChancellor. The above certifications are to be made on reverse of the vouchers, wherever necessary.

ii). As per TA/DA rules, the bills pertaining to the Travel should be submitted within (3) three months from the last day of the journey or within the same financial year whichever is earlier, failing which the claim will be rejected. a). The Air-Travel is permissible only with prior permission of the Vice-Chancellor, for which the Project Director/Principal Investigator shall submit the application with proper justification, well in advance. The Travel should be undertaken only by Indian Airlines. In case Travel has to be made other than the Indian Airlines which offers cheaper fares, prior permission of the University is required

b). The T.A. bill should accompany original Air-Tickets, Boarding passes etc,. c). Actual expenses incurred towards travel within the head quarters from the place of stay to Railway Station/Airport are not admissible, under the rules. d). Expenditure on reservation charges of railway tickets etc., are admissible. e). In exceptional cases, with prior permission of the University, hiring of Vehicle for field trips within the twin cities and out side is allowed as per the approved rates of the University iii). Payment of Advances can be entertained in the case where advance payment is a precondition, for opening of letter of credit, for import of equipment/Chemicals, subject to the following:a). That it should be settled within three months from the date of drawl of the advances or before the end of the financial year, which ever is earlier. In case of import of equipment, it should be settled immediately after importing and satisfactory installation of the equipment. b). No fresh advances are admissible when the earlier advance is pending for settlement. iv). Osmania University is registered with Department of Science & Industrial Research (DSIR) for the purpose of availing customs duty exemption in terms of Government notification No 56/96-customs dated 23rd July, 1996 and central excise duty exemption in terms of Govt. Notification No. 10/97-Central Excise dated 1st March 1997 as amended from time to time. Forms for availing the exemption are available in the UGC Unit and as well as on O.U. website.
1. University desires that every teacher should apply and secure a research project to enable his/her career advancement. 2. All the procedures for operation of the research projects have been made teacher friendly from time to time. 3. Constructive suggestions are welcome by the office of the Dean, UGC. O.U., by the teachers of the University with regard to any matter concerned with the operation/implementation of their research project. 4. For further clarification/information please contact:a. Assistant Registrar, UGC Unit, O.U. Telephone Nos. 27098292/27682243. b. Dean, Development & UGC Affairs, O.U. Telephone Nos. 27098292/27682243.

ANNEXURES

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
APPLICATION FORM FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SANCTION OF

PUBLICATION GRANT OF BOOK UNDER UN-ASSIGNED GRANT

1. 2. 3 4.

Name of the Teacher Designation Department/College Residential Address

5. 6. 7. 8. 9

Title of the Book/Paper/Work Total estimated cost of publication Rs. Cost of the Book No. of copies printed Name & Designation of the expert on whose recommendations the publication of the Book was approved with date of approval

Signature of the Teacher Department of

Head

Principal Univ. College of

Dean Faculty of

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Enclosures required along with the application for Publication of Book: 1. Recommendation letter of the Departmental Research Committee & Dean of the Faculty concerned 2. No Objection Certificate (NoC) from the Director, University Press, OU 3. Three quotations from different firms with Comparative Statement 4. Copy of the Printing Material

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
APPLICATION FORM FOR INVITING FACULTY MEMEBRS (FROM OTHER UNIVERSITIES/RESERCH & DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS/INDUSTRIES) UNDER VISITING FELLOW FOR GUEST LECTURES UNDER UN-ASSIGNED GRANT

1. 2. 3 4.

Name of the Department Name & Designation of the Resource Person Place of work of the Resource person Date & Duration of the Lecture (One week/six working days)

5. 6.

Title of the Lecture Total estimated cost Rs.

