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NBA-ACCREDIATION – Government Polytechnic for Women, Palamaner

Principal's Message

“We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.”

Welcome to Government Polytechnic for Women (GPW), Palamaner — a proud institution under the Department of Technical Education, Andhra Pradesh.

Our vision is to empower women through quality technical education, nurturing them into competent professionals with strong values. With a focus on Outcome Based Education (OBE), we combine theory, practical exposure, and smart-class learning to build industry-ready skills.

At GPW Palamaner, students shine not only in academics but also in sports, cultural, and extracurricular activities, consistently winning laurels at District and State levels.

We are committed to producing skilled Diploma engineers and responsible citizens, upholding the tradition of excellence in women’s technical education.

R. Savithri, M. Tech
Principal (FAC)

Government Polytechnic for Women, Palamaner — Profile

Government Polytechnic for Women, Palamaner

Location: Palamaner, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh
Municipality: 3rd Grade (Area: 28.13 km²)

Geography & Climate

Palamaner is geographically located at 13°12′18″ N latitude and 78°44′28″ E longitude, at an altitude of approximately 680 metres above mean sea level. The Chennai–Bangalore National Highway (NH4) passes through the town. It is located about 40 km from the district headquarters (Chittoor).

The climate is moderate and seasonal. Minimum temperatures generally hover between 12°C and 28°C throughout the year.

Civic & Cultural Importance

Palamaner is an important educational centre with institutions such as:

  • Government Degree College
  • Government Polytechnic for Women (this institute)
  • Junior Colleges, High Schools and Elementary Schools
  • Mother Teresa College (Degree, Postgraduate, B.Ed and Engineering programs)

Nearby places of religious / cultural interest:

  • Siva Temple at Mogili — ~10 km
  • Lord Venkateswara Temple at Keelapatla — ~8 km
  • Siddi Vinayaka Temple at Kanipakam — ~30 km
  • Anjaneya Swamy Temple at Ardagiri (Aragonda) — ~26 km

Local nicknames: "Milk City of South India", "Poor Man’s Ooty", and "Cocoon Town".

History & Establishment

The Government Polytechnic for Women, Palamaner, was sanctioned under G.O.Ms.No.303 (Labour, Employment, Nutrition & Technical Education (TE.I) Dept.), dated 14-08-1984, during the 7th Five Year Plan. The Directorate of Technical Education established the Polytechnic in the 1985–86 annual plan.

Diploma Programs & Annual Intake

The Polytechnic offers diploma programs accredited by the State Board of Technical Education & Training (SBTET), Andhra Pradesh. These programs prepare students for entry-level employment and for further study.

Table 1: Intake of Students at GPW Palamaner
S.No. Branch Annual Intake
1 Diploma in Civil Engineering (DCE) 60 + 6 (EWS)
2 Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering (DECE) 60 + 6 (EWS)
3 Diploma in Commercial & Computer Practice (DCCP) 60 + 6 (EWS)
4 Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (DEEE) 60 + 6 (EWS)

Campus, Facilities & Activities

The polytechnic campus extends over 8.6 acres and includes:

  • Academic Block
  • Hostel Block 1 & Hostel Block 2 (including a newly constructed women's hostel funded by MHRD — Rs. 100 lakhs)
  • Principal's Quarters, Lecturers' Quarters, and Class IV Employees' Quarters

The institute has successfully completed MODROBS and centrally-sponsored Upgradation schemes which enhanced laboratories and infrastructure. A proposal has been submitted to the Technical Education Department for a new 3-storey RCC building to provide additional space for labs, library and computer centre.

Regular activities and events include:

  • Sports & games
  • Medical camps and yoga awareness camps
  • Clean & Green and Swachh Bharat programmes
  • Engineers' Day, Teachers' Day, Science Day, Handloom Day, Wildlife Conservation Week, Freshers' Day and Annual Day

The Institute is active in student welfare, career guidance, and academic counselling.

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