COMPUTER.SCIENCE.ENGINEERING Colleges in Karnataka
116 polytechnic institutions in Karnataka hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 32 districts, with the largest concentration in Bengaluru Urban (23). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Akshaya Institute of Technology, TUMKUR
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Amruta Institute of Engineering and Management Sciences
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Bearys Institute of Technology, MANGALORE
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 Karnataka?
116 polytechnic institutions in Karnataka 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 Karnataka?
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 Karnataka have?
38,504 approved seats across 116 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in Karnataka has the most polytechnic colleges?
Bengaluru Urban, with 23 of the 116 institutions listed here.
What courses do polytechnic colleges in Karnataka offer?
The most widely approved are COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (116), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (99), CIVIL ENGINEERING (92), ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGG (91), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (76), AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING (29). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many polytechnic colleges in Karnataka are government and how many are private?
Of the 116 institutions listed: 61 private, 44 government, 11 government aided. 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.