Ans. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) is a government university. AKTU was established in the year 2000 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and has made an impact by being in the top 50 Indian Universities. Moreover, the university was formerly known as UP Technical University (UPTU). The UGC and AICTE-approved State University offers 756 affiliated colleges with a student population of 4 lakh. Therefore, making it a reliable institute. 

Ans. AKTU has affiliated colleges across Uttar Pradesh. These colleges offer courses in Engineering and Technology, management and research, and more. Additionally, the AKTU-affiliated colleges include a Technology Institute for Handicapped as well. Some of the popular colleges are as follows: 

• ABES Engineering College
• IMSEC Ghaziabad
• Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology
• Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped 
• Accurate Institute of Management and Technology
• IILM Academy of Higher Learning
• MIET Meerut
• RD Engineering College
• AKGEC Ghaziabad
• GCET Noida

Ans. AKTU like any other recognized university, gives reservations to deserving students from the reserved categories. The reservation policy is as follows: 

• In each course, 15% and 7.5% of the seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates, respectively. A 27% of candidates from the OBC category (excluding those from the creamy layer) will be given preference in various courses.
• Physically Challenged Candidates will be given 3% of the seats. Visually Impaired (1%), Hearing Impaired (1%), Orthopaedically Handicapped (1%), and others.

Ans. AKTU offers PHD specializations in numerous Science and Technology subjects. Admission into the doctorate program is based on a written test and a personal interview with the concerned authorities. The entrance exam will be divided into two: resource methodology questions and specific subject questions. Post entrance exam, the candidates will be shortlisted for the personal interview round. Once the interview is completed by the candidates, document verification and final fee payment are done online. 

Ans. EWS applicants at AKTU cannot get a fee waiver on the application fee for the university. However, needy students are advised to apply for various state and national government scholarships to get free relaxation under the reserved category. AKTU has also launched a University scholarship for students pursuing an MTech degree at the institution. Moreover, such students have a valid caste or income certificate as proof to enclose the form.

Ans. AKTU has a dedicated Faculty of Management Studies which provides a full-time MBA degree. It offers dual specialization MBA degrees at its own department, Jankipuram, Lucknow. AKTU offers MBA in the following specializations:

• Marketing 
• Finance 
• Human Resource
• Information Technology
• Operations Management
• International Business and more.

Ans. AKTU has a dedicated placement cell that not only trains students but also provides placements and internship opportunities. The placement drive concluded with the highest CTC of INR 1.13 CR by Amazon. Moreover, the placement cell has ensured an 90%+ placement rate every year for deserving students. Wipro, Squareyards, TCS, Dayal group, and Infosys are some of the topic recruiters of AKTU. 

Ans. In order to secure admission into Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University students must have CUET UG and PG scores. It also accepts other national-level entrance exams such as GATE for M.Tech and NATA for B.Arch to admit students in various specializations. Additionally, students who wish to pursue a B.Tech from AKTU must have JEE Main or CUET UG scores to be eligible to apply. 

Ans. No, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) does not provide Distance Education courses to students. The State University offers full-time in-person undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. level courses. 

Ans. AKTU takes good care of the students with special needs. In order to avail the benefits, PwD must in sure and enclose the application form with the disability documents and certificate. Students who are admitted under the PWD category are given facilities such as:

• Wheelchair facility
• Well-connected ramps on each floor and AKTU buildings
• separate well-equipped washrooms for physically challenged students
•  In hostel rooms, the students with disability are given special rooms with the needed facilities, upon request.

Ans. The university received many prestigious grants such as Visvesvaraya research promotion scheme, Homi Bhabha teaching assistant fellowship and domestic and travel grants for its research activities. Recent research areas include cyber security, Agriculture engineering and food technology and artificial intelligence. Regular workshops are also carried out on the campus to promote the importance of research projects.

Ans. The forms in question are generally released after the UPTAC results are declared. The tentative dates for the release of the application forms for UG and PG courses are usually in the month of May and are announced on the official website of the university. The application fee is INR 1300 for General category and OBC candidates whereas the application fee is INR 650 for SC/ ST candidates.

Ans. Candidates are required to present a list of necessary documents which include government issued identity cards (Aadhar/Passport/PAN card), necessary mark sheets (10+2, graduation results) and passport size photographs.

Ans. Candidates who wish to pursue UG or PG courses at the APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University need to appear for the Common University Entrace Test. CUET is an objective type examination that is based on a 10+2 syllabus and is carried out in English/ Hindi. Candidates are analyzed on the basis of logical reasoning, general knowledge and numerical ability.

Ans. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) is officially recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Ans. AKTU provides admission on both entrance based and merit-based. For admission, the university accepts CUET, CMAT, and JEE Main examinations.

Ans. AKTU provides facilities such as a 3 storied central library, fully equipped computer labs, transport facilities such as bus and railway allowance, and sports facilities for both indoor and outdoor games.

Ans. Yes, AKTU has a separate placement cell which works to provide placement and internship opportunities to the students of the university. All the placement related queries of the affiliated colleges will be taken care of by this placement cell.

Ans. AKTU maintains a record of 90% placement for meritorious students and offers a good salary package. The university offers salary packages in a range of INR 1 LPA to INR 20 LPA.

Ans. The top recruiters of AKTU are TCS, Wipro, CTS, Tech Mahindra, Cisco, Infosys, Medico Electrodes international, Squareyards, and Dayal Group.