The Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam, formerly Osmania University College for Women is a state university in Hyderabad, India. It was formerly a constituent women's college of Osmania University. The main building of this college, which was part of the British legacy in India, is a monument of great aesthetic, architectural and historical importance. Commissioned in 1803 for the British resident, J. A. Kirkpatrick, its builder Lt. Samuel Russell of the Madras Engineers, has produced a structure capable of rivaling the Governor's house in Kolcata. History The college started in 1924. In 1939, the college was shifted to Golden Threshold. It was moved to its present location belonging to James Achilles Kirkpatrick's mansion Koti Residency in 1949. In 2022, the college was upgraded to a state university, called Telangana Mahila Viswavidyalayam. It has plans to start offering engineering courses. Campus The campus is spread over 42 acres. Academics Women's College offers graduate and postgraduate courses for women. Graduation ceremonies XIVth Convocation of the College was held on 4 October 2018 at the college premises. It was presided by the Honourable Vice-president of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu. See also Education in India Literacy in India List of institutions of higher education in Telangana References External links Official site Osmania University Women's universities and colleges in Telangana 1924 establishments in India Educational institutions established in 1924 Women's universities and colleges in Andhra Pradesh Colleges affiliated to Osmania University