Polytechnic Colleges in Manipur
3 polytechnic institutions in Manipur hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 2 districts, with the largest concentration in Imphal West (2). Between them they list 12 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 708 seats.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 10 September 2026.
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (Cipet)
Diploma·PG Diploma
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Address Industrial Estate Takyelpat District Imphal West State Manipur Ownership Government Approved by AICTE AICTE ID 1-46221684040 Courses & intake (3)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Plastic Technology 54 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Plastics Mould Technology 18 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology PG Diploma Plastics Processing and Testing 36 AICTE approved Total intake 108 Government Polytechnic
Diploma
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Address Takyelpat, Imphal District Imphal West State Manipur Ownership Government Affiliation Manipur University, Imphal Approved by AICTE AICTE ID 1-46223436061 Courses & intake (4)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Civil Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electrical Engineering 40 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electronics & Communication Engg 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Mechanical Engineering 20 AICTE approved Total intake 150 National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), Imphal
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·MCA·B.E /B.Tech·BCA
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Address Akampat,imphal (e)-795001 District Imphal East State Manipur Ownership Government Affiliation Manipur University, Imphal Approved by AICTE AISHE code C-9377 AICTE ID 1-46210982835 Official siteCourses & intake (6)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Computer Applications MCA MCA 60 AICTE approved Computer Applications BCA BCA 180 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Computer Science and Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electronics and Communications Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology M.E /M.Tech Artificial Intelligence 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology B.E /B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 60 AICTE approved Total intake 450
Frequently asked questions
How many polytechnic colleges are there in Manipur?
3 polytechnic institutions in Manipur 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 Manipur?
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 Manipur have?
708 approved seats across 3 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
What courses do polytechnic colleges in Manipur offer?
The most widely approved are ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (1), ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING (1), BCA (1), CIVIL ENGINEERING (1), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (1). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
Do all these institutions only offer diplomas?
No. 2 of them also hold approval for degree courses, and are marked "Also offers degree courses" in the list. AICTE approves diploma and degree courses under the same programme, Engineering and Technology, so an institution can hold both. Each is counted once here.
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.
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.