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AKTU MTech Courses & Fees 2026: Admission Dates, Fee & Placements

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Last updated on 25 May '26

AKTU M.E./M.Tech
What's new?

The CUET PG results have been released for the M.E./M.Tech course. The counselling is being conducted separately by each participating institution.

AKTU MTech Eligibility & Highlights 2026

Uttar Pradesh Technical University offers a two-year MTech programme under 19 specialisations. For seeking admission to the programme, candidates need to possess a valid UPSEE rank (now CUET PG). GATE-qualified candidates are also considered for AKTU MTech admission. However, such candidates first need to undergo a counselling process along with UPSEE-qualified candidates for seat allotment. The table below mentions all MTech specialisations offered by AKTU under various faculties of Engineering and Technology:

Eligibility Criteria: Possess a BE/ BTech or equivalent degree in relevant stream with a minimum of 60% aggregate (54% for SC/ ST candidates)

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 57.5K - 2.8L

Median Package₹ 3L - 5.7L

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Commonly asked questions
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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: 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 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: 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

AKTU M.E./M.Tech
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M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Drives

2 yearsOffered by United Group of Institutions - UGI Allahabad

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M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

2 yearsOffered by Saroj Institute of Technology and Management

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2 yearsOffered by Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET)

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Q: Which entrance exam is accepted by AKTU?

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 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 is the life and culture at AKTU?

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.

M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

2 yearsOffered by SR Group of Institutions

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M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

2 yearsOffered by IIMT Group of Colleges, Greater Noida

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M.Tech. in Civil Engineering

2 yearsOffered by Rajshree Institute of Management and Technology

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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Production Engineering)

2 yearsOffered by SR Group of Institutions

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M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Working Professionals)

2 yearsOffered by Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET)

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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

2 yearsOffered by Rajshree Institute of Management and Technology

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M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering

2 yearsOffered by Rajshree Institute of Management and Technology

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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering

2 yearsOffered by KCC Institute of Technology and Management

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M.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering

2 yearsOffered by KCC Institute of Technology and Management

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GATE

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AKTU M.E./M.Tech
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 57.5 K - 2.8 L
Hostel	₹ 9.6 K - 3 L
One-time Payment	₹ 700 - 40 K
Other Fees	₹ 56.4 K
Total fee	₹ 67.8 K - 6.76 L

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AKTU MTech Admission Dates 2026

Check below the AKTU admission dates:

Dates	Upcoming Events
Aug '26-Oct '26	GATE 2027 Application Form Release DateTentative
Oct '26	GATE 2027 Registration Last Date with Late FeeTentative
1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26	GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paperOngoing
Jan '27	GATE 2027 Admit CardTentative
Feb '27	GATE 2027 Exam- Forenoon (AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, and XL)Tentative

Dates	Past Events
12 Jun '26	CCMT 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result Date
15 May '26 - 8 Jun '26	CCMT 2026 Round 1 Choice Filling and Locking

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 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.

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.

AKTU M.E./M.Tech
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering,NIET Noida
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering,NIET Noida
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering,Centre for Advanced Studies
M.Tech. in Biotechnology,IET Lucknow
M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence,NIET Noida

AKTU M.E./M.Tech
Seats

3095

Total Seats Available

Institutes	Seats
Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET)	183
Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University	165
Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology	102
Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology	91
Azad Institute of Engineering and Technology	81

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2 years

MCA in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence (ML & AI) (Online MCA)

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AKTU M.E./M.Tech
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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
IET Lucknow	₹ 5.7 LPA	₹ 80 K	-/-
Noida International University Compare	-/-	₹ 1.63 L	-/-
Jamia Hamdard Delhi Compare	₹ 5.72 LPA - 6.2 LPA	₹ 1 L - 3 L	-/-
Mangalayatan University - WILP, Lucknow	-/-	₹ 1.44 L	-/-
Uttaranchal University Compare	-/-	₹ 2.19 L - 4 L	-/-

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Infrastructure3.8

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Campus Life3.9

Value for Money3.7

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M.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science - Batch of 2027

Offered by Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

4.8

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

College has great placement and experienced teachers, and there is a big ground area.

Placements: My course is M. Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. From the last batch in my college, student placements are around 95 percent, and the highest package is around 50 LPA, with the average being 7 to 10 LPA. The top role offered in my course is data engineering by the company Wipro.

Infrastructure: Facilities in IET are very good. Wi-Fi is available for the students and faculty members. There are a large number of classrooms and a library. The quality of the hostel is very good. The food available in the mess is very good and tasty. Sports facilities are also very good.

Faculty: For the purpose of exams and curriculum, the teachers are very helpful and knowledgeable. They have experience and deep knowledge about the subjects. The difficulty level of the semester exams is moderate. Teachers are helpful for exams and also helpful in research and all other things.

