AKTU (formerly UPTU) is one of India’s largest technical universities located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Admission to engineering, management, pharmacy, architecture, and other professional courses is offered through the UPCET / JEE / CUET depending on course.
🎯 Courses Offered Under AKTU
AKTU governs 750+ affiliated colleges in Uttar Pradesh offering:
- B.Tech
- B.Pharma
- B.Arch
- B.Des
- BHMCT (Hotel Management)
- MBA
- MCA
- M.Tech
- Pharmacy courses
- Polytechnic lateral entry
🚨 Admission Through Entrance Exams 2026 (Course-wise)
⭐ 1. B.Tech (Engineering)
- Admission through JEE Main 2026
- UPCET is not used anymore for B.Tech
- AKTU uses JEE Main Counseling (JoSAA/UPCET counselling)
Eligibility:
- 12th with PCM
- Minimum 45% (40% for SC/ST)
⭐ 2. B.Pharma
- Admission through CUET UG 2026
- Subjects required: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths
Eligibility:
- 12th with PCB/PCM
⭐ 3. B.Arch (Architecture)
- Admission through NATA 2026 + Counselling
- 12th with Maths compulsory
⭐ 4. B.Des / BFA / BFAD / BHMCT
- Admission through CUET UG 2026
Courses included: - Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
- Bachelor of Fashion & Apparel Design (BFAD)
- Hotel Management (BHMCT)
⭐ 5. Poly Diploma to B.Tech Lateral Entry
- Admission through UPCET Lateral Entry
- Diploma holders can join B.Tech 2nd year
⭐ 6. MBA
- Admission through CUET PG 2026 and sometimes CAT score accepted by top colleges
- Graduation required, 50% marks
⭐ 7. MCA
- Admission through CUