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

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AKTU: Cutoff, Admissions 2026, Fees, Placements, Courses, Rankings, Reviews

Q: How can I get admission in AKTU for BTech?

To get admission AKTU for BTech, students have to participate in UPTAC Counselling. It is a centralised counselling process and allocates seats on the basis of JEE Main/ CUET score. Vacant seats, if any are filled through merit basis as per the university's norms. Selected students have to report at the campus for verification of documents. Students have to pay the AKTU BTech admission fees and complete the process.

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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University admissions 2026 are currenlty open for various courses. A few more updates are given below:

The CUET PG results are declared for admission to various PG-level courses. The counselling is conducted separately by each participating institution.
The CUET UG 2026 exam result for admission to several UG courses has been released.
The GATE 2026 exam has been concluded for ME/MTech admission.

AKTU Highlights 2026

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) is also known as Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU), is a public university in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. AKTU is considered a ‘University of National Importance’, and is also approved by the UGC and AICTE. Some of the key highlights are given below:

Accreditation & Membership: AKTU is a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), and accredited with an 'A+' grade by NAAC & the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
Flagship Courses: MBA and BTech are the flagship courses at AKTU Lucknow. The most sought after BTech branches include Computer Science, Computational Science, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology, etc.
Admission Criteria: AKTU University Lucknow admissions are based on both, merit and entrance scores. The university accepts national and state-level exams.
Accepted Exams: UPTU accepts UPCAT, CUET PG, JEE Main, GPAT, CAT, MAT, CUET, XAT, UPTAC, UGPET, JEECUP, etc.
Placements: The highest package offered at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University was INR 53 LPA, while the highest package offered off-campus was INR 1.2 Crore per annum.
NIRF Rankings 2025: UPTU University Lucknow is ranked 39th under the 'Architecture and Planning' category.
Affiliated Colleges: APJ Kalam Technical University offers affiliation to over 800 colleges. Some the popular ones include Institute of Management Studies Noida, IET Lucknow, Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology Jhansi, etc.

Quick insight: Currently, AKTU is in its newly inaugurated campus in Jankipuram, Lucknow. Additionally, AKTU Lucknow remains one of the largest technical universities with over 800 affiliated colleges.

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Q: Does AKTU come under CUET?

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.

Q: Is CUET compulsory for AKTU admission?

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.

Q: Can I get direct admission in AKTU for BTech?

The direct admission is provided only on vacant seats at institution or college level. The eligibility criteria for direct admission on seats remaining vacant in the first year after entrance examination counselling shall be such as may be notified from time to time. The general admission process for AKTU BTech course is through entrance exam. The university accepts national or state-level entrance exams like JEE Main, CUET, KEAM or IPU CET.

The selection will be followed by counselling. The counselling process of shortlisted candidates will be managed and regulated by AKTU based on which the candidates will be allotted seats. The seat allotment is based on the affiliated college cutoff and the candidate's preference for courses and colleges.

Q: When will be CUET UG exam conducted?

CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in May/June for 37 subjects. The mode of examination is CBT (Computer Based Test). NTA did not release official notification for CUET UG date sheet. Candidates can know exam details through CUET UG information bulletin. NTA will conduct CUET UG 2026 exam in multiple phases depending upon the number of candidates registering for the exam. Registered candidates can know the exact CUET UG exam on hall ticket. Candidates will have to report at the alloted exam centre on the day of the examination. The exam will be held in two slots each day depending upon the subject combinations chosen by the candidate.

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Q: Which are the popular courses in Institute of Engineering and Technology AKTU?

The most popular courses at Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), AKTU, are:

1. Computer Science and Engineering abbreviated as CSE is one of the most popular branches of engineering.
2. The offered courses are Electronics and communication engineering abbreviated as ECE.
3. Information Technology (IT)
4. Mechanical Engineering (ME)
5. Electrical Engineering (EE)
6. Civil Engineering (CE)
7. Chemical Engineering (CHE)
8. Biotechnology (BT)

These courses are preferred for the industrial contact, well placement records and research oriented programmes available in these institution. Further, IET AKTU also provide standard MBA and M.Tech programs which are the favorite choice of the students. Besides, these courses are popular because the institute is well-accredited by NAAC & NBA.

Q: Where can I get JEE Main 2026 syllabus PDF?