Head Department of

Principal Univ. College of

Dean Faculty of

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Enclosures required along with the application for Publication of Book: 1. The Resource Person will be paid TA (to and from Second AC) and DA as per University norms 2. Honorarium @ Rs. 500/- per session (maximum 90 minutes)/per day two sessions

PROFORMA Award of Post-Graduate Junior (NIV17SciHor Research fellowships/Teacher Fellowship/Scholarships./Research Fellowships in Science for Meritorious Students. ATTENDANCE AND PROGRESS REPORT ACADEMIC YEAR MONTH OF ' Name of the Scholar/Fellow with Roll No, Nature of Award of Scholarship/ Fellowship. : Department Research Subject : Duration of Research Dale of commencement of research Period of Scholarship/Fellowships sanctioned during the current year ; 8. Fellowship/Scholarship sanctioned by the Sponsoring Authority 9. Ability of the Candidate for Research. ; 10. Progress of Research : 11. Amount of fellowship/Scholarship per month 12 Is student a day Scholar? : 13, Thus the student/scholar changed his subject during the course of his research for which the fellowship /scholarship is awarded? 14. Is the student/scholar is in receipt of any other scholarship etc., from Osmania University/ Stage Govt./Govt. of India or any ' other source? If so the amount down by; him may be indicated. 15. Has the fellow/scholar availed any leave during the month? If so number of days with dates may be mentioned. 16, Total number of days leave availed during the current year. 17. Has the fellow/scholar joined any other Course, such as diploma in French/German/Russian etc. 18. Dues if any (payable top the Hostel Dept.) 19. Full Signature of the Candidate 20. Remarks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,

21. Date: 22. Certified that the above particulars are correct and the signature against column 19 is attested. Payment may be made.

Supervisor

Head of the Department

Principal

I AUDIT SECTION: Passed for Rs.................................. (Ks................................................................................. Issued in favour of............................................. . .................................................................. "

Auditor

Supdt

Assistant Registrar U.G.C.Unit

II. ACCOUNTS SECTION Paid through the Cheque No........ .................. -- dated ......... ................... for Rs...................................... Accountant Supdt(Acets) Assl. Registrar UGC Unit, OU. RECEIPT Received a sum of ;Rs. ............................... (Rupees........ -r ....................................... ......................................................................................i........from the Registrar, Osmunia University, Hyderabad 500007 towards the award of .................-....................... m From the period ______________________________ vide cheque No:______________________ dated: __________________ Registrar

Signature of the Scholar

APPLICATION FORM FOR SANCTION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ATTENDING CONFERENCE (WITHIN INDIA)
1. Name of the Teacher 2 Designation 3 College/Department in which He/she is working

4 Name of the Conference & Place 4 Has the paper been accepted for presentation at the Conference (if so please attach a copy of the acceptance letter) 6 Duration of the Conference (with dates)

7 Estimated travel cost a) Train fare to and fro (excluding reservation charges) b) Daily allowance for the days Of the conference & duration of journey both ways as per OU Rules 7 Do you propose to read a paper FIRST AUTHOR or preside a Session of the Conference Enclose abstract of the paper 9 Please indicate whether the organizers Of the conference are meeting any expenditure i.e. travel cost, DA etc. 10. Financial Assistance for attending Conference/Seminar availed in the Past (a minimum gap of six months is required)

SIGNATURE OF THE APPLICANT Note: Ceiling of Rs. 5,000/- on expenditure or actuals has to be noted before applying. Contd..2..p.t.o..

-: 2 :-

Certified that the proposed visit of _______________________________________________ to _________________________________________ for a period of ______________________ days from ___________________________ to ____________________________ will benefit for teaching and research work and the request for the travel grant is recommended.

Date:

Signature of the Head Dept. of __________

Principal College:

Application of ________________________________________ for travel grant is forwarded with the recommendation and it is requested that above grant may be sanctioned.

