As per AICTE Approval Process Handbook — Government Polytechnic, Palanpur (Code: 626)
| Name of Institution | Government Polytechnic, Palanpur |
| Address | Outside Malan Gate, Ambaji Road, Palanpur – 385001 |
| City | Palanpur |
| District | Banaskantha |
| State | Gujarat |
| Pin Code | 385001 |
| Phone (with STD) | (02742) 262115 |
| gp-palanpur-dte@gujarat.gov.in | |
| Website (New) | www.gppalanpur.in |
| GTU Institute Code | 626 |
| Name | Commissionerate of Technical Education, Gujarat |
| Address | Block No. 5, 5th Floor, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Sector 10-A, Gandhinagar – 382010 |
| Phone | (079) 23256071 / 23256025 |
| Type of Institution | Government (100% Grant in Aid) |
| Name | Shri Sureshkumar Dalabhai Dabhi |
| Designation | Principal (In-Charge) |
| Qualification | M.Tech. Manufacturing Systems |
| University | NIT Jaipur |
| Date of Appointment | 01 April 2019 |
| Appointment Order | GTU-SEB/CTE/GPT/CHARGE/AACHARY/2019/GH-4/4810 (29/03/2019) |
| Governing Body / Members | As per Gujarat Government norms |
| Academic Advisory Body | Constituted as per AICTE norms |
| Frequency of Governing Body Meetings | Twice a year (minimum) |
| Organisational Chart | Available at /about/organization-chart |
| Student Feedback on Institutional Governance | Available on Request |
| Student Feedback on Faculty | Conducted Semester-wise |
| Name of Programme | Diploma in Civil Engineering | Intake: 90 | Since: 1984 | NBA: Accredited (2024-2027) |
| Name of Programme | Diploma in Electrical Engineering | Intake: 60 | Since: 1984 | NBA: Accredited (2024-2027) |
| Name of Programme | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | Intake: 60 | Since: 1988 | NBA: Accredited (2024-2027) |
| Name of Programme | Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engg | Intake: 30 | Since: 1994 |
| Name of Programme | Diploma in Information & Communication Technology | Intake: 60 | Since: 2022 |
| Name of Programme | Diploma in Information Technology | Intake: 30 | Since: 2023 |
| Affiliating University | Gujarat Technological University (GTU), Ahmedabad |
| First Affiliation Date | 31-Jan-2013 (No. GTU/INST_AFFI/626/2012-13/677) |
| Total Faculty | 64 |
| All meet AICTE qualification norms | Yes |
| Pay Scale | 7th Pay Commission (Gujarat Government) |
| Faculty Cadre Ratio (Professor:Associate:Assistant) | As applicable for Polytechnic (Lecturer grade) |
| Total Land Area | 20.36 Acres (Government Land, Continuous) |
| Total Built-Up Area | 22,461.91 sq.m |
| Classrooms | 22 (min 66 sq.m each) |
| Drawing Halls | 3 |
| Laboratories | 36 |
| Seminar Hall | 1 |
| Computer Centers | 3 (Total Area: 226.71 sq.m) |
| Library Area | 413.72 sq.m |
| Workshop | 1 (1,478.5 sq.m) |
| Boys Hostel | Declared unfit by R&B and hence not in use |
| Girls Hostel | Declared unfit by R&B and hence not in use |
| Canteen Area | 352 sq.m |
| Playground / Sports | 13,950 sq.m |
| Total Titles | 4,152 |
| Total Volumes | 22,828 |
| Reference Books | 18,180 |
| Journals | 6 (Inventi Impact series + Electronics for You) |
| Total Cost of Books | Rs. 27,43,693 |
| Books Added Last Year | 138 (Cost: Rs. 1,10,635) |
| Computerised Operations | Yes |
| Internet Facility in Library | Yes |
| PCs for Students (Labs) | 231 |
| Library PCs | 10 |
| Admin PCs | 20 |
| Language Lab PCs | 20 |
| Faculty PCs | 40 |
| Licensed Software (System) | 321 |
| Licensed Application Software | 12 |
| Key Software | AutoCAD, CREO Parametric 2018, Revit 2018, STAAD Pro, Scilab, Logisim, PyCharm, Jupyter |
| Internet Speed | 200 Mbps |
| Fees Regulation | Gujarat Fee Regulatory Commission (FRC) |
| Government Funding | 100% Grant-in-Aid from State Government |
| Tuition Fee (General) | As per Gujarat FRC notification (approx. Rs. 15,000–20,000/year) |
| SC/ST Students | Eligible for Full Scholarship / Freeship Card |
| Admission Portal | ACPDC Portal (gujdiploma.nic.in) |
| Refund Policy | As per AICTE/State Government norms |
| NBA | YES — Civil, Electrical, Mechanical (1 Jul 2024 – 30 Jun 2027) |
| NAAC | No |
| ISO | No |
| AICTE Approved | Yes — Permanent ID 1-429478081, Since 15-Feb-1994 |
| AISHE Code | C-416 |
| GTU Graded Autonomy | Category 3 |
| PAN | AHMP02238F |
| Anti-Ragging Committee | Constituted as per UGC/AICTE Regulations 2009 |
| Anti-Ragging Squad | Active; conducts periodic rounds of hostel and campus |
| Anti-Ragging Declaration | Obtained from every student at admission |
| Anti-Ragging Helpline (National) | 1800-180-5522 (Toll-Free, 24×7) |
| Anti-Ragging Page | Visit Anti-Ragging Page |
| Women's Helpline (Campus) | 9824349392 (24×7) |
| Grievance Cell | Operational; complaint boxes placed at key campus locations |
| Internal Complaints Committee | Constituted as per POSH Act 2013 |
| Solar Plant Capacity | 100 KW rooftop PV installation |
| Solar Units Generated (2024-25) | 91,458 units |
| Estimated CO₂ Avoided | ~73 tonnes per year |
| Campus Green Cover | Tree-lined 20-acre campus; annual plantation drives |
| Water Conservation | RO-purified water stations; rainwater harvesting pits |
| LED Lighting | All classrooms, labs and corridors converted to LED |
| Waste Management | Segregated waste; e-waste handed to authorised recyclers |
| Green Campus Page | Visit Green Campus Page |
