Initially known as the Degree College for Women, Government City College at Hyderabad was established in 1947, when it became the first women-only college after Indian independence, notably granting degree programmes to women. Now the institution has gained an advanced reputation with an almost equal proportion of male and female students. The institution offers a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The Government City College admission process followed is widespread and varies depending on which candidates are selected on the basis of merit and academic performance. The admission cycle at Government City College is typically synergistic with the academic calendar of Telangana state universities, with applications opening in May-June for an academic year that starts in August-September.