National Testing Agency NTA has released the syllabus of JEE Main 2026 on the official website. Students can download the current JEE Main syllabus PDF from Shiksha page or from the JEE Main official page to start their preparation. It is advised that students prepare for the exam strictly as per the syllabus and do not leave any topic to prepare for the exam.

AKTU Admission Updates 2026

AKTU admission 2026 are currently open. Admission to various courses at the UG, PG, and doctorate levels are granted either based on merit in previous qualifying degrees or national-level entrance exams. The mode of application is online. Below are the accepted entrance exams for some of the top courses:

BTech: UPTAC, JEE Main, CUET, UPCAT
BBA: UGPET, CUET, UPTAC, UPCAT
MBA: CAT, XAT, MAT, ATMA, CUET PG, CMAT, UPCAT
MTech: JEE Main, UPCAT, GATE, CUET PG, TANCET, IPU CET, BHU PET
BCA: CUET, IPU CET, UPTAC, UPCAT,
MPharma: GPAT, CUET PG, GATE
BArch: UPCET, BArch, JEE Main, NATA, UPTAC, CUET
DPharma: CUET, JEECUP
BDes: UCEED, CUET
MDes: CEED, CUET PG, GATE

Candidates can check the important dates around AKTU admissions 2026 in the table provided below:

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

1457 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

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

Important dates

Dates	Events
26 Jun '26	KEAM 2026 rank list release for engineering and pharmacy
10 Jun '26 - 29 Jun '26	IPU CET 2026 Counselling RegistrationOngoing
Jun '26	NTA UGC NET June 2026 Exam DateOngoing

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026

327 Courses1 year-5 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 45% aggregate
10+2 with 45% aggregate
Accepting Exams: MAT, ATMA, XAT, CAT, CUET-PG, CMAT, UPTAC, CBSE 12th, CUET, UP 12th

Important dates

Dates	Events
27 May '26 - 26 Jun '26	TANCET Scorecard Download WindowOngoing
10 Jun '26 - 29 Jun '26	IPU CET 2026 Counselling RegistrationOngoing
7 May '26 - 30 Jun '26	ATMA registration 2026 (July)Ongoing

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026

198 Courses2 years-5 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: UPCAT, CUET-PG, GATE, JEE Main, TANCET, CUET, IPU CET, BHU PET

Important dates

Dates	Events
1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26	GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paperOngoing

Commonly asked questions
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Q: How many rounds of counselling are there in CUET for AKTU admission?

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.

Q: What is the JEE Main application fee for BTech admission at IIT Bhilai?

The application fees for JEE Main is written below

INR 1,000 for Male unreserved, OBC, EWS category candidates
INR 800 for Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category candidates
INR 500 for SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category candidates

Q: What is the minimum eligibility required for AKTU admission?

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: What is the selection process of AKTU MTech programme?

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.

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AKTU Cutoff 2026

AKTU cutoff 2026 will be available soon. The university accepts the JEE Main entrance exam score for BTech admission, followed by the UPTAC Counselling process. AKTU MBA Cutoff is released for various AKTU affiliated colleges in Lucknow on the basis of UPCAT results. Students can go to the official website of Abdul Kalam University Lucknow to know more about AKTU Cutoff 2025.

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering : UPTAC Round 7 Closing Rank (General-All India)

College	2023	2024	2025
Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University	51075	30752.6	34482
Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology	63776	59421	69026

MBA/PGDM Cut Off 2025 Latest Round

Section	2025
Overall	55

Cut-off data is indicative and not official.

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IPU CET Round 3 Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)	1297	– / –	– / –
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	102880	151726	217947
B.Tech. in Information Technology	103366	154086	– / –
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)	– / –	– / –	218092
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)	9424	– / –	– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Cutoffs

Q: What is AKTU BArch Cutoff?

As per AKTU BArch cutoff 2023, the Round 4 closing rank for Faculty of Architecture - Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University stood at 24, whereas in 2022 it stood at 68. It can be concluded that AKTU cutoff for BArch has seen a declining trend in last 2 years. Tabulated below are the round-wise closing ranks for AKTU cutoff for the affiliated top colleges for the candidates belonging to the All India Quota:

College	2023
Faculty of Architecture - Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University	24
Accurate Group of Institutions	194
Axis Colleges	198
Sunder Deep College of Architecture	209
Sanskar College of Architecture and Planning, Sanskar Education Group	260

Q: What is percentile for AKTU MCA cutoff?