Signature of the Dean Faculty of

No. Date To The Registrar Osmania University Hyderabad 500 007 Sir I request you to issue a DSIR Certificate for availing exemption of Customs Duty and/or Central Excise Duty in respect of the following for research purpose. Name of Head/PI/Research Supervisor::_________________________________________ Title of the Project ___________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Name of the Equipment/Consumable, ___________________________________________ (In BLOCK LETTERS) *Equipment: _____________________________________________ Consumable_____________________________________________ Purchase order No._____________________________ Invoice No. __________________ CIF VALUE in Indian Rs._______________in Foreign Currency______________________ I will submit the following information immediately after procuring the above equipment/ Consumables after Customs/Central Excise Office clearance and delivery:Reference No.____________________Date______________of Office of the Registrar, O.U. Bill of Entry No.___________________________date:________________ Actual CIF Value: Indian Rs.__________________ Foreign Currency_______________ Amount of Customs/Central Excise Duty exempted_________________________________ Thanking you Yours faithfully

Address:

Head/PI/Research Supervisor

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR, OSMANIA UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD 500 007

No. Date

The Assistant Commissioner of Customs Air Cargo complex, Shamshadbagh Hyderabad

Dear Sir Sub:- Clearance of Consignment of_____________________________________ Reg. Ref: _ Master Airway Bill No._____________________________________________________________________ Sector Airway Bill No. _____________________________________________________________________ House Airway Bill No._____________________________________________________________________ Purchase Order No. ______________________________________________________________________ Reference No.____________________________________________________________________________ Invoice No: ______________________________________________________________________________ Bill of Entry No.___________________________________________________________________________ We state that we have imported a consignment of _______________________________________________ Vide AWB Nos. mentioned above from ________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ the bill of entry is as mentioned above. We certify that OSMANIA UNIVERSITY is a Teaching and Research Institution. It is not engaged in any commercial activities. The above said item/items is/are Not manufactured in India. We further certify that the imported goods i.e._______________________________________ Covered by Invoice No. mentioned above are required and used for research purpose only and hence may be permitted for clearance under Notification No. 151/96-Cus., dated 23-07-1996.

Thanking you Yours faithfully REGISTRAR

CERTIFICATE
The Imports made vide Invoice cited below are exempted from payment of Customs Duty in accordance with the notification No. 51/96-Cus dated 23-07-1996 and DSIR Registration No. TU/V/RG-CDE (923)/2005 dated August 25, 2005. Invoice No. Supplier Value : : :

Indent No. and Dated : Description of items :

This is to certify that the aforesaid imports are required for research purpose only at this institute and shall not be transferred to any other person.

Signature of the Head of the Institution with seal.

No.

/UCS/

Dated:

This certificate is issued for research purpose to:Name of Head/PI/Research Supervisor:___________________________________________________________ Title of the Project: ___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of the equipment/consumable: Equipment _________________________________________ (in BLOCK LETTERS) Consumables:_______________________________________ Purchase Order No. /Invoice No. with date; _______________________________________________________

CIF value (Indian Rupees/ Foreign Currency): Indian Rs.________________ approximately/_______ ________________________

TO ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF CUSTOMS This is to certify that our Institute is exempt from Holding an Import Export Code Number as per Para 4.6 of Hand Book of Procedure Vol 1, read with clause 3(1) of the Foreign Trade (Exemption from application of rules in certain cases) Order 1993.

Signature of the Head of the Institute with seal.

OSMANIA UIVERSITY HYDERABAD 5000 007 CERTIFICATE FOR EXCISE DUTY EXEMPTION AS PER NOTIFICATION No. 10/97 CENTRAL EXCISE DATED 19-03-2002
Dated:__________ The Osmania University, Hyderabad is exempted from payment of Excise Duty vide Letter No. TU/V/RG-CDE(923)/2002 dated 19-03-2002. 1. Name of the Institution 500007 OSMANIA UNIVERSITY, HYDERABAD Notification No. 10/97 Central Excise dated (copy enclosed)

2. Recognition with Department of 01-03-2002 Scientific & Industrial Research 3.

Name of the Manufacturer to whom ____________________________________________ the Certificate is issued ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________

4. 5. 6.

