Government College of Technology Kohat is situated on Rawalpindi Road Kohat at a distance of approximately 3.5 Km from Kohat main city. The college covers an area of 92 Kanals with lush green playing-fields, basketball cemented court and cricket pitch. A beautiful mosque right in the corner of the campus adds to the beauty of the atmosphere. The carefully maintained lawns and flowerbeds provide a refreshing hue to the visitors.

This college started functioning as Government Vocational Institute in 1974. Different trades/vocational programs were taught to Matric and under Matric students. It was up-graded to the level of Polytechnic Institute in July 1989 and DAE Program in three conventional technologies was introduced. It is now grown up as Government College of Technology since 1st July, 2007 offering B. Tech Four year degree program in Electrical Technology. Well equipped workshops and fully functional labs are the key features of the college.

The college is offering the following major programs:

  • Three year Diploma of Associate Engineering in Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Technologies (Both Morning and 2nd Shift)
  • Four Year B.Tech Course in Electrical Technology.
  • One Year Diploma in Information Technology (DIT).

This College got accredited by National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Islamabad, a mark of quality for best training services and got highest ranking in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as the only college accredited in category B for training programs offered at the college.