Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, [HBTI] Kanpur

Harcourt Butler Technical University (formerly HBTU) was established in 1921. The name of the university was Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, till 2016. Later in 2016, the name changed to Harcourt Butler Technical University. The HBTU, Kanpur has maintained its conspicuous presence in the technical world. HBTU has a history of realization, fulfillment of necessities, and advancement in the field of science and technology.

HBTU Admission is available in the field of Engineering, Technology, Basic and Applied Sciences, Humanities, Social Science and Management Architecture and other professional courses. Harcourt Butler Technical University came into existence in 2016 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh with a view for making it a leading residential university to become a center of excellence with a focus on research and development and incubation. 

In the view of academics, HBTU is running 4 schools with 13 undergraduate programs. The university provides a congenial environment for the holistic growth and overall development of the students such that they become globally acceptable personalities with communication skills, proper attitudes, aptitudes, problem-solving capabilities, and work as a team.

The HBTU, Kanpur has the aim of achieving excellence in technical education, research, and innovation. The university imparts knowledge that develops analytical ability in science and technology to serve the industry and society at large. HBTU, Kanpur equips and enables students with conceptual, technical and managerial skills to transform the organization and society. 

HBTU, Kanpur inculcates entrepreneurial philosophy, and innovative thinking to promote research, consultancy and institutional social responsibility. HBTU makes students serve the public, society, and nation with the utmost professionalism, values, and ethics to make development sustainable and quality of life.

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The University offers a sociable and friendly environment for the overall development of the students eventually leading them to become globally acceptable personalities with necessary traits such as interpersonal skills, time management, decision-maker, risk-taking and so on.

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Harcourt Butler Technical University Highlights:

The highlights of HBTU like address, contact details, year of establishment, type of university, facilities, and programs offered are mentioned below:

Harcourt Butler Technical University Courses:

HBTU, Kanpur provides various technological-based courses with different specializations as mentioned below.

Harcourt Butler Technical University Schools:

The HBTU, Kanpur has four main schools in it like, the School of Engineering, School of Chemical Technology, School of Basic Applied Sciences, and School of Humanities and Social Science. Every school has several departments and every department is equipped with a library and laboratories with managing faculty.

School of Engineering:

Department of Computer Science and Engineering:

The Department was established in 1984. The department of computer science excels in computer science engineering and education, research, innovation, and global employability. The objective of the department is to build graduates who can take-up technical as a professional position for design development, and problem-solving in software industries and R&D organizations. The department makes graduates capable and competent to pursue higher studies in institutions of international/ national repute. The department offers B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering and also MCA Programme.

Department of Civil Engineering:

The Department of Civil Engineering established in the year 1966 offers B.Tech and M.Tech Programmes in Environment Science and Engineering. The objective of this department is to be a global leader with respect to teaching, research, extension, research in the civil engineering department so as to create sustainable economic growth and also create an everlasting impact on society.

Department of Electronics Engineering:

The Department of Electronic Engineering was established in 1990. The Department of Electronics Engineering came with the vision of delivering technical education in the field of electronics and communication engineering, for producing engineering and technologists and they are motivated to serve society through research and innovation.

Department of Electrical Engineering:

The Department of Electrical Engineering established in the year 1965 and being one of the oldest engineering department of the university, it offers courses in undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Moreover, the department has a rich and experienced teaching faculty with a well-equipped laboratory for the aim of building a knowledge hub by entirely focusing on relevant education, innovation, cutting-edge research, and outreach activities for the conservation, well-being, and prosperity of all creation.

Department of Mechanical Engineering:

The Department of mechanical engineering started in the year 1964 offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The department has well-equipped laboratory and research facilities to cater to need of UG and PG programs. The objective of the department is to provide industries and society with quality mechanical engineers who possess abundant knowledge, necessary kills along with creative thinking ability.

Department MCA: 

The Department of MCA incepted in the year 1984 offers B.Tech which is accredited by NBA/ AICTE and Masters programme . State-of-art machines provided by the university help students to gain exposure with the computing environment from different laboratories. The department also is involved in identifying inudstrial projects for its students which also helps students to analyse the real-time happening within the industry.

