AKTU - Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (UPTU)

AKTU JEE Main Cutoff was released for various BTech and other courses. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing cutoff ranks for different categories under the All India and Home State quota. Overall, the most in-demand specialisation was BTech in Computer Science and Engineering. The last-round closing rank for BTech in CSE among the General AI category was 30752.6. 

More than 6,000 job opportunities were made in technical and non-technical streams during the 2024 placements. For the Institute of Engineering and Technology, 10 international offers and 44 PPOs were made in 2024. 

According to unofficial sources, the majority of AKTU alumni are working in the Engineering sector with a 34% share. The pie chart below illustrates the sector-wise distribution of alumni:

NOTE: The 'Others' category illustrates the combined data of diverse sectors such as HR, Sales, Research, Quality Assurance, Consulting, Marketing, Program and Project Management, Arts and Design, Media and Communication and Product Management.

A total of 50 companies visited the campus AKTU placement 2024 for IET (Institute of Engineering & Technology). Companies such as Sprinklr, Microsoft and Google offered highest package of 53 LPA, 52 LPA and 49.5 LPA. 

According to IET (Institute of Engineering and Technology) placement report 2024, more than 60% students were placed. A total 10 international offers and 44 PPOs were made in 2024. 382 students were placed as well. The highest on-campus and off-campus package offered was 53 LPA and 112 LPA. 

Find below the table for details of all placements offered at AKTU last year as per the Annual Report 2024:

AKTU marksheet is prepared based on the theory and practical marks of the students. In the last or final year of the course, students are required to submit a project work. As per the official website, non-submission of the project report will not effect the theory marks. 

The level of difficulty depends on the course opted by the student. As per the information collated from web, AKTU semester exams are not that tough and students who prepare well in advance find it easy to pass the exam. Students must use diagrams and flow charts wherever, required to present the answers properly. These additional efforts help students fetch more marks.

To get admission to AKTU for UG/PG courses, candidates must appear for entrance exams such as JEE Mains/CUET/CUET-PG. Candidates must fulfil the basic eligibility criteria before applying. A minimum of Class 12 is required to apply for UG courses whereas, a bachelor's degree is required for PG programmes. Candidates can visit the official website to fill out the application for the desired course. Shortlisted candidates will be eligible to appear for AKTU counselling. 

Yes, AKTU can be considered as a good institute for the students wishing to apply for engineering, management, pharmacy and architecture courses. APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Lucknow is one of the largest technical universities with more than 700 affiliated colleges. The university is recognised by UGC and AICTE and accredited by NAAC and NBA. The salary package offered during AKTU placement 2024 was between INR 1 LPA – INR 20 LPA.