Established in 1946 with four diploma engineering branches namely Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Automobile, today KPT offers 8 Diploma Engineering programmes.
The diploma engineering branches in Chemical, Polymer technology, Electronics and Communication and Computer Science were added to the existing courses later.
Located 2 km from the heart of Mangaluru City the Coastal city of Karnataka, on Panvel-Gao-Edapally NH17 Road.
Sprawling campus spread over an area of 19 acres.
Provides an ideal ambience to stimulate the teaching-learning process, helping in bringing out skilled and disciplined Diploma Engineers.
Rated one amongst the top Government Diploma Engineering Institutions in the state.
Current annual student intake for Diploma Engineering is in excess of 1500.
Highly qualified and dedicated faculty.
To impart quality technical education emphasizing on human values,spirit of innovation and sustainable development of the society.
1. Providing quality education and training to empower students as contributors to sustainable development of the society.
2. Inculcating the spirit of innovation, ethical perspective, and professionalism by effective interaction with industries and entrepreneurs.
3. Organizing co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to promote team work and all-round development of the students.