AKU: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

Harinitha Panneerselvam Harinitha Panneerselvam | May 23, 2023
Harinitha Panneerselvam
Harinitha Panneerselvam

Updated on - May 23, 2023

Latest Updates for AKU

AKU was established by the Government of Bihar in 2010 to develop educational infrastructure related to technical, medical, management, and other professional education in the state. Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU), Patna admission is available online on the official website of the university and the applicants can always reach the details provided on the official website. Admission to the MBBS course is based on the performance of the students in the NEET UG exam.

Aryabhatta Knowledge University provides lots of opportunities for the students to excel in their careers and to make the students of global concern. The institute is approved by AICTE and is a public institute. It also provides personality development programs to the students to make them have a successful career and the university also provides quality and innovative education to the students.

 

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AKU Quick Insights

Aryabhatta Knowledge University Act 2008 provides for the establishment of University at Patna to conduct and facilitate affiliation of institutions in the conventional as well new frontiers of professional education. Some of the highlights of the institute such as Location, approvals, and campus area of the university are mentioned below

Aryabhatta Knowledge University
Year of establishment 2010
Type of Institute Government
Approvals AICTE
Associate colleges 114 Colleges
Programs/courses Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Research Level (PhD)
Infrastructure facilities Classrooms, Library, Canteen, Auditorium.
Campus Area 7.6 acres
Location Mithapur, Patna, Bihar

AKU Ranking

AKU is one of the best institutes in India and has secured many rankings and awards. Some of the ranks that are secured by the institute are mentioned below

  • The institute has secured 546th in India in the year 2022.
  • In the year 2022, the institute ranked 9155 among 14131 institutes in the world.
  • The institute ranked 3598 among 5830 institutes in Asia in 2022.
  • The university in 2022 has secured 8th place in Patna.

AKU Courses

AKU provides courses in different streams and various specializations like Arts, Computer Application, Pharmacy, and Media. The University has a good infrastructure and well-trained staff facility that leads to advanced education. Some of the courses that the institute provides are mentioned below

Course Duration Selection Criteria
B.Tech 4 Years JEE main, Sports Management Admission Test (SMAT), Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE)
B.Ed 3 Years B.Ed Joint Entrance Test
MBBS 5 Years NEET scores
MD 3 Years NEET PG scores

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AKU Fee Details

The tuition fee-related information about courses offered at AKU is given below 

Course Total Tuition Fee
B.Tech INR 5.13 lakhs
MBBS INR 47, 550
M.Tech INR 60,000
B.Pharm INR 3.92 lakhs 

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AKU Departments

AKU provides courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels of education. All the activities of the university are segregated into different departments. Some of the departments that the institute are mentioned below

Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Electronics and communication 
Computer Science Biotechnology
Anesthesia Architecture
Anatomy Community Medicine
General Medicine Forensic Medicine
Orthopedics Microbiology
Pharmacology Psychiatry

AKU Admission

AKU Patna admission 2022-2023 is ongoing. It is available online on the official website of the university and the applicants can always reach the details provided on the official website. Admission to the MBBS, MD,B.Tech, B.Ed, etc  course is based on the performance of the students in the NEET UG/NEET PF/JEE Main exams.

For admission to the undergraduate courses at the Aryabhatta Knowledge University, [AKU] Patna, the candidate is required to fulfill a few basic and some specific criterias for eligibility and on basis of which the candidate gets admitted to their desired courses.

For admission to the postgraduate courses at the Aryabhatta Knowledge University, [AKU] Patna, the candidates are required to fulfill the admission criterias to the specific courses. The basic criteria for eligibility includes, completion of undergraduate degree from a recognized institution.

AKU Eligibility Criteria

The selection and eligibility for the associate colleges are purely based on the norms provided by the Aryabhatta Knowledge University and the associate colleges strictly abide by the norms forwarded by the Aryabhatta Knowledge University. Students should meet the eligibility criteria of the institute. Some of the courses with the eligibility criteria are mentioned below.

