Polytechnic Colleges in Puducherry
7 polytechnic institutions in Puducherry hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 2 districts, with the largest concentration in Puducherry (6). Between them they list 12 approved courses. Their listed courses carry a total approved intake of 1,852 seats. The largest by intake are Motilal Nehru Government Polytechnic College Lawpet (500), Sri Manakula Vinayagar Polytechnic College (480), Karaikal Polytechnic College (380).
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 10 September 2026.
Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Polytechnic College
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Address Draksharama Road District Puducherry State Puducherry Ownership Government Affiliation Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai Approved by AICTE AICTE ID 1-46224641704 Courses & intake (3)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Civil Engineering 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Computer Engineering 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electronics & Communication Engg 30 AICTE approved Total intake 90 Indira Gandhi Polytechnic College Mahe
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Address Pondayat Kunnu Chalakkara New Mahe Post-673311 District Puducherry State Puducherry Ownership Government Affiliation Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Puducherry Approved by AICTE AISHE code S-2386 AICTE ID 1-46220036777 Courses & intake (4)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Computer Engineering 27 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electrical and Electronics Engineering 27 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Instrumentation and Control Engineering 27 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Mechanical Engineering 21 AICTE approved Total intake 102 Karaikal Polytechnic College
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Address Varichikudy Kottucherry Post District Puducherry State Puducherry Ownership Government Affiliation Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai Approved by AICTE AICTE ID 1-46218535148 Courses & intake (6)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Civil Engineering 40 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Computer Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electrical and Electronics Engineering 90 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electronics & Communication Engg 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Information Technology 40 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Mechanical Engineering 120 AICTE approved Total intake 380 Motilal Nehru Government Polytechnic College Lawpet
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Address Lawspet District Puducherry State Puducherry Ownership Government Affiliation Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai Approved by AICTE AISHE code S-2388 AICTE ID 1-46220341485 Courses & intake (8)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Chemical Engineering 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Civil Engineering 90 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Commercial Practice 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electrical and Electronics Engineering 110 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electronics and Communications Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Information Technology 40 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Instrumentation and Control Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Mechanical Engineering 80 AICTE approved Total intake 500 Msme Technology Centre Puducherry
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Address Msme Technology Centre, Puducherry 21-pillaichavady Revenue Village, Oulgaret Taluk At Rs.no 170/2 Pt Situated Inside It Park At Pillaichavady, Kalapet, Puducherry â 605014. PIN 605014 District Puducherry State Puducherry Ownership Government Affiliation Directorate Of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu Approved by AICTE AICTE ID 1-47375966753 Courses & intake (4)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Automation and Robotics 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Computer Engineering and Iot 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electrical and Electronics Engineering 30 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Mechatronics 30 AICTE approved Total intake 120 Sri Manakula Vinayagar Polytechnic College
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Address Kalitheerthalkuppam, Madagadipet, Pondicherry District Puducherry State Puducherry Ownership Private Affiliation Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai Approved by AICTE AISHE code S-2390 AICTE ID 1-46216622918 Courses & intake (4)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Computer Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electrical and Electronics Engineering 120 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electronics & Communication Engg 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Mechanical Engineering 240 AICTE approved Total intake 480 Women's Polytechnic College (Govt. of Puducherry)
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Address Temporary Address : Karaikalmedu Karaikal 609 602 Permanent Address : Keezhayur Village, Thirunallar Taluk, Karaikal PIN 609602 District Karaikal State Puducherry Ownership Government Affiliation Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai Approved by AICTE AICTE ID 1-46221846177 Courses & intake (3)
Programme Level Course Intake Recognition Engineering & Technology Diploma Computer Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Electronics and Communications Engineering 60 AICTE approved Engineering & Technology Diploma Instrumentation and Control Engineering 60 AICTE approved Total intake 180
Frequently asked questions
How many polytechnic colleges are there in Puducherry?
7 polytechnic institutions in Puducherry 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 Puducherry?
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 Puducherry have?
1,852 approved seats across 7 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
What courses do polytechnic colleges in Puducherry offer?
The most widely approved are COMPUTER ENGINEERING (5), ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (5), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (4), CIVIL ENGINEERING (3), ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGG (3), INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING (3). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many polytechnic colleges in Puducherry are government and how many are private?
Of the 7 institutions listed: 6 government, 1 private. Ownership is taken from the regulator's own classification.
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.