Polytechnic Colleges in Nagaland
9 polytechnic institutions in Nagaland hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 9 districts, with the largest concentration in Chumoukedima (1). Between them they list 10 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Statistics for this listing
- 2022–2023: 8
- 2023–2024: 8
- 2024–2025: 9
- 2025–2026: 9
- 2026–2027: 9
Approved institutions rose 13% between 2022–2023 and 2026–2027. Counted from the AICTE approved list published for each year.
- 2022–2023: 435
- 2023–2024: 421
- 2024–2025: 513
- 2025–2026: 483
- 2026–2027: 483
Approved seats rose 11% 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.
Top 9 districts by number of approved institutions.
- CIVIL: 5
- COMPUTER SCIENCE: 2
- ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS: 2
- AUTOMOBILE: 1
- COMPUTER SCIENCE &: 1
- DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL: 1
- ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION: 1
- FASHION TECHNOLOGY: 1
Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.
- Civil: 190 (180 earlier)
- Computer Science: 75 (30 earlier)
- Diploma In Mechanical: 60
- Electrical & Electronics: 60 (60 earlier)
- Automobile: 30 (30 earlier)
- Mechanical: 30 (30 earlier)
- Electronics & Communication: 8 (15 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 Nagaland?
9 polytechnic institutions in Nagaland 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 Nagaland?
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 Nagaland have?
513 approved seats across 9 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in Nagaland has the most polytechnic colleges?
Chumoukedima, with 1 of the 9 institutions listed here.
What courses do polytechnic colleges in Nagaland offer?
The most widely approved are CIVIL ENGINEERING (5), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (2), AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING (1), COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (1), DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (1). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
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 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.