Other: I chose the course M. Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Data because, in today's era, Artificial Intelligence is more in demand, and we gain knowledge about the course. Pride in the college is very good. There are fests happening every year, quarterly I think. Sports events also happen. In February, the main fest called Encore takes place.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026Read More

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M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2026

Offered by Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET)

4.2

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

It is an autonomous institute.

Placements: 60- 70% placements from my branch and the lowest package is 4.35 LPA, the average package is 7 LPA, and the highest package is 52 LPA. There are various companies to recruit in my college like Capgemini, Accenture, TCS, Wipro, Deloitte, etc. Students can get the opportunity to get the internship by college or by themselves. Top roles like software engineer, software developer, cloud engineer, etc.

Infrastructure: There is availability of every facility for students like Wi-Fi, and computer labs. Classrooms with smart TV, CCTV cameras surveillance, biometric attendance, and a library with full air conditioning. The quality of the hostel is medium or average the food is good, and the mess and canteen are not so good.

Faculty: Teachers are very supportive and helpful. They are very knowledgeable and have high qualifications. The course curriculum is good but not very helpful for industry-ready ready. Semester exams are not very tough and the passing percentage is 35%.

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2025Read More

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M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2020

Offered by R. D. Engineering College Technical Campus

4.4

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Campus is big and clean. I would recommend getting admission to this college.

Placements: At my college 85 percent to 100 percent students get placed every year. The salary package ranges from 4 to 5 LPA, which is the lowest and the average is 5 to 10 LPA. Top recruiters are Amazon, Cisco, TCS Ltd, Daffodil Software, IBM, HCL Technologies, AtoZ Recruiter and Dhariwal Enterprises Pvt Ltd.

Infrastructure: RD College hostel offers a friendly environment with convenient access to classrooms. However, the Wi-Fi can be unreliable, imparting study sessions. Despite this, the supportive community and campus make it a decent place to live and learn. It is a good, neat and clean campus.

Faculty: The teachers are generally helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. They ensure good teaching and are aligned with industry needs, aiding in job readiness. 75% attendance is required for exams. Semester examinations are moderately challenging, with a decent pass percentage.

Other: Our college offers scholarships, and fests and events are held regularly.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025Read More

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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2021

Offered by IIMT Group of Colleges, Greater Noida

3.4

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

IIMT Group of Colleges, Greater Noida review.

Placements: Most of the students in this course get placed in companies, which is more than 70%. The package of the course is so high that it was more than 90%. And top companies from India are hiring for this course. The percentage of student internships in this course is 80%.

Infrastructure: Very good facilities are provided for this course. The library is also present in this course. The food quality in the canteen is so tasty but not good for health. Medical facilities are not available for college students. And in sports, all facilities are present.

Faculty: All the teachers are very good and helpful. They are all very knowledgeable. The course does not make us industry ready and students are taken on an industry visit. The semester in this course is to difficult but all students passed and the pass rate is more than 70% in my course.

Other: The best thing about a course is that we have the best mechanical knowledge after completing it. The campus crowd is so good. Scholarships are not provided in the course.

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2024Read More

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M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2026

Offered by Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology

5.0

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

Review of Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology.

Placements: Up to 60% of the students get placements in computer science and engineering. The highest package is 52 LPA, followed by the average package of 5 LPA and the lowest package of 2 LPA. Deloitte and Commvault are the two top recruiting companies. Almost all the students get internship opportunities. Full-stack development, data structure and algorithms are the roles offered.

Infrastructure: The library is very good because it contains all the requirements for the books. Labs are also fully functional and Wi-Fi opportunities are also good. A hostel contains all the requirements for a hostel. The rooms, bathrooms and sanitation are quite good in all aspects.

Faculty: The teaching and learning process is very good and teachers are very inspiring creatures. The course curriculum is very relevant to the exact knowledge of computer science and engineering. Semester exams are quite tough but the pass percentage is about 80%.

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2024Read More

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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering) - Batch of 2019

Offered by Naraina College of Engineering and Technology

4.2

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Review of Naraina College of Engineering and Technology.

Placements: About 60% of students were placed in our course. The highest salary package offered in our college was 30 LPA, and the lowest salary package offered was 10 LPA. Top recruiting companies were TCS, Wipro, Infosys, etc. About 90% of students got internships from our course. Top roles offered in our course were engineer and HR.

Infrastructure: Wi-Fi facility was available in our college. Labs were so good with equipment. Classrooms were also very good. Libraries had good books in our college. Hostels were so good in our college.

Faculty: Teachers were so good in our college. They had great knowledge of their fields. There were many curriculum activities in our college. Semester exams were not so tough. If you study from day one, you can get good marks in your semester exam. The pass percentage of semester exams was 30%.

Other: I chose this course because of my interest in mechanical fields. There were so many events in our college. Many scholarship facilities were available in our college.

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2023Read More

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How can I get admission in AKTU for BTech?

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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.

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What is the fees for IET Lucknow courses?

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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.

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