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The present GCT Hyderabad was first established as Technical Institute offering only one-year/two-year courses in different disciplines.

The Technical Institute was shifted to its new and present building at National Highway near Wahdat Colony in 1958, as a result of
Education Reforms in 1962;

The Technical Institute was converted into a Polytechnic
Institute launching a three-year post-matric Diploma courses of Associate Engineer.

As per the demand of Diploma of Associate Engineers to provide facilities of higher education in order to improve their skill and prospects for promotion.

In the Education Policy (1972-1980) Government of Pakistan decided to introduce Bachelors Course in Civil, Electrical
and Mechanical Technologies.
Therefore in March’ 1974 Government sanctioned Bachelor
of Technology (Pass) and Bachelor of Technology (Hons.) courses up to degree level.

The institute upgraded from Government Polytechnic Institute to
Government College of Technology.Hyderabad.