It was established in 2010 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Currently only one stream of engineering, namely Electronics Engineering is running in the institute. All the courses are duly approved by Board of Technical education, Lucknow & AICTE, Delhi. Mr. D.K. Verma was the first principal of this institute. At present, Mr. Santosh Kumar Verma is providing able guidance and leadership to the institute as principal. Kannauj is one among the most ancient place of India having rich archeological and cultural heritage. Kannauj district from geographical point of view its studded in between 27 degree 13 min 30 sec North latitude and from 79 deg 19 min to 80 degree 1 min east longitudes. The district was carved out of the erstwhile Farrukhabad district on September 18, 1997. The district is situated in Kanpur Division its North borders touches Farrukhabad District, at it’s east Hardoi District is situated, Kanpur dehat is at its south east border while western and southern borders touches District Mainpuri and Etawah respectively .The climate of the district is characterized by a hot dry summer and a pleasant cold season. The main aim and vision for establishment of this institute is to impart technical education for the youth of Kannauj and other district so that they can get employment in government, public & private sectors and raise the living standards of themselves and society. Presently, Government Polytechnic, Kannauj is the leading technical institute of the district and striving hard to fulfill the dreams of unemployed youth and empowering the society & the nation.