Quotation No. of the Manufacturer ____________________________________________ Purchase Order No. and Date ____________________________________________ Brief Description of the Items ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________

7.

____________________________________________ Value of the items on which Excise Duty Exemption. ____________________________________________ Amount of Excise Duty Exemption Claimed ____________________________________________

8.

Certified that the purchase of the above goods for which full Excise Duty Exemption is claimed are required for research purposes only by the University and the University is not engaged in any commercial activity. Also certified that the University is registered with the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi

Signature Seal of the University

List of Major Research Projects (MJRPs)

S.No. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Name of the PI 2 Prof. Kalpana Markandey Prof. Afzal Sharief Prof.P RabindraReddy (Ret Dr. V Krishna Reddy(Ret) Prof. S Venkateshwar Prof. Soma Reddy (Retd) Dr. D Ramesh Prof. Y Vaikuntham (Retd

Department 3 Geography Geography Chemistry Zoology Technology History Commerce History

Tenure 4 2006-2007 01-05-06 to 30-04-09

Allocation Rs. 5

918,800 01-05-06 to 30-04-09 732,600 01-05-06 to 30-04-09 841,600 01-05-06 to 30-04-09 1,187,800 01-05-06 to 30-04-09 488,100 01-07-06 to 30-06-09 756,000 01-07-06 to 30-06-09 635,800 01-07-06 to 30-06-09 802,200 6,362,900 2007-2008 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Prof. V Meena Kumari Prof. KVB Tilak Prof. M Sujatha Prof. L Venkateshwar Rao Prof. T Padma Prof. P B Kavi Kishor Dr. R Premalatha (Retd) Prof. K Kusuma Bai Dr. S K Mahmood Prof.K.Parathap Reddy(Retd.) Prof. Nanumasa Swamy AIHC&A Botany Inst. of Genetics Micro biology Genetics Genetics Telugu Telugu Botany Economics Telugu 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 600,900 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2009 527,400 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 1,097,100 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 484,600 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2009 926,400 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 1,040,100 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 706,000 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 417,500 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 509,600 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 638,000 1-4-2007 to 31-3-2010 600,100 7,547,700

2008-2009 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Prof. G Gopal Reddy (Retd) Dr. H Surekha Rani Dr. A Roja Rani Dr. D Lalith Kumar Prof. S V Satyanarayana Prof. N Gopal Pof. P Manikyamba (Retd) Prof. Shobha Deshmukh Dr. Padmaja Shaw Dr. C C Giri Dr. Parveen Jahan Dr. M Pratap Rudra Dr. T Naga Raju Prof.M Narsimhulu (Retd) Dr. A Sabita Rani Dr. V Kamalamma (Retd) Economics Genetics Genetics Public Admn. Telugu Telugu Hindi Marathi Comm.& Journ. CPMB Genetics 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 1-4-2008 to 31-3-2011 1-2-2009 to 31-1-2012 617,000 876,800 859,800 368,000 439,800 460,000 591,000 182,500 508,300 637,800 1,067,300 1,129,300 657,800 656,700 794,300 501,800 10,348,200

Biochemistry 1-2-2009 to 31-1-2012 Zoology Economics Botany Kannada 1-2-2009 to 31-1-2012 1-2-2009 to 31-1-2011 1-2-2009 to 31-1-2012 1-2-2009 to 31-1-2011

List of Major Research Projects (MJRPs) 2009 - 2010

Sl.No. Name 1 Dr.P.V.Rao

Department Political Science

Period 01.05.2009 to 30.04.2011 01.05.2009 to 30.04.2011 01.05.2009 to 30.04.2011 01.05.2009 to 30.04.2012 01.05.2009 to 30.04.2012 01.05.2009 to 30.04.2011 01.05.2009 to 30.04.2011 01.05.2009 to 30.04.2011 01.05.2009 to 30.04.2011

Amount Rs. 728,700

Dr.Sheela Mishra

Hindi

471,200

3.

