AKTU Adds Vedic Math, Indian Music to Elective Curriculum
AKTU has introduced new elective courses, including Vedic Mathematics and Indian Music, as part of its elective curriculum expansion. Check details here
AKTU Adds Vedic Math, Indian Music to Elective Curriculum
AKTU Elective Curriculum 2025: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) will introduce a variety of minor and elective courses for BTech, management, and pharmacy students from the 2025-26 academic session, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The move will benefit students in more than 750 government and private engineering colleges affiliated with AKTU across Uttar Pradesh.
Elective Curriculum Courses at AKTU
The Academic Council of AKTU has approved new electives, including Vedic Mathematics, Indian Music, Astronomy, Women’s Health, and several others, designed to promote holistic student development. “Along with the core subjects of engineering, management, and pharmacy, our students will also gain knowledge from diverse fields to ensure multifaceted growth,” said AKTU Vice-Chancellor Prof. JP Pandey, highlighting subjects such as Sanskrit, Science, Town Planning and Architecture, Wellness, and Psychology.
Commonly asked questions
The fee structure for BTech at AKTU can differ between government and self-financed colleges affiliated with AKTU. Government colleges typically have lower tuition fees as we compar that to self-financed institutions.
In some cases, chosen BTech specialisation (for eg, Computer Science Engineering might cost more than Civil Engineering) can influence the fee structure. However, the total course fee for a BTech programme at AKTU can range anywhere between INR 35,600 and INR 12.5 lakh.
The AKTU fees for various courses is cumulative of several fee components. These components are tuition fees, hostel fees, one-time fees, etc. The fee components and amount vary across the colleges affiliated with AKTU. Across all the AKTU-affiliated colleges offering a BPharma, the total fee ranged between INR 1.3 Lacs and INR 5.4 lakh. The mentioned fee has been sourced from the official website of the university/affiliated colleges. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.
The total tuition fee for MCA courses at AKTU ranges from INR 59,000-INR 3.5 lakh. Candidates also have to pay tutition fee and hostel fee. Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.
Prof. Pandey explained that the courses will be taught through online study materials and guided mentoring. He added that the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has developed a model curriculum to strengthen value-based education. The introduction of these courses is part of a larger initiative to integrate the Indian knowledge system into the curriculum, covering cultural and philosophical traditions in philosophy, science, art, medicine, and mathematics.
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