Polytechnic Colleges in Odisha

182 polytechnic institutions in Odisha hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 35 districts, with the largest concentration in Khordha (55). 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
2022–20231642023–20241652024–20251672025–20261722026–2027187
  • 2022–2023: 164
  • 2023–2024: 165
  • 2024–2025: 167
  • 2025–2026: 172
  • 2026–2027: 187

Approved institutions rose 14% between 2022–2023 and 2026–2027. Counted from the AICTE approved list published for each year.

Approved seats by year
2022–202348,2122023–202449,9282024–202552,3132025–202656,6632026–202765,331
  • 2022–2023: 48,212
  • 2023–2024: 49,928
  • 2024–2025: 52,313
  • 2025–2026: 56,663
  • 2026–2027: 65,331

Approved seats rose 36% 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
Khordha55Ganjam16Baleshwar13Kataka9Mayurbhanj8Dhenkanal7Anugola6Koraput6Rayagada6Cuttack5

Top 10 districts by number of approved institutions.

Who runs them
Private131Government38Government Aided9State University2Central Universi…1Deemed University1
  • Private: 131
  • Government: 38
  • Government Aided: 9
  • State University: 2
  • Central University: 1
  • Deemed University: 1

Ownership as classified by the approving body.

What they are approved to teach
MECHANICAL175ELECTRICAL173CIVIL170COMPUTER SCIENCE…68COMPUTER SCIENCE64ELECTRONICS &…42MINING37ELECTRICAL &…34
  • MECHANICAL: 175
  • ELECTRICAL: 173
  • CIVIL: 170
  • COMPUTER SCIENCE &: 68
  • COMPUTER SCIENCE: 64
  • ELECTRONICS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS: 42
  • MINING: 37
  • ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS: 34

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

Approved seats by branch
Mechanical18,889Electrical16,766Civil10,781Computer Science5,777Mining2,469Electronics & Telecom…1,590Industrial Safety1,410Electronics & Telecom…1,244
  • Mechanical: 18,889 (14,791 earlier)
  • Electrical: 16,766 (12,226 earlier)
  • Civil: 10,781 (10,195 earlier)
  • Computer Science: 5,777 (2,327 earlier)
  • Mining: 2,469 (1,539 earlier)
  • Electronics & Telecommunications: 1,590 (1,630 earlier)
  • Industrial Safety: 1,410
  • Electronics & Telecommunication: 1,244 (1,329 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 Odisha?

182 polytechnic institutions in Odisha 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 Odisha?

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 Odisha have?

105,572 approved seats across 182 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.

Which district in Odisha has the most polytechnic colleges?

Khordha, with 55 of the 182 institutions listed here.

What courses do polytechnic colleges in Odisha offer?

The most widely approved are MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (175), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (173), CIVIL ENGINEERING (170), COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (68), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (64), ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING (42). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.

How many polytechnic colleges in Odisha are government and how many are private?

Of the 182 institutions listed: 131 private, 38 government, 9 government aided, 2 state university, 1 central 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.