Hyderabad’s Osmania University has officially released the examination timetables for several Semester 1 regular programs. These schedules are for exams taking place in January 2026 . The affected programs include Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Retail Operations, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Logistics, and Master of Arts (MA) in Oriental Languages. All these examinations are conducted under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) pattern, as announced by the university’s examination branch.
BBA Semester 1 Exam Schedule Details
The Semester 1 (Regular) examinations for both BBA Retail Operations and BBA Logistics programs are scheduled to commence on January 20, 2026 , and conclude on January 29, 2026 . All papers for these BBA programs will be held in the afternoon slot, specifically between 2 PM and 5 PM on the respective examination dates.
BBA Retail Operations Semester 1 Timetable
Students enrolled in the BBA Retail Operations program should note the following specific dates and subjects for their first-semester exams:
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| January 20 | English |
| January 22 | Introduction to Retail Operations |
| January 24 | Principles and Practices of Management |
| January 27 | In-store Cashiering and Merchandising Operations |
| January 29 | Financial Accounting |
For language requirements, students in BBA programs can choose from a range of options. These include Telugu, Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Arabic, French, Kannada, Marathi, Persian, and Tamil.
BBA Logistics Semester 1 Timetable
The examination schedule for BBA Logistics Semester 1 (Regular) students also spans from January 20 to January 29, 2026 , with identical afternoon timings of 2 PM to 5 PM . The specific papers and their dates are as follows:
| Date | Subject |
|---|---|
| January 20 | English |
| January 22 | Fundamentals of Logistics |
| January 24 | Principles and Practices of Management |
| January 27 | Warehousing and Distribution Centre Operations |
| January 29 | Materials Management |
MA Oriental Languages Semester 1 Exam Schedule
The Semester 1 (Regular) examinations for the Master of Arts in Oriental Languages program will occur from January 28 to January 31, 2026 . Unlike the BBA exams, these papers are scheduled for the morning session, from 10 AM to 1 PM .
| Date | Papers |
|---|---|
| January 28 | Telugu Poetry (Classical and Modern) / Modern Hindi Poetry / History of Urdu Literature-I (up to 1857) / Arabic Classical Prose |
| January 29 | Telugu Prose / Modern Hindi Prose Literature-I / Urdu Prose and Daastan / Arabic Classical Poetry |
| January 30 | History of Telugu Literature / History of Hindi Literature / Urdu Ghazal / History of Classical Arabic Literature |
| January 31 | Telugu Grammar / Vyavahaarik Hindi Anuvaad and Vyakaran / Urdu Afsana / Arabic Translation and Essay Writing |
Mandatory Examination Guidelines for Students
Osmania University has issued several key instructions for all candidates appearing for the January 2026 Semester 1 exams. Students must attend examinations exclusively at their pre-assigned centers. Entry to the examination hall is strictly prohibited for individuals carrying mobile phones, programmable calculators, or any other electronic devices. In case of any discrepancies, such as an omission or a clash in the released timetable, students are required to immediately report the issue to the Controller of Examinations at Osmania University.
Students are advised to review the full timetable carefully and plan their preparation accordingly to ensure compliance with all examination requirements.