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

To get a seat in IET Lucknow for Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry), candidates who have completed a 3-year diploma in engineering from a recognized institution with the required minimum percentage are eligible. The admission process is based on the merit of the qualifying diploma degree program, and candidates may need to undergo a counseling process conducted by the University. The available branches for lateral entry include Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering. The duration of the B.Tech program via Lateral Entry is 3 years. Candidates can physically report at the institute for provisional registration and completion of the admission procedure as per the scheduled dates.

For the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) course at AKTU, the eligibility criteria for reserved category candidates are the same as for general category candidates. Candidates who have passed Intermediate of U.P. Board or (10+2) standard from other Boards with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with one of the following subjects: Mathematics/Bio-Technology/Computer Science/Biology are eligible for admission to the Ist Year of B. Pharma Course.

IET Lucknow has a diverse placement landscape, with several recruiters providing top-notch placement offers. The institute has a dedicated placement cell, and ranks at the #1 spot among AKUT-affiliated colleges in terms of placements. IET Lucknow placement top recruiters include Adobe, Wipro, Heidelberg, Hero, Anglo-Eastern, Lewis Berger, Indiamart, etc.

B.Pharm. graduates from AKTU can work in various roles such as:
- Pharmaceutical industry: manufacturing, quality control, sales, and marketing
- Pharmacy management
- Compounding and dispensing
- Advanced degrees: many graduates pursue higher education
The field of pharmacy has immense job opportunities and is considered evergreen.

To get admission to Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) at AKTU, students need to have 10+2 PCM / PCB. The course is approved by the Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi. After completing the course, students can work in pharmaceutical companies, practice as pharmacists, or start their own consultancies and medical shops. They can also work in government hospitals, private medical shops, and private hospitals/clinics.

Check eligibility: Ensure a minimum of 60% marks in a diploma in engineering from the U.P. Board of Technical Education for general candidates, and 55% for SC/ST candidates.
Choose specialization: Select from available B.Tech specializations such as Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and more.
Apply: Apply through the counselling of UPTAC/AKTU.
Physical reporting: Report at the Institute on specified dates for provisional registration and completion of the admission procedure.
Counselling: Undergo a counselling process conducted by the University if required.
Fee payment: Pay the fee structure for B.Tech lateral entry, which may vary with or without hosteller fees.