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AKTU admission 2024 has begun with the CUET UG 2024 exam that was conducted from May 15 to May 31. The results for CUET UG 2024 are expected to be announced on June 30. For AKTU PG admission, the NTA had conducted CUET PG from March 11 to March 28, 2024.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) is a public state university established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh in 2000. It was previously known as the UP Technical University (UPTU). The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). At present, there are more than 764 AKTU affiliated colleges. In NIRF Ranking 2023, the affiliated colleges of AKTU i.e. NIET Noida and KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad secured 42nd and 88th place in the pharmacy category, respectively.
The AKTU courses are offered in the fields of engineering, technology, management, architecture etc. Some of the popular courses offered by the university are B.Tech, B.Pharm BFA, BBA + MBA integrated, MCA, M.Tech, M.Plan, MBA etc. AKTU admissions are granted on the basis of the valid scores obtained by the candidates in certain national-level or state-level entrance examinations. The accepted exams are JEE Main, GATE, CUET UG, CUET PG, CMAT, NATA, etc.
The AKTU placements are looked over by the central training and placement cell (CTPC). AKTU provides scholarships to meritorious students from low-income groups. The university has established a number of collaborations and industrial relationships with other universities and institutes in India and overseas, IIT Kanpur, REPL, UPSIFS, and many more are the collaborators. AKTU campus is huge, it is one of the largest technical universities in India. The campus offers numerous facilities such as a central library, computer centre, hostels for boys and girls, cafeteria, auditorium etc.
Top Courses at AKTU
| Course Name | Short Eligibility | Fees | Apply Now |
| B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, minimum aggregate of 45% marks, valid score in UPSEE or JEE Main, relaxation in minimum marks for reserved category candidates as per government norms. | ₹89,775 - 1,04,775 | |
| M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates), Valid score in CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/GMAT entrance exams, Age criteria set by the university | ₹79,775 | |
| B.Pharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy) | 10+2 education with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics as compulsory subjects, minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the qualifying examination, valid score in relevant entrance exam (e.g., UPSEE) | ||
| M.Tech. (Master of Technology) | Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Technology, Minimum qualifying marks vary by specialization, Valid GATE score | ₹73,200 - 1,14,999 | |
| M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum 50% marks, Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level or during graduation, Valid score in UPSEE or equivalent national level entrance exam, Age criteria set by the university | ₹64,775 | |
| Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | Master's degree in a relevant field, minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CGPA, qualified in a national level entrance exam such as GATE/NET/JRF, valid fellowship, prior research experience, publications in reputed journals. | ₹73,200 | |
| B.Voc. (Bachelor of Vocation) | 10+2 education from a recognized board, minimum aggregate of 50% | ||
| Master of Engineering-M.E. | Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering or related discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 60% or equivalent, Valid GATE score | ₹1,14,999 | |
| B.H.M.C.T. (Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology) | 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% marks, valid score in AKTU entrance exam or any other national-level entrance exam, specific eligibility criteria set by the university (such as age limits or physical fitness requirements) | ||
| B.F.A.D. (Bachelor of Fashion and Apparel Design) | 10+2 or equivalent examination, minimum of 50% aggregate marks |
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AKTU Courses and Admission 2025
Engineering, technology, management, architecture, pharmacy, and computer application courses are available at the UG, PG, and PhD levels at the university. AKTU admissions are based on legitimate scores received by candidates in specified national-level or state-level entrance tests. Exams accepted include JEE Main, GATE, CUET UG, CUET PG, CMAT, NATA, and others. To advance in the selection process, candidates must meet the AKTU Lucknow cut off list as well.
