CIVIL.ENGINEERING Colleges in India
2,625 polytechnic institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 618 districts, with the largest concentration in Khordha (52). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
A N A College of Engineering and Management Studies, Bareilly
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
A.M. Reddy Memorial College of Engineering and Technology
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
A1 Global Institute of Engineering & Technology
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Abdulkalam Institute of Technological Sciences
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Frequently asked questions
How many polytechnic colleges are there in India?
2,625 polytechnic institutions in India 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 India?
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 India have?
1,845,209 approved seats across 2,625 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in India has the most polytechnic colleges?
Khordha, with 52 of the 2,625 institutions listed here.
What courses do polytechnic colleges in India offer?
The most widely approved are CIVIL ENGINEERING (2,625), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (2,233), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (1,523), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (878), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (808), COMPUTER ENGINEERING (732). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many polytechnic colleges in India are government and how many are private?
Of the 2,625 institutions listed: 1,707 private, 721 government, 142 government aided, 41 state university, 10 deemed university, 4 central university. 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.