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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, is a state technical affiliating university established in 2000 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh under the UP Technical University Act. Formerly known as Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU), it was renamed AKTU in 2015. The university is UGC-recognised and AICTE-approved.
AKTU is a pure affiliating and examining body. Students do not study at AKTU’s own campus. The university regulates, affiliates, and awards degrees to students enrolled at its affiliated colleges across Uttar Pradesh. It does not appear in NIRF or major institutional ranking bodies, as rankings are assigned to individual affiliated colleges.
AKTU’s administrative headquarters occupies a dedicated campus in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The university oversees over 756 affiliated colleges spread across the length and breadth of UP.
- B.Tech across 20+ engineering branches including CSE, IT, ECE, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, and Artificial Intelligence and ML
- Lateral entry B.Tech (direct 2nd year) available via Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc
- MBA in Finance, Marketing, HR, IT, and Operations through 300+ management institutes
- MCA - 3-year Master of Computer Applications programme
- B.Arch - 5-year architecture programme
- B.Pharm - 4-year pharmacy programme
- BHMCT - Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (4 years)
- BCA, BBA, B.Com, BA, B.Sc, BFA, B.Des and other UG programmes at affiliated colleges
- Diploma and PG Diploma programmes in languages, technical vocational subjects, and applied sciences
B.Tech fees at AKTU-affiliated colleges start from INR 55,000 per year at government institutions. Private affiliated colleges charge up to INR 1.00 lakh per year as per the AKTU-approved fee cap. MBA fees start from INR 59,700 per year. B.Arch fees start from INR 57,730 per year.
All admissions to B.Tech, MBA, MCA, B.Arch, B.Pharm, and BHMCT seats at AKTU-affiliated colleges are managed through the Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) portal. Government and government-aided college seats have no management quota. Private unaided colleges may reserve up to 10% of seats under a management quota.
AKTU Admission Dates 2026
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session at AKTU-affiliated colleges are in their final stages. UPTAC 2026 B.Tech counselling completed four main rounds, with internal sliding and special rounds expected to close by September 2026. The single UPTAC portal at uptac.admissions.nic.in governs all UG and PG admissions.
| Event | Date 2026 |
|---|---|
| UPTAC Registration Closes | June 30, 2026 |
| Document Verification | July 2, 2026 |
| Round 1 Choice Filling (B.Tech) | July 13 to 16, 2026 |
| Round 4 B.Tech Allotment | August 5, 2026 |
| Round 4 Seat Acceptance Fee Deadline | August 7, 2026 |
| Internal Sliding Round | Late August 2026 |
| Special Rounds 1 and 2 (B.Tech) | Late August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
| UPTAC PG Registration (MBA/MCA) | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Round 1 MBA/MCA Allotment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Across programme families, the entrance exam accepted at UPTAC varies. The table below lists the primary exam for each course type under the AKTU framework.
| Course Family | Exam Accepted | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | JEE Main or CUET-UG (separate merit lists) | Computer-Based Test |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry | CUET-UG or Diploma in Engineering | CBT or Diploma merit |
| B.Arch | NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 | Computer-Based Test |
| MBA | CUET-PG | Computer-Based Test |
| MCA | CUET-PG | Computer-Based Test |
| B.Pharm / BHMCT | CUET-UG | Computer-Based Test |
AKTU Courses and Fees
AKTU-affiliated colleges collectively offer over 2,500 programmes across engineering, management, pharmacy, architecture, and applied sciences. Total seats across all programmes exceed 1.5 lakh per year, making AKTU one of the largest technical education networks in India.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Fees (Annual, Representative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (Engineering branches) | 4 years | 10+2 PCM 45%, JEE Main or CUET-UG | INR 55,000 to 1,00,525 per year |
| B.Tech AI and ML / Artificial Intelligence | 4 years | 10+2 PCM 45%, JEE Main or CUET-UG | INR 65,000 to 1,15,525 per year |
| B.Tech Lateral Entry | 3 years | Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc (Maths) 45% | INR 55,000 to 1,00,525 per year |
| B.Arch | 5 years | 10+2 with Maths 50%, NATA or JEE Paper 2 | INR 57,730 to 1,11,400 per year |
| MBA | 2 years | Graduation 50% (45% SC/ST), CUET-PG | INR 59,700 to 1,28,750 per year |
| MCA | 3 years | Graduation with Maths 50%, CUET-PG | INR 50,000 to 1,02,000 per year |
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 10+2 PCB/PCM 45%, CUET-UG | INR 60,000 to 1,04,400 per year |
| BHMCT | 4 years | 10+2 any stream 45% | INR 50,000 to 70,000 per year |
| BCA / BBA / BA / B.Com / B.Sc | 3 years | 10+2 any stream, minimum 45% | INR 30,000 to 61,200 per year |
Fees vary by college type within the AKTU framework. Government colleges charge the lower end of the range. Government-aided colleges charge moderate fees. Private unaided institutions charge up to the AKTU-approved ceiling, which varies by programme and academic year. Candidates should verify exact fees with the individual affiliated college at the time of UPTAC counselling.