Candidates for B.Tech must provide their JEE Main scores as well as participate in the UPTAC counselling procedure. Admission to UG programmes such as B.Pharm/ BFAD/ BHMCT/ BDes/ BFA/ BVoc will be based on the CUET UG test, which will be administered by the NTA. Students will also have to go through Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) sessions as part of the MBA admissions process. Candidates seeking admission to PG courses such as M.Tech/ M.Pharm/ M.Des/ MCA/ M.Plan/ M.Arch/ must take the CUET PG test. For admission to the AKTU PhD admission process, the university administers a separate research-based entrance exam, followed by a personal interview process for those who are shortlisted.
AKTU Lucknow Application Process
The AKTU admission process is completed entirely online via the website for the dedicated entrance tests. CUET manages admissions for UG and PG programmes, as well as lateral entry courses. Students can apply by following the steps indicated below:
- Visit the official website of CUET (cuet.samarth.ac.in).
- Click on the Application link for the preferred course.
- Register now by entering information such as your name, email address, mobile number, and so on.
- During the registration procedure, create a password for future logins and then click the 'Submit' button.
- You will receive a registration number via email and mobile phone after successfully enrolling.
- Fill out the application form completely, including your password and registration number.
- Scanned images of your signature and photos should be uploaded.
- Pay the application fee with a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
- Following payment, you will receive an email and a text message confirming successful payment to your email and cell number.
AKTU Highlights
AKTU Placements
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University has an active T&P Cell that makes constant efforts to develop and enhance its students' leadership, managerial, technical, and soft skills.
AKTU Placements - Training and Placement Cell
The AKTU Placement Cell conducts several workshops and seminars on soft skills training, personality development, and self-motivation. It also conducts placement camps, guest lecture training, and trade fairs with the goal of bringing recruiters and students under one roof. The placement cell of AKTU consists of students as well as senior faculty members as coordinators or placement teams, who interact with industries, organizations, universities, and MNCs to facilitate the AKTU placement drive in the affiliated college campuses for job opportunities for its students with high-end packages as per their aspirations and skills.
The AKTU placement process often starts in September with the campus drive of top firms having national and international reputations. As per the AKTU placement report of 2021, nearly 75% of the students had been placed in their desired fields and positions according to their aspirations and skills. A student of AKTU affiliated college Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad had bagged the highest package of Rs 1.13 crore from Amazon. The student is enrolled in the Biopharmaceutical Sciences programme.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University Placement Statistics 2021
| Particulars | Statistics |
| No. of recruiters | 300+ |
| No. of offers made | 3000+ |
| Number of students placed | 3000+ |
| Highest CTC | Rs 113 LPA |
| Average Salary package | Rs 6 LPA |
AKTU Top Recruiters
| Heinz | OPTUM | Oracle | Samsung |
| Wipro | Tech Mahindra | New Gen | Maruti Suzuki |
| Reliance Communications | Genpact | Adobe | Amazon |
| IBM | HCL Technologies | Accenture | |
| Infosys | HP | TCS | Global Logic |
| EXL | L&T Infotech | BPL | Godrej |
| Infogain | TVS | ICFAI | Honeywell |
| Enercon | Convergys | BHEL | Finsev |
| NTT Data | NIIT Technologies | Newage Elevators | Metcon Steels |
| KSEB | Guardian Controls | Arvind Ltd | Reliance Textiles |
| Prism Johnson Ltd | Hero | Anglo Eastern | UnitedHealth Group |
| Capegemini | Phronises | Just Dial | Global Logic |
AKTU Cutoff 2024
AKTU cut off 2024 will be updated here once it's officially released. Meanwhile, candidates can check AKTU cutoff for last year and AKTU B.Tech expected cutoff 2024. B.Tech cut off for AKTU admissions is based on JEE Main scores. However, the university cut-off for majority of the UG and PG courses are based on CUET UG and CUET PG scores, respectively. Only candidates who meet the cut off are eligible for admission in the university. AKTU cut-off is released in the form of opening and closing ranks.
