Government Polytechnic College, Anantapur was established in 1960 in Andhra Pradesh. The institute currently offers Diploma courses in 5 Engineering specializations. The selection procedure is completely merit-based through AP POLYCET exam marks for their admission. Candidates who have passed the 10th examination are eligible to apply for admission and entrance test.

Government Polytechnic Anantapur Highlights 

Established/ Institute Type 1960/ Government
Approved by AICTE
Affiliated to State Board of Technical Education and Training, Andhra Pradesh
Entrance Exam Andhra Pradesh POLYCET
Courses Offered Diploma 
Application Mode Online
Facilities Hostel for both boys and girls.
Top Recruiters Hyundai Engine Valve, L&T Technologies, Medha Servo Drives, Suzlon Wind Energy, JMC Projects.
Official Website govtpolyananthapur.ac.in

Government Polytechnic Anantapur Courses & Fees

Courses Course Details Course Fees
Diploma Specialization: Automobile, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Civil and Electronics and Communication Engineering
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Passed S.S.C./10th examination
Selection Criteria: Merit-based

Government Polytechnic Admission 2022 Criteria

Admissions for Diploma Courses in Government Polytechnic College, Anantapur is through a state-level exam AP POLYCET and based on the rank obtained in the same exam.

Candidates can choose from the 5 Diploma courses on the basis of interest and rank obtained in the exam. The counseling procedure of AP POLYCET is as follows: -

  1. The candidate is expected to verify all the required certificates/documents at the Help Line Centres (HLC).
  1. After the verification of documents, the candidate can choose this college according to their marks obtained in the AP Polytechnic exam.
  2. The candidate who is allotted the college seat is supposed to physically report at the allotted college with the printout of the allotment letter.

Government Polytechnic Anantapur Placements

Just like any other engineering college, Government Polytechnic College, Anantapur also has a dedicated Training and Placement Cell which helps in the training/ internship and placement-related activities for the students.

Companies like Hyundai Engine Valve, L&T Technologies, Medha Servo Drives, Suzlon Wind Energy, JMC Projects, etc. have already recruited the students into their organization by campus drives conducted in coordination with the Placement Cell.

Government Polytechnic Anantapur Facilities

The college provides the students with a facility of Hostel for both boys and girls.

  • Boys Hostel: - The boy's hostel holds a capacity of 225 students. It contains 45 rooms with each of them having 5 beds. Rooms are well equipped with all the basic necessities of a student.
  • Girls Hostel: - The girl's hostel holds a capacity of 75 students. It contains 15 rooms with each of them having 5 beds. Rooms are well equipped with all the basic necessities of a student.
  • Dining Hall: - The facility of the dining hall is provided to both the girl's and boys' hostel both with a capacity of 75 students. The food prepared in the Dining Hall is prepared with utmost hygiene and cleanliness.

Government Polytechnic Anantapur FAQs

Ques. How are the accommodation facilities at Government Polytechnic Anantapur?

Ans. Hostel Facilities at Government Polytechnic Anantapur are available for both the girls’ and boys’ students of the institute.

Ques. Is there a cut-off score for the AP POLYCET for Government Polytechnic Anantapur?

Ans. The entrance exam for admission to Government Polytechnic Anantapur is a rank-based exam in which the candidate gets the course of his/her choice on the basis of rank obtained.

Ques. How do we reach the Government Polytechnic Anantapur?

Ans. The distance between Tirupati and Anantapur is approximately 275 km. One can take a bus or train from Tirupati and Anantapur and from there one can take a cab to reach the Government Polytechnic Anantapur campus.

Ques. Does the Government Polytechnic Anantapur offer a B.Tech degree course?

Ans. Government Polytechnic Anantapur only provides courses related to diploma degrees that too only in 5 streams.

Ques. Is there any age restriction at Government Polytechnic Anantapur?

Ans. There is no age restriction for admission to Government Polytechnic Anantapur for any of its diploma courses provided that the candidate fulfills the minimum eligibility criteria.