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

The university has not released the highest package offered to BTech students for the year 2023. However, as per the annual report 2021, the overall the highest package offered during AKTU placements stood at INR 14 LPA. The same has been mentioned in the table below:

The placement statistics for AKTU are not available on the official website for the year 2023. However, as per the media report, 13 BTech students were placed during the placement drive 2022. A total of seven students were placed with a salary package of INR 4.90 LPA from BTech Computer Science and IT branch. The table below showcases the salary package offered and the number of students placed (BTech) recorded during the placement drive 2022:

Note: The placement data mentioned in the table above is gathered from media report. Hence, the stats may vary further.

For students seeking admission for engineering graduation courses the entrance exam specified by the state of Uttar Pradesh is JEE Mains. In view of this AKTU B.Tech programme admissions are basically based on merit obtained in JEE Mains. Of course there are some other eligibility criteria also. Shiksha has compiled a wealth of information about the admission process that is followed by AKTU for different courses. To help you I am giving the link below which will take you to this compilation of information. https://www.shiksha.com/university/aktu-dr-a-p-j-abdul-kalam-technical-university-uptu-Lucknow-57835/admission

The selection of candidates to AKTU's BTech programme is based on their UPSEE ranks. The counselling process is also managed and regulated by UPSEE based on which the candidates are allotted seats. However, AKTU has reserved 20% of the total sanctioned seats for the candidates with a valid JEE Main score. JEE Main-qualified candidates are exempted from UPSEE and need to register directly for the counselling process. The list of some of the popular specialisations and minimum eligibility criteria requirements for BTech are listed below:

Yes, AKTU and UPTU are the same. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) was formerly known as Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU). It was renamed on July 31, 2015, by CM Akhilesh Yadav. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) is a state-level, public collegiate university that was established in 2000. In addition to this, UPTU is a University of National Importance, specially for the UG and PG courses offered in the field of Engineering and Science.

AKTU offers scholarship assistance to students belonging to the SC/ ST/ OBC category under the regulations of the UP State Scholarship scheme. Every year, UP State releases a notification for fee reimbursement for the students of AKTU and its affiliated colleges. Students studying in AKTU can register themselves for fee-waiver scholarship schemes through the Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement Online System of UP State. New students can register online for UPTU Scholarship by visiting the official portal designed for fee reimbursement procedures. It is recommended that candidates must apply for the scholarships at the earliest.

Presently, the University houses four constituent colleges, including the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Architecture Lucknow, Centre for Advanced Studies, UP Institute of Design Noida. Apart from this, the University has 45+ affiliated colleges and 780+ institutes under its name. AKTU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Check Top MBA Colleges in India