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AKTU Rankings
AKTU is one of India's most distinguished and biggest technical universities. It has consistently been ranked among India's top 50 universities/ institutions. The AKTU ranking for the affiliated and associated colleges is given below:
AKTU Ranking: NIRF Ranking 2023 of Affiliated Colleges
| Rank | Category | College/ Institute Name |
| 192 | Engineering | Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology Greater Noida |
| 145 | Engineering | Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology Greater Noida |
| 251-300 Rank Band | Engineering | JSS Academy of Technical Education Noida |
| 97 | Pharmacy | KIET Group of Institutions (KIET School of Pharmacy) Ghaziabad |
| 195 | Engineering | GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management Greater Noida |
| 187 | Engineering | KIET Group of Institutions Ghaziabad |
| 251-300 Rank Band | Engineering | ABES Engineering College Ghaziabad |
| 39 | Pharmacy | Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology (Pharmacy Institute), Greater Noida |
AKTU Campus Facilities and Infrastructure
With 750+ affiliated colleges, the campus of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University has everything a student will need for their overall development. The campus is located at Jankipuram in the heart of the capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh -Lucknow. The University believes in providing students with the best environment for learning and the most advanced infrastructure for professional growth.
The AKTU Lucknow College campus houses classrooms complexes, student, faculty, and residential staff quarters, a healthcare center that is operational 24 hours, and an administration block. In addition, the campuses are well equipped with a sports ground for indoor and outdoor games, a gym, ATM, a library, mess, and shopping facilities.
- Hostel – Some affiliated colleges are equipped with a hostel facility, while a few are not. However, the colleges that don't have hostel facilities are provided with the nearest PG rooms available at affordable rent rates. Hostels are provided with recreational facilities such as TVs, health clubs, indoor games, and PCOs. Each hostel has its live-in wardens and a faculty member who administers the accommodation. It is to be noted that admission to AKTU doesn't ensure guaranteed hostel accommodation due to the limited capacity of the hostels. AKTU offers accommodation to applicants based on different factors.
- Gym - The gymnasium is part of a few colleges of AKTU facilities. Students can take care of their health and fitness by making use of this gymnasium facility provided by the University. The gym is well-equipped with exercise and training equipment. The gym helps the students to stay fit and healthy.
- Sports – The college campuses have outdoor and indoor games facilities for students' recreation, including basketball, badminton, tennis courts, cricket, and football grounds. The campus sports ground also has a running track. University also promotes sports like weight lifting, taekwondo, trekking, and mountaineering.
- Cafeteria – The air-conditioned cafeteria facilities provided by the University include Chinese, Indian, and south Indian cuisines. There is another split cafeteria available for coffee and snacks on the campus. The quality and number of cafeterias vary with different colleges.
- Auditorium – AKTU has as many auditoriums as there are colleges it has affiliated with it. These auditoriums are used for academic talks, conferences, seminars, slide and film shows, demonstrations, lectures, workshops, etc. The capacity of auditoriums and facilities it has attached with it varies with College.
- Wifi – The University has high-speed wifi connectivity in all laboratories, libraries, hostels, auditoriums and seminar halls, and even guest houses. The campus has been using the new standard for next-generation wireless technology for wifi networks so that the teachers, students, and support staff can easily access the data, voice, multimedia, and video conferencing services as well as research, e-learning, and business applications.
- IT Infrastructure – AKTU Lucknow has set up facilities for the in-house use of E-mail, Computers, and internet services for all students, project staff, and faculty members. This unit of the University offers a variety of E-services to the students in the context of literature search, computation, and graphics.
- Laboratories – AKTU Lucknow laboratories are air-conditioned and equipped with various modern instrumental facilities inside them related to all the fields. They are sophisticated but well-equipped, and more than 40 students can perform their experiments simultaneously. The instruments available in the laboratory include UV spectrophotometer: Double beam OD measurement, Magnetic stirrer, Multi-parameter: 6 parameters, namely pH, TDS, ORP, Salinity, Temp, millivolt, Hot air oven, and Digital oven, Rotary flask shaker, UV transilluminator, Dual Orbitex shaker with compressor and many more. For every branch, the University has provided modern instruments-equipped laboratories such as Civil Engineering labs, computer labs, mechanical labs, Google code labs, automation labs, language labs, nanotechnology labs, cyber city labs, textile dyeing labs, and textile printing, designing, and manufacturing labs.
