Government Polytechnic Aurangabad is one of the most reputed autonomous technical institutes located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The institute is AICTE approved, NBA accredited and was established in 1955. The institute offers full time diploma courses across 8 specializations whereas only two courses are offered as part time courses. Candidates must have passed SSC from a recognized institution to be eligible for these courses.

Government Polytechnic Aurangabad has an excellent placement record where students are provided adequate training. The institute has excellent infrastructural facilities also. 

Government Polytechnic Aurangabad Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1955 | Public
Approved by AICTE
Accreditation NBA
Courses offered UG Diploma Courses
Application mode Offline
Admission Criteria Merit based
Top Recruiters Bajaj Auto Limited, General Electric, Thoughtworks, L & T Construction
Facilities Available Laboratories, computer centers, library, sports facilities etc
Official Website Government Polytechnic Aurangabad

Government Polytechnic, Aurangabad Courses

Government Polytechnic College, Aurangabad offers diploma courses in various specializations. The details have been covered in the tabulation below:

Course  Details
UG Diploma in Polytechnic
  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Type: Full Time
  • Specializations: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Dress Designing and Garment Manufacturing
  • Eligibility: Candidate must have passed SSC examination
  • Selection Criteria: Merit based
  • Total Intake: 480

Apart from above mentioned courses, the institute also provides Diploma in Civil Engineering and Diploma in Mechanical Engineering as part time courses. Total seats intake for these courses is 45.

Government Polytechnic, Aurangabad Admissions

Applicants need to follow the mentioned steps in order to apply for admissions at Government Polytechnic College, Aurangabad:

  1. Visit the college campus administration office to obtain prospectus.
  2. Fill all the necessary details asked.
  3. Submit the application form in the office along with necessary documents.
  4. Next, make the required payment.
  5. Selected candidates will then be called for counselling.

Government Polytechnic, Aurangabad Placements

Government Polytechnic Aurangabad has a placement cell to manage centralized placement activities for all courses. Students are provided adequate training through aptitude tests, group discussions, preparations for technical and HR interviews conducted by faculties and professional trainers. Some of the Lead recruiters are Bajaj Auto Limited, General Electric, Thoughtworks, L & T construction, Tata Motors, Voltas, Tata Technologies, Maruti Suzuki, John Deere, Endurance, Eurolife, Gaurav Engineers, Casa Amore, Dhoot Transmissions, Cosmo Films, Ace Micromatic and many more. Below are the placements highlights:

  • The placement season of 2019-20 had a large number of companies visiting the campus for recruitments. Bajaj Auto offered a package of 1.38 Lakhs, General Electric offered 1.60 Lakhs, Thoughtworks offered 1.44 Lakhs while L & T construction offered 2.11 Lakhs.
  • In the batch of 2018-19, 100 students were placed in which 9 students were from Civil Engineering branch, 50 were from Mechanical Engineering, 17 were from Electrical Engineering, 8 from Electronics & Tele. Engineering, 1 was from Computer Engineering & Information Technology, 9 were from Automobile Engineering and 6 were from Dress Design & Garment Mfg.

Government Polytechnic, Aurangabad Facilities

To cater to the needs of the students and the staff, Government Polytechnic College, Aurangabad offers a wide variety of facilities. These include:

  • Gymkhana: It is the regulatory body which governs all sports, cultural and extra- curricular activities at the institute. It provides a platform to students to showcase their talent in sports and cultural events and also provides facilities for games which include volleyball, kabaddi, kho- kho, cricket at the institute playground.
  • Library: The library provides various services to the students which include reading room, reference service, book bank, weekly book and open door for 3rd year students and much more. More than 44000 books and 25 Periodicals are available at the library. The library there is fully computerized.
  • Parking: A large space for parking is made available for the students.
  • Hostels: Separate hostels are made available for girls and boys. There are two hostels for boys with an intake capacity of 200 and two hostels for girls with an intake capacity of 110.
  • Computer Centre: A large computer centre with PCs and other equipment is provided to the students. Also, Internet facilities are made available for all.
  • Canteen: A canteen is available at the campus from where students and the staff can get hygienic and quality food.
  • Auditorium: A well equipped auditorium with a seating capacity of 600 is available at Government Polytechnic College.

Government Polytechnic, Aurangabad Faculty

With the highly educated, qualified and hard working staff at Government Polytechnic Aurangabad, the institute is committed to imparting strong educational foundations and moral values in students. Shri. F.A. Khan who is BE and M.Tech qualified is the Principal of the institute.

Government Polytechnic, Aurangabad FAQs

Ques. What is the intake capacity for all the specializations at Government Polytechnic College, Aurangabad?

Ans. The following table depicts the intake capacity as per the specialization:

Name of Department Intake
Civil Engineering 150
Mechanical Engineering 165
Electrical Engineering 120
Electronics & Tele. Engineering 120
Computer Engineering & Information Technology 90
Automobile Engineering 30
Dress Design & Garment Mfg. 30

Ques. What Co Curricular and Extra curricular activities are organized at Government Polytechnic Aurangabad?

Ans. Industrial Expert Lectures, Industrial Visits, Seminars and workshops participations, Institute of Engineers (India) student’s chapter, non exam credit courses which include Spoken English, Yoga, 2- wheeler maintenance, Russian language in order to provide additional competencies and skills among the students. Various Extra Curricular activities which include Zonal Level Sports Events and Annual Social Gathering are organized at Government Polytechnic College. 

Ques. What career options are available for students pursuing Dress Designing & Garment Manufacturing courses?

Ans. After completing Diploma in Dress Designing & Garment Manufacturing course, girls have various options wherein they can build their career as Entrepreneur, Dress Designer, Production Manager, Quality Supervisor, Fashion Merchandiser/ Assistant merchandiser, Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Consultant, Kids/ Men's / Women's wear Designer, Boutique Manager, Secondary Process Supervisor (Value addition), Graphic Design.

Ques. Are part time courses provided at Government Polytechnic College, Aurangabad?

Ans. Yes, Part time courses in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are offered at the institute. The intake capacity of both these courses is 30 each.