AKTU Admission Process
B.Tech (Flagship Programme)
B.Tech admission across AKTU-affiliated colleges is entirely merit-based at the university level, with no management quota for government and government-aided institutions. The UPTAC portal manages all seat allotment through a round-wise process.
Eligibility criteria:
- Passed or appearing in 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
- Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or a technical vocational subject as the third core paper
- Minimum 45% aggregate in 10+2 (40% for SC/ST/PwD candidates)
- Valid JEE Main or CUET-UG score (both form separate merit lists at UPTAC)
- No upper age limit for B.Tech at AKTU-affiliated colleges
Selection stages:
- Register at uptac.admissions.nic.in with a valid JEE Main or CUET-UG score
- Pay the UPTAC registration fee and upload academic documents
- Fill and lock college and branch preferences during the choice-filling window (filling 20+ choices improves upgrade chances)
- Seat allotment released round-wise. Tiebreaker: higher marks in Mathematics at 10+2
- Pay the seat acceptance fee and report to the allotted college with original documents
Reservation under UP norms applies across all UPTAC seats: OBC 27%, SC 21%, EWS 10%, ST 2%. Home state (UP domicile) quota covers 85% of seats. All India quota covers the remaining 15%.
MBA and MCA
MBA and MCA admissions at AKTU-affiliated colleges are managed through UPTAC PG counselling, anchored by CUET-PG scores. Eligibility for MBA requires graduation with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST). MCA requires a graduation degree with Mathematics, minimum 50%. No Group Discussion or Personal Interview is part of the UPTAC PG process.
B.Arch
B.Arch admission at AKTU-affiliated colleges accepts both NATA and JEE Main Paper 2 scores. Eligibility requires 10+2 with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and a minimum of 50% aggregate. UPTAC B.Arch counselling follows the same round-wise format as B.Tech.
B.Pharm, BHMCT, and Other Programmes
B.Pharm and BHMCT admissions at AKTU-affiliated colleges are through CUET-UG score and UPTAC counselling. Eligibility for B.Pharm requires 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry and either Mathematics or Biology. BHMCT requires 10+2 in any stream with minimum 45% marks.
AKTU Placements
AKTU does not conduct centralised campus placements. Placement activity is managed independently by each affiliated college through its own training and placement cell. Outcomes vary significantly across the 756+ affiliated institutions and depend on the college’s industry connections and student profile.
Top-ranked AKTU-affiliated engineering colleges, particularly those in NIRF Engineering band 101 to 200, report consistent campus hiring by IT and core engineering companies. Placement figures at these institutions show average packages ranging from INR 4 LPA to INR 8 LPA for B.Tech graduates in CSE and IT branches. Management institutes affiliated to AKTU with dedicated MBA programmes report similar ranges for MBA graduates.
The UPTAC counselling process gives candidates an opportunity to rank-order their preferred colleges. Choosing colleges with a verified placement record from the official website of each institution, ahead of colleges with unverified claims, is the most reliable strategy for placement outcomes.
AKTU Scholarships
Students enrolled at AKTU-affiliated colleges are eligible for a range of central and state government scholarship schemes. All applications are processed through the UP Scholarship Portal and the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
| Scholarship / Scheme | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| UP Scholarship (Dashmottar) | SC/ST/OBC/General-EWS, UP domicile, family income criteria | Tuition fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance |
| PM-USP (NSP) National Scholarship | 80% in Class 12, family income under INR 4.5 LPA | INR 82,000 per annum (technical courses) |
| AICTE Pragati Scheme | Women students, family income under INR 8 LPA | INR 50,000 per annum |
| AICTE Saksham Scheme | PwD students, family income under INR 8 LPA | INR 50,000 per annum |
| AICTE Swanath Scheme | Orphans, wards of armed forces martyrs | INR 50,000 per annum |
| Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship (UP) | SC/ST students, UP domicile | Post-matric scholarship, amounts vary by course |
Individual affiliated colleges may also offer their own merit-based fee waivers and internal scholarships. Eligibility and amounts for these internal scholarships vary by college and must be verified directly with the institution at the time of admission.
