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 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: 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 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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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 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.

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

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The placement scenario in this particular branch of chemical engineering is very poor, where only three to four students get placed in mass recruiting companies such as Infosys, etc.

Based on 103 Reviews

Subham

B.Com (Hons) - Batch of 2027

Offered by Meerut Institute of Technology

3.2

4.0Placements4.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty2.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

Average as a local college, prefer Noida or Delhi colleges for better placements.

Placements: Placements are average. Placements are only decent for engineering courses. Also, the placement manager for my course is not that active. The average placement for my course is 2 LPA-3 LPA. Personally speaking, I don't have any kind of expectations from the placement cell of my college. They offered me a salary of Rs. 18,000 per month at a company called Deva. I don't remember their name, but they were based in Gurgaon and the cost of living is so high, there Rs. 18,000 is not enough for single person to live.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is not that good. Looks like a government hospital inside. Classes are also not good. Food is decent in cafeterias. Overall. I would rate the infrastructure 6 out of 10. Also, I don't know whether the medical facilities are available or not.

Faculty: Faculty members are decent. They are very strict and mostly force students to study like in school. They do not rely on any smart board or smart classes. They use the old typical methods of teaching nowadays as well. No, I don't think so. They make students industry-ready. For theoretical learning, practical learning is preferred for skill development.

Other: College is not that good. Value for money, we can say, but spend some more money and go to Noida for better colleges.

Reviewed on 7 Sep 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Computer Science - Batch of 2028

Offered by Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET)

3.0

3.0Placements3.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty3.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

Honest review of NIET, Greater Noida.

Placements: About 60 percent of the students got placed. The highest package is 54 LPA. The lowest is not known and the average is 4-5 LPA. Top recruiters include Justpay, Razorpay, etc. Internship opportunities are very few. Top roles offered are software developer, full stack, etc.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is average, although the college has labs and a library. I don't know anything about the hostel. Since I live outside the college, I have heard about the facilities from friends who live there. Timings are very strict, food is okay.

Faculty: Teachers are very average. Some are experienced and many are newcomers. Course curriculum is surprisingly relevant. Semester exams are easy as it is an autonomous college so paper making and checking both are done in the college itself, so it becomes quite easy.

Other: Fest are very rare in this college.

Reviewed on 5 Sep 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028

Offered by Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology

4.2

3.0Placements4.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Review of Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology.

Placements: Every year, a number of students take admission to the B.Tech programme. Every student's dream is to get a placement with a high package, but not every student gets a placement. Around 50–60% of students get a placement, and around 5–10% of these students get a high package.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is quite good, though not very big. There is a library in every building, which is good. Every library has AC for students. There is a canteen which is affordable for students. Wi-Fi quality and range are good all over the campus. Medical facilities are also available, along with a doctor on campus. The campus has a separate ambulance as well.

Faculty: Faculty is very helpful and highly educated. They support students and motivate them. Almost every month, they conduct exams. These are helpful for students to practice for their academics. Curriculum is relevant. It is useful for focusing on their careers.

Other: I chose because I have an interest in computers. I am interested in coding. I like learning new things. I also want to enjoy college life. Events and fests are normal on this campus. Students also get scholarships according to their academic performance.

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2026Read More

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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) - Batch of 2029

Offered by Galgotias University

3.6

4.0Placements5.0Infrastructure4.0Faculty2.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

Overall, university is good but overcrowded. An average package is provided.

Placements: I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Galgotias University. I'm in my 2nd year. After talking to my seniors, placements are basically NOC, which you get after completing the 4-year course, that is, your 6-month internship. The internship is completely provided by the university. If you want to work somewhere else, you can do it with NOC. The highest package is 6 LPA. The lowest is 3 LPA on average. Companies like Apollo come for recruitment. Every student gets the opportunity to do an internship.

Infrastructure: There is a smart board in each and every class. There are AC classrooms, and Wi-Fi is provided throughout the university. An Artificial Intelligence and Data Science block is available. Medical facilities, a library, gym, cafeteria, mess, and sports ground are available. Boys' and girls' hostels are also available at a good price.

