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AKTU MCA Courses & Fees 2026: Eligibility, Cutoff, Admission, Dates, Seats

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AKTU MCA Eligibility & Highlights 2026

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Total Tuition Fees₹ 59.5K - 3.5L
Median Package₹ 2.8L - 5.7L
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Graduation score50%
10+2 score45%
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Q:   Is AKTU a good university?
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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 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.

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.
Q:   Does AKTU provide international placements?
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Yes, AKTU provides international placements. During the placement drive 2025, 10 international offers were made.

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Q:   How is the life and culture at AKTU?
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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.
Q:   How many colleges are there under AKTU?
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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:   Which entrance exam is accepted by AKTU?
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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:   How would you describe the overall vibe of AKTU: relaxed, competitive, or something else?
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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.

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AKTU MCA Fees 2026

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Fee componentsAmount (for 2 - 3 years)
₹ 59.47 K - 3.51 L
₹ 29 K - 2.94 L
₹ 750 - 20 K
₹ 2 K - 73.58 K
₹ 91.22 K - 7.38 L
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Q:   Who is eligible for AKTU admission?
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Students must meet the AKTU eligibility requirements to get admission in the university. The eligibility may vary depending on programme/ specialisation. Common eligibility is as below:

  • AKTU UG eligibility - Class 12 with relevant subjects
  • AKTU PG eligibility - UG degree in a relevant field
  • AKTU PhD eligibility - PG degree in a relevant field
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:   How many rounds of counselling are there in CUET for AKTU admission?
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AKTU admissions through CUET usually have seven rounds of counselling. There are five counselling rounds and two special rounds. Students eligible for UPTAC Counselling must register on the official website. The process has started.

Q:   I don't have good scores in JEE Main, can I get admission in AKTU?
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Students can apply to AKTU even with a JEE Mains rank in lakhs. Aspirants can get admission in private colleges affiliated with AKTU through the UPTAC Counselling Portal using JEE Main score. Candidates can also get admission through other entrance exams such as KEAM and CUET. To get more information, contact the admission desk of AKTU. 

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Dec '26-Jan '27
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2 Mar '27 - 31 Mar '27
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25 Jul '26
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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2027
Offered by Greater Noida Institute of Technology
3.8
4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money
I am totally satisfied with this course and this college after getting admission to this college.
Placements: In our college, the placement rate is average. Top MNCs do not visit our college regularly. Mostly, local companies visit for placements. Other companies also come and hire students in large numbers. Overall, my college is good for this course. Around 50% of students get placed through campus placements. The average package ranges from 4 to 6 LPA. The highest package for the MCA course reaches 28 LPA. The highest package offered by the college reaches 70 LPA. The top recruiting companies include TCS, Coforge, Capgemini, and others.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is average. The hostel facilities are excellent but very expensive. The food quality is good. Wi-Fi does not work properly. Sports and games are provided during extracurricular sessions.
Faculty: Teachers are qualified and knowledgeable. Their teaching experience is good. Some teachers are enthusiastic and have practical knowledge. My course is relevant to the industry. The college also takes students on industrial visits. My college is affiliated with AKTU. Therefore, scoring good marks in exams can be quite difficult. The minimum passing requirement is 30%. The department faculty members are supportive. However, the quality of teaching could be improved.
Other: Many technical events and fests are conducted by the college. The campus crowd is also good. Government scholarships are available. Many extracurricular activities are conducted every week. I chose the MCA course because it offers a lot of technical knowledge. The best thing is learning different technical languages. I would like to improve the quality of the classrooms. Overall, my college is better than other nearby colleges.
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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2027
Offered by Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College
4.4
3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money
Very good facilities, teachers are very good, but placement is a little poor.
Placements: 50 to 60 percent of students have been placed. The highest package is 9 LPA, and the lowest is 4 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Infosys, Deloitte, and TCS. 80 percent of students got internships from college and off-campus. Top roles are software engineer and trainee full-stack engineer.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi, labs, library, and classes are in very good condition. Hostel rooms are fully furnished, with their own water cooler. The mess and canteens are properly hygienic. Separate hostels are there for girls and boys.
Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified and knowledgeable. The quality of teaching is very good. The course curriculum is relevant, and teachers also teach us some other technologies apart from our university course. College exams are very difficult, but they help you in your university exams because when you take university exams, after that you can easily score 8 CGPA.
Other: Every year, two types of sports events are conducted in college, one is Saksham, which is conducted in September, and the other is in February or March for seniors' farewell.
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Great faculty, nice infrastructure, and tasty hostel food.
Placements: Placements were really good for B.Tech. For MCA, placements were not that good. The average package was 3 LPA. The top recruiting companies were Tech Mahindra, etc. The common roles offered were Software Developer, Technical Support Engineer, QA Engineer, BDE, and Full Stack Developer.
Infrastructure: The hostel food was hygienic and tasty. Hostel cleanliness was one of the good things. The canteen food was also very tasty. Sports and games were conducted on time. Many quiz competitions and fests were organized from time to time. The college provided more opportunities.
Faculty: Teachers were very qualified and helpful. They had great knowledge of their respective subjects. The course curriculum was relevant, modern, and updated. The pass percentage of the MCA first year was 90%. Teachers were available at any time for doubt-solving. They provided extra classes if any student did not understand any topic in class. Faculty was superb.
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Absolutely dissatisfied because of placement, good placements till 2022, and good infrastructure.
Placements: Only 50 percent of students got placed, not worth the hype and all. The highest package is 16 LPA, the average is around 4 LPA, and the lowest I would say was around 3 LPA. Top recruiting companies are TCS, Infosys, LTM Mindtree, Deloitte, and Hashdein. Interns are only about 10-20 percent from 2000 people.
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Fresh applications for Class 9 to 12 can be submitted until 21 September 2026. Renewal applications for the same classes close earlier, on 25 August 2026. Dashmottar students have separate deadlines in October 2026.

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Answered 4 months ago

If you're taking admission to MCA (Fee Waiver/FW) at Galgotias College (GCET) through AKTU counselling, the tuition fee is typically waived under the FW scheme. However, you'll still need to pay other applicable charges such as university/exam fees, registration fees, and any other non-tuition charg

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Answered 2 months ago

The 2026 UPTAC Round 4 cutoff rank for the B.Tech programme at the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Lucknow, ranges between 45,040 and 94,348 for the General category. Admissions are entirely merit-based and determined by JEE Main scores via UPTAC Counselling.

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Swati Pandey

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Answered 4 months ago

To get admission in AKTU MTech, students must meet the eligibility and selection requirement. The university accepts students through GATE/ BHU PET/ TANCET/ CUET/ IPUCET followed by UPTAC Counselling. The basic eligibility is to complete UG degree with a minimum aggregate of 55% - 60%. 

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 4 months ago

To get admission in AKTU MBA, students must meet the eligibility and selection requirement. The university accepts students through CAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ XAT/ CUET PG followed by UPTAC Counselling. The basic eligibility is to complete UG degree with a minimum aggregate of 50%. 

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