Former names | Osmania Central Technical College |
|---|---|
| Motto | Krushitho Nasthi Durbiksham |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1923 (1923) |
| Principal | Dr N Rajeshwari Devi |
| Location | ,, India |
| Affiliations | State Board of Technical Education And Training, Telangana |
| Website | polytechnicts |
Government Polytechnic, Hyderabad, formerlyOsmania Central Technical College, is aco-educational institution of higher learning located inHyderabad ofTelangana. The Institute was established in 1923 and re-located in 1954.
This institution is one of the oldest polytechnics in the state, was established in 1923 with two branches Electrical and Mechanical. Originally named as Osmania Central Technical College and located in the Mint Compound at Masab Tank. In 1931, it was renamed as Osmania Technical College. AfterIndia gained independence in 1947, the institution's name was changed to Government Polytechnic Hyderabad in 1954 and technical courses were introduced with two branches of study: Civil, and Automobile. In 1957, a course in the branch of telecommunications (electronics) was added. The institution was shifted to the present campus at Masab Tank in the academic year 1960–61. Subsequently, a diploma in pharmacy was introduced in 1971–72. A diploma in computers was introduced in 1986–87.[1]
This institute also hasNational Cadet Corps scheme for better development of students, enriching their overall personality.
There is a boys hostel beside the college with capacity for 440 and a girls hostel built internally in the college with capacity for 80.