School of Chemical Technology:

Department of Bio-Chemical Engineering:

The department of Bio-Chemical Engineering offers programmes in the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral disciplines. The curriculum consists of the latest developments happening in the field and also to meet the future needs of the industry. The Department aims to become a globally recognized center that develops professionals with strong technical and leadership qualitites and contributes to the growth of the biochemical engineering field through research and developments.

Department of Chemical Engineering:

The Department of Chemical Engineering started in the year 1954 had only two courses until 1958. Top in class facilities along with a comprehensive research center has provided a way to carry out cutting edge teachings and research works. This department aims to become a global leader and handle technological challenges in chemical engineering and allied fields by catering to the requirement of present and future stakeholders and society.

Department of Food Technology:

The Department of Food Technology provides separate undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Food Technology. The curriculum of these programs include the latest development in the food technology field as well as the present and future needs of the food industry. The department also has  Ph.D. programs to offer in these areas.

Department of Leather Technology:

The Department of Leather Technology established in the year 1978 in Kanpur happens to be the only area providing an undergraduate course in leather technology. The department has a reputation for producing quality engineers who work for leading firms and for different sectors of the society and also has regular interaction with the industries for training, awareness, and exposure. The department works hard to see itself as a leader in the areas of leather and also aspires to produce quality technologists who can match up with global standards in terms of delivering developed tecnologies to the people and make them aware of its benefits.

Department of Oil Technology:

The department established in the year 1921 offers a UG course in oil technology and a PG course in chemical technology specializing in oil technology. The department has been equipped with the best infrastructure facilities and also has been selected as the centre of excellence in applied research and training in the field of lipid science. The aim of this department is to transcend individuals to be globally competent chemical technologists so as to fulfill the future needs of the society and industry.

Department of Plastic Technology:

The Department of Plastic Technology established in the year 1964. Department has an excellent infrastructure and is involved actively in providing the best professionals for the nation. The NBA has accredited B.Tech programme in plastic technology. The objective of the department is to achieve excellence in the fields of technical, knowledge skill, research, and innovation in plastic and its related areas. 

School of Basic and Applied Sciences:

Department of Chemistry:

The Department of chemistry started in the year 1924 is one of the oldest department of the institute. Excellent infrastructure, dynamic and relevant curriculum for the programmes has paid the way for carrying out research in cutting edge areas of both basic and applied research on par with the global standards. The department has global recognition for its outstanding research in polymer science solar energy conversion,  and for many such along with the modern infrastructure for training the students.

Department of Mathematics:

The department was started with the objective of providing the budding technocrats and engineers an opportunity to enhance their mathematical and computing skills. It also aims to produce well-versed academicians and researchers in the field of mathematics for teaching and carrying out research in its allied areas.

Department of Physics: 

The department of physics has been established in the year 1961 with qualified faculty members and is offering courses as undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Research activities are undertaken by the department on a regular basis and has plans to start a full-time PG programme.

School of Humanities and Social Science:

Department of Humanities and Social Science: 

The Departement of Humanities and Social Science was started in the year 1965. At the start, the department offered humanities courses such as literature and philosophy for UG students in B.Tech. later, the social science courses such as economics, industrial management, accounting and financial management offered by the department were subjected to the guidelines of AICTE.

HBTU Placements:

Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur invites many recruiters for campus selection for various specializations. HBTU Placement cell assures every student for providing 100% placement opportunities. The cell is actively involved in organizing the mock interview, Group discussion, expert lectures, etc. throughout the year and also equip students with the necessary skills required for clearing an interview.

• The university placement co-ordinators along with student representatives handle the placement cell.
• placement cell is equipped with auditoriums, seminar rooms, and few other facilities to undertake online and written test.

