Polytechnic Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
430 polytechnic institutions in Uttar Pradesh hold a current approval from AICTE. They are spread across 78 districts, with the largest concentration in Lucknow (26). Between them they list 12 approved courses.
AICTE approved institutions, academic year 2026-27. Checked 1 September 2026.
Statistics for this listing
- 2022–2023: 466
- 2023–2024: 470
- 2024–2025: 469
- 2025–2026: 456
- 2026–2027: 445
Approved institutions fell 5% between 2022–2023 and 2026–2027. Counted from the AICTE approved list published for each year.
- 2022–2023: 117,306
- 2023–2024: 119,255
- 2024–2025: 119,843
- 2025–2026: 115,322
- 2026–2027: 112,241
Approved seats fell 4% 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.
- Lucknow: 26
- Meerut: 23
- Azamgarh: 20
- Prayagraj: 16
- Ballia: 13
- Gorakhpur: 13
- Varanasi: 13
- Jaunpur: 12
- Mathura: 12
- Agra: 10
Top 10 districts by number of approved institutions.
- Private: 221
- Government: 186
- Government Aided: 21
- Central University: 1
- State University: 1
Ownership as classified by the approving body.
- CIVIL: 304
- ELECTRICAL: 297
- MECHANICAL (PROD): 157
- COMPUTER SCIENCE &: 155
- MECHANICAL: 145
- COMPUTER SCIENCE: 105
- ELECTRONICS: 77
- MECHANICAL (AUTO): 60
Institutions approved for each course. One institution may be approved for several.
- Civil: 21,830 (25,169 earlier)
- Electrical: 20,797 (20,344 earlier)
- Mechanical (Prod): 12,382 (14,874 earlier)
- Computer Science: 11,508 (8,634 earlier)
- Mechanical: 8,739 (9,003 earlier)
- Electronics: 3,951 (4,179 earlier)
- Mechanical (Auto): 3,422 (4,772 earlier)
- Mechanical Engineering Automobile: 2,829 (3,756 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.
A N A College of Engineering and Management Studies, Bareilly
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·M.E /M.Tech·B.E /B.Tech
Azad Institute of Engg and Technology, Lucknow
Also offers degree courses
Diploma·MCA·M.E /M.Tech·MBA /PGDM·B.E /B.Tech
Frequently asked questions
How many polytechnic colleges are there in Uttar Pradesh?
430 polytechnic institutions in Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh?
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 Uttar Pradesh have?
157,679 approved seats across 430 institutions, as published by the regulator. Intake is counted only where the approving body states it.
Which district in Uttar Pradesh has the most polytechnic colleges?
Lucknow, with 26 of the 430 institutions listed here.
What courses do polytechnic colleges in Uttar Pradesh offer?
The most widely approved are CIVIL ENGINEERING (304), ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (297), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (PROD) (157), COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (155), MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (145), COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (105). Each figure is the number of institutions approved for that course.
How many polytechnic colleges in Uttar Pradesh are government and how many are private?
Of the 430 institutions listed: 221 private, 186 government, 21 government aided, 1 central university, 1 state 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.