The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has awarded four international ISO Management System Certifications to Osmania University in Hyderabad, as per a release issued on Wednesday. The certifications include ISO 21001:2018 (Educational Organisations Management System), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System), ISO 50001:2018 (Energy Management System), and ISO 22000:2018 (Food Safety Management System). These were granted after a thorough assessment and verification of the university's management systems and processes.
Sandeep Kumar Kanogia, Scientist-F and Deputy Director General (Southern Region) of BIS, presented the certificates during a ceremony held at the Senate Hall of Osmania University. The release highlighted that the certifications followed a comprehensive evaluation by BIS of the university's management frameworks.
Kanogia stated, “Internationally recognized ISO certifications provide educational institutions with a structured framework for quality, transparency, accountability and continual improvement. They enhance institutional credibility, strengthen stakeholder confidence and help universities benchmark themselves against global best practices. Such certifications are not merely recognitions, but tools for sustained excellence and future readiness.”
Vice-Chancellor Kumar Molugaram described the achievement as a historic milestone that reinforces the university’s commitment to academic excellence and global standards. He emphasized that these certifications reflect the institution's dedication to maintaining high-quality education and operational efficiency.
