Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU) Review and Verdict by CollegeDekho

Campus at a Glance

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) was renamed Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun. The university was founded on January 27, 2005, by the Government of Uttarakhand through the Uttarakhand Technical University Act 2005.

The university is spread across 8.372 hectares and is the only affiliating university in Uttarakhand for technical education. UTU has 81 affiliated private colleges and 12 government colleges. Various undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD courses are taught here with approximately 20,000 students in various courses. This public college is accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC). 

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) has a good number of students in various disciplines, however, if we go by the news, the university is full of scams and corruption without proper management. Here is an honest and open review and verdict of life at UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University), to help prospective students understand what to expect! 

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) Ranking

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) could not make it to the NIRF ranking list, but it was ranked for different courses such as Hotel Management, Computer Application, Engineering, Pharmacy, etc. 4th place was secured by UTU in EduRank 2021 (Best in Dehradun) ranking list. Find here how Uttarakhand Technical University has ranked in 2022:

• The university was ranked 4 out of 16 universities in Dehradun by EduRank 2022 rankings list.
• UTU was ranked 9 out of 33 universities in Uttarakhand by EduRank in 2022.
• EduRank 2022 ranked UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) 350 out of 876 universities in India.
• UTU was given the 2390th rank among 5930 universities in Asia by EduRank 2022.

Our Take:

Since UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) could not make it to the NIRF ranking list, the university needs to take immediate steps to improve its curriculum, infrastructure and other necessary things. The placements should also be taken care of to improve the ranking of UTU Dehradun. 

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) Academia & Batch Size

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) offers a variety of courses in their UG, PG and PhD programmes. All the courses offered at UTU are approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Courses Offered

The courses offered at UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) are in streams of architecture, law, technology, pharmacy, hotel management, business administration, and computer applications. 

Fees

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) fee structure ranges from INR 45,000 to INR 1.02 lakh depending on the specialisation chosen by the student. Check out the UTU course fee below:

Scholarship

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) has different scholarship facilities for students who are meritorious and also for students who belong to reserved categories such as SC/ ST/ OBC. There are several state and central scholarships that are accepted by the Uttarakhand Technical University and given to students. The scholarships are very appealing to students who have just completed their Class 12 and want to study further. The scholarships accepted by the UTU are:

• AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme
• AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme
• AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme
• Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC and ST students, Uttarakhand
• PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders (1st and 2nd rank holders)

Discussed in detail are some of the UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) scholarship schemes:

• National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Scheme: Introduced in May 2008, the National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) provides financial assistance and gives quality education to students from financially weaker sections of the community. This scholarship is also widely used for students who dropped out after Class 8 and motivates them to continue their studies at the secondary level.
• Scholarship for State/ Central aided Institutions: As part of this Uttarakhand Technical University scholarship scheme, students are granted an amount of INR 6,000 per annum which is INR 500 per month. This is awarded to chosen candidates from the state government, central government or local body schools. 
• The quota of Scholarships for UTs/ States: There exists a quota of scholarships for some special states and union territories. Candidates whose family income from all sources combined is not more than INR 1,50,000 per annum are qualified to apply for this scholarship scheme. The State Bank of India (SBI) directly transmits the scholarship amount of such students to their individual bank accounts on a quarterly basis. 

Our Take:

A variety of courses are offered by UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) which helps the students to choose their preferred programme. The scholarships given to students of UTU are good and help students from low-income families. However, students have stated that the curriculum is backdated and must be updated according to industry trends. The university management should update the B.Tech course curriculum mainly for electrical engineering, diploma in mechanical engineering and electrical engineering disciplines as per the reviews of students. It is necessary to incorporate the latest curriculum so as to impart quality education to students which increases their chances of getting better jobs.

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) Infrastructure

UTU has different types of infrastructural facilities for students of the university. The main building of UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) has administrative offices such as the Vice Chancellor Secretariat, Registrar Office, Finance Controller Office, Controller of Examination Office, Establishment Section, Research Section, Accounts Section, Store, Confidential Section, Degree/ Migration Section, etc. The university has a well-equipped library, a well-furnished convocation hall, an examination hall, two museums and common rooms for ladies. The university also has complementary ramps with railings in all the buildings for comfortable access to differently-abled visitors.

UTU has fully functional archaeological laboratories, museums and a computer-assisted language laboratory. This has not only helped in carrying out fundamental research but has also helped the faculty. The university has two playgrounds that are accessible to the students. The UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) campus is spread across 20.68 acres of land and is equipped with amenities such as:

• Library
• Sports grounds
• Auditorium
• Cafeteria
• Transportation
• IT Infrastructure
• Spacious classrooms
• Wi-Fi
• Medical aid

Hostel

Separate hostels are available for girls and boys where 54 male students and 45 female students can be accommodated. Those staying in hostels will get STD/ ISD  telephone facilities, an exclusive uninterrupted study room for students after college hours, an uninterrupted power supply, a separate generator for students, a banking facility with an ATM counter, a medical facility available with free medicines provided to sick students, etc. Candidates can get access to medical lab facilities and mineral water is provided to all the rooms. 

Auditorium

The university has a well-equipped auditorium with a video wall and complete audio-video set-up for a seating capacity of 240 people on its premises.

Conference Hall

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) has two meeting rooms namely Pandit Narain Dutt Tiwari Conference Hall with a seating capacity of 50 persons and a Board Room with a seating capacity of 15 persons facility for online meetings.