AKTU accepts CUET PG scores for admission to postgraduate courses including MCA . According to AKTU cutoff 2023, the closing ranks for MCA is 25095 for Maharana Pratap Engineering College, 25076 for Fort Institute of Technology, 25071 for Technical Education and Research Institute (TERI, Ghazipur), 22963 for Jagran Institute of Management and 24453 for Shri Ram College, Muzaffarnagar for the General category All India candidates. Candidates seeking admission must have a vaid score in CUET PG in order to be eligible for the course.

Q: What is KEAM cutoff for AKTU?

AKTU cutoff for BTech is based on All india Quota and Home State Quota. For the Home State Quota, AKTU offers admission to B.Tech. in Agriculture Engineering and B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) through KEAM followed by Counselling. Tabulated below are the Round 1 and the Last Round closing ranks for AKTU KEAM cutoff 2023 for two BTech specialisations:

Course	Round 1 Closing Rank	Last Round Closing Rank
B.Tech. in Agriculture Engineering	47196	49302
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)	33071	42688

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

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.

Course	2021	2022
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering	40428	44084
BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering	38839	42190
BTech in Biotechnology	– / –	21856
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)	30421	33692

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Publisher	2025
NIRF	39

2nd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Uttar Pradesh in 2025->

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AKTU Placements 2026

The data for AKTU placement 2026 as per the AKTU IET (Institute of Engineering and Technology) Brochure 2026 is available. The highest package offered was INR 54 LPA, while the average package offered was INR 7 LPA.

A total of 518 students were placed and 90 companies visited the campus in 2025. 10 international offers during AKTU IET placements 2025. Top recruiters included Google, Amazon and Uber.

Course	Median Salary
B.E. / B.Tech	₹1 - ₹12 LPA
MBA/PGDM	₹2.2 - ₹8 LPA
M.E./M.Tech	₹3 - ₹5.7 LPA

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IBM

Accenture

Goldman Sachs

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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Employment opportunities

Higher in core jobs

Higher studies preferences

Majority opted in India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: How many students are placed during AKTU placements?

A total of 518 students were placed during AKTU placements. The course-wise students placed during AKTU placements 2025 is mentioned below:

Course	Students Placed 2025
BTech CSE	86
BTech CSE AI	69
BTech CSE SF	75
BTech ECE	70
BTech Electrical	28
BTech Mechanical	42
BTech Civil	22
BTech Chemical	18
MBA	54
MCA	48
MTech	6

Q: How are the placements at AKTU?

According to media reports, AKTU has maintained 90% placement record during placement drive 2023. Further, the salary package offered during AKTU placements 2023 stood between INR 1 LPA and INR 20 LPA. Apart from this, a total of 7,000 students registered for the placement drive in 2023. A total of 318 students were placed with a package of INR 7.60 LPA in TCS Digital and the rest 1,213 students were placed with a package of INR 3.60 LPA in TCS Ninja during AKTU placement 2023.

Furthermore, a campus placement drive was organized by an Ed-Tech company on behalf of T&P cell. As per the media report, a total of 12 students have been selected for the post of Sales Executive with CTC of INR 4.12 LPA.

Q: Does AKTU provide international placements?

Yes, AKTU provides international placements. During the placement drive 2025, 10 international offers were made.

Q: What is the highest package offered in last three years during AKTU placements?

The highest package offered in last three years during AKTU IET placements is mentioned below:

Particulars	IET Placement Statistics 2023	IET Placement Statistics 2024	IET Placement Statistics 2025
the highest package	INR 49 LPA	INR 60 LPA	INR 54 LPA

AKTU Scholarships 2026

AKTU offers financial assistance to meritorious students belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC category. This is given under the regulations of the UP State Scholarship scheme. Every year, UP state releases the 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 the Scholarship at the official portal designed for fee reimbursement procedures.

To know about the AKTU scholarships, students may check the official site of the university.

Commonly asked questions
On Scholarships

Q: Are there any scholarship programmes for UG courses at Institute of Engineering and Technology AKTU?

Institute of Engineering and Technology AKTU Lucknow provides schlarship programs in the form of financial assistance to meritorious students who generally belongs to SC/ST/OBC category under the UP state scholarship scheme.

