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

Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow was formerly known as Uttar Pradesh Technical University [UPTU], was established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, in 2000. The university is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education [AICTE]. The university aims to provide and upgrade education, training and research in the fields of technical education.

It has been subdivided into five zones with 150-160 colleges in each zone for the ease of management and facilitating inter-zonal comparison and possible internal competition to enhance the quality of teaching-learning processes. It lays a strong emphasis on the overall development of a well-rounded personality of its students.

Table of Contents

• Highlights
• Why Choose Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University?
• Courses
• Departments
• Admission
• Eligibility Criteria
• Cut Off
• AKTU Infrastructure
• Placements
• AKTU Distance Education
• Alumni

Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University Highlights 

The highlights of AKTU, such as university type, approvals, facilities, etc., are mentioned below.

Why Choose AKTU?

The University is one of the largest technical universities in India. It is continuously working to nurture the quality of technical research and education in the University and affiliated colleges. Around 4,00,000 students are enrolled in its various programmes presently. 756 colleges are associated with this university.

AKTU Academic Advantages

The University develops flexible and innovative academic programmes and procedures that cater to a very broad range of students with different backgrounds and prepares them to compete at the national and international levels. The university aims to impart education to the backward sections of the society, help them in the overall development, and eventually make them compete at the international and national levels. 

AKTU Courses

AKTU courses are offered at various levels like undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, and details regarding them are given on the official website of AKTU. 

A summary of the various courses offered by the university across different disciplines with their specializations are given below:

AKTU Engineering Courses

AKTU Management Courses

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AKTU Departments

Mentioned below are the departments of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. Each department is built for a particular stream and offers courses and programs under that field. 

AKTU Admission

The AKTU admission is initiated by filling up an online application on the official website and filling in all the relevant information. An entrance test, called UPSEE, is conducted for admission to the university. Admission to B.Tech and MBBS courses are based on scores of JEE and NEET, respectively. For Ph.D., students have to appear for an entrance exam conducted by the university and the selected candidates would be shortlisted for interview.

The AKTU Admission 2021 is based on the entrance exam and merit list prepared taking into account scores of previous degrees and entrance examinations.

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APJKTU Eligibility Criteria

Numerous courses are offered by Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, each of which has different eligibility criteria. Below is a list of a few courses offered by the AKTU with their eligibility criteria:

AKTU B.Tech Eligibility

The university offers B.Tech degree programs in various disciplines namely Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics, and Communication Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, etc. The course duration is 4 years. The medium of instruction is Hindi and English.

Eligibility Criteria

• The student should have completed 10+2 examinations from a recognized board and with science as a subject containing PCM.
• Scores of JEE are to be taken into account for admission. 

AKTU M.Pharma Eligibility

Master of Pharmacy is a 2-year post-graduate course in the field of Pharmaceutical science. The medium of instruction is Hindi and English.

Eligibility Criteria

• The student must have passed Bachelor of Pharma from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks

AKTU Ph.D. Eligibility

Doctor of Philosophy is a program of a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years. The program is for research purposes and is taught in English.

Eligibility Criteria

• The students should have completed a Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in the relevant field from a recognized university
• The students are required to appear in the written examination conducted by the University.

AKTU Cut Off

The university offers various courses in different disciplines to its students. University releases different cut-offs every year during the admission season. The university offers numerous courses in different disciplines to its students. University releases varying cut-offs every year during the admission season. AKTU is one of the leading educational institutes in the country. It offers over 200 courses, in the field of Applied Sciences, Architecture, Management etc. The courses are offered at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels. There are few factors that IGNOU cut-off depends on:

• A number of applications received.
• Cut-off of previous years.
• A number of seats offered.

For more information, check AKTU Cut off

AKTU Infrastructure Facilities

AKTU campus is equipped with facilities like a library, hostel, lab, cafeteria, etc. The library is a 5-storey building and is constructed on an area of 6400 sq m. There are separate hostels for girls and boys. The campus has a bank branch also. The University campus provides all the necessary facilities to the students. The campus is huge and has an auditorium, classrooms, halls, labs, sports ground, etc. for the all-round development of students. The campus life is enjoyable for students. 

Some of the facilities offered are:

• Library
• Hostel
• Cafeteria
• Auditorium
• Automation Lab
• Nano Lab
• Cyber City Lab
• Language Lab
• Mechanical Lab
• Civil Engineering Lab
• Computer Labs
• Bank
• Post Office

AKTU Hostel Details

AKTU provides separate accommodation for both boys and girls. Students are assigned different hostels for every year of study. They are required to fill the accommodation form.

In general, all hostels have the following facilities, among others:

• Mess facility 
• Hygienic vegetarian meals 
• Hot water
• 24-hour security

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AKTU Placements

The university has an active training and placement cell that guides students to get a job in their desired fields. AKTU provides 100 % placement assistance to all its students pursuing various degree programmes from its main campus and affiliated colleges. 

• The highest package offered to students is 14LPA in 2020.
• The average package is 3LPA.
• Companies like Heinz, Genpact, Finserv, Enercon India, NTT Data,  ICFAI, BHEL, Honeywell, TVS, Infogain, Godrej, EXL, BPL, L&T Infotech, Tech Mahindra, NIIT Technologies and Reliance visited the affiliated colleges and main campus for placements.

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AKTU Distance Education

AKTU supports Massive Open Online Courses from the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), by MHRD, offered by various institutions. The students have to complete the relevant course within the stipulated time frame to get the certificate. 

AKTU Alumni

The University alumni are working in various fields. Notable alumni are actress Richa Sinha, author Srijan Pal Singh, model Prachi Mishra, MLA and former MLA Yasar Shah and Arun Verma, respectively. They are performing best in their respective fields.