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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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.

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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: 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.

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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.

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Many top recruiting companies like TCS, Wipro, Bajaj, etc., visit our campus for placements.

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Not too many companies arrive here for placements, but if you cant get placements here, then you can easily get the off-campus placement with some efforts.

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029

Offered by Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology

4.0

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology is a college for exposure, experience, and life.

Placements: In this college, the placement percentage is about 60% of the total selected candidates for interviews. The highest package is 17 LPA, and the average package is 5.35 LPA. Top recruiting companies are TCS, Wipro, Infosys, BHEL, etc. Software Engineer, Data Analyst, and other career options are offered.

Infrastructure: Every basic facility is available, like water, lights, and fans in classrooms, with cleanliness. But one thing that is not available here is digital classrooms. The hostels are very good and clean, with the availability of water, lights, and all basic amenities.

Faculty: Here, the most beautiful thing is that teachers are very caring, helpful, and supportive. They are also highly qualified professionals in their fields. Our course is best for industry and placements. Here, semester exams are quite tough, but not so much that you cannot pass. If you study hard, you can pass.

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026Read More

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Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) - Batch of 2023

Offered by United Group of Institutions - UGI Allahabad

5.0

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

The campus is clean and has greenery in the garden.

Placements: It was good for students and highly recommended. The minimum package for students at my college was 4.5 LPA, and the highest package for students was 24.5 LPA. Last year, the highest package on campus was 28 LPA. Infosys, Wipro, TCS, and more companies came for hiring.

Infrastructure: Labs, classes, and the library were awesome. More games were available to play, like cricket, football, and handball. Medical facilities were also very good, with emergency medical services available on the college campus. The last moments of the college were so good, and I was happy.

Faculty: The minimum percentage for passing a semester exam was 40%. Internal exams were based on unit examinations. There were 3 unit examinations, and students had to attend 2 exams for the internal examination.

Other: The college had more events, fests, and many more activities for students.

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Information Technology - Batch of 2026

Offered by Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET)

5.0

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

Our college has good infrastructure, a good number of placements, and good faculty.

Placements: Our college has a good number of placement and internship opportunities in startup companies to learn good languages. The highest package offered is 25 LPA, and the lowest package offered is 4 LPA. The college provides CRT training and other sessions to help students crack company interviews and secure good packages.

Infrastructure: Our college infrastructure is very good, with a green environment and a good ambience. It has all facilities, including hostel facilities, medical facilities, sports, and games. There is a big ground for sports. The hostel provides healthy food with a variety of items.

Faculty: Our teachers are very helpful and are Ph.D.-qualified. They have good subject knowledge. Their teaching quality is excellent. They explain doubts clearly by providing PPTs, PDFs, handwritten notes, and good examples. Semester exams are easy to moderate if we follow the curriculum.

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026Read More

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

Offered by Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET)

4.6

5.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

I am satisfied with facilities and placements.

Placements: 75% of students get placed in my college. The highest package in the Computer Science and Engineering department is 10 LPA, and the lowest package is 3 LPA. Around 60–65% of students get internships. The top recruiting companies are Infosys, Wipro, etc. The top role offered is Software Developer.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are good, and we have the best infrastructure. Every department has Wi-Fi, computer labs, digital labs, and a library with a wide range of books. The quality of food in the mess and canteen is better than that of most colleges. Hostel facilities are good. Medical facilities are also good.

Faculty: Teachers are very friendly and cooperative with students. They explain concepts clearly and are qualified and knowledgeable in their respective subjects. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for a competitive society. The pass percentage is about 65–70%.

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B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Lateral Entry) - Batch of 2026

Offered by ACN College of Engineering and Management Studies

3.4

2.0Placements3.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

College with full facilities and services.

Placements: In our course, a few students get placed in different companies. Approximately 50–60% of students get placed from our course. The highest package offered is 8 LPA, and the lowest package is approximately 4 LPA. Top companies do not visit for placements because it is not a famous college. Small companies like Bajaj, TCS, and startups visit for placements. Around 50–60% of students get internships from our course. The top role offered in our course is Software Engineer or Software Developer.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure facilities are well managed. Wi-Fi is available in our department and labs, with fully digitalized classrooms in good condition. The library is available for book resources and provides a silent environment. Hostel facilities are decent. The mess food is acceptable. Sports and medical facilities are also decent, but I like our department services the most.

Faculty: Faculty members are well educated and Ph.D. qualified. They know how to handle students and clear all doubts. Their teaching quality is also good. Our course is fully designed in a modern style, which makes it important for placements. Semester examinations are not very difficult, and the passing ratio is 70–80%.

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2022

Offered by KCC Institute of Technology and Management

4.6

3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life5.0Value for Money

KCCITM is a very good college.

Placements: Around 65 percent of students were placed from our batch. The highest package was 12 LPA, the lowest package was 2.4 LPA, and the average package was 5 LPA. The top recruiting companies were Savantis and Sell Limited. 50 percent of students got internships through our course at Sell Limited and Savantis. The top role was desktop support engineer.

Infrastructure: Most of the facilities were available in our course, like Wi-Fi, labs, library, and some indoor games. Hostel food was very good, and cleanliness was maintained in the mess and corridors. There was also a tennis court, basketball court, cricket and football ground, table tennis, and many other games.

Faculty: The faculty was very helpful and knowledgeable in our course. Faculty helped students to achieve their goals and to prepare for placement and industry. If a student gave proper time to study, then it was quite easy to clear the internal as well as university exams.

Other: At that time, electronics and communication was a core branch, and I also had an interest in this branch. Lab time should increase for our course. Events were organized on our campus often and also in fests. The college arranged celebrities and singers, and gaming competitions were also there.

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026Read More

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What is the fess for MCA fw in galgotias college, if I take admission through aktu councelling.

Answered a month 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

Prakhar Srivastava

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How to get admission in AKTU MTech?

Answered 4 weeks 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%.

Gaurika Chhabra

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How can I get admission in MBA at AKTU?

Answered 4 weeks 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%.

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Is entrance exam required for admission in M.Tech at AKTU?

Answered 4 weeks ago

AKTU M.Tech admission is entrance-based. The university accepts students through GATE/ BHU PET/ TANCET/ CUET/ IPUCET exams. Students must appear for the given examinations to secure admission in M.Tech at AKTU.

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

I have 68% in Class 12 but I have compartment in chemistry. Am I eligible for AKTU?

Answered 4 weeks ago

Students can get admission in AKTU even if they have RT in Chemistry. Candidates must pass at least five subjects and clear the minimum aggregate percentage required by the university. The minimum percentage required to be eligible for AKTU admission is 45% in Class 12. Although RT in Chemistry may

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10