Every year UP state government releases a free reimbursement for every student of AKTU-affiliated colleges, who are struggling financially to support their education process. Students enrolled in AKTU can get their access to register themselves for AKTU fee-waiver scholarship schemes through the scheme .

Eligibility criteria for Fee -waiver scholarship scheme of AKTU:

Candidates must be enrolled in UG course at any of AKTU-affiliated colleges.
Candidates should be from SC, ST, or OBC category.
The family income of the candidate should not be more than 1 Lacs per annum.

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AKTU Application Process 2026

AKTU application process is an entirely online process. Before applying, students have to clear the admission criteria. Aspirants have to register at AKTU official site or at UPTAC as per the programme/ affiliated college's guidelines. Aspirants must save the Application Form Number. The AKTU admission process is as below:

Go to the AKTU-affiliated institute offering selected courses.
Click on 'Apply Now' on main page.
Register with the basic details.
Fill up the application form by submitting the details asked on the screen.
Upload the documents and pay the application fee.
Submit the form to complete the process.

Key points to remember while filling UPTAC/ AKTU forms:

The university does not accepted incomplete forms.
Blurred images are likely to be rejected. Scanned images must be clear.

Important Documents for Admission & Application

Passport-size photograph
Birth certificate
Class 10 & Class 12 pass certificate and marksheet
Graduation marksheet & certificate
PG degree marksheet
Entrance exam scorecard - if applicable
Offer/ Allotment Letter - if applicable
Caste certificate - if applicable
Category certificate - if applicable
Income Certificate of parents - if applicable

Commonly asked questions
On Application Process

Q: How can I get admission in AKTU for BTech?

To get admission AKTU for BTech, students have to participate in UPTAC Counselling. It is a centralised counselling process and allocates seats on the basis of JEE Main/ CUET score. Vacant seats, if any are filled through merit basis as per the university's norms. Selected students have to report at the campus for verification of documents. Students have to pay the AKTU BTech admission fees and complete the process.

Q: Can I apply for MBA after graduation at AKTU?

MBA is a two-year course divided into four semesters. AKTU offers MBA at campus through the Institute of Engineering & Technology, UP Institute of Design and Faculty of Management Studies. Interested candidates should check the eligibility requirements before applying for any of the MBA courses. Aspirants who have passed the bachelor's degree/ equivalent examination can apply for the MBA course. Apart from the academic qualification, candidates also need to qualify CUET-PG to get admission to AKTU MBA course.

Q: What is the application fee for the MBA programme at Institute of Engineering and Technology AKTU?

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at AKTU is a 2 years course at the PG level. The course offers admission to 60 students. The total tuition fee for AKTU Master of Business Administration (MBA) is INR 1.19 Lakh. To get admitted to AKTU Master of Business Administration (MBA) course, applicants must meet the entry requirements - 50% in graduation

Admission to the MBA programme is a 2-step process i.e. qualifying for the CUET PG exam and appearing in the counseling process conducted by the AKTU itself. However, candidates with CMAT entrance scores are also eligible to apply for the program.

Q: What is the seat intake for AKTU MBA course?

The total number of seats available for the AKTU MBA course is 28,809. Check below seat intake for some of the AKTU affiliated colleges:

Institutes	Seats
Greater Noida Institute of Technology	480
GL Bajaj Group of Institutions - GLBGI	300
Modinagar Institute of Technology	300
Naraina College of Engineering and Technology	300
Rajiv Academy for Technology and Management	240

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AKTU Infrastructure

AKTU is spread over 2,45,000 sq. km of land and offers various facilities to the students such as canteen, transportation, library, auditorium, seminar halls and various other infrastructure and facilities. Dr Abdul Kalam University Lucknow also houses a library with e-Journals, e-lectures, online course materials, and other facilities. Apart from this, the AKTU Lucknow University also has separate hostels for boys' and girls'.

How to Reach APJ University Lucknow?

The distance between Lucknow Charbagh Station to AKTU is 3 Km by road. However public transport is also available from railway station like cab, auto, bus etc.. By metro, Munshipulia Metro Station is the nearest and from there take a cab/auto rickshaw which will cost around INR 150 (Approx. Fare INR 30 on shared basis). The Alambagh bus station is located on the busy Lucknow-Kanpur Road and forms and integral part of an extensive multimodal transport system. Pre-paid three wheelers and taxi's are available from the bus station to the AKTU University Lucknow Address.

