One of my friends had studied at Osmania University.
In the latest CBCS system that was being introduced in the year 2016, you must get 40% of the total marks. In other words, if you get a total of 40 marks including your external and internal in all of the subjects, then you will pass the semester.
Earlier, that is, before 2016, students had to score a minimum of 28 marks in the external examination to pass the semester.
The current rule is that, if you get 40 marks overall (Internal + external) then you will pass whereas the internal assessment is on 30 marks.