- Convenience stores – The AKTU campuses are provided with departmental stores facility in a few of its colleges to facilitate students' daily shopping. The numbers may vary from College to College.
- Alumni Associations – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University alumni association is one of the largest networks among all Indian universities. The University is quite proud to have a collective of more than 3 lakh alumni. They have been working as social scientists, scientists, literary critics, civil servants, media experts, journalists, foreign language experts, political leaders, technologists, social activists, entrepreneurs, and managers over the last 46 years and more.
- Parking Facility - The University has a parking facility for students and staff.
- Banks Facilities – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University's banking facilities include an SBI branch and its ATMs on almost all college campuses. If there are few which do not have the branch inside, they have successfully set it up to the nearest College.
- Library – Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University has as many libraries as there are institutions in the University, with a broad collection of books on specialized areas.
- Innovation Cell – AKTU University established a cell, "Kalam Center for Innovation and Incubation of Startups (K-CIIS)." This cell by University is established with the goal of beginning a startup culture across all affiliated and associated colleges of it. K-CIIS is a dedicated cell to create an ecosystem for promoting research, innovations, and startups for students by developing an end-to-end mentorship and incubation model for potential startups.
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AKTU Scholarships
AKTU Lucknow offers financial assistance in the form of scholarships to meritorious students belonging to the reserved category under the UP State Scholarship scheme regulations. Every year, the Uttar Pradesh state government releases a notification about fee reimbursement for every student of AKTU-affiliated colleges. AKTU Lucknow scholarship facilities for UG and PG students help the students with financial assistance and reward academic performance. Students enrolled in AKTU get access to register themselves for AKTU fee-waiver scholarship schemes through the scheme of the "Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement Online System of UP State."
Students can register themselves online for AKTU Scholarship by visiting the official fee grant portal of AKTU, which is designed for fee reimbursement procedures that are mentioned below:
- Visit the official Website of Uttar Pradesh state scholarships
- Click on the 'Student' tab from the main menu
- Click on the 'Register' button
- Register by entering the required details such as communication address, AKTU affiliated college details, Family gross, income, caste category, etc.
- Create a user ID and password
- Choose the AKTU course you are pursuing
- Select the 'Fresh Inside State option
- Preview the details carefully and finally submit the form
- It is advised to download the filled application form and keep it in print form for future reference.
AKTU Fee-waiver Scholarship Schemes Eligibility
- Candidates must be enrolled in UG courses at any of AKTU-affiliated colleges
- Candidates should be from SC, ST, or OBC category
- The family income of the candidate should not be more than 1 lakh per annum
In addition to this, AKTU Scholarship is entitled to provide financial assistance to its M.Tech students in the form of a stipend worth Rs 18,000 per month through the ministry of Human Resources Department. To be eligible for this Stipend, only one condition is there. He or she must have qualified for the GATE entrance exam.
Candidates enrolled in the Ph.D. program at AKTU on a regular basis are eligible for a monthly stipend of Rs 31,000 from MHRD for the first two years of the program and a monthly stipend of Rs 35,000 for the next three years of the course of study; after completing five years, if students are still working on their Doctoral degree, then they are provided monthly financial assistance of Rs 12,000 for only one year. Ph.D. scholars are eligible for Stipend only if they have qualified for national-level entrance examinations such as UGC/ CSIR NET (JRF) examination, SET, GATE (with a valid score), or Teacher Research Fellowship.
AKTU Awards, Recognition, Accreditations, and Collaborations
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, is recognized as a premium University in Uttar Pradesh, which proves its all-around academic superiority and unmatchable dedication to diverse and appropriate research subjects.
