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{{Short description|Educational Institute in Hyderabad, India}} | {{Short description|Educational Institute in Hyderabad, India}} | ||
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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2015}} | {{Use Indian English|date=July 2015}} | ||
{{Infobox university | {{Infobox university | ||
| image_name = | | image_name = The Hyderabad Govt City P.G. College.png | ||
|name = | | name = The City College of Hyderabad | ||
|city = [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]] | | city = [[Hyderabad, Telangana|Hyderabad]] | ||
| state = [[Telangana]] | | state = [[Telangana]] | ||
| country = India {{flagicon|India}} | | country = India {{flagicon|India}} | ||
| affiliation = [[Osmania University]] | | affiliation = [[Osmania University]] | ||
| established = 1921 | | established = {{Start date and age|1921|09|04}} | ||
| campus = [[urban area|Urban]], 6 acres | | campus = [[urban area|Urban]], 6 acres | ||
| type = [[Public university|Public]] | | type = [[Public university|Public]] | ||
| founder = [[Mir Osman Ali Khan]] | | founder = [[Mir Osman Ali Khan]] | ||
| vice_chancellor = | | vice_chancellor = | ||
| chancellor = | | chancellor = | ||
| website = https:// | | website = https://gdctg.cgg.gov.in/charminar.edu | ||
| footnotes = Accredited with ' | | footnotes = Accredited with 'A++' Grade by NAAC with CGPA 3.67 | ||
| pushpin_map = India Hyderabad#India Telangana#India | |||
| pushpin_map_caption = Location in Government City College##Location in Telangana##Location in India | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Government City College ( | '''Government City College (ప్రభుత్వ సిటీ కళాశాల) Hyderabad''' is an Under Graduate and Post-Graduate autonomous college located in [[Hyderabad]]. The campus is one of the oldest Heritage structures in Hyderabad.<ref name="apcce.gov.in">{{Cite web |url=http://www.apcce.gov.in/PDF%20Files/JLPromotionsPhase-II/revised/History.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=20 April 2011 |archive-date=22 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322232252/http://www.apcce.gov.in/PDF%20Files/JLPromotionsPhase-II/revised/History.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKDIwKU5-wA|title=Hyderabad Shaan - History of Government City College (26-04-2015)|date=25 April 2015|work=YouTube}}</ref> Government City College has been re-accredited with 'A++' grade and 3.67 CGPA by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council]] in its IV Cycle. It has been conferred with autonomy by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]], [[Osmania University]] and the [[Telangana State Government]] since 2004. The college has adopted CBCS since the academic year 2014–15. Its centenary celebrations were observed with cultural programmes on 25, 26 and 27 August 2022. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The [[Nizam]] [[Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI]] of [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] established the first city school in the name "Madarsa Dar-ul-uloom" as early as 1865, later [[Nizam]] [[Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII]], converted it into a City High School. The school moved into the present grand building in 1921. Intermediate sections (F.A) of Osmania University with 30 students were introduced in 1921 under the supervision of the high school with [[Urdu]] as the medium of instruction. In 1929, the school was upgraded to a college | [[File:Citycollege 3.JPG|thumb|right|Old Administrative Building]] | ||
The [[Nizam]] [[Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI]] of [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] established the first city school in the name "Madarsa Dar-ul-uloom" as early as 1865, later [[Nizam]] [[Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII]], converted it into a City High School. The school moved into the present grand building in 1921. Intermediate sections (F.A.) of Osmania University with 30 students were introduced in 1921 under the supervision of the high school with [[Urdu]] as the medium of instruction. In 1929, the school was upgraded to a college, named "City College" and made a constituent college of Osmania University. Its chief engineer was Nawab Khan Bahadur Mirza Akbar Baig. | |||
The building housing the City College was established on September 4, 1921. British Architect [[Vincent Esch]] was commissioned by Hyderabad City Improvement Board to design and construct this building. The newly built building was initially used to house a school then known as Dar-ul-Uloom, and later in 1929 was converted into a college.<ref name="NewIndExp1">{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2021/sep/07/100-yrs-of-city-college-once-prestigious-now-forgotten-2355205.html|newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]|title=100 years of City College: Once prestigious, now forgotten|first=Mayank|last=Tiwari|date=2021-09-07|access-date=2024-12-28}}</ref> | |||
==Syllabus and changes of name== | ==Syllabus and changes of name== | ||
Consequent to the abolition of the Intermediate course (FA) in Osmania University in 1956, the Pre-University Course (PUC) was introduced. The [[Bachelor of Science]] courses were introduced in 1962 and the institution was named as "City Science College". City College was taken over by the government from Osmania University in 1965 and was renamed as Government City Science College. In 1967, B.A and B.Com. courses were added and the college became "Government City College".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punjabcolleges.com/5522507-itemdisplay-NAAC-report-of-Government-City-College-Hyderabad-(Secundrabad).htm|title=Government City College Hyderabad (Secundrabad) Telangana|work=punjabcolleges.com|access-date=20 April 2011|archive-date=5 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005185046/http://www.punjabcolleges.com/5522507-itemdisplay-NAAC-report-of-Government-City-College-Hyderabad-(Secundrabad).htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> The college offers more than 50 undergraduate programmes, including [[Bachelor of Science|B.Sc]], [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A]]., [[B.Com]] and [[Bachelor of Business Administration|BBA]]. | Consequent to the abolition of the Intermediate course (FA) in Osmania University in 1956, the Pre-University Course (PUC) was introduced. The [[Bachelor of Science]] courses were introduced in 1962 and the institution was named as "City Science College". City College was taken over by the government from Osmania University in 1965 and was renamed as Government City Science College. In 1967, B.A. and B.Com. courses were added and the college became "Government City College".