Faculty: Teachers are very professional, helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The curriculum is also good. Exams are quite easy. If you study, it's easy to pass. There are 2 semesters in a year. Each semester has a mid-term and an end-term exam, along with internal assessment. 75% attendance is mandatory.

Other: I chose this course because of my personal interest. I wish I were better at this course. I wish I had more practical knowledge & exposure to the medical environment. Fest is really amazing, but it's so overcrowded.

Reviewed on 4 Sep 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2027

Offered by Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (NIET)

3.4

4.0Placements3.0Infrastructure3.0Faculty4.0Crowd & Campus Life3.0Value for Money

NIET – Good infrastructure, decent placement.

Placements: 70-75% of students are placed or are in ongoing internships. The highest package is around 10–15 LPA, and the lowest is 2.5–3 LPA. Top recruiting companies include Infosys, Mahindra, JBM, etc. Students get a good number of placements at Spinny, JK Group, etc.

Infrastructure: This college has decent infrastructure for mechanical engineering. It has more than 10 labs for different work and assignments. The quality of the hostel is also fine. The food is average. It is not very good. There are also good sports facilities, like a gym and a badminton court.

Faculty: Teachers are really very helpful. They provide PYQs and the most relevant questions for exams. They are also well qualified to answer all questions and doubts from students. There are 3 sessional exams each semester and 1 semester exam. Criteria to pass the semester is to achieve 60 marks out of 150.

Other: I chose this course because I have a keen interest in automobiles & manufacturing. Also, the placement ratio of this course is 300%. The benefit will be more industry exposure for better learning.

Reviewed on 3 Sep 2026Read More

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B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering (Business Analytics and Optimization) - Batch of 2027

Offered by Galgotias University

4.4

3.0Placements5.0Infrastructure5.0Faculty5.0Crowd & Campus Life4.0Value for Money

Good infrastructure, facilities, and teachers are helpful.

Placements: 80 percent of students who are eligible for placements are placed in 2025. Overall, Galgotias has a decent placement record. You should have strong skills. It provides different workshops, hackathons, training, and mock interviews for this. Galgotias has a separate placement cell named CPDD. The highest package at Galgotias is 60 LPA. The lowest package of Galgotias is 3 LPA-4 LPA. The average package of Galgotias is 5.4 LPA.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of my department is fabulous. There's a separate building named the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science block for B.Tech CSE students. Wi-Fi is well maintained. We have active learning classrooms with proper round tables and comfortable chairs, and we have a two-floor open library which is aesthetically designed, and there are 1.5 lakh books available there. We have premium labs with premium systems. The quality of food in the mess is good and hygienic. The taste is decent. There are good medical facilities available. For sports and games dedicated grounds and equipment are available. Expos are also organised in our university.

Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified, knowledgeable, and helpful. They give their 100 percent to teach us. I'll give 5 stars in terms of teaching facilities. The curriculum is very relevant, it makes the students industry-ready and gives students exposure to internships and placements. Semester exams are decent like a moderate level. The passing percentage is 40 percent for each subject.

Other: I just love coding. So I chose B.Tech CSE. My course needs networking, communication, and technical knowledge which is very important. I think in my course, DSA is very important. So DSA lectures should be more. Events and fests are famous at our university. The best thing about Galgotias is the diversity of different fields of interest. Galgotias has a crowd, no doubt. Extracurricular activities, scholarships, everything is available.

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2026Read More

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What is the last date to apply for UP Scholarship 2026-27?

Answered 3 weeks ago

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.

Shobhit Saini

Contributor-Level 10

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

Answered 2 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

Prakhar Srivastava

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How much is the 2026 cut off in IET, Lucknow?

Answered a month 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.

Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

How to get admission in AKTU MTech?

Answered 2 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%.

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

How can I get admission in MBA at AKTU?

Answered 2 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%.

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10