Recruiters of HBTU:

HBTU Facilities:

Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur provides various infrastructure facilities like Computer Center, Central Library, Hostel, Guest house, Post-office, Gymnasium/ Sport, and Health Center. Thes facilities are provided to the students and faculty members to create and provide a better and smooth experience at their time in the university campus.

Computer Center:

The Computer Centre at the university has modern infrastructure facilities with high-speed internet facilities. The computer center's internet network is interconnected to the whole campus departments such as hostels, residences, library and many more. There is a power backup installed and all the systems including both servers and cllients are well equipped with 10/ 100/ 1000 Mbps of ethernet cards. 

Central Library: 

The Central Library of HBTU, Kanpur has a huge collection of approximately one lakhs books which includes Text Books, Reference Books, such as Encyclopedia, Dictionary, Handbooks, and Periodicals, etc. related to Engineering, Technology, Management, Basic Sciences, Literature, and other miscellaneous subjects. Central Library of provides Open Access Facility to the students with the reading facility. Presently, 216 online e-journals of IEEE and ASME are being subscribed to in the Central Library.

• Library is completely automated, air-conditioned, and has an integrated library software
• The library also has Anti-plagiarism software to help students and teachers prepare research or thesis papers.
• E-Resources can be accessed within the library and also by intranet within the university premises
• On an average there are 225 students who on a daily basis are avidly involved in accessing the library resources.
• library is open on all days

Guest House: 

The university provides guest houses for visiting faculties, officers, guests, examiners, etc. The guest house is not just well furnished but it also has 2 VIP suites, two deluxe rooms along with 8 rooms which are air-conditioned. Every room has double beds, accommodations can be booked by paying the necessary fee fixed by the University.

Gymnasium:

Gym situated on the west campus of the university is equipped with various machines for exercising such as cross trainers, bikes, balls, dumbells, treadmills, strength training and many more. Students of the university must enter their name and other necessary details in the registrar to use the facilities of the gym and also the residents are free to utilize the gym.

Sports Facility:

HBTU has sports ground in both of it's east and west campuses which are used for playing and conducting outdoor sports such as Cricket, hockey, Football, Lawn tennis, Athletics and so on. The University has also made arrangments for indoor games like Badminton, Chess, Table Tennis and many such.

Auditorium:

The Auditorium of the university is well maintained with good infrastructure for sounds and lightning. Cultural and Extra-Curricular activities such as debates, presentations, seminars, dance, music, etc. are organised in the auditorium.

Canteen Facility:

The University's east campus has a canteen which serves vegetarian food, snacks, mixed meals and refreshments such as tea/ coffee. The canteen timings are from 9 AM to 9 PM. There is also a canteen near the workshop which is operational.

Health Center: 

The university has appointed a medical officer who takes in charge of handling the patients at outdoor patient dispensary. if the case gets complicated, then such cases are transferred to the Medical college/ LRM Hospital for treatment. Dispensary also provides medicines prescribed by the doctors and also the students are medically insured just in case to take care of their medical requirements at the hospitals.

Bank and Post-Office:

The HBTU campus includes a nationalized bank's branch with a 24/ 7 ATM facility provided by banks such as ICICI, SBI, and HDFC. Post-Office is also available, which is located on the west campus of the University for faculty, staff, and students. Besides, the main post office is located in the Nawabganj area near the east campus.

HBTU Fees Structure:

The HBTU offers courses covering undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma programmes. The fee structure for all the courses offered by the university differs. The fee for different courses offered by the university is mentioned below:

• The fee structure of B.Tech programme for the first year is INR 98,300
• MCA fee for the first year students is INR 68,300
• The fee structure for M.Tech Programme is INR 73,300
• Ph.D. fee structure is INR 55,500

Harcourt Butler Technical University FAQ's:

1. What are the programs offered by the HBTU?
   - The HBTU offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in various specializations.
2. Which entrance exam should be taken by the candidates for admissions into M.Tech in HBTU, Kanpur?
   - The HBTU, Kanpur accepts GATE as an entrance exam for M.Tech candidates.
3. Where is HBTU is located?
   - The University is located in Nawabganj, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

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