MECHANICAL.ENGINEERING Colleges in Punjab

56 engineering institutions in Punjab hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 22 districts, with the largest concentration in Amritsar (6). Between them they list 12 approved courses.

AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many engineering colleges are there in Punjab?

56 engineering institutions in Punjab hold a current approval from AICTE. AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.

Where can I find the full list of AICTE-approved engineering colleges in Punjab?

This page is that list. Every institution shown holds a current approval from AICTE, with its district and approved courses. Applications are made on each institution's own website, not here.

How many seats do engineering colleges in Punjab have?

66,890 approved seats across 56 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

Which district in Punjab has the most engineering colleges?

Amritsar, with 6 of the 56 institutions listed here.

What courses do engineering colleges in Punjab offer?

The most widely approved are MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (56), CIVIL ENGINEERING (48), MBA (37), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (34), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (34), COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (33). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many engineering colleges in Punjab are government and how many are private?

Of the 56 institutions listed: 50 private, 3 government, 2 deemed university, 1 government aided. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.

Where does this list come from?

AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026. This screener publishes only what the approving body publishes, and shows when each list was last checked. It does not rank institutions or estimate fees. Applications are made on each institution's own website.