B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates are required to have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized board or university.

M.B.B.S Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates are required to have a minimum of 55% marks in 10+2 with Biology, Chemistry and Physics
  • Candidates should also secure valid marks in the NEET UG exams.

M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates are required to have completed B.Tech in the relevant discipline

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Why Choose AKU?

Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU), Patna has been established by Government of Bihar for the development and management of educational infrastructure related to technical, medical, management and allied professional education in the state. The objective of the university is to promote the professional education infrastructure to meet the national standard through well advanced course, infrastructure and quality faculty. Bihar lacks in the infrastructure both in the terms of number of institutions and the quality of education.

As a result Bihar state has become the major hub of students migrating to the others states for pursuing their education and carrier building for future growth. AKU with over 114 associated colleges providing technical, medical, and medical courses respectively is making a huge impact on the region in imparting quality education and building future leaders and professionals to back the country as a whole. 

AKU Academic Avantages

  • The state-sponsored university Aryabhatta Knowledge University Patna is making a greater contribution to the region by providing opportunities to make the young generation more active and practical with social responsibility making an impact for the upcoming generation ahead.
  • The institute has good faculties and is well qualified.
  • The academic activities are segregated into different departments.
  • The institute offers various courses in different disciplines at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels of education.
  • AKU fosters all round development of students by widening their vision, making them technology savvy and lifelong learners and to make the students realise their roles in serving the cause of social justice and to contribute their share in the national development. 
  • The mission includes undertaking research studies and result oriented projects, specific to the region, that may contribute to the economic development of the country.

AKU Affiliated Colleges

AKU has 60 affiliated colleges affiliated with it. Enlisted below are the top affiliated colleges

LNMI Patna International Academy of Management & Entrepreneurship (IAME), Bangalore
Acharya Bangalore B-School (ABBS) Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies
Koshys Institute of Management Studies  International School of Management Excellence (ISME) 

AKU Cutoff

AKU's cutoff for the year 2022 is yet to be released for medical courses like MBBS. Students seeking admission to the institute will have to meet the cutoff criteria of the institute. The entrance exam for admission to MBBS is the NEET UG exam, the students need to secure valid marks in the exam to be eligible for admission.

AKU MBBS NEET UG Cutoff 2021

Category Opening Cutoff Closing Cutoff
General 719 135
OBC 134 1071
ST 134 107
SC 134 107 1

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AKU Results

AKU has declared the semester exam results 2022 of Ug and diploma courses on the official website of the college. Students can check the AKU result 2022 by entering their registration number in the result portal or any other valid credentials to check the results. Students need a pass mark of 35 in the end semester exams to get promoted to the next semester. The Aryabhatta Knowledge University conducts semester-wise examinations twice a year: mid-semester and annual semester examinations, followed by betterment and supplementary examinations. 

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AKU Infrastructure

AKU provides good infrastructure facilities for the students of the institute and the faculties as well. Some of the infrastructure facilities provided for the students and faculties are listed below.

  • Classrooms
  • Auditorium
  • Library
  • Labs
  • Canteen
  • Hostels

AKU Placements

AKU provides good placement support for the students of the institute. The institute also helps the students to achieve their dreams by providing good training and support for the students. Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna is also known for providing excellent placement and internship opportunities to the students. The University has recorded 90% placements in the previous session.

The details of the highest, average, and lowest salary package offered to the selected candidates during the recruitment process in the previous year have listed below

  • Highest salary package: INR 8 LPA and INR 17 LPA (in IT)
  • Average salary package: INR 3 LPA to INR 3.5 LPA
  • Lowest salary package: INR 2 LPA

AKU Top Recruiters

Some of the top recruiters are

HCL TCS Wipro
Infosys Tech Mahindra Accenture
Everyday Reliance Philips

AKU Scholarships

AKU provides lots of opportunities for students to excel in their careers and to make the students of global concern. International exposure is provided with encouragement to the meritious students excelling in academics and co-curricular activities concerned for the development and growth of the students.  The scholarships are provided as per the student's financial need.

