Polytechnic Colleges in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
2 polytechnic institutions in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh hold a current approval from AICTE. Between them they list 7 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 355 seats.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 10 September 2026.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering & Technology Shimla (Diploma Programme)
Diploma
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Address Pragatinagar District Shimla State Himachal Pradesh Ownership Government Affiliation Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board , Dharamshala Approved by AICTE AISHE code S-1101 AICTE ID 1-46218171861 Courses & intake (5)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Civil Engineering 15 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Computer Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electrical Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electronics & Communication Engg 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Mechanical Engineering 30 AICTE approved Total intake 225 Govt. Polytechnic Rohru
Diploma·D.Pharm
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Address Post Office Rohru, Distt. Shimla H.p. District Shimla State Himachal Pradesh Ownership Government Affiliation Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board , Dharamshala Approved by AICTE, PCI AICTE ID 1-46219064984 PCI code 520 Courses & intake (3)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Civil Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Computer Engineering and Iot 30 AICTE approved Pharmacy D.Pharm D-Pharm 40 Conduct only — not u/s 12source records approval upto 2023-2024 Total intake 130
Frequently asked questions
How many polytechnic colleges are there in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh?
2 polytechnic institutions in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh hold a current approval from AICTE. AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 10 September 2026.
Where can I find the full list of AICTE-approved polytechnic colleges in Shimla, 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 Shimla, Himachal Pradesh have?
355 approved seats across 2 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
What courses do polytechnic colleges in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh offer?
The most widely approved are CIVIL ENGINEERING (2), COMPUTER ENGINEERING (1), COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND IOT (1), d-pharm (1), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (1), ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGG (1). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
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.
How current is this district listing?
Listings are rebuilt each time a regulator publishes a new approved-institution list, generally once or twice a year. Each page shows when its sources were last checked. Institutions that drop out of a new list are kept and marked rather than removed, because regulators sometimes restore them at the next cycle.
Where does this list come from?
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 10 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.