Guest House

The university has a small Guest House with 3 rooms on its campus. The guests invited by the university for academic, administrative and other associated works, the new appointees who come to join duty in the university, and on-duty faculty members/ Directors/ Officers/ Staff can stay in the guest house without paying any room charges. 

Sports Ground

UTU campus has abundant sports facilities for athletics and some more facilities are being put in place. Students have access to the grounds at all times. 

Bank & ATM

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) has a branch of Bank of Baroda on its old premises in Government Girls Polytechnic across the road opposite the university campus. An ATM of the Bank of Baroda is installed on the campus of the UTU. 

Medical Facility

Students of UTU get medical assistance from the university. In the case of an emergency, the ambulance service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For primary treatments of its ailing students, the university has tied up with leading hospitals.

Transport Facility

The university provides a bus service to drop off and pick up students. The spacious bus can carry up to 50 students at a time and travel from the hostel to the university. 

Our Take:

According to the students, the hostel facilities of the university are good and the fee is less compared to other colleges. If the number of students accommodated in the UTU hostel increases, then more students can be admitted to UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University). Bigger infrastructure is necessary to expand the course curriculum, number of courses offered, student intake, etc.

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) Internships & Placements

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) has a dedicated placement cell that handles the placement activities. The students of the final year are trained by the placement cell on various parameters. The UTU placement process is done in a systematic manner with the help of the cell. The students are taught to maintain relations with prospective recruiters/ employers, personality development sessions are conducted, guest lectures, mock interviews, group discussions, aptitude tests, industry visits, and resume writing, everything is taught to the students. The placement cell acts as a link between the students and recruiters.

Internships

The internship opportunities at UTU are yet to be taken into consideration by the management. The placement cell should be responsible for inviting organisations that will provide internships to students. UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) also conducts exams to give students the opportunity to undergo internships during the course duration. Students from B.Tech courses get most internship opportunities. 

Placement

The Directorate of Placement Services of UTU has been playing a very important role for the past several years in providing placement and training services to the students at the UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University). The placement rate at the university is quite good at around 80%. The Uttarakhand Technical University's average package ranges from INR 3.5 lakh to INR 9 lakhs per annum. The maximum number of candidates from the university are placed in top firms like Amazon, TCS, Wipro, Infosys, etc.  

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) Placement Report 2023

Top Recruiters

The top companies that hire students of UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) have been listed below:

Our Take:

The university has a satisfactory placement record of around 70 to 80%, but more focus should be given to internship opportunities. Students need to get more internship experience during their curriculum so that they can get placed in top companies with some practical knowledge. The placement cell should look into the internship possibilities and invite more organisations to the UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) campus. As per some reviews on Quora, students have stated that placements are poor and the average salary offered to students after completing their degree is quite less when compared to industry standards. 

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) Diversity and Demographics

The percentage of students who are outside of the state and studying at UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) is 47%. The university has signed MoUs with a few institutions within the country. The number of male students is higher in the university than the number of female students. UTU has a Sexual Harassment Cell/ Women Grievance Cell which is beneficial for female students. 

Collaborations

Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun has signed MoUs with:

• Uttarakhand State Infrastructure Development Corp. Ltd.
• ICFAI University, Dehradun
• Uttarakhand Irrigation Department 
• Indian Air Force
• AKGEC Skills Foundation, Ghaziabad.
• Spoken Tutorial Project with IIT, Bombay. 

Our Take:

Not much is known about the demography and the diversity of UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University). More number of students should be admitted to the university who are outside of Uttarakhand. The university does not have a diverse community of students. Limited hostel accommodation is also a reason why the university is unable to expand its total student intake.

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) Faculty/ College Administration & Management

The UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) faculty members are cooperative, experienced, knowledgeable, and helpful. As scholarships are provided to students on the basis of merit and their category, it proves to be helpful for the students to continue their studies. However, the university has been engaged in certain scams where the management was accused of admitting PhD candidates without an entrance exam and the degree was given within 1.5 years from the date of their admission. 

Our Take:

The faculty members of UTU are qualified and help in clarifying the doubts of students. The placement cell of UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) also plays an important role in the placement drive conducted by the university. Students might not want to complete their PhD degree at UTU as the university has been exposed for being involved in scams related to its PhD courses. 

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) Location

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) is located at Post Office Chandanwadi, Prem Nagar, NH-72 Sudhowala, Dehradun in Uttarakhand. As Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand state, it is well-connected through rail, road and air transport. Dehradun Railway Station is around 10.8 km away from the Uttarakhand Technical University, Dehradun. Bhatowali Bus Stand is around 7.9 km away from the university campus and the Dehradun Airport is around 38 km away. Students need to hire a taxi to reach the university. 

Our Take:

The university campus is a little far from the main city and to reach the airport, students need to hire a taxi. UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) provides bus service but only to take students from the university to the hostels. The location of the university might restrict students from getting urban amenities. 

UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) Expectation vs Reality - CollegeDekho Verdict

As UTU (Uttarakhand Technical University) is a public university, the education expenses and course fees are a bit less compared to other private universities. Although the university has several facilities available for the students such as a library, sports grounds, auditorium, and IT infrastructure, it needs to create an industry-standard curriculum and the library books must be updated among other things. Some major shortcomings of UTU are insignificant commute facilities, low placement packages, fewer internship opportunities, etc. 

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