Polytechnic Colleges in Madhya Pradesh

149 polytechnic institutions in Madhya Pradesh hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 53 districts, with the largest concentration in Bhopal (26). Between them they list 12 approved courses.

AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.

Statistics for this listing
Approved institutions by year
2022–20231512023–20241502024–20251542025–20261512026–2027154
  • 2022–2023: 151
  • 2023–2024: 150
  • 2024–2025: 154
  • 2025–2026: 151
  • 2026–2027: 154

Approved institutions rose 2% between 2022–2023 and 2026–2027. Counted from the AICTE approved list published for each year.

Approved seats by year
2022–202333,7322023–202434,3932024–202536,0732025–202636,2082026–202736,850
  • 2022–2023: 33,732
  • 2023–2024: 34,393
  • 2024–2025: 36,073
  • 2025–2026: 36,208
  • 2026–2027: 36,850

Approved seats rose 9% 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.

Where these institutions are
Bhopal26Indore15Jabalpur11Gwalior8Sagar7Balaghat5Satna4Ujjain4Barwani3Khandwa East…3

Top 10 districts by number of approved institutions.

Who runs them
Government71Private62Government Aided8State University7Deemed University1
  • Government: 71
  • Private: 62
  • Government Aided: 8
  • State University: 7
  • Deemed University: 1

Ownership as classified by the approving body.

What they are approved to teach
MECHANICAL126CIVIL116ELECTRICAL81COMPUTER SCIENCE80COMPUTER SCIENCE…70ELECTRICAL &…42MBA42ELECTRONICS &…38
  • MECHANICAL: 126
  • CIVIL: 116
  • ELECTRICAL: 81
  • COMPUTER SCIENCE: 80
  • COMPUTER SCIENCE &: 70
  • ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS: 42
  • MBA: 42
  • ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION: 38

Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.

Approved seats by branch
Mechanical8,403Civil6,293Computer Science5,588Electrical5,272Electrical & Electron…1,470Electronics & Telecom…1,058Electronics & Telecom…928Mining & Mine Surveyi…893
  • Mechanical: 8,403 (7,935 earlier)
  • Civil: 6,293 (6,392 earlier)
  • Computer Science: 5,588 (4,436 earlier)
  • Electrical: 5,272 (4,375 earlier)
  • Electrical & Electronics: 1,470 (1,350 earlier)
  • Electronics & Telecommunication: 1,058 (1,058 earlier)
  • Electronics & Telecommunications: 928 (1,038 earlier)
  • Mining & Mine Surveying: 893 (473 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many polytechnic colleges are there in Madhya Pradesh?

149 polytechnic institutions in Madhya 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 Madhya 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 Madhya Pradesh have?

78,420 approved seats across 149 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

Which district in Madhya Pradesh has the most polytechnic colleges?

Bhopal, with 26 of the 149 institutions listed here.

What courses do polytechnic colleges in Madhya Pradesh offer?

The most widely approved are MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (126), CIVIL ENGINEERING (116), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (81), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (80), COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (70), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (42). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many polytechnic colleges in Madhya Pradesh are government and how many are private?

Of the 149 institutions listed: 71 government, 62 private, 8 government aided, 7 state university, 1 deemed university. 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.