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.punjabcolleges.com/5522507-itemdisplay-NAAC-report-of-Government-City-College-Hyderabad-(Secundrabad).htm|title=Government City College Hyderabad (Secundrabad) Telangana|work=punjabcolleges.com|access-date=20 April 2011|archive-date=5 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005185046/http://www.punjabcolleges.com/5522507-itemdisplay-NAAC-report-of-Government-City-College-Hyderabad-(Secundrabad).htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> The college offers more than 50 undergraduate programmes, including [[Bachelor of Science|B.Sc]], [[Bachelor of Arts|B.A]]., [[B.Com]] and [[Bachelor of Business Administration|BBA]]. | ||
==Post Graduate Research Centre== | ==Post Graduate Research Centre== | ||
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* Central library which possesses rare books, Central Computing and Internet facilities.<ref name="punjabcolleges1">{{cite news |url=http://www.punjabcolleges.com/5522507-itemdisplay-NAAC-report-of-Government-City-College-Hyderabad-(Secundrabad).htm |title=Government City College, Hyderabad (Secundrabad) | Colleges in Hyderabad (Secundrabad) Andhra Pradesh |publisher=Punjabcolleges.com |date=2004-02-15 |access-date=2012-08-21 |archive-date=5 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005185046/http://www.punjabcolleges.com/5522507-itemdisplay-NAAC-report-of-Government-City-College-Hyderabad-(Secundrabad).htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> | * Central library which possesses rare books, Central Computing and Internet facilities.<ref name="punjabcolleges1">{{cite news |url=http://www.punjabcolleges.com/5522507-itemdisplay-NAAC-report-of-Government-City-College-Hyderabad-(Secundrabad).htm |title=Government City College, Hyderabad (Secundrabad) | Colleges in Hyderabad (Secundrabad) Andhra Pradesh |publisher=Punjabcolleges.com |date=2004-02-15 |access-date=2012-08-21 |archive-date=5 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005185046/http://www.punjabcolleges.com/5522507-itemdisplay-NAAC-report-of-Government-City-College-Hyderabad-(Secundrabad).htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
* Cricket/football stadium, NCC and NSS. | * Cricket/football stadium, NCC and NSS. | ||
* Health | * Health centre, grievances redressal cell, career guidance cell.<ref name="punjabcolleges1"/> | ||
* B.R. Ambedkar Open University center, auditorium and Seminar Hall. | * B.R. Ambedkar Open University center, auditorium and Seminar Hall. | ||
* State of the art Biotechnology lab, and field visits to [[Genome Valley]].<ref name="punjabcolleges1"/> | * State of the art Biotechnology lab, and field visits to [[Genome Valley]].<ref name="punjabcolleges1"/> | ||
* It also provides skill training at the [https://task.telangana.gov.in/ TASK](Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge) lab. | |||
* Various opportunities to study abroad and [[IELTS]] coaching at G-CELL. | |||
==Architecture== | ==Architecture== | ||
Government City College was established in 1919 during the rule of the [[Nizam]], [[Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII]] of erstwhile [[Hyderabad State]]. The campus is spread over 16 acres and the building is constructed on the banks of [[Musi River (India)|Musi River]] in the [[Indo-Saracenic]] style facing the open ground (now ''Quli Qutub Shah Stadium'') | Government City College was established in 1919 during the rule of the [[Nizam]], [[Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII]] of erstwhile [[Hyderabad State]]. The campus is spread over 16 acres and the building is constructed on the banks of [[Musi River (India)|Musi River]] in the [[Indo-Saracenic]] style facing the open ground (now ''Quli Qutub Shah Stadium''); the [[Telangana High Court]] is adjacent to the college.<ref name="punjabcolleges1"/> The college building has been declared a [[Industrial heritage|Heritage Monument]] by the Government of [[Telangana]]. It has been a pan-India film shooting hub.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://edu.sulekha.com/colleges/in/ap/hyderabad/government-city-college/default.htm |title=Government City College - Government City College, Hyderabad |publisher=Edu.sulekha.com |access-date=2012-08-21}}</ref> | ||
==Notable alumni== | ==Notable alumni== | ||
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* [[J. K. Bharavi]] | * [[J. K. Bharavi]] | ||
* [[Muhammad Ali (actor)]] | * [[Muhammad Ali (actor)]] | ||
* [[Mohammed Fayazuddin]]<ref name="NewIndExp1"/> | |||
* [[Syed Abdul Rahim]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://upscwithnikhil.com/article/social/syed-abdul-rahim |title=Syed Abdul Rahim }}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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[[Osmania University]] , [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] | [[Osmania University]], [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]] | ||
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[[Category:1921 establishments in India]] | [[Category:1921 establishments in India]] | ||
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1921]] | [[Category:Educational institutions established in 1921]] | ||
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | September 4, 1921 |
| Founder | Mir Osman Ali Khan |
| Affiliation | Osmania University |
| Location | , , India  |
| Campus | Urban, 6 acres |
| Website | https://gdctg.cgg.gov.in/charminar.edu |
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| Accredited with 'A++' Grade by NAAC with CGPA 3.67 | |
Government City College (ప్రభుత్వ సిటీ కళాశాల) Hyderabad is an Under Graduate and Post-Graduate autonomous college located in Hyderabad. The campus is one of the oldest Heritage structures in Hyderabad.[1][2] Government City College has been re-accredited with 'A++' grade and 3.67 CGPA by National Assessment and Accreditation Council in its IV Cycle. It has been conferred with autonomy by the University Grants Commission, Osmania University and the Telangana State Government since 2004. The college has adopted CBCS since the academic year 2014–15. Its centenary celebrations were observed with cultural programmes on 25, 26 and 27 August 2022.
