Karnataka Government Polytechnic was established in 1946 and is considered one of the oldest technical colleges in the region. The college offers eight diploma courses which all last around 3 years. KPT also offers evening classes to students who require it. The admission into this institute is based on SSLC, established by the Department of Technical Education, Karnataka. The college also offers admission based on the entrance exam.
The annual fees at Karnataka Government Polytechnic, Mangalore range from ₹0.5 lakh to ₹5.0 lakh depending on the programme.
Karnataka Government Polytechnic, Mangalore offers Engineering.
Karnataka Government Polytechnic, Mangalore is accredited by AICTE Approved.