Government Polytechnic College, Cherthela was established in 1994. It offers 3-year Diploma programs in 5 specializations namely Computer Hardware, Electronics and Communication, Instrumentation, Mechanical, and Computer Engineering. 

 Government Polytechnic College Cherthala Highlights

Established | InstituteType 1994 | Government
Courses Offered  Diploma
Admission Criteria Merit-Based
Application Mode Online and Offline
Facilities Available  Common Computer Lab, General Library, Co-operative Society, Canteen, Auditorium, Physical Education. 
Activities Art & Sports, Scholar Support Program, Entrepreneurship Development Club
Official Website http://www.gptccherthala.org/ 

Government Polytechnic College Cherthala Courses

Course Details
Diploma Specializations: Computer Hardware, Electronics and Communication, Instrumentation, Mechanical, and Computer Engineering
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10th pass with min 50%
Selection Criteria: Merit Based

Government Polytechnic College Cherthala Admission

The admission to the college is based on merit. Application forms can be filled online and offline.

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official website of the Department of Technical Education, Government of Kerala, and fill the online form for Polytechnic diploma courses. The notification is out in May every year.
  • Now take the print out of the application form you have filled and attached it with required documents. Submit the application form in the Office of district technical education.
  • You will need to submit the application fees with the application form - For general and OBC category students the fees will be INR 150 and for ST/ SC it will be INR 75.
  • Now, wait for the list of allotments of the colleges.

Government Polytechnic College Cherthala Facilities

The college provides the following facilities to the students-

  • Library: The college has equipped the library with a moderate collection of 7600 books and the Informative Journals and Periodical section is also working under the Library. There is a separate reference section working under the library and library digitization works are under. going.
  • Common Computer Lab: The computer lab is for students to be proficient in modern computer knowledge and practices. Students can access the computer lab to learn their course subjects and other curricula. Students are free to use the Common Computer Lab to learn new things. 
  • Canteen: The canteen is well designed for the students and college staff. The canteen always provides hygienic and delicious food. The canteen is a wonderful place to relax and have a good meal with all freshness and clean less.
  • Auditorium: The Auditorium is the center for many cultural and academic activities. It has a capacity of 350 people. It has one large stage and two green rooms.
  • Co-operative Society: The co-operative society is managed by staff from the college. Here students can find the stationery requirements, different kinds of books. All college requirements like uniforms etc.

Government Polytechnic College Cherthala Faculty

Govt. Polytechnic College Cherthala has a great team behind to manage all the activities very effectively and to secure good results every year. The faculty is led by Harilal S Anand as the Principal in Charge. Other faculties are decided under 39 sections of the study, other activities, and maintenance. The college has separate faculty for the Placement process called Placement cell and for student counseling called Guidance and Counseling. Following are the number of faculties present on campus-

Department Heads 4
Lecturer and Guest Lecturer  28
Assistant Professor  4 
Demonstrator  9
Tradesman and Trades Instructors  17
Workshop Instructor 3

Government Polytechnic College Cherthala FAQs

Ques. How to reach Government Polytechnic College Cherthala?

Ans. The complete address for the govt. Polytechnic college Cherthala is Maruthorvattom, PO Cherthala Alappuzha, Kerala, 688539. You can take any route; train or Road to reach the college.

Ques. What other curricular activities are offered at Government Polytechnic College Cherthala?

Ans. The college has activities like - Art and Sports, Entrepreneurship Development Club, Scholar Support Program, etc.

Ques. What are the documents required for admission at Government Polytechnic College Cherthala?

Ans. Documents Required For the Polytechnic Diploma Course Admission Process - 
  • Original 10th mark sheet and certificate
  • Certificate of Domicile
  • Cast Certificate
  • Non-Creamy Layer certificate from the authority of the avail community in case of SEBC.
  • Physically challenged certificate if required 
  • Income Certificate.

Ques. What is a Scholar Support program offered at Government Polytechnic College Cherthala?

Ans. The scholar support program is a scheme implemented by Govt. of Kerala for the benefit of academically weak students. The scheme is for giving additional coaching to the needy students in the subjects having more failure rates. Under the project, various Training Programmes and Special Classes are proposed for the students who need special attention

Ques. What is the intake of each Diploma course at Government Polytechnic College Cherthala?

Ans. The intake for each specialization is 63 students.