G. B. Pant Polytechnic was established in 1961. It was named after Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant, a renowned freedom fighter and an able administrator. This Polytechnic flaunts its name in the international arena by being the biggest Polytechnic in Asia. The institute is housed in a plot of area of more that 40 acres. It is self dependent as it consists of spacious academic complex, hostel block, cosy residential complex, library, workshop and lush green playgrounds.G. B. Pant Polytechnic offers diploma courses in various streams.