Four decades of excellence in technical education, shaping engineers who serve the nation
Government Polytechnic Palanpur (GPP) is a premier government technical institute located in Palanpur, the administrative headquarters of Banaskantha district in North Gujarat, India. Established in 1984 by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Gujarat, GPP has been at the forefront of providing quality technical education to the youth of the region.
The institute is affiliated with Gujarat Technological University (GTU), Ahmedabad, and is situated on a sprawling 20+ acre campus outside Malan Gate on the Ambaji Road, Palanpur. Over the decades, GPP has grown from a modest institution offering three diploma programs to a multi-disciplinary polytechnic offering six programs with a combined annual intake of 330 students.
GPP has consistently maintained high academic standards and is committed to the holistic development of students through education, research, innovation, and extracurricular activities. The institute actively participates in government initiatives such as SSIP and has earned NBA accreditation for three of its programs.
Government Polytechnic Palanpur was established by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Gujarat, to provide quality technical education to the youth of Banaskantha district and surrounding regions.
The institute started with three diploma programs: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, with an initial intake of students from across North Gujarat.
Significant expansion of academic buildings, laboratories, workshops, and hostel facilities. The campus spread across 20+ acres near Malan Gate on Ambaji Road, Palanpur.
Government Polytechnic Palanpur was affiliated with the newly formed Gujarat Technological University (GTU), Ahmedabad. Affiliation No.: GTU/INST_AFFI/626/2012-13/677.
The Electronics & Communication Engineering program was introduced, responding to growing demand for skilled professionals in the electronics and telecom sector.
Computer Engineering department established with an intake of 60 students, addressing the rapid growth of the IT industry and the need for computer science professionals in the region.
Information Technology program added with an intake of 30 students, broadening the institute's offerings in the digital and software space.
GPP became an active participant in the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP) initiated by the Government of Gujarat, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students.
Three programs — Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering — received NBA (National Board of Accreditation) accreditation, valid from July 2024 to June 2027, a landmark achievement in academic quality.
For over four decades, Government Polytechnic Palanpur has been shaping the careers of thousands of engineers from Banaskantha and beyond. Our alumni serve across industries, government bodies, and academic institutions.
