Polytechnic Colleges in Chandigarh

4 polytechnic institutions in Chandigarh hold a current approval from AICTE. Between them they list 12 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 867 seats. The largest by intake are Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology (Diploma Wing) (337), Indo Swiss Training Centre (180), Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy (180).

AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 10 September 2026.

  • Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology (Diploma Wing)

    Ownership: GovernmentChandigarh, Chandigarh

    Diploma

    Details
    AddressCcet (diploma Wing), Sector-26, Chandigarh
    DistrictChandigarh
    StateChandigarh
    OwnershipGovernment
    AffiliationPunjab State Board of Technical Education
    Approved byAICTE
    AISHE codeS-15014
    AICTE ID1-46224444866
    Courses & intake (6)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    Engineering & TechnologyDiplomaCivil Engineering69AICTE approved
    Engineering & TechnologyDiplomaComputer Science and Engineering33AICTE approved
    Engineering & TechnologyDiplomaElectrical Engineering79AICTE approved
    Engineering & TechnologyDiplomaElectronics & Communication Engg33AICTE approved
    Engineering & TechnologyDiplomaMechanical Engineering90AICTE approved
    Engineering & TechnologyDiplomaProduction and Industrial Engineering33AICTE approved
    Total intake337
  • Government Polytechnic for Women, Chandigarh

    Ownership: GovernmentChandigarh, Chandigarh

    D.Pharm·Diploma

    Details
    AddressGovt. Polytechnic For Women, Sec 10-d,chandigarh
    DistrictChandigarh
    StateChandigarh
    OwnershipGovernment
    AffiliationPunjab State Board of Technical Education
    Approved byAICTE, PCI
    AISHE codeS-12472
    AICTE ID1-46224517448
    PCI code740
    Courses & intake (5)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    Engineering & TechnologyDiplomaElectronics & Communication Engg40AICTE approved
    Engineering & TechnologyDiplomaInterior Decoration30AICTE approved
    Engineering & TechnologyDiplomaLibrary and Information Science30AICTE approved
    Engineering & TechnologyDiplomaModern Office Practice30AICTE approved
    PharmacyD.PharmD-Pharm40PCI approved u/s 12
    Total intake170
  • Indo Swiss Training Centre

    Ownership: GovernmentChandigarh, Chandigarh

    Diploma·Post Diploma

    Details
    AddressCentral Scientific Instrument Organisation, Sector 30
    DistrictChandigarh
    StateChandigarh
    OwnershipGovernment
    AffiliationCSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation
    Approved byAICTE
    AISHE codeS-18386
    AICTE ID1-46223701213
    Courses & intake (4)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    Engineering & TechnologyDiplomaElectronics Engineering60AICTE approved
    Engineering & TechnologyDiplomaMechanical Engineering (Tool and Die)60AICTE approved
    Engineering & TechnologyPost DiplomaAdvanced Die and Mould Making30AICTE approved
    Engineering & TechnologyPost DiplomaAdvanced Mechatronics and Industrial Automation30AICTE approved
    Total intake180
  • Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Pharmacy

    Ownership: PrivateChandigarh, Chandigarh

    D.Pharm·Diploma

    Details
    AddressSector 26
    DistrictChandigarh
    StateChandigarh
    OwnershipPrivate
    AffiliationPunjab State Board of Technical Education
    Approved byAICTE, PCI
    AISHE codeS-14857
    AICTE ID1-46220036237
    PCI code2284
    Courses & intake (2)
    ProgrammeLevelCourseIntakeRecognition
    Engineering & TechnologyDiplomaMedical Laboratory Technology120AICTE approved
    PharmacyD.PharmD-Pharm60PCI approved u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024
    Total intake180

Frequently asked questions

How many polytechnic colleges are there in Chandigarh?

4 polytechnic institutions in Chandigarh hold a current approval from AICTE. AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 10 September 2026.

Where can I find the full list of AICTE-approved polytechnic colleges in Chandigarh?

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 Chandigarh have?

867 approved seats across 4 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

What courses do polytechnic colleges in Chandigarh offer?

The most widely approved are d-pharm (2), ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGG (2), ADVANCED DIE AND MOULD MAKING (1), ADVANCED MECHATRONICS AND INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION (1), CIVIL ENGINEERING (1), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many polytechnic colleges in Chandigarh are government and how many are private?

Of the 4 institutions listed: 3 government, 1 private. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.

Can a polytechnic diploma lead to a degree?

Yes. Diploma holders can enter an engineering degree in the second year through lateral entry, where the state admission authority offers it. The diploma itself is a three-year qualification approved by AICTE through the state technical education board.

Where does this list come from?

AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 10 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.