- Every year, AKTU awards hundreds of PhD degrees, demonstrating the integrity and magnitude of the University's research work.
- Numerous research projects have been carried out across a wide range of Sciences, Technology, and Information Technology domains in collaboration with several organizations and institutions at both national and international levels.
- AKTU coordinates a large number of conferences, workshops, and seminars every year.
- AKTU Lucknow has established itself as a top leader in the state
- The University collaborates with National and international universities and organisations by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Agreement of Cooperation (AoC) with them for foreign exchange programs, research work, and regular internships.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University Awards
AKTU's more than 10 affiliated colleges have been provided with the 'Centre of Excellence status by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The table below lists the centre of excellence colleges of AKTU:
| AKTU affiliated College | The point that's been given the status of 'Centre of Excellence by UGC |
| Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC) |
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| KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad |
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| MIT, Moradabad | MIT R & D Cell |
| Vishveshwarya Group of Institutions | BMW Research Lab |
| KNIT Sultanpur | Power & Energy Research Centre (PERC) |
| NIET Greater Noida | Placement and Training Cell Centre of Excellence |
| ITS College of Pharmacy | Research Lab |
| GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management | Research Lab |
| ITS Engineering College, Noida |
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| Rajkiya Engineering College, Ambedkar Nagar | Renewable Energy lab |
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University Recognition
- AKTU colleges have proven their all-around academic excellence by securing a rank among NIRF's top 200 institutions in India, including technical institutes in India.
- It's been recognized and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.
AKTU Accreditations
- The AKTU Lucknow is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
- AICTE approves all Technical Courses offered by the University.
- More than 40 institutions (affiliated with AKTU) are accredited by the NBA (National Bureau of Accreditation)
- All pharmacy courses are approved by PCI (Pharmacy Council of India)
- All Education courses are approved by NCTE (National Council of Teacher Education)
AKTU Collaborations
| MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding) |
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| AoC ( Agreement of Cooperation) |
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AKTU Contact Details
| Point of Contact | |
| Vice Chancellor | vc@aktu.ac.in |
| Finance Officer | fo@aktu.ac.in |
| Registrar | registrar@aktu.ac.in |
| Controller of Examination | coe@aktu.ac.in |
| Joint Controller of Examination | jcoe@aktu.ac.in |
| Deputy Controller of Examination | dcoe-a@aktu.ac.in |
| Deputy Registrar | dr@aktu.ac.in |
| Finance & Account Officer | ao@aktu.ac.in |
Related Questions
Dear student,
Based on the previous year’s trends, the choice-filling process at Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) tentatively starts in the first week of August every year on the authority’s official portal @uptac.admissions.nic.in. There are typically two rounds of seat allotment administered every year for applicants to offer seats in various BTech disciplines through JEE Main scores. The deadline for choice filling and the following admissions procedure, however, varies from one year to the next. Thus, students should often check the authority’s official website to stay tuned with the latest information.
Dear Student,
AKTU Lucknow does provide various scholarships to eligible students enrolled in the academic year 2024. There is one scholarship for deserving students from the SC/ ST/ OBC categories under the UP State Scholarship Scheme in affiliated colleges. The Fee-Waiver Schoalrship programme is offered through the 'Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement Online System of UP State'. And the Direct Admit Scholarship is designed to reduce the tuition fee for students taking admission in the 1st year of the B.Tech course. You can check the official website of AKTU to know the details about the scholarship programs.
Good luck!
Dear student,
As per your question we understand that your first year scholarship is yet to be credited to you. AKTU scholarships for SC students is given under the AKTU Fee-waiver Scholarship Scheme. If you have not received your scholarship money, then you should first check with your college or department whether you have been enrolled in the scholarship scheme or not. If you have been enrolled and still have not received the scholarship amount, then you can submit a formal application to your head of department regarding this matter. If everything is in order, your AKTU scholarship amount will be credited to you.
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