Find AICTE Approved Polytechnic Colleges 2025-2026

Browse the official 2025-2026 list of polytechnic institutes. Search by institute, course, state, or district.

3,856
Total Institutes
35
States & UTs
586
Total Courses
1,107,606+
Approved Intake

Approved Intake by State (2025-2026)

Top 15 States by Approved Intake

All States Summary

State Institutes Intake
Maharashtra 472 171,639
Tamil Nadu 431 156,397
Uttar Pradesh 490 129,632
Karnataka 342 87,599
Andhra Pradesh 272 78,784
Odisha 187 59,203
Gujarat 146 52,922
West Bengal 176 42,288
Telangana 151 41,605
Bihar 122 40,085
Haryana 127 39,234
Madhya Pradesh 164 38,888
Kerala 124 32,208
Rajasthan 142 28,360
Punjab 101 23,814
Jharkhand 65 20,489
Delhi 33 16,011
Uttarakhand 97 11,690
Chhattisgarh 64 11,433
Jammu and Kashmir 28 5,235
Assam 31 4,935
Himachal Pradesh 27 4,386
Goa 9 2,328
Puducherry 6 1,732
Tripura 9 1,570
Chandigarh 7 927
Arunachal Pradesh 8 642
Daman and Diu 2 636
Nagaland 9 543
Sikkim 2 525
Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2 468
Dadra and Nagar Haveli 1 390
Manipur 3 378
Meghalaya 3 340
Mizoram 3 290

National Overview

Institute Type Distribution (All India)

Top 10 Most Common Courses (All India)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is this website?

This website (https://list.polytechniccolleges.in) provides a complete list of AICTE approved polytechnic colleges in India for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Are all colleges on this list AICTE approved?

Yes, all institutes and courses listed are sourced from the official AICTE data for the 2025-2026 session.

How many polytechnic colleges are listed?

We list a total of 3,856 AICTE approved polytechnic institutes across 35 states and union territories.

Which state has the most polytechnic colleges?

For 2025-2026, Uttar Pradesh has the most polytechnic colleges, with 490 institutes.

Which state has the highest student intake?

Maharashtra has the highest approved student intake, with 171,639 seats available.

What is the most common polytechnic course in India?

Based on the number of institutes offering it, Civil Engineering is one of the most common polytechnic courses in India.

How many total courses are available?

There are 586 unique polytechnic courses listed across all institutes.

How can I find a college?

You can use the search bar at the top of the page to search for a college by its name, district, or state.

What is a polytechnic?

A polytechnic is an educational institution that provides technical education and vocational training.

What is the difference between a polytechnic diploma and an engineering degree?

A polytechnic diploma is typically a 3-year technical course. An engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech) is a 4-year program.

Is this an official government website?

No, this is not an official government website.