COMPUTER.SCIENCE.AND.ENGINEERING.DATA.SCIENCE Colleges in Punjab

1 polytechnic institution in Punjab holds a current approval from AICTE. Between them they list 11 approved courses.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many polytechnic colleges are there in Punjab?

1 polytechnic institution in Punjab holds 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 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 polytechnic colleges in Punjab have?

1,440 approved seats across 1 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

What courses do polytechnic colleges in Punjab offer?

The most widely approved are BBA (1), BCA (1), CIVIL ENGINEERING (1), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING) (1), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (DATA SCIENCE) (1). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

Do all these institutions only offer diplomas?

No. 1 of them also hold approval for degree courses, and are marked "Also offers degree courses" in the list. AICTE approves diploma and degree courses under the same programme, Engineering and Technology, so an institution can hold both. Each is counted once here.

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 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.