At the request of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the then-Nizam Mir Osman ali Khan founded the institution that is today known as telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam in 1924 with the goal of empowering women through education in hyderabad Samastan. The institution started operating on the grounds of nampally Girls school in the "Golden Threshold" with intermediate humanities studies. In 1935, scientific courses were added after which degree programmes in the arts and social sciences were offered. Along with a few diploma degrees, the college now offers 77 undergraduate and 20 postgraduate studies.
The institution moved into the current site in 1950; the former property was 63 acres large. The Osmania Medical college, which today occupies 42 acres, received a piece of the property. british Residency, a historic and historical monument designated by the World Monument Fund, has been a part of the institution for 210 years.
The college has developed a distinct identity throughout time and has emerged as the top choice for students seeking higher education. The number of students studying different UG and PG degrees has increased from the original seven to over 5,000, including first-generation students. The university has a long history of producing entrepreneurs, small- and big-screen actors, scientists, professors, and directors.
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