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

No, candidates cannot get direct admission in AKTU for BTech programme. The university offers various UG, PG, and doctoral-level courses. Most of these programmes admit students based on their academic merit or national-level entrance test scores. The university accepts several exams, such as JEE Main, CUET, NATA, IPU CET, etc. Direct admission is provided only on vacant seats at the institution or college level. 

If you're aiming for CSE at Shri Ram Murti Smarak College (Bareilly) through AKTU counselling, remember that admission is based on your Common Rank List (CRL), not just your OBC category rank. Even though you have an OBC rank of around 1,07,000, check your CRL—it's what actually matters. In past years, SRMSC CSE seats were allotted up to CRL ranks of over 10 lakh, so your chances are good if your CRL is similar or better. Always list SRMSC as a higher preference, use your home state OBC quota, and keep an eye on later counselling rounds for more openings. as i researched you can easily get SRMSC 

Admission to IET Lucknow is through the entrance exams like JEE Main, CUET-UG (for B.Tech), GATE/CUET-PG (for M.Tech), and CUET-LEET (for lateral entry). After qualifying, you must register for UPTAC counselling, choose preferences, get allotted a seat, verify documents, pay fees, and report to the campus.

The present Entrance exams accepted by AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University) to get admission in its undergraduate Engineering (B.Tech) programs are:JEE Main: It is the foremost and compulsory entry test to access B.Tech in government as well as in self-financing colleges in AKTU. In 2022 AKTU abolished its own engineering entrance test (earlier named UPSEE/UPCET) and has since been using JEE Main to fill in B.Tech aspirants.If you want to seek B.Tech admission to any college that is affiliated to AKTU, you will have to take JEE Main followed by the AKTU/UPTAC counselling on the basis of your JEE Main rank. CUET score is also applicable (depends on the program) for courses that fall outside the traditional engineering.

Possibility of CSE or ECE I IET LucknowCSE-cutting data (home state, EWS) In 2024, the final ranking for CSE varied under this quota from 45,167 (round 1) to 51,729 (Round 4). Kolizunia Expect similar trends in 2025, there is an opportunity within 45,000-55,000 areas. ECE-CUTTING DATA (HOME STATE, EWS) The final ranking ranged from 51,137 (round 1) to 58,873 (round 4) in 2024. Kolizunia Your estimated ranking against cutting With an estimated ranking close to 200,000, your opportunities for CSE or ECE during this quota are very low. Expert insight A response to Nisha reported that the final ranking for these branches usually remains well under 100,000. Education  For CSE under the EWS home state quota, you ideally require a percentage of 96–97 or more, which means about 25,000-35,000 rankings.   SummaryBranch EWS Home State Cutoff (2024) Is the possibility of your rank () 200k? CSE 45K - 52K is not possibleECE 51K - 59K not possible In simple points:No, with 89 percent (~ 200K ranking), it is not very likely to get CSE or ECE I IET Lucknow under your category. In 2024, the closed cuts for the EWS home were between 45,000 and 59,000. You need a better JEE ranking within the top 30-50K -to be in the race.

Direct admission to B.Sc. Biotechnology in AKTU isn't allowed. You need to go through CUET or the official counselling process. With 88% in ISC, you're eligible academically, but admission is based on entrance exam scores, not board marks alone. There's no management quota or direct entry option in AKTU. 

For the UPES DAT (Design Aptitude Test) for the academic year 2025-26, the application form for Phase 4 was open until May 29, 2025, according to Direct registration for the test is done through the official UPES website. You can find the application form and relevant details on their official website.   

AKTU Lucknow provides a recognised BPharma programme but students' reviews are mixed. The fees range from INR 80,000 to 5.4 Lacs and average placement is INR 3 to 4 lpa. The students says the exam evaluation is poor, and many face backlog issues. So it's better to choose college wisely. 

With a 92.35 percentile in JEE Mains, you may have a good chance of getting into IET Lucknow, especially for OBC category, but there is high chances of competition depending on the branch which you choose as the cutoff of the branches varies according to the demand of the student. Your Delhi domicile may not be primary factor, IET Lucknow primarily considers JEE Main scores ant UPTAC counseling but it may be factor getting scholarship.

With eighty out of two hundred in NATA, getting admission in AKTU for B.Arch is tough.Usually, students want above a hundred and twenty marks to get a seat.You can attempt for non-public faculty members with decrease cutoffs or prepare once more to improve your rating.Admission chances are very low with eighty marks in AKTU thru counselling.