Polytechnic Colleges in Himachal Pradesh
27 polytechnic institutions in Himachal Pradesh hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 12 districts, with the largest concentration in Kangra (6). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Statistics for this listing
- 2022–2023: 27
- 2023–2024: 27
- 2024–2025: 27
- 2025–2026: 27
- 2026–2027: 27
Counted from the AICTE approved list published for each year.
- 2022–2023: 4,335
- 2023–2024: 4,296
- 2024–2025: 4,326
- 2025–2026: 4,326
- 2026–2027: 4,194
Approved seats fell 3% over the same period. Approved seats are the maximum the regulator permits an institution to admit. They are not a count of students enrolled, and say nothing about employment after graduating.
Top 10 districts by number of approved institutions.
- Government: 19
- Private: 6
- Government Aided: 2
Ownership as classified by the approving body.
- CIVIL: 21
- ELECTRICAL: 16
- COMPUTER: 14
- MECHANICAL: 14
- AUTOMOBILE: 5
- COMPUTER SCIENCE: 5
- ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION: 4
- COMPUTER SCIENCE (ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & MACHINE LEARNING): 3
Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.
- Civil: 920 (980 earlier)
- Electrical: 760 (740 earlier)
- Computer: 650 (665 earlier)
- Mechanical: 568 (660 earlier)
- Automobile: 208 (245 earlier)
- Electronics & Communication: 188 (255 earlier)
- Computer Engineering & Iot: 90
- Diploma In Mechanical: 60 (60 earlier)
Approved seats in 2026–2027, with 2022–2023 shown behind for comparison. Approved seats are the maximum the regulator permits, not a count of students enrolled.
Himachal Institute of Enginering and Technology
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Frequently asked questions
How many polytechnic colleges are there in Himachal Pradesh?
27 polytechnic institutions in Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh?
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 Himachal Pradesh have?
5,093 approved seats across 27 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in Himachal Pradesh has the most polytechnic colleges?
Kangra, with 6 of the 27 institutions listed here.
What courses do polytechnic colleges in Himachal Pradesh offer?
The most widely approved are CIVIL ENGINEERING (21), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (16), COMPUTER ENGINEERING (14), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (14), AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING (5), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many polytechnic colleges in Himachal Pradesh are government and how many are private?
Of the 27 institutions listed: 19 government, 6 private, 2 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.