Sarojini Naidu Vanita Maha Vidyalaya, started as a tiny tutorial college, known as UWCA (University Women’s Cultural Association) college in 1957 was handed over in 1961 to the Osmania Graduates’ Association (OGA).

It was renamed as Vanita Maha Vidyalaya and was affiliated to Osmania University with PUC in 1962. In 1964 affiliation was obtained for UG courses in Arts and Science and the college adopted the Motto “ Vidya Vinayena Shobhate” (Humility adds Lustre to Education).