This institution is one of the oldest polytechnics in the state, was established in 1923. Originally named as Osmania Central Technical College and located in the Mint Compound at Saifabad.
In 1931, it was renamed as Osmania Technical College.
After India gained independence in 1947, the institutions name was changed to Government Polytechnic in 1954 and technical courses were introduced in three branches of study: Civil, Automobile and Mechanical.