Polytechnic Colleges in Assam
30 polytechnic institutions in Assam hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 25 districts, with the largest concentration in Kamrup (3). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Statistics for this listing
- 2022–2023: 29
- 2023–2024: 29
- 2024–2025: 29
- 2025–2026: 31
- 2026–2027: 32
Approved institutions rose 10% between 2022–2023 and 2026–2027. Counted from the AICTE approved list published for each year.
- 2022–2023: 4,815
- 2023–2024: 4,815
- 2024–2025: 4,825
- 2025–2026: 5,215
- 2026–2027: 5,516
Approved seats rose 15% over the same period. Approved seats are the maximum the regulator permits an institution to admit. They are not a count of students enrolled, and say nothing about employment after graduating.
- Kamrup: 3
- Kamrup Metro: 3
- Golaghat: 2
- Baksa: 1
- Barpeta: 1
- Bongaigaon: 1
- Cachar: 1
- Chirang: 1
- Darrang: 1
- Dhemaji: 1
Top 10 districts by number of approved institutions.
- Government: 28
- Deemed University: 1
- Private: 1
Ownership as classified by the approving body.
- CIVIL: 24
- MECHANICAL: 16
- ELECTRICAL: 16
- ELECTRONICS (SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING & SMART AUTOMATION): 4
- INSTRUMENTATION: 3
- ELECTRONICS & TELECOMMUNICATION: 3
- CHEMICAL: 3
- ELECTRONICS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS: 3
Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.
- Civil: 1,510 (1,390 earlier)
- Electrical: 950 (820 earlier)
- Mechanical: 840 (810 earlier)
- Chemical: 155 (155 earlier)
- Computer Science: 150 (90 earlier)
- Electronics & Telecommunications: 140 (140 earlier)
- Biomedical: 120 (120 earlier)
- Computer: 110 (170 earlier)
Approved seats in 2026–2027, with 2022–2023 shown behind for comparison. Approved seats are the maximum the regulator permits, not a count of students enrolled.
Assam Skill University, Assam
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·BBA·B.E /B.Tech·UG
Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·PG·B.E /B.Tech·UG
Frequently asked questions
How many polytechnic colleges are there in Assam?
30 polytechnic institutions in Assam 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 polytechnic colleges in Assam?
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 polytechnic colleges in Assam have?
6,915 approved seats across 30 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in Assam has the most polytechnic colleges?
Kamrup, with 3 of the 30 institutions listed here.
What courses do polytechnic colleges in Assam offer?
The most widely approved are CIVIL ENGINEERING (24), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (16), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (16), ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING AND SMART AUTOMATION) (4), INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING (3), ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING (3). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many polytechnic colleges in Assam are government and how many are private?
Of the 30 institutions listed: 28 government, 1 deemed university, 1 private. 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.