History[edit | edit source]
The Nizam Mahbub Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VI of Hyderabad established the first city school in the name "Madarsa Dar-ul-uloom" as early as 1865, later Nizam Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII, converted it into a City High School. The school moved into the present grand building in 1921. Intermediate sections (F.A.) of Osmania University with 30 students were introduced in 1921 under the supervision of the high school with Urdu as the medium of instruction. In 1929, the school was upgraded to a college, named "City College" and made a constituent college of Osmania University. Its chief engineer was Nawab Khan Bahadur Mirza Akbar Baig.
The building housing the City College was established on September 4, 1921. British Architect Vincent Esch was commissioned by Hyderabad City Improvement Board to design and construct this building. The newly built building was initially used to house a school then known as Dar-ul-Uloom, and later in 1929 was converted into a college.[3]
Syllabus and changes of name[edit | edit source]
Consequent to the abolition of the Intermediate course (FA) in Osmania University in 1956, the Pre-University Course (PUC) was introduced. The Bachelor of Science courses were introduced in 1962 and the institution was named as "City Science College". City College was taken over by the government from Osmania University in 1965 and was renamed as Government City Science College. In 1967, B.A. and B.Com. courses were added and the college became "Government City College".[4] The college offers more than 50 undergraduate programmes, including B.Sc, B.A., B.Com and BBA.
Post Graduate Research Centre[edit | edit source]
The college was upgraded as a Research Center with the introduction of Master of Science Programs in Biotechnology, and Mathematics, in 2001 and 2003 respectively with 100% placement record. Physics, and Commerce were introduced in 2015 and 2016 respectively.
Facilities and activities[edit | edit source]
- Central library which possesses rare books, Central Computing and Internet facilities.[5]
- Cricket/football stadium, NCC and NSS.
- Health centre, grievances redressal cell, career guidance cell.[5]
- B.R. Ambedkar Open University center, auditorium and Seminar Hall.
- State of the art Biotechnology lab, and field visits to Genome Valley.[5]
- It also provides skill training at the TASK(Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge) lab.
- Various opportunities to study abroad and IELTS coaching at G-CELL.
Architecture[edit | edit source]
Government City College was established in 1919 during the rule of the Nizam, Osman Ali Khan, Asaf Jah VII of erstwhile Hyderabad State. The campus is spread over 16 acres and the building is constructed on the banks of Musi River in the Indo-Saracenic style facing the open ground (now Quli Qutub Shah Stadium); the Telangana High Court is adjacent to the college.[5] The college building has been declared a Heritage Monument by the Government of Telangana. It has been a pan-India film shooting hub.[6]
Notable alumni[edit | edit source]
- Shivraj Patil
- P. Shiv Shankar
- Marri Chenna Reddy
- Arshad Ayub[7]
- M. Prabhakar Reddy
- Paruchuri Gopala Krishna
- J. K. Bharavi
- Muhammad Ali (actor)
- Mohammed Fayazuddin[3]
- Syed Abdul Rahim[8]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ Hyderabad Shaan - History of Government City College (26-04-2015). YouTube. 25 April 2015.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Tiwari, Mayank (7 September 2021). "100 years of City College: Once prestigious, now forgotten". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- ↑ "Government City College Hyderabad (Secundrabad) Telangana". punjabcolleges.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2011.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "Government City College, Hyderabad (Secundrabad) | Colleges in Hyderabad (Secundrabad) Andhra Pradesh". Punjabcolleges.com. 15 February 2004. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
- ↑ "Government City College - Government City College, Hyderabad". Edu.sulekha.com. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
- ↑ ".:: Welcome to govtcitycollege.ac.in". govtcitycollege.ac.in. Archived from the original on 16 December 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2015.
- ↑ "Syed Abdul Rahim".
See also[edit | edit source]
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