Govt Polytechnic College Hyderabad

Govt Polytechnic College Hyderabad, institution is one of the oldest polytechnics in the state, was established in 1922. 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. After India gained independence in 1947, the institution's name was changed to Government Polytechnic in 1954 and technical courses were introduced in three branches of study: Civil, Automobile and Mechanical. 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.