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Government Polytechnic, Rajkot

Rajkot, Gujarat, IndiaEst. 1964Public

About

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A public polytechnic in Rajkot, Gujarat, offering diploma engineering education since 1964.

  • Established in June 1964 by the Government of Gujarat
  • Public institution
  • Started with an initial intake of 60 students
  • Located on Bhavnagar Road, near Aji Dam, Rajkot
  • Offers Mechanical, Metallurgy, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, EC and IT engineering
  • Described by its principal as the largest polytechnic in the Saurashtra-Gujarat region

About

Government Polytechnic Rajkot is a public institution established in June 1964 by the Government of Gujarat. Its contact address is Bhavnagar Road, Nr. Aji Dam, Rajkot - 360003, and its contact telephone number is 0281 2387553. The principal describes it as the largest polytechnic in the Saurashtra-Gujarat region.

History

The polytechnic started with an initial intake of 60 students in its civil engineering diploma course. A new and fully equipped building was constructed in 1966 on a hillock near Aji Dam, in a green, lush surrounding. The institute has been imparting technical education since 1964.

Academics

The institute offers Mechanical and Metallurgy engineering in addition to Electrical, Civil, Chemical, EC and IT engineering. Its listed departments are Applied Mechanics, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, General, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy and Information Technology. Its vision is to be a centre of excellence in technical education in the region, and it aims to ensure that a maximum number of students are employed, go for higher studies, or become entrepreneurs.

Campus & Facilities

The campus is about 6 km from the railway station. Rajkot is an industrial city in Gujarat, situated on the Bombay-Okha broad gauge line of Western Railway and the 8B national highway. Listed facilities include a library, a library e-corner with internet computers, a boys hostel and a girls hostel.

Founded
1964
Type
Public
Courses
11
Total intake
60
AddressBhavnagar Road, Nr. Aji Dam, Rajkot - 360003
HostelAvailable
Some details are still being verified.

Quick stats

Courses offered
11
Avg placements
₹3 lakh / yr
Total intake
60
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources