Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University (SSCTU) is in Mulugu, Telangana and was set up in 2023. University of Hyderabad (University of Hyderabad) is in Hyderabad, Telangana, was set up in 1974, is ranked #18 among universities in NIRF 2025 and holds NAAC A+. Both admit students through CUET UG, NET/JRF, JEE Main, so one set of scores works for both.
Quick verdict
- SSCTU: lower PG fees (Rs. 16,500 in the first semester vs Rs. 7,650 to Rs. 1,52,395 in the first semester)
- University of Hyderabad: more courses (6+ vs 70+)
- University of Hyderabad: lower UG fees (Rs. 9,500 to Rs. 37,000 in the first semester vs Rs. 7,650 to Rs. 37,870 in the first semester)
SSCTU vs University of Hyderabad: full comparison
| Parameter | SSCTU | University of Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mulugu, Telangana | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Established | 2023 | 1974 |
| NIRF rank (University list) | Not Ranked | #18 |
| NAAC grade | - | A+ |
| Campus | - | 2000 acres |
| Students (UG, PG, PhD) | - | 5,575 (2024-25) |
| Women students | - | 45% |
| From other states | - | 74% |
| Teachers | - | 437 |
| Students per teacher | - | 13 |
| Median salary, 2-year PG | - | Rs. 6.4 lakh (2024-25) |
| Placed, 2-year PG | - | 317 of 1,087 (29%) |
| Higher studies, 2-year PG | - | 5% of the batch |
| Research grants | - | Rs. 16.9 crore (2024-25) |
| PhDs awarded | - | 252 (2024-25) |
| Courses | 6+ | 70+ |
| UG fee | Rs. 9,500 to Rs. 37,000 in the first semester | Rs. 7,650 to Rs. 37,870 in the first semester |
| PG fee | Rs. 16,500 in the first semester | Rs. 7,650 to Rs. 1,52,395 in the first semester |
| Hostel fee | - | 23 hostels for more than 5,000 students |
| Admission routes | CUET UG, NET/JRF, JEE Main | CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRF, GATE, GAT-B, JEE Main, CAT |
| SSCTU profile → | University of Hyderabad profile → |
Sources: NIRF 2025 (Ministry of Education) and NAAC. Students, teachers, median salaries, placements and research grants are from the data each university filed with NIRF and published on its own website (open a university's profile for the PDF). Fees are compared only where they have been checked against the university's own prospectus. A tick marks the better value in a row.
Which one should you choose?
- Choose SSCTU if what matters most to you is: lower PG fees (Rs. 16,500 in the first semester vs Rs. 7,650 to Rs. 1,52,395 in the first semester), or you want to study in Mulugu.
- Choose University of Hyderabad if what matters most to you is: more courses (6+ vs 70+); lower UG fees (Rs. 9,500 to Rs. 37,000 in the first semester vs Rs. 7,650 to Rs. 37,870 in the first semester), or you want to study in Hyderabad.
Admission at both is mostly through the national entrance tests, so check each one's SSCTU admission and University of Hyderabad admission pages for the courses and seats you want.
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