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

Candidates seeking admission to AKTU must have a valid JEE Main scores. While taking into consideration the AKTU CSE cutoff 2024, the required rank should stood between 30751.6 and 1413411 for General AI category candidates. So, candidates are advised to achieve a rank below than 1413411 for the admission to AKTU. For more cutoffs, candidates can check out the official page. 

No, as such there is no specific marks criteria to be eligible for the NCHMCT JEE exam. However, the only criteria is to pass class 12th of Senior Secondary education of any recognised Central/State Board, such as Council Board of Secondary Education  and Council for Indian School Certificate Examination or State Boards of Secondary Education. Other than that, some more eligibility criteria is given below:Intermediate or two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognised institution are also eligible to apply for NCHM JEE 2025General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level. High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University.Any Public School/ Board/ University Examination in India or in a foreign country recognised by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) / Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 pattern of Senior Secondary education.HSC Vocational Examination approved by NCVT and SCVT of the concerned state.Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects including English as one of the Subjects.

The colleges affiliated to AKTU accepts IPUCET exam for admission to UG and PG courses. The basic criteria to get into AKTU through IPUCET exam is to have a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in class 12 and for PG courses, the minimum aggregate 50% marks in Bachelor's Degree. So, if you are securing a percentile of 72 in class 12th, it is more than enough to appear for IPUCET to get into AKTU.  

Yes, you can get admission to any course at AKTU in 2025 through scholarship, Fee waiver and government scheme like UPI scholarship, Tution fees waiver scheme, merit based scholarship for top ranking student in entrance exam like JEE Mains. Financial aid is also available for EWS, SC,ST and other reserved categories

AKTU provides lateral entry admissions to its BTech course through CUET UG. Through lateral entry, candidates are admitted directy to the second year of BTech. Candidates with a valid CUET UG score can apply for the counselling process if they fulfil the below-given eligibility criteria:A 3/4-year Diploma with at least 45% (40% for SC/ST candidates) aggregate from an institution recognised by the UP Board of Technical Education (BTEUP) in any stream of Engineering (except Agriculture Engineering, Pharmacy and Architecture),  ORA BSc degree from a recognised university as defined by UGC, with at least 45% (40% for SC/ST candidates) and Class 12 with Mathematics as a subject (will be allotted if seats remain vacant after Diploma holders),  ORA pass in the DVoc stream in the same or allied sector from an institution recognised byBTEUP or equivalent 

After the JEE Main session 2 result announced, candidates need to first head on to official JEE Main website to know the performance in terms of rank and marks on the portal. You further need to download the scorecard to assess your performance. The needed details to log in are application number and birth date. Apart checking scorecard and rank, they need to check out their qualifying status. Based on your results, you then have to make up your mind to prepare for JEE Advanced or not to get into the IITs. Moreover, the candidates who qualify the JEE Main exam will be allowed to sit for the counselling rounds of NITs, IIITs, and other participating institutes. While applying for the counselling, candidates must have to ensure that all the necessary documents are ready to be submitted. And, at last they have to regularly check and track the important dates regarding the counselling rounds or JEE Advanced exam timeline to avoid any rush at the end of a counselling round. 

BTech admission at AKTU is granted with a valid exam score, subject to the fulfilment of the course specific eligibility criteria. The eligibility requirements may vary across the BTech specialisations offered at AKTU. The following table presents the eligibility criteria for some BTech specialisations:AKTU BTech SpecialisationsMinimum EligibilityBTech in BiotechnologyA pass in Class 12 from UP board/CBSE or any other equivalent board with a minimum of 45% aggregate in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST candidates) in the Physics, Chemistry and any one of Biology/ Biotechnology/ Maths, ORA pass in the DVoc stream in the same or allied sectorBTech in AgricultureA pass in Class 12 from UP board/CBSE or any other equivalent board with a minimum of 45% aggregate in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST candidates) in the Agricultural stream or Physics, Chemistry and any one of Biology/ Biotechnology/ Maths/ Agriculture, ORA pass in the DVoc stream in the same or allied sector

 Lateral Entry Eligibility Criteria to B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) at AKTU:Qualification: You should possess a 3-year Diploma in engineering (equivalent qualification from a recognized university).Minimum Marks: You are required to possess a minimum percentage of marks (typically 60%, but could be different in some cases). Check the particulars based on what year you apply.Admission Process for Lateral Entry:LEET (Lateral Entry Entrance Test): AKTU generally holds a Lateral Entry Entrance Test (LEET) for admitting students in the second year of B.Tech courses.Application: You have to submit the application form for LEET and sit for the exam.Counseling: Depending on your rank or score in the LEET, you will be contacted for counseling,  during which time you can opt for the engineering branch and institute.

With an AKTU rank of 102,625, securing admission to top engineering colleges may be challenging, as their closing ranks are typically much lower. However, some institutions have higher closing ranks, offering potential opportunities. For instance, in 2024, the closing ranks for B.Tech programs at AKTU-affiliated colleges ranged up to approximately 100,000. It is advisable that to check the latest cutoff trends for specific colleges and programs to identify where your rank might be competitive.

Admission Possibility at IET Lucknow for B.Tech CSE (AI)Your JEE Main 2024 Percentile: 86%Expected CRL Rank: 1,40,000 - 1,50,000Previous Year Cutoff (Home State - General):2024: ~45,2132023: ~47,1552022: ~30,444Conclusion:An estimated CRL rank of 1,40,000+ makes it challenging to get admitted to CSE (AI) at IET Lucknow since the cutoff ranks are significantly lower. A UP domicile will help you but you need to look at alternative possibilities through UPTAC counseling services.For more precise information participate in counselling,use rank predictor app and go through cutoff.