Dr.PradeepKumar

Hindi

701,800

4.

Dr.Venkateshwari

Genetics

1,042,300

5.

Dr.S.Vishnu Prioya

Genetics

1,191,800

6.

Dr.Keshav Narayana

Sanskrit

478,700

7.

Dr.Omprakash Pillai

AIHC&A

401,600

8.

Dr.Bhupathi Rao

Public Administration Telugu

786,200

9.

Dr.D.Surya

559,200

Total

11168,700

To 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Sri.K.Yadagiri, Superintendent Smt.Shakuntala, Superintendent Sri.Nand Kumar, Sr.Asst Sri.Mallikarjuna Chary, Sr.Asst. Sri.V.Parthasarathy, Sr.Asst. Sri.Bheem Reddy, Sr.Asst. Sri.Sainath, Sr.Asst. Smt.A.Ratnamala, Sr.Asst.

Sub:- Material for OU-UGC Unit Website Regarding. Dear Colleague,

As desired by the Director,. (IS) a draft copy of information pertaining to UGC Unit, OU is prepared for OU Website.

You are requested kindly go through the information and make any suggestions to be added/deleted, to enable to finalize the same for submission to the Director, (IS).

This may kindly be treated as Most Urgent.

Date: 26.06.2009 (T.Tirupathi Rao) Asst. Registrar, UGC Unit, OU

No:

/UGC/OU/Web/2009

Date:

July, 2009

To The Principal, University College of ____________________ The Head, Department of ______________________ Osmania University Sub:- Detailed information about Departments/Colleges for hosting in the OU Website - Regarding. Sir/Madam, You are requested to furnish the detailed information under the various heads given below for hosting the same in the University/Department Websites. The heads listed below are of dynamic nature i.e. the contents can be updated as and when required 1. College Website Links (to be prepared by the Principals of all the Campus Colleges) About us Academics Administration Research Faculty Student Facilities Contact Us Career & Guidance Admissions Courses Offered Departments 2. Department Website (Campus only) Links (to be prepared by the Heads of the Departments of Campus Colleges) About us Academics Administration Research Faculty Student services Contact Us Career & Guidance Admissions Courses Offered Supporting Staff p.t.o..2...

Additional information to be provided by the by Head of the Department(s) for each of the Heads given below: Academic Almanac e-resources Syllabus Student Assignments (topics, contents) Scientific Equipment Courses offered Specializations Administration Admissions List of Colleges Circulars & Orders Time Table Student Attendance Library & Seminar Teaching Staff Supporting Staff Research List of Books Published List of Research publications List of Ph.D.s (2000 onwards) Scholars information Conferences & Seminars conducted List of Research Projects Student Services Life in Campus Student Assignments Student Attendance Games and Sports Old Question Papers Study Material: Contents of Lectures, Course material for ID courses Health Care Library & Seminar The above information completed in all respects should be sent on or before 16th July, 2009 positively, in electronic format to the deanugcou@yahoo.com This may kindly be given top priority. Yours faithfully,

REGISTRAR Copy to: 1. The Director, (IS), OU 2. Officer on Special Duty (OSAD), OU

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD 500 007 Tel: 27098292/27682243 Date: 7th July, 2009

No.

/Profile/UGC/2009

To The Registrar Osmania University.

Sub:- Video Recording pertaining to the Departments/Colleges for preparation of University/Department Profile - Regarding. Sir, As desired, the Video/still photographs recording pertaining to various activities of the Departments/Colleges are being undertaken in the University from Wednesday the 8th July, 2009 onwards. The programme will continue for a period of two weeks.

In this connection, I request you to kindly spare the University Tata Sumo vehicle along with the Driver for carrying the lightings, Photo/Video cameras etc. to various Colleges/Departments of the University.

I request you to kindly give necessary instructions to the concerned.

Yours faithfully,

DEAN Development & UGC Affairs