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

Yes, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) offers B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) courses. Based on the JEE Main result, admission to the B.Tech programmes at AKTU is handled through the Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC). The institution provides B.Tech programmes in a number of specialisations, including mechanical, electrical, computer science, chemical, civil, and electronic engineering.

Here are some qualities of both universities in order for you to pick which suits you best:-DCRUSTSports facilitiesMultiple sports grounds & coaching presentCollege eventsModerately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly eventsMess foodMess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic, Quality and taste of food is acceptableAttendance policyIncomplete attendance invites penaltyDress codeStudents can wear whatever they wantAdditional expensesBooksOutside movement of girl students Allowed within restricted timingsAKTUSports facilitiesMultiple sports grounds & coaching presentCollege eventsModerately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly eventsMess foodMess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic, Quality and taste of food is acceptableAdditional expensesRequirement to eat out despite mess fees, Paid compulsory courses, Charges for placements and training, BooksConsequence of rules violation Rule breakers are let off with a warning

The CUET exam is the basis for admission to several UG and PG programs at AKTU; the only entrance exam that AKTU accepts for admission to B.Tech programs is JEE Main. For B.Tech admission, the UPCET test was replaced by JEE Mains. Admission to AKTU's 2024 courses offered at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate levels is determined by a combination of national entrance tests such as CUET, NATA, JEE Main, etc. and the candidate's merit in prior qualifying degrees. Formerly known as Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU), Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) encompasses 785 institutes and 49 affiliated colleges that provide over 50 courses in UG, PG, and PhD programs spanning many disciplines and streams. The most well-liked streams are IT, engineering, and business and management courses.

The fee structure for BTech at AKTU can differ between government and self-financed colleges affiliated with AKTU. Government colleges typically have lower tuition fees as we compar that to self-financed institutions.In some cases, chosen BTech specialisation (for eg, Computer Science Engineering might cost more than Civil Engineering) can influence the fee structure. However, the total course fee for a BTech programme at AKTU can range anywhere between INR 35,600 and INR 12.5 lakh.

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University is a public university, established in 2000. It is a 'University of National Importance' and offers various UG, PG, and PhD programmes.  It is also one of the largest technical universities in India. The increased seat intake at the university is advantageous for students, as with an increased intake more students could pursue various programmes from a public university at a reasonable fee. The increased intake does not affect the placements of the outstation students, the placement opportunities are offered primarily on the basis of the merit and the skills of the candidates. AKTU has a dedicated placement cell to facilitate the student placements. According to media reports, AKTU managed to place 90% of its students.

The general admission process for AKTU BTech course is through the entrance exam. The university accepts national or state-level entrance exams like JEE Main, CUET, KEAM, or IPU CET. The selection will be followed by counselling.45%AKTU B.Tech Eligibility Criteria They must have scored a minimum passing aggregate of 45% (40% for SC/ST/OBC) in Higher secondary examinations with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as the compulsory subjects.The total course fee for the BTech programme at AKTU ranges between INR 35,600 and INR 12.5 lakh. AKTU BTech admissions is offered based on JEE Main scores.

 Both the B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and B.Tech in Artificial intelligence programs at the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) you can preffer . However, some say that the 2024 batch at IET is not getting good placements. As of March 2024, the highest package for the CSE branch is 12 LPA and the lowest is 1.8 LPA. In 2022, the average package offered to IET Lucknow students was Rs 8.80 Lacs per annum. About 65% of students are placed at AKTU, with the highest package being 19 LPA and the lowest being 3.5 LPA. Companies like Infosys, TCS, and Wipro offer placements 

While specific, real-time placement data for the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) AKTU for B.Tech CSE versus IT is not readily available, Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) typically offers more robust and higher-paying placement opportunities across the industry due to its foundational and broader applications in the booming tech sector, though B.Tech in Information Technology (IT) also provides excellent career prospects.  

In the AKTU/UPTAC counselling, the rank considered is the candidate's state rank. This rank is used to determine the candidate's eligibility for admission to various colleges and courses affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (formerly known as Uttar Pradesh Technical University).