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

AKTU and IPU are well-known universities offering a variety of courses at UG and PG levels. Candidates seeking admission to one of these universities for a BTech can refer to the following table presenting a comparison between AKTU and IPU based on fee and rankings:

*The fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative.

As per the media report, a total of 318 students were placed with a package of INR 7.60 LPA in TCS Digital and rest 1,213 students were placed with a package of INR 3.60 LPA in TCS Ninja during AKTU placement 2023. However, candidates can check the table below to know the key highlights of DR APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University placement for the year 2023:

Note: The placement stats mentioned in the table above are gathered from media reports.

The IPUCET closing rank for AKTU BTech CSE course for last three years shows an increasing trend with the highest cutoff in 2023. In 2023, the cutoff was only 341 which is a competitive rank. 

JEE Main is one of the accepting exams for AKTU BTech admission. Looking at the below trend, JEE Main cutoff for BTech course is the highest for Biotechnology. In comparison to 2021, the cutoff saw a declining trend for most of the specialisations. The cutoffs indicate an easy selection process of AKTU affiliated colleges.

AKTU PhD admission process is based on performance of a candidate in an entrance exam conducted by the University, followed by a PI round. For seeking admission, eligible candidates need to fill PhD application form and submit it along with mandatory enclosures to university's admission cell.

The MCA course offered at AKTU is two years long. Aspirants must check out the course-specific eligibility criteria before applying for admission to this college for MCA. Candidates should pass graduation with a 50% aggregate. 

AKTU offers six MPharm specialisations, including Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis and Quality Assurance. 

Students must complete BE/BTech with 60% aggregate (54% for SC/ ST students) with a valid UPTAC rank. Those who have a valid GATE exam are also eligible for admission. However, such candidates first need to appear for the counselling session along with UPTAC rank.

There is no upper age limit for pursuing UG programmes offered at AKTU but candidates need to be at least 16 years of age as of December 31 of the current academic year to pursue any of these courses.