Kotdwar or Kotdwara is a town and tahsil in the Pauri Garhwal district of Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is situated in the south-western part of state and is one of the main entrance points in Uttarakhand.
The Government Polytechnic Kotdwara was established in 2005. Government Polytechnic Kotdwara is recognized by the UBTER and approved by AICTE. Government Polytechnic Kotdwara offers quality education to the students from North India. Its Distance in 10 Km from Kotdwara and 110 km. from district Head Quarter (Pauri). The distance from Capital of Uttarakhand is 149 km.

To motivate students to achieve excellence in technical education and produce globally competent professionals by building the strong teaching-­‐learning and research environment and providing each of them with various job opportunities, along with developing good behavioral and moral values.

To produce quality man power equipped with human and social values. To provide best facilities, infrastructure and appropriate environment to the students, staff and faculty members for high quality education and overall development through various FDPs and workshops for students. Integrating excellent technical skills, leadership, creativity and innovation for the benefit of mankind. Promote quality research and education across all disciplines in the respective emerging are as for the sustainable development of nation, state and society.