COMPUTER.SCIENCE.AND.ENGINEERING Colleges in India

994 polytechnic institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 360 districts, with the largest concentration in Khordha (32). Between them they list 12 approved courses.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many polytechnic colleges are there in India?

994 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?

1,165,328 approved seats across 994 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 32 of the 994 institutions listed here.

What courses do polytechnic colleges in India offer?

The most widely approved are COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (993), CIVIL ENGINEERING (809), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (805), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (484), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (429), ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGG (342). 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 994 institutions listed: 664 private, 245 government, 52 government aided, 21 state university, 11 deemed university, 1 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.