AKTU: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements, Ranking, Cutoff

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.

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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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. 

Students must complete BE/BTech with 60% aggregate (54% for SC/ ST students) with a valid UPTAC rank. Those who have a valid GATE exam are also eligible for admission. However, such candidates first need to appear for the counselling session along with UPTAC rank.

Dr APJ Adul Kalam University BTech seats include the seats available at various AKTU-affiliated colleges. In total, 85,464 seats are available for the BTech course in different streams and specialisations. Below is the seat intake for some of the AKTU-affiliated colleges:

Yes, AKTU accepts CUET score for BTech. AKTU admission to BTech through CUET is for two specialisations:

• Agriculture
• Biotechnology

Apart from these, CUET score is accepted for direct entry to the second-year of BTech course. Candidates can apply for CUET for BTech (LE) admission.

A total of 90 companies visited the campus during AKTU IET placements 2025.

MBA is a two-year course divided into four semesters. AKTU offers MBA at campus through the Institute of Engineering & Technology, UP Institute of Design and Faculty of Management Studies. Interested candidates should check the eligibility requirements before applying for any of the MBA courses. Aspirants who have passed the bachelor's degree/ equivalent examination can apply for the MBA course. Apart from the academic qualification, candidates also need to qualify CUET-PG to get admission to AKTU MBA course.

AKTU PhD admission process is based on performance of a candidate in an entrance exam conducted by the University, followed by a PI round. For seeking admission, eligible candidates need to fill PhD application form and submit it along with mandatory enclosures to university's admission cell.

No, AKTU accepts IPU CET score for providing admission to B.Ed course as per an unofficial source. IPU CET is a pen and paper based test conducted for a duration of three hours. The question paper includes 150 questions. After completing Class 12, candidates can apply for IPU CET for B.Ed admission. AKTU offers B.Ed course through BIMS Lucknow, RBMI Greater Noida, Kalka Institute for Research and Advanced Studies and Shri Sai College of Education.

Yes, applicants allotted seat at the time of UPTAC counselling seat allotment have to report at the institute as per the schedule. Candidates need to report at the institute before the last date for admission confirmation. Applicants have to carry all the documents and xerox copies at the time of physical reporting. Applicants who fail to report at the allotted institute will be disqualified from the admission process. Candidates are advised to keep track of UPTAC counselling dates 2026 to never miss any event related to the admission process.