University Polytechnic AMU Aligarh - Aligarh

The University Polytechnic, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, is a premier institution imparting technical education to the students since its establishment in 1937. It is committed to foster technical excellence critical thinking in the students along with adherence to the vision of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. Its roots can be traced back to 1930, when Mr. Obaidullah Durrani started industrial training in motor mechanics and machinist trade to meet the growing demands for technical education at Aligarh. Mr. Durrani supervised this technical institute from 1936-1940, which later became University Polytechnic. For many years, the Polytechnic was looked after by a senior teacher designated as Superintendent, Polytechnic. In 1961, University Polytechnic became an independent institution under the Faculty of Engineering & Technology and Mr. S. A. Abbas was appointed as its first Principal. Initially, diploma was awarded in three branches only- Civil, Electrical and Mechanical.

Really good and experienced faculty. Enter to learn depart to serve.

The University Polytechnic, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, a premier institution imparting technical education was established in 1937. It has been running three years Diploma in Engineering courses as mention below: 1.  Civil 2. Architecture 3. Mechanical 4. Electrical 5. Instrumentation & Control 6. Electronics 7. Computer 8. Leather and Footwear Technology 9. Construction Technology 10. Production Engg. 11. Refrigeration & Air-conditioning 12. Plastic Technology 13. Advanced Diploma in Food Technology. 14. Advance Diploma in Environmental Engineering. The institution, besides running the courses at the Diploma Engineering level, have a number of job oriented courses and training programs running under: 1. Community Development through Polytechnic (CDTP), 2. Center for Development of Rural Technology (CDRT) 3. Training cum Prototype Extension Centre (TPEC) 4. Common Facility Center

The need for technical education at Aligarh was emphasized from time to time in the sessions of the All India Muslim Educational Conferences. In 1930, Mr. Obaidullah Durrani started industrial training in motor mechanics and machinist trade. Thus late Durrani Saheb was probably the real founder of the technical institute (University Polytechnic). In 1936, Diploma classes were started in Motor Engineering and Electrician courses and the first batch was passed out in 1938.  Durrani Saheb acted as the Secretary of the technical courses from 1935 to 1936, its Superintendent from 1936 to 1938 and it?s Principal from 1938 to 1940. The Polytechnic was looked after by a senior teacher designated as Superintendent, Polytechnic. Later, in 1961 a post of principal was created on which Late Mr. S. A. Abbas was appointed, and the Polytechnic became an independent institution under Faculty of Engineering & Technology. At that time diploma was awarded in three branches only, namely Civil, Electrical and Mechanical. The University Polytechnic, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, a premier institution imparting technical education was established in 1937. It has been running three years Diploma in Engineering courses as mention below: 1.  Civil 2. Architecture 3. Mechanical 4. Electrical 5. Instrumentation & Control 6. Electronics 7. Computer 8. Leather and Footwear Technology 9. Construction Technology 10. Production Engg. 11. Refrigeration & Air-conditioning 12. Plastic Technology 13. Advanced Diploma in Food Technology. 14. Advance Diploma in Environmental Engineering. The institution, besides running the courses at the Diploma Engineering level, have a number of job oriented courses and training programs running under: 1. Community Development through Polytechnic (CDTP), 2. Center for Development of Rural Technology (CDRT) 3. Training cum Prototype Extension Centre (TPEC) 4. Common Facility Center

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Amazing experience... Faculty members are nice and helpful... Good laboratories and classes are spacious. The lawns outside are lush green and amazing.

University polytechnic offers diploma in engineering corses in various branches viz mechanical, electrical, electronics, civil, computer, architecture and their allied branches such as diplom engg in refrigeration and air conditioning, interior design, civil construction, plastic engg, instrumentation. These courses are affiliated to all india council for technical education (AICTE).

The Polytechnic was looked after by a senior teacher designated as Superintendent, Polytechnic. In 1961, University Polytechnic became an independent institution under the Faculty of Engineering & Technology and Mr. S. A. Abbas was appointed as its first Principal. Initially, diploma was awarded in three branches only- Civil, Electrical and Mechanical.