Find AICTE Approved Polytechnic Colleges 2025-2026
Browse the official 2025-2026 list of polytechnic institutes. Search by institute, course, state, or district.
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)
Browse by State
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
2 Institutes
Andhra Pradesh
272 Institutes
Arunachal Pradesh
8 Institutes
Assam
31 Institutes
Bihar
122 Institutes
Chandigarh
7 Institutes
Chhattisgarh
64 Institutes
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
1 Institutes
Daman and Diu
2 Institutes
Delhi
33 Institutes
Goa
9 Institutes
Gujarat
146 Institutes
Haryana
127 Institutes
Himachal Pradesh
27 Institutes
Jammu and Kashmir
28 Institutes
Jharkhand
65 Institutes
Karnataka
342 Institutes
Kerala
124 Institutes
Madhya Pradesh
164 Institutes
Maharashtra
472 Institutes
Manipur
3 Institutes
Meghalaya
3 Institutes
Mizoram
3 Institutes
Nagaland
9 Institutes
Odisha
187 Institutes
Puducherry
6 Institutes
Punjab
101 Institutes
Rajasthan
142 Institutes
Sikkim
2 Institutes
Tamil Nadu
431 Institutes
Telangana
151 Institutes
Tripura
9 Institutes
Uttar Pradesh
490 Institutes
Uttarakhand
97 Institutes
West Bengal
176 Institutes
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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.