AKTU Campus and Infrastructure
AKTU’s administrative headquarters is located on a dedicated campus in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The headquarters houses the Vice Chancellor’s office, examination board, affiliations division, academic council secretariat, and central examination processing centre.
Students do not study at AKTU’s Lucknow campus. All teaching, laboratories, hostels, and placement activity take place at the individual affiliated colleges spread across UP. The affiliated colleges range from large government engineering institutes (such as Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, and MMMUT, Gorakhpur) to private unaided engineering and management colleges.
AKTU’s examination and results infrastructure is fully digitalised. Results, degree issuance, and grade-card generation are managed through the AKTU student portal at erp.aktu.ac.in.
AKTU vs RGPV vs Anna University
AKTU is one of several large state affiliating technical universities in India. Aspirants in Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states often compare AKTU with Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV), Bhopal, and Anna University, Chennai, which serve similar roles in their respective states.
| Parameter | AKTU (UP) | RGPV (MP) | Anna University (TN) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 2000 | 1998 | 1978 |
| Affiliated Colleges | 756+ | 200+ | 570+ |
| State Served | Uttar Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh | Tamil Nadu |
| B.Tech Seats (Approx) | 85,000+ | 30,000+ | 1,00,000+ |
| B.Tech Admission Basis | UPTAC (JEE Main or CUET-UG) | State-level JEE Main counselling | TNEA (12th marks-based) |
| Regulatory Body | UGC, AICTE | UGC, AICTE | UGC, AICTE |
AKTU is larger than RGPV in terms of affiliated colleges and B.Tech seat count. Anna University runs the biggest B.Tech intake in Tamil Nadu and uses a purely marks-based admission model through TNEA, unlike AKTU’s entrance-exam route. Both AKTU and RGPV rely on national entrance exams (JEE Main or CUET-UG) for seat allotment, while Anna University uses 10+2 marks directly.
AKTU FAQs
Ques. Is AKTU a teaching university or an affiliating university?
Ans. AKTU is a pure affiliating university. Students do not study at AKTU’s campus. The university regulates, affiliates, and awards degrees to students enrolled at its 756+ affiliated colleges across Uttar Pradesh. Teaching, laboratories, hostels, and placements all happen at the individual affiliated college, not at AKTU’s Lucknow headquarters.
Ques. How are B.Tech seats at AKTU-affiliated colleges allotted?
Ans. All B.Tech seats at government and government-aided AKTU-affiliated colleges are allotted through the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in). Candidates register with a valid JEE Main or CUET-UG score, fill college and branch preferences, and receive allotments round-wise. There are 4 main rounds, 1 internal sliding round, and 2 special rounds. Private colleges may separately fill up to 10% of their seats through a management quota.
Ques. What is the minimum JEE Main score needed for AKTU B.Tech?
Ans. AKTU itself does not set a minimum JEE Main score. Eligibility for UPTAC registration requires a valid JEE Main scorecard and 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics with minimum 45% aggregate. The cut-off rank at UPTAC varies by branch and college. Popular branches like CSE at top private AKTU-affiliated colleges close at higher percentiles, while less-sought branches at average colleges may close at very low ranks.
Ques. What are the B.Tech fees at AKTU-affiliated colleges?
Ans. B.Tech fees at AKTU-affiliated government institutions start from approximately INR 55,000 per year. Private affiliated colleges charge up to the AKTU-approved ceiling of approximately INR 1,00,525 per year for most engineering branches. AI and ML branches may have slightly higher fee caps. Total fees over 4 years range from approximately INR 2.2 lakhs (government) to INR 4.02 lakhs (private unaided ceiling) as per AKTU-approved rates.
Ques. Does AKTU have a NIRF rank?
Ans. AKTU, as an affiliating body, does not participate in NIRF rankings as an institution. NIRF rankings for engineering, management, and pharmacy are assigned to individual AKTU-affiliated colleges that submit their own NIRF data. Some AKTU-affiliated colleges appear in the NIRF Engineering band 101 to 300 and in the Pharmacy and Architecture categories.
Ques. Can students from outside Uttar Pradesh apply through UPTAC?
Ans. Yes, UP domicile is not mandatory for UPTAC registration. Candidates from any state may apply. However, UP domicile candidates receive preference under the 85% home state quota. All India quota (15% of seats) is open to all states. Reserved category benefits (OBC/SC/ST/EWS) are applied only to UP domicile candidates within the UP-state quota seats.
Ques. What scholarships are available for AKTU students?
