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AKTU Course Admissions 2026: Cutoff, Application, Fees, Eligibility

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Q:   Is CUET compulsory for AKTU admission?
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Yes, candidates seeking admission to DR. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University undergraduate and postgraduate courses must have appeared for the CUET-UG and CUET-PG entrance exams, respectively. AKTU will not admit students who do not a valid CUET score. NTA usually releases CUET result in July. CUET UG Counselling is held and conducted separately by the participating institutes. CUET UG Counselling is usually held between Jul and Aug.

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Q:   How many rounds of counselling are there in CUET for AKTU admission?
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DR. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Technical University is expected to conduct a total of six rounds for CUET-UG-qualified candidates. However, the cutoff rounds are conducted as per seat availability. If seats are available after AKTU round six of the counselling process, the University will release the special round to fulfil their vacant seats. 

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Q:   How can I get admission in AKTU?
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To get admission in AKTU, students must fulfil the admission requirements. The university offers seats through both entrance and merit basis. For engineering, pharmacy, management, etc. programmes, students have to go through UPTAC counselling. Selected students need to report for verification and pay the admission fees to complete the process.

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Q:   What is the last date for AKTU admission 2026?
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So far, AKTU has not released any last date of admission. The admission cycle generally lasts from March to October. Students can check the AKTU site regularly to know more.

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Q:   What is the fees for AKTU courses?
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AKTU fee is different depending on the programme/ specialisation/ institute. Students have to pay the fees timely. The fees for top courses is as below:

Course NameTotal Tuition Fees
BTechINR 75,900- INR 12.5 lakh
MBAINR 70,000 - INR 6.5 lakh
BPharmINR 1.6 Lacs - INR 6 lakh
MCAINR 59,500 - INR 3.6 lakh
MTechINR 57,500 - INR 2.8 lakh
BBAINR 80,000 - INR 2.9 lakh
MPharmINR 80,000 - INR 2.8 lakh
Q:   Which entrance exam is accepted by AKTU?
A: 

AKTU accepts CUET, JEE Main, IPU CET, etc. for admission to specific courses. Check below the entrance exams for top AKTU courses:

Course Name

Entrance Exams

B.Ed

BPharm

BTech

JEE Main, CUET,  KEAM or BPharm

MBA

CUET-PG

BPharm

CUET 

Q:   What is the minimum eligibility required for AKTU admission?
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A minimum of Class 12 is required for AKTU UG and graduation for AKTU PG courses. Below is the AKTU eligibility for top courses: 

Course Name

Common Eligibility

B.Ed

Graduation

BA

Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate

BTech

Class 12 from UP board/ CBSE or any other equivalent board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and a minimum of 45% aggregate in Class 12 (40% for SC/ ST candidates)

MBA

Bachelor's degree/ equivalent examination

BPharm

Diploma in Pharmacy course recognised by the Pharmacy Council of India u/s 12 of The Pharmacy Act, securing a minimum of 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) in aggregate

Q:   Does AKTU come under CUET?
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Yes, AKTU is one of the participating universities of CUET-UG and CUET-PG. Candidates wishing to apply for AKTU CUET courses, must register first at the official website of CUET. Admission to below-mentioned courses is through CUET-UG or CUET-PG:

  • BTech
  • BPharm
  • MBA
  • MCA
  • BVoc. 
  • BFA
  • BDes, etc.

 

AKTU BTech Admission 2026

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iconEligibility Criteria

  • 10+2 with 45% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: Uni-GAUGE, UPTAC, JEE Main, CUET, NTA, UPCAT, CBSE 12th, ISC, UP 12th, CUET-PG

iconDates & Events

DatesUpcoming Events
2 Apr '26 - 8 Apr '26
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2Ongoing
8 Apr '26
KEAM 2026 admit card release
2 Apr '26 - 9 Apr '26
NTA JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 2Ongoing
2 Apr '26 - 9 Apr '26
JEE Main 2026 session 2 examOngoing
2 Feb '26 - 11 Apr '26
IPU CET 2026 Application Form AvailabilityOngoing
DatesPast Events
1 Apr '26
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 (For April 5, 6, 7 and 8)
29 Mar '26
JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Session 2 (For April 2 and 4)
Mar '26
CUET PG 2026 Exam DateTentative
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Q:   Does AKTU accept CUET for BTech?
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Yes, AKTU accepts CUET score for BTech. AKTU admission to BTech through CUET is for two specialisations:

  • Agriculture
  • Biotechnology

Apart from these, CUET score is accepted for direct entry to the second-year of BTech course. Candidates can apply for CUET for BTech (LE) admission.

Q:   How can I get admission in BTech in AKTU?
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Students are selected based on entrance exam scores for the BTech course admission at AKTU. Check the detailed steps below:

1: Aspirants should check the official website of AKTU affiliated college for admission. 

 2: Candidates should have qualified JEE Main, CUET, KEAM or IPU CET for admission to BTech course. 

3: The counselling process of shortlisted candidates will be managed and regulated by AKTU based on which the candidates will be allotted seats. 

Q:   What is the JEE Main cutoff for AKTU BTech course?
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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.

Course20212022
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering4042844084
BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering3883942190
BTech in Biotechnology– / –21856
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)3042133692
Q:   I have scored less than 60% in Class 12. Can I get admission for B.Tech in AKTU?
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 AKTU BTech admission is entrance-based and done based on JEE Mains and UPTAC. The minimum percentage required in Class 12 to apply for the course ranges between 45% and 75%. Hence, 60% is a safe score in most cases, as long as you also clear the selection criteria. In case a candidate does not score enough, or wants to consider other options for BTech admissions, they can always opt for other colleges offering online BTech courses.

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AKTU UG - 5 years student admission report: Architecture and PlanningAccordion Icon V3
UG 5 years2024-25
Total students416
% Female students
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49%
% Outside State Students
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2%
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AKTU PG - 2 years student admission report: Architecture and PlanningAccordion Icon V3
PG 2 years2024-25
Total students52
% Female students
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46%
% Outside State Students
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8%
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Updated on Mar 27, 2026

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