INFORMATION.SCIENCE.AND.ENGINEERING Colleges in India
12 polytechnic institutions in India hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 7 districts, with the largest concentration in Bengaluru Urban (3). 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
Brindavan College of Engg., BANGALORE
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology, GUBBI
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·MCA·B.E /B.Tech·BCA
Ghousia College of Engineering, RAMANAGARAM
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA
Sri Siddhartha School of Engineering, Tumakuru
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Frequently asked questions
How many polytechnic colleges are there in India?
12 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?
7,635 approved seats across 12 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?
Bengaluru Urban, with 3 of the 12 institutions listed here.
What courses do polytechnic colleges in India offer?
The most widely approved are INFORMATION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12), CIVIL ENGINEERING (11), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (10), ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGG (9), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (8), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7). 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 12 institutions listed: 11 private, 1 government. 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.