Government Degree College for Women, Begumpet, Hyderabad was established in 1971. It is located centrally at Begumpet and caters to the needs of the girl students of twin cities and also the nearby districts. The college provides university education to deserving candidates in a secular atmosphere and is committed to serve the economically weak, socially underprivileged and needy students. During the last four decades the college has grown from strength to strength and presently helps about 2000 students to access higher education. With an objective of “Empowerment of Women through Knowledge”, the college helps the students to become truly empowered citizens. The college celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 1996.