The city of Almora is located in Uttarkhand and this city is called as ‘Switzerland of India’ since it is a land of hills, which attracts a large number of tourists. Almora is located in the Kamaun region on the state of Uttarakhand. This city is popular for its unique handicrafts and cultural heritage.

When it comes to educational facilities in the city, the popular Kumaun University is also located in the same region wherein Almora is located. Almora also has other educational institutions to its credit and the list of government colleges offering education in this city is given below:

Engineering College:

• Kumaon Engineering College

Hotel Management College:

• Government Institute of Hotel Management & Catering

Arts, Science & Commerce Colleges:

• Government Degree College, Chaukhutiya

• Government Degree College, Manila

• Government Degree College, Sylade

• Government Degree College, Jainti

• Government P.G. College, Dwarahat

• Government P.G. College, Ranikhet

Polytechnic College:

• Government Polytechnic, Dwarahat

• Government Polytechnic, Molekhal

• Government Girls Polytechnic, Patal Devi

• Government Rural Polytechnic, Takula

Some of the details regarding these government colleges offering education in the city of Almora and in the district of Almora are given below:

Engineering College:

Kumaon Engineering College came into existence in the year 1991 and it is autonomous institution affiliated to Uttarakhand Technical University, fully funded by the Government of Uttarakhand. The present name of the college is Bipin Chandra Tripathi Kumaon Engineering College and the institution is offering the following courses:

• Bachelor of Technology & Master of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering

• Master of Computer Applications

• Bachelor of Technology & Master of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering

• Bachelor of Technology & Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Thermal Engineering

• Bachelor of Technology in Biochemical Engineering

• Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering

• Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering

The institute is also offering Ph. D in physics, mathematics, applied science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics & communication engineering, computer science & engineering. Admissions to the UG courses are done based on the AIEEE score of the candidates.

Hotel Management College:

Government Institute of Hotel Management & Catering is also affiliated to the Uttarakhand Technical University and the college is offering Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology course, whose duration is three years. For seeking admission to this course, candidates must have completed their 10+2 in any stream of education with English as a compulsory subject and admission to this course is done based on the performance of the students in the entrance test conducted by the institution.

Arts, Science & Commerce Colleges:

All six government-run arts, science and commerce colleges offering education in the district of Almora are affiliated to the Kumaun University and these colleges offer both UG and PG courses in arts, science and commerce disciplines.

Polytechnic College:

There are four government-run polytechnic colleges in the district of Almora and these colleges offer diploma courses in different disciplines like computer science & engineering, information technology, electronics engineering, civil engineering, modern office management & secretarial practice, etc…

Apart from these colleges, there are also several government-run inter colleges in the district of Almora offering the best education in arts, science and commerce streams.