The proposal to convert the prestigious Koti Womens College into university was first floated in February, 2018. Now, with thechief minister K Chandrasekhar Raos nod to the proposal, the university is likely to be a reality by academic year 2022-23.
Currently, the college offers 19 undergraduate courses and 20 postgraduate courses, with 29 and 17 depart-ments respectively. Apart from this, some certificate and self-financed courses are also offered by the college. With the government planning to convert the college into a university, Telangana Education minister Sabitha Indra Reddy has instructed officials to explore the possibilities of introducing special Women-centric courses.
Once the Act is passed in the state Assembly, the established university can then approach various central funding agencies for funds.