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. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 513 seats. The largest by intake are Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu (150), Government Polytechnic, Kohima (90), Nagaland Tool Room and Training Centre (90).
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 10 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.
Government Polytechnic Aboi Mon
Diploma
Details
Address Aboi Town, Mon District District Mon State Nagaland Ownership Government Affiliation Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Nagaland Approved by AICTE AISHE code S-20811 AICTE ID 1-46216080132 Courses & intake (1)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Civil Engineering 30 AICTE approved Government Polytechnic Peren
Diploma
Details
Address New Peren, Peren District District Peren State Nagaland Ownership Government Affiliation Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Nagaland Approved by AICTE AISHE code S-21034 AICTE ID 1-46208092912 Courses & intake (1)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Interior Design 30 AICTE approved Government Polytechnic Sedem
Diploma
Details
Address Government Polytechnic Sedem Tuensang District Tuensang State Nagaland Ownership Government Affiliation Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Nagaland Approved by AICTE AISHE code S-18679 AICTE ID 1-46215614809 Courses & intake (1)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Civil Engineering 30 AICTE approved Government Polytechnic Seithekema C Chumoukedima
Diploma
Details
Address Government Polytechnic Seithekema-c, Dimapur 797103 District Chumoukedima State Nagaland Ownership Government Affiliation Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Nagaland Approved by AICTE AISHE code S-18678 AICTE ID 1-46209871688 Courses & intake (1)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Civil Engineering 40 AICTE approved Government Polytechnic Tsunazho, Chetheba, Phek
Diploma
Details
Address Government Polytechnic Tsunazho, Chetheba, Phek, 797108 District Phek State Nagaland Ownership Government Affiliation Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Nagaland Approved by AICTE AISHE code S-17733 AICTE ID 1-46215614540 Courses & intake (1)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Electrical and Electronics Engineering 30 AICTE approved Government Polytechnic, Kohima
Diploma
Details
Address Government Polytechnic Kohima, Near I.g Stadium, Kohima, Nagaland 797001 District Kohima State Nagaland Ownership Government Affiliation Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, Nagaland Approved by AICTE AISHE code S-12040 AICTE ID 1-46219779385 Courses & intake (3)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Applied Arts & Crafts Diploma Fashion Technology 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Civil Engineering 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Computer Science and Engineering 30 AICTE approved Total intake 90 Government Polytechnic, Mokokchung
Diploma
Details
Address Institute Of Communication & Information Technology Mokokchung: Nagaland 798601 Post Box-131 District Mokokchung State Nagaland Ownership Government Affiliation DEPT OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION Approved by AICTE AISHE code S-2268 AICTE ID 1-46221594557 Courses & intake (2)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Computer Science and Engineering 15 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electronics & Communication Engg 8 AICTE approved Total intake 23 Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu
Diploma
Details
Address Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu : Zunheboto: Nagaland District Zunheboto State Nagaland Ownership Government Affiliation State Council for Technical Education Nagaland Approved by AICTE AISHE code S-2269 AICTE ID 1-46218660450 Courses & intake (4)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Automobile Engineering 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Civil Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electrical and Electronics Engineering 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Mechanical Engineering 30 AICTE approved Total intake 150 Nagaland Tool Room and Training Centre
Diploma
Details
Address Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre, New Industrial, Near Sub-jail Junction, Tinali, Nh-36, Dimapur, Nagaland 797112 District Dimapur State Nagaland Ownership Government Affiliation Directorate of Technical Education Approved by AICTE AISHE code S-14882 AICTE ID 1-46218605453 Courses & intake (2)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Computer Science & Engineering 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 60 AICTE approved Total intake 90
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 10 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 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.