AKTU: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Placements, Ranking, Scholarships

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Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh was established in 2000 and is one of the largest technical universities in India. The University has consistently ranked among the top 50 educational institutions in India. Not only is it recognized by the UGC, but also a member of AIU (Association of Indian Universities). 

AKTU has enrolled more than 4,00,000 students in several programs across 746 affiliated colleges, and institutions across Uttar Pradesh. Popular programs offered at AKTU Lucknow include UG degrees like B.Tech, B.Pharma, and BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts), the university also offers integrated programs such as BBA+MBA, and PG courses such as MCA, MBA, M.Tech, and M.Plan. the B.tech program is the flagship program of the university that draws students from all over the country.

AKTU takes admissions based on students’ performance in national-level entrance exams such as CUET PG, CUET PG, JEE Main, NATA, and CMAT. In 2024, the cutoff ranks for these entrance exams went up to 47,196 (B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering) and 47,155 (B.tech in Computer Science). For most of the other courses like B.Ed and BA, AKTU considers students’ 12th and UG marks and selects them through selection criteria based on IPU CET and merits.

AKTU offers a very impressive placement record with graduates receiving great salary packages at top domestic and multi-national companies. The highest packages at the university have gone up to INR 1.2 Cr LPA, while the median package ranges between INR 6 LPA to INR 8 LPA. The top recruiters partnering with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University are Wipro, Samsung,  Microsoft, Google, Rippling, and Tact. AI.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University offers a significant number of courses and programs in disciplines such as Business & Management, Engineering, IT, Pharmaceutical sciences, and others. AKTU offers very affordable courses to students with most of the courses ranging between INR 80,000 to INR 425,000.