Polytechnic Colleges in Kerala
109 polytechnic institutions in Kerala hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 14 districts, with the largest concentration in Ernakulam (14). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Statistics for this listing
- 2022–2023: 109
- 2023–2024: 113
- 2024–2025: 114
- 2025–2026: 112
- 2026–2027: 110
Approved institutions rose 1% between 2022–2023 and 2026–2027. Counted from the AICTE approved list published for each year.
- 2022–2023: 28,008
- 2023–2024: 30,318
- 2024–2025: 30,498
- 2025–2026: 30,618
- 2026–2027: 30,168
Approved seats rose 8% 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.
- Ernakulam: 14
- Thrissur: 12
- Thiruvananthapuram: 11
- Malappuram: 10
- Kottayam: 9
- Kozhikode: 9
- Kannur: 7
- Kollam: 7
- Palakkad: 7
- Idukki: 6
Top 10 districts by number of approved institutions.
- Government: 57
- Private: 46
- Government Aided: 6
Ownership as classified by the approving body.
- MECHANICAL: 74
- CIVIL: 71
- ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS: 68
- COMPUTER: 64
- AUTOMOBILE: 40
- ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION: 30
- ELECTRONICS: 28
- COMPUTER SCIENCE: 21
Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.
- Mechanical: 4,640 (4,470 earlier)
- Computer: 3,890 (3,200 earlier)
- Civil: 3,820 (4,020 earlier)
- Electrical & Electronics: 3,810 (3,630 earlier)
- Automobile: 2,460 (1,980 earlier)
- Electronics: 1,670 (1,700 earlier)
- Electronics & Communication: 990 (950 earlier)
- Computer Science & Technology: 890
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.
Al-Azhar College of Engineering and Polytechnic
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·B.E /B.Tech·BBA·BCA
Albertian Institute of Science & Technolgy (Aisat)- Technical Campus
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·B.E /B.Tech
Baselios Mathew II College of Engineering, Sasthamcottah, Kollam
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Frequently asked questions
How many polytechnic colleges are there in Kerala?
109 polytechnic institutions in Kerala 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 Kerala?
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 Kerala have?
43,897 approved seats across 109 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in Kerala has the most polytechnic colleges?
Ernakulam, with 14 of the 109 institutions listed here.
What courses do polytechnic colleges in Kerala offer?
The most widely approved are MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (74), CIVIL ENGINEERING (71), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (68), COMPUTER ENGINEERING (64), AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING (40), ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGG (30). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many polytechnic colleges in Kerala are government and how many are private?
Of the 109 institutions listed: 57 government, 46 private, 6 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.