About Us
Pakistan’s oldest institution
About us
Established in 1917, Government College, Hyderabad is one of Pakistan’s oldest institutions, with alumni serving across the nation and abroad. Fond memories of their college days evoke pride and happiness whenever they reunite.
Recognizing the need for an organization, many former students felt it was time to establish a platform for annual gatherings, where they could exchange views, relive memories, and collaborate on welfare projects for mutual benefit, and supporting those facing genuine challenges.
In pursuit of this goal, alumni of Government College, Hyderabad convened on 29 January, 1988 and created the Alumni Association, Government College Hyderabad. This independent, nonpolitical, and non-profit organization focuses on fostering connections, preserving memories, and developing welfare initiatives. Karachi chapter started its journey in 2010.
your journey. Untilthe next chapter unfolds, may each page of your life be
filled with knowledge, connection, and endless possibilities.”
Phulelians
Our History
GOVERNMENT COLLEGE HYDERABAD
| FOUNDATION | 1st October, 1917 | It was founded on 1st October 1917 by Mrs. Annie Besant who was the President of International Theosophical Society, National Education Movement and National Education Trust. |
| 1917 | Contemplated by a devoted group of renowned philanthropists and elite of the city under the aegis of a trust “Diwan Metharam Gidu Mal Darmada Trust” | |
| 1917 | The Land of the college beside the Phuleli Canal was donated by Seth Pertab Rai Manghar Singh. | |
| 1917 | The College was named as SINDH NATIONAL ARTS COLLEGE, HYDERABAD. | |
| 1st PRINCIPAL | 1917 | Prof. Dr. Earnest Wood, (Honorary Secretary, NET) was appointed as the first Principal. |
| REGISTRATION | Febuary,1919 | The college was registered by Hyderabad College, Board. |
| LIBRARY | 1920 | Establishment of the College Library. |
| AFFILIATION | 1921 | Affiliated with Bombay University. |
| 2nd PRINCIPAL | 1923 | Mr. Hashmat Rai Lekh Raj appointed as Principal. |
| 3rd PRINCIPAL | 1924 | Mr.Hukum Chand Kumar appointed as Principal. |
| 4th PRINCIPAL | July, 1925 | Mr. Motomal Mangha Ram Gadwani appointed as Principal. |
| RENAME | 1925 | College was renamed as NADIR SHAH EDULJI DINSHAW (N.E.D) NATIONAL COLLEGE, HYDERABAD. |
| RESTORATION OF PREVIOUSE NAME | 1925 | The previous title SINDH NATIONAL ARTS COLLEGE was restored after some time. |
| FIRST MAGAZINE | 1925 | College’s first magazine named “PHULELI” was published. |
| 5th PRINCIPAL | 1926 | Mr. Nanak Ram Wasan Mal Thandani appointed as Principal. |
| DEGREE CLASSES | 20 June, 1927 | Classes of B.A. (Honours) Degree in English, History, Economics, Philosophy began. |
| RENAME | 20 June,1928 | The College was renamed as DAYARAM GIDDUMAL NATIONAL COLLEGE, HYDERABAD. |
| 6th PRINCIPAL | 1929 | Mr. Nirmal Das Dharam Das Gur Bakhshani appointed as Principal. |
| 7th PRINCIPAL | 1932 | Mr. Bhagat Ram Kumar appointed as Principal. |
| INTERMEDIATE SCIENCE CLASSES | 1935 | Commencement of Intermediate Science classes. |
| 8th PRINCIPAL | 1938 | Mr.Hira Lal Srichand Bhrwani appinted as Principal. |
| POST GRADUATION (ARTS) | 1940 | Commencement of M.A. Literature classes. |
| 5th August,1941 | Foundation of “LATIF SOCIETY”. | |
| 1941 | Foundation of Ex-Students Union. | |
| SILVER JUBILEE | 20th June 1942 | Silver Jubilee Celebration of the College. |
| DEGREE SCIENCE CLASSES | 1945 | Commencement of B.Sc. classes in Zoology, Botany, and Chemistry. |
| 1947 | The College was closed due to Partition of the Sub-Continent. |
Post-Partition Period
| 21st June, 1948 | The College was taken over by the Government of Sindh. | |
| PRINCIPAL | June, 1948 | Prof. Adrian Duarte appointed as the Principal. |
| RENAME | 1948 | The College was renamed as “GOVERNMENT COLLEGE HYDERABAD”. |
| POST GRADUATE M.Sc. CLASSES | 1991-1992 | Commencement of Post-Graduate classes for M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Mathematics, and Statistics. |
| PLATINUM JUBILEE | Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. |
Our Achievements
10+
PROJECTS
1100
ACTIVE MEMBERS
50+
EVENTS
10+