This page contains the general information about the institute "Government Polytechnic College, Krishnagiri" On the recommendations of the State Board of Technical Education and Training, the Government of Tamil Nadu has sectioned establishment of this polytechnic college, in Dharmapuri District from the academic year 1979-80 (G.O.Ms.No.9 dt 11.06.79). Accordingly this polytechnic college started and functioning from 20-06-79. This Polytechnic College is located 3km away from Krishnagiri Town on the Krishnagiri to Chennai Road NH46. It is well connected by frequent town buses from Krishnagiri. Three diploma course viz Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electronics and communication Engineering were introduced in 1979.A course of computer Engineering was introduced in 1996. Part time (4 years) Diploma courses is also conducted in this polytechnic college, if sufficient number of candidates applies for the same.
In Government Polytechnic College, Principal, HODs, Senior Lecturers, P.A to Principal, Office Superintend, and Other Technical Assistants Staffs are Members of faculty. There is a Four Diploma Courses viz civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Computer Engineering, Sufficient no. of Lectures, Senior Lecturers, Head of Departments are there in each Department.