Academic performance is also considered while choosing a student for the scholarship programme. To choose whether to provide a scholarship to the student or not is decided by the Scholarship Committee of the university. Need-based scholarships are provided according to the student's total family income. The scholarships come with many grants and awards. Students also get fee waivers depending upon the type of scholarship. Some of them are

  • Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
  • UWA India Scholarships.
  • Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships.
  • Australian Scholarship.
  • Hongkong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme.
  • SJTU Scholarship.
  • Scholarship for Ph.D. Students offered by the French Embassy.
  • C.A.S Merit Scheme Award.
  • Freeships at the Department of Buddhist Studies.

AKU Faculty

AKU has a strength of 200+ teachers.The faculty at the institute is highly qualified and have attended some of the most reputed universities in India and abroad. All members are very interactive and cooperative with the students, and always stay available to students even outside of the classroom or during lectures. 

AKU Alumni

AKU, like most institutes, has some notable alumni. Some of the notable alumni of the institute with their professions are mentioned below

Notable Alumni Profession
Gitesh Sharma  Blogger and founder of Sharmaji Technology Media
Prashant Jha Scientist
Pranava Prakash Indian Artist
Ranjit Roy Chaudhury Indian pharmacologist

AKU Highlights

Institution Type Public
Year of Establishment 2010
Genders Accepted Co-Ed
Total Area (In Acre) 7.6 acres
Website www.akubihar.ac.in

AKU Courses & Fees 2024

Course Average Fees Duration
BTech -- 4 Years
BCA -- 3 Years
B.Pharmacy -- 4 Years
BBA -- 3 Years
BDS -- 5 Years
BMC -- 3 Years
B.Ed -- 2 Years

AKU Courses and Fee Structure

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Exams Accepted by AKU

JEE Main

Exam Date: Apr 04, 2024

Result Date: Apr 25, 2024

NEET

Exam Date: May 05, 2024

NEET PG

Exam Date: Jun 23, 2024

AKU FAQs

Which are the most popular courses of AKU?

BTech and BCA are the most sought courses of Aryabhatta Knowledge University.

How do you check AKU results?

The university declares the results of every end term exam results in its official website. Students can visit the result portal on the website and enter their roll number to check the results.

How many colleges are under AKU?

As per the record of 2021, there are over 56 engineering and pharmacy colleges, a total of 15 medical colleges, 11 vocational colleges, 8 community, 36 nursing and 33 educational colleges.

How is AKU college placement?

The university provides good placement support for the students of the institute and helps to achieve their dream. The highest package offered in 2022 was INR 17 LPA in IT department.

Does AKU provide scholarships to its students?

AKU provides lots of opportunities for students to excel in their careers and to make the students of global concern. International exposure is provided with encouragement to the meritious students excelling in academics and co-curricular activities concerned for the development and growth of the students.

AKU Reviews

Overall Rating

2.7

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Distribution of Rating

>4-5 star

0

>3-4 star

0

>2-3 star

1

1-2 star

0

Placements & Internships

2.5

Fees & Scholarships

2

Academics & Faculty

3

College Infrastructure & Hostel Facilities

2.5

Clubs & Associations

3.5

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Chandramohan73671 Batch 2023 B.Tech [Bachelor of Technology]
2.7
Reviewed on May 01, 2022
2.5 Placements
2 Fees
3 Academics
2.5 Infrastructure
3.5 Campus

Placements & Internships : About 50% student get placed in private companies, one can do internship in any company with the permission of your college. Average salary is currently 3 lakh per annum. In this engineering college total fee is about INR 50,000

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  • AKU - Aryabhatta Knowledge University - Chanakya National Law University Campus, Near Mithapur Bus Stand,
  • www.akubihar.ac.in

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