Government Polytechnic, Hyderabad

Government Polytechnic, Hyderabad, formerly Osmania Central Technical College, is a co-educational institution of higher learning located in Hyderabad of Telangana. The Institute was established in 1922 and re-located in 1954.

Government Polytechnic, Hyderabad
Former names
Osmania Central Technical College
MottoKrushitho Nasthi Durbiksham
TypePublic
Established1922 (1922)
PrincipalS. Narsinga Rao
Location
Hyderabad, Telangana
,
Telangana
,
India
AffiliationsState Board of Technical Education And Training, Telangana
Websitepolytechnicts.cgg.gov.in/masabtank.edu

History

This 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.[1]

National Cadet Corps

This institute also has National Cadet Corps scheme for better development of students, enriching their overall personality.

Hostels for accommodation

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.

References
  1. "Welcome to Government Polytechnic, Masab Tank, Hyderabad". polytechnicts.cgg.gov.in. Retrieved 22 February 2018.


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