Ans. Students at AKTU-affiliated colleges are eligible for the UP Scholarship (Dashmottar Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/EWS students with UP domicile), the PM-USP National Scholarship (INR 82,000/year for students with 80% in Class 12 and family income under INR 4.5 LPA), AICTE Pragati Scheme (for women students, INR 50,000/year), AICTE Saksham Scheme (for PwD students, INR 50,000/year), and Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship for SC/ST students. Applications go through the UP Scholarship Portal or the NSP portal.
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n for engineering courses. The Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) 2025 registration for B.Tech programs concluded on July 15, 2025, with seat allotments completed in August. The university has initiated classes for the new academic year, with the Centre for Advanced Studies (CAS) launching undergraduate engineering courses in advanced technologies, including Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, VLSI Design and Technology, and Mechanical and Mechatronics.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Uttar Pradesh, offers scholarships to support economically weaker, meritorious, SC/ST, OBC, minority, and girl students. These include state government post-matric scholarships, fee reimbursement, and merit-based awards. Eligible candidates must apply online through the UP Scholarship Portal by submitting the required academic and income documents.
For BBA admission at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow (2025–26), the online application opened in March–April 2025 and the last date to apply was around July 2025, with counselling and admission formalities continuing into July–August 2025.
Admissions at AKTU are underway in August 2025. The UPTAC counselling Round–1 choice-filling for UG/PG (e.g., BDes, BPharm, MBA, MCA, BTech lateral) ran from August 12 to August 16, with the Round–1 seat-allotment results released on August 18.
The fee for the BPharma course is mentioned below:
AKTU Admission offers entry to UG, PG, and Ph.D programs across Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Architecture, and Sciences through entrance exams followed by centralized UPTAC counselling.
At the Doctoral level, AKTU also offers admission to PhD programs. Candidates have to appear for the Written Entrance test + PI Round interview for final selection.
At Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, admissions are based on merit and entrance exams. For B.Tech/B.E, seats are filled through the UPSEE/UPCET entrance exam or JEE Main ranks, while some management quota or lateral entry seats may consider merit in qualifying exams.
Admissions are not done via VITEE, as VITEE is specific to Vellore Institute of Technology, not AKTU. You need to apply through the AKTU portal and follow official counselling procedures.
The fees for the Btech course are mentioned below:
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University considers CUET scores and merit criteria for admission in selected undergraduate courses. With a total CUET score of 121 in four subjects, admission possibilities depend on course demand, category, counselling rounds, and seat availability. Students should apply online, participate in counselling, and monitor official admission updates regularly.
AKTU, Lucknow, offers admissions to UG, PG, and doctoral level courses. The admission to undergraduate programmes will be based on JEE Main scores, followed by UPTAC Counselling. The PG admissions in AKTU Lucknow will be given based on the marks obtained in the qualifying exam. The admissions to PhD programmes at AKTU, Lucknow, will be based on the scores of the written test, followed by an interview. Students also have to get their documents verified and pay the admission fees before getting final admission to college. Before applying for admission at AKTU, Lucknow, candidates should check the eligibility criteria and selection criteria for the particular course. The university offers various engineering, management, and computer application courses.
AKTU B.Tech Biotechnology is offered as 4 Years Full Time program, with total intake of 60 seats. The minimum eligibility criteria for B.Tech is 10+2 with 45%+JEE MAINS/UPTAC. The total fees for AKTU B.Tech Biotechnology is INR 2.2 Lakhs for the complete course duration.
AKTU B Pharma is offered as 4 Years Full Time program, with total intake of 60 seats. The minimum eligibility criteria for B Pharma is Pass in 10+2 + UPTAC. The total fees for AKTU B Pharma in 2024 is INR 2.53 Lakhs for the complete course duration
AKTU B.Tech is offered as 4 Years Full Time program. The fees for AKTU is INR 2.2 Lakhs for the entire duration. Admission is based on the JEE Main/UPTAC
The fee for the Btech course is mentioned below:
Yes, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly known as Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU), is a state government university. Established in May 2000 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, AKTU operates under state jurisdiction and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Admission is based on the JEE Main/UPTAC. Btech in biotechnology is an undergraduate engineering program. Biotechnology is said to be a combination of biology and technology, and it is an applied science. The basic eligibility for this course is a pass in 10+2 with subjects like mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, etc.
Admissions to B.Tech, B.Pharm, B.Arch, BCA, BBA, MBA, MCA, and other courses in AKTU-affiliated colleges are done through the UPTAC (UP Technical Admission Counselling) process based on merit.