Varu Institute of Professional Studies Lucknow ME Electrical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to AKTU-affiliated ME seats is conducted through UPTAC centralised counselling, which requires a valid GATE score in the Electrical Engineering paper. Candidates who cleared GATE 2026 with a qualifying score are eligible to participate in UPTAC choice filling and seat allotment rounds. Direct admission without a GATE score may be considered subject to AKTU norms and seat availability in later counselling rounds at the institute.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year ME Electrical Engineering programme at VIPS Lucknow is INR 1,28,000 for the complete duration. This covers tuition-related charges for both years. Hostel accommodation and transport are billed separately by the college. SC/ST/OBC-NCL students eligible for the UP Post Matric Scholarship may get tuition fees reimbursed after completing the application on the state scholarship portal.

Ans. VIPS Lucknow is affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. Graduates of the ME Electrical Engineering programme receive an AKTU degree on successful completion of all semester examinations and programme requirements. AKTU degrees are recognised across India and are accepted for employment in public sector undertakings and for postdoctoral or higher study applications at universities in India.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Tech or B.E. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline from a recognised university with at least 55% aggregate marks. SC/ST and PwD candidates qualify with a minimum of 50%. A valid GATE score in the Electrical Engineering paper is required for counselling-based admission through UPTAC. There is no upper age limit prescribed by AKTU for M.E. admissions.

Ans. UPTAC is the centralised online counselling process managed by AKTU for postgraduate engineering admissions in Uttar Pradesh. After GATE results are declared, candidates register on uptac.admissions.nic.in, fill choices of colleges and branches, and receive seat allotments based on GATE rank and availability. Multiple rounds including special rounds are held to fill remaining seats. After allotment, candidates must report to the college with original documents to confirm admission.

Ans. An AKTU-recognised ME Electrical Engineering degree qualifies graduates for technical roles in power sector utilities, manufacturing industries, and infrastructure companies. Common positions include electrical design engineer, power systems analyst, control systems engineer, and industrial automation specialist. The postgraduate degree also meets the academic qualification requirement for lecturer or assistant professor positions in government polytechnics and engineering colleges under AKTU affiliation norms.