Kakatiya University

About University

Kakatiya University was established on 19th August, 1976 to fulfil the aspirations of the Telangana people for higher education. The founding of the University was in fact a historic event in the sense that heralded a new era in the realms of higher education of this region. The erstwhile Post-Graduate Centre of Osmania University was upgraded and named Kakatiya University. The development of the University over the years has been gradual but impressive. The University was initially accredited with B+ grade by the NAAC in 2002 and reaccredited with A grade in 2008. The University situated in a sprawling area of about 650 acres, has now 24 departments in four colleges on the campus with a network of eleven constituent colleges and 471 affiliated colleges. It has its Post-graduate Colleges at Subedari (Hanamkonda), Nirmal, Karimnagar, Godavarikhani, Khammam and Kothagudem in addtion to University Engineering College at Kothgudem.

Vision

To be the leading centre of higher education.To excel in teaching and research through creativity and productivity.To inculcate competitive spirit among students with a global vision.To strive constantly to achieve high standards in teaching and research.To carve out a niche for the University imparting higher quality teaching with a holistic approach.To encourage interdisciplinary teaching and research.To conduct collaborative academic and research programmes.To design, publish and disseminate relevant literature to strengthen higher education, social and cultural integration.

Mission

To be the leading centre of higher education.To excel in teaching and research through creativity and productivity.To inculcate competitive spirit among students with a global vision.To strive constantly to achieve high standards in teaching and research.To carve out a niche for the University imparting higher quality teaching with a holistic approach.To encourage interdisciplinary teaching and research.To conduct collaborative academic and research programmes.To design, publish and disseminate relevant literature to strengthen higher education, social and cultural integration.