Government Polytechnic (GP), Bhagalpur Government Polytechnic is a Private College and it was established in 1955 and accredited by AICTE. Government Polytechnic offers 5 courses in Engineering, Agriculture streams. Popular courses are Diploma.

The institution was established in the year 1955 under Department of Science & Technology, Government of Bihar with the objective of enhancing the participation of technical education. The vision of Government Polytechnic is to be the leading centre of learning and innovation in emerging areas of business and management education. For every course the college imparts practical training to its students that helps them to understand better, improve their demonstrative skills, eliminate hesitation and in this process strives to mould them into industry ready professionals. Mission of Government Polytechnic is 'to foster critical analysis by training students both in theory and practice so as to equip them with skills needed for facing global challenges with team work and human values. And to build quality network with the Industry, educationists and the society for exchanging knowledge'. The modern teaching methodology assists the students in getting an all around view of engineering, technology and the entrepreneur world. The diligent faculty team of the college possesses hands-on experience and up to date knowledge of their subject and area of expertise. The infrastructure and facilities of Government Polytechnic consists of spread-out campus alongside various amenities in the form of library, computer center, classrooms with proper teaching and learning aids, medical facilities etc.