Polytechnic Colleges in Karnataka
281 polytechnic institutions in Karnataka hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 38 districts, with the largest concentration in Bengaluru Urban (41). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Statistics for this listing
- 2022–2023: 305
- 2023–2024: 317
- 2024–2025: 311
- 2025–2026: 317
- 2026–2027: 323
Approved institutions rose 6% between 2022–2023 and 2026–2027. Counted from the AICTE approved list published for each year.
- 2022–2023: 76,418
- 2023–2024: 87,426
- 2024–2025: 79,183
- 2025–2026: 80,948
- 2026–2027: 85,570
Approved seats rose 12% 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.
- Bengaluru Urban: 41
- Belagavi: 19
- Kalaburagi: 15
- Tumakuru: 14
- Dharwad: 12
- Mysuru: 12
- Bagalkote: 11
- Davanagere: 10
- Gadag: 10
- Ballari: 9
Top 10 districts by number of approved institutions.
- Private: 124
- Government: 119
- Government Aided: 38
Ownership as classified by the approving body.
- MECHANICAL: 210
- CIVIL: 198
- ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS: 176
- ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION: 158
- COMPUTER SCIENCE &: 116
- COMPUTER SCIENCE: 114
- AUTOMOBILE: 62
- ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATIONS: 55
Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.
- Mechanical: 14,925 (14,248 earlier)
- Computer Science: 14,484 (11,762 earlier)
- Civil: 12,366 (12,751 earlier)
- Electronics & Communication: 11,467 (9,092 earlier)
- Electrical & Electronics: 10,592 (7,752 earlier)
- Automobile: 3,239 (3,367 earlier)
- Electronics & Communications: 3,052 (3,588 earlier)
- Tool & Die Making: 2,060 (1,760 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.
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
Angadi Instittute of Technology and Management
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·MCA·MBA /PGDM·M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA
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?
281 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?
84,104 approved seats across 281 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 41 of the 281 institutions listed here.
What courses do polytechnic colleges in Karnataka offer?
The most widely approved are MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (210), CIVIL ENGINEERING (198), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (176), ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGG (158), COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (116), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (114). 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 281 institutions listed: 124 private, 119 government, 38 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.