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Sports facilities

Multiple sports grounds & coaching present

College events

Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events

Mess food

Mess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic

Attendance policy

Can't miss a single lecture without penalty

Additional expenses

Charges for placements and training

Consequence of rules violation

Rule breakers are let off with a warning

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Commonly asked questions
On Infrastructure

Q: Does AKTU offers hostel facilities to its students?

Yes, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University offers a hostel and various other facilities to students. There are separate hostels for boys and girls. Visit the official website and check what are the charges for the hostel and decide whether to avail of this facility or not. The hostel is safe for students and proper security is maintained at the hostel for the students.

Q: What is the seat intake for B.Ed at AKTU?

The total seat intake for B.Ed is 450. Check below AKTU college-wise seat intake:

Institutes	Seats
Babu Banarasi Das Northern India Institute of Technology (BBDNIIT)	100
Kalka Institute for Research and Advanced Studies	100
Bora Institute of Management Sciences (BIMS)	100
Rakshpal Bahadur Management Institute, Greater Noida	100
Shri Sai College of Education	50

Q: How is the campus of AKTU?

AKTU offers all the necessary facilities to its students. Some of the campus facilities are as follows:

Canteen
Transportation
Library
Auditorium
Seminar halls
Separate hostel for boys and girls

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Commonly asked questions
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Q: How is the faculty of AKTU?

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University has an experienced faculty who has an experienced faculty who are PhD and Masters degree holders. AKTU also invites faculty for guest lectures and offers an opportunity to students to interact with some of the best personalities.

Q: How is the faculty for MBA course at Institute of Engineering and Technology AKTU?

MBA course at Institute of Engineering and Technology AKTU has been rated 4.0 for faculty as per reviews by students.

Therefore, The teachers are well qualified, and most of them are well experienced in the college and make their course curriculum because it is an independent university mostly favourable to the students.

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AKTU Notable Alumni

Doctor APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University Lucknow has provided quality education to many students since its establishment with its alumni in several fields such as Engineering, Information Technology, Operations,, Business Development, Sales and Marketing, etc. Tabulated below are some of the AKTU notable alumni:

Alumni Name	Alumni Photograph
Malti Chahar: Indian Actress and Director
Reecha Sinha: Indian actress and model
Vinay Kumar Pathak: Indian professor (Computer Science) and formerly project scientist at IIT Kanpur, and dean at HBTI Kanpur
Prachi Misra Raghavendra: Indian model who was crowned Femina Miss India Earth and Miss Congeniality in 2012.

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AKTU Student Life and Culture

UPTU is one of the largest technical universities in UP, India. The university is a mix of co-curricular and extracurricular activities. The university has a energetic environment with modern amenities. The AKTU Affiliated Colleges in Lucknow are also known for hosting grand events and cultural fests. The student life and culture at APJ Abdul Kalam University Lucknow is as follows:

Cultural Fests and Events: Annually, various events are organised such as TechKriti, Robowar, RoboRace, Frugal Engineering, Check your Knowledge, Just a Minute, English Debate, Hindi Debate, Business Plan, Coding Contest and Technical Poster Making.
Technical Fests: As a technical university, UPTU University Lucknow organises events such as hackathons, coding and robotics competitions, etc.
There are more than 700 colleges affiliated with Doctor APJ Abdul Kalam University Lucknow offering all the campus facilities to the students. Most of them provide hostel facilities including a dining hall, yoga centre, gym, sports ground, etc.
Abdul Kalam University Lucknow also arranges a sports fest annually, namely Dr. Abdul Kalam Sports Fest. The sports fest is for 3 days event it includes games such as badminton, basketball, chess, football, kabaddi, kho-kho, table tennis, and volleyball.

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Q: How would you describe the overall vibe of AKTU: relaxed, competitive, or something else?

UPTU is one of the largest technical universities in UP, India. Abdul Kalam Technical University has a blend of co-curricular and extracurricular activities. The university campus is vibrant with all the basic and modern amenities. The AKTU affiliated colleges in Lucknow are known for hosting grand events and cultural fests. These affiliated colleges such as IET Lucknow and HBTU Kanpur offer engineering and management programs, creating a competitive environment. UPTU University encourages students to participate in technical fests and sports fests. According to media reports, the University maintained a 90% placement record during placement drive 2023. The overall vibe of AKTU is a blend of academic competition and a relaxed campus life.

