Government Polytechnic, Panaji offers diploma programs in engineering and technology that cater to the changing needs of industry, business and community at large using need based curricular delivered in a dynamic learning environment.

The premises of the institute have good infrastructural facilities like well equipped laboratories, a computer center, a conference hall, an audio-visual room, a community hall, a gymnasium, a basketball court, a football ground etc.

This campus will have the grid connected solar photovoltaic rooftop system to generate 200KW of energy.

In all the programmes the first two semesters are dedicated to impart to the students the courses like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Applied Mechanics, Engineering drawing and Basic Workshop Practice.

At the end of every semester, examinations are conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim-Goa and the final Diploma is awarded by them.

The Directorate of Technical Education (D.T.E) is publishing a Common Information Bulletin and Application Form for Admission to the various programmes, immediately after the declaration of S.S.C results.

[7][3] The library has a good number of ISI specifications in its stock catering to the needs of different exams.

[3] Government Polytechnic Boys' Hostel is situated in a quiet locality on the Altinho Plateau within 200 metres walking distance from the main Institute campus.

Prior to the construction of the Girls' Hostel, the students were accommodated in two E-Type staff quarters.

The members of the Gymkhana Committee are elected by the student body at the beginning of the academic year.

The structure of the Gymkhana Body is shown below: The Department of Training and Placement was set up in 1975 in this Institute.