AKTU FAQs

Q: Is AKTU a good university?

AKTU is a state-level, public collegiate university. Formerly known as Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU), it is a University of National Importance, specially for the UG and PG courses offered in the field of Engineering and Science. AKTU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Coming to the AKTU placements, the university has not released the placement report for the year 2023. However, as per media reports, 1,531 students were selected in TCS. 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.

Q: Is AKTU MBA worth it?

MBA is one of the top courses of AKTU. AKTU offers MBA at campus through the Institute of Engineering & Technology, UP Institute of Design and Faculty of Management Studies. Students pursuing MBA from AKTU have a chance of getting placed in top companies. The university conducts placement drive every year. As per media reports, 1,531 students were selected in TCS. 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.

Q: How many colleges are there under AKTU?

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).

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Q: How many seats are there in AKTU for BTech?

Dr APJ Adul Kalam University BTech seats include the seats available at various AKTU-affiliated colleges. In total, 85,464 seats are available for the BTech course in different streams and specialisations. Below is the seat intake for some of the AKTU-affiliated colleges:

Institutes	Seats
Greater Noida Institute of Technology	1260
RR Group of Institutions	726
Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College	1500
Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology	1650
Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET)	2100

Q: How many companies visit the campus during AKTU placements?

A total of 90 companies visited the campus during AKTU IET placements 2025.

Q: Who is eligible for AKTU BTech CSE?

AKTU BTech admissions are through UPTAC. The AKTU eligibility for BTech CSE is as below:

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)

Q: How can I seek AKTU PhD admission?

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.

Q: Can I get direct admission in B.Ed at AKTU?

No, AKTU accepts IPU CET score for providing admission to B.Ed course as per an unofficial source. IPU CET is a pen and paper based test conducted for a duration of three hours. The question paper includes 150 questions. After completing Class 12, candidates can apply for IPU CET for B.Ed admission. AKTU offers B.Ed course through BIMS Lucknow, RBMI Greater Noida, Kalka Institute for Research and Advanced Studies and Shri Sai College of Education.

Q: How many rounds will be conducted for UPTAC counselling 2026?

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University conducts the UPTAC counselling in four rounds. The additional round of UPTAC counselling 2026 will be conducted for government institutes only. If seats remain vacant then authorities may conduct further rounds. For UPTAC extended round counselling, applicants have to complete fresh registration with fee payment. Candidates are advised to keep track of the official website to check counselling schedule.

Q: Is it compulsory to report at the institute as per UPTAC counseling schedule 2026?

Yes, applicants allotted seat at the time of UPTAC counselling seat allotment have to report at the institute as per the schedule. Candidates need to report at the institute before the last date for admission confirmation. Applicants have to carry all the documents and xerox copies at the time of physical reporting. Applicants who fail to report at the allotted institute will be disqualified from the admission process. Candidates are advised to keep track of UPTAC counselling dates 2026 to never miss any event related to the admission process.

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What is the selection criteria for BArch admission to Faculty of Architecture AKTU?

Answered 6 months ago

For BArch admission to Faculty of Architecture AKTU students are selected based on entrance exams scores such as NATA, JEE Main, UPTAC, CUET, etc. Students are eligible for this selection process as long as they meet the requirement of having passed Class 10 and Class 12 boards with a minimum 50% ag

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Are there separate university registration fees I need to pay for the AKTU-affiliated Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology MBA cou

Answered 2 days ago

Yes, apart from core college costs, students in Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology MBA track must budget for university enrollment dues. This official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University charge is a one-time payment of INR 1,000. It is paid directly to the state technical board t

Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Why is an AKTU-affiliated degree from Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology MBA better than a private college diploma?

Answered 2 days ago

Earning a recognised university degree through Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology MBA offers superior long-term credibility compared to private standalone diplomas. The curriculum strictly complies with the standardized quality controls set by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University.

Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

What is the fees for IET Lucknow courses?

Answered 3 weeks ago

The fees for IET Lucknow courses is between INR 80 K to INR 3.4 L. The fees for the flagship BTech course at the college depends on the specialisation chosen by the students.

Shruti Manchanda

Contributor-Level 10

Why choose Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is a government institute that is recognised by AICTE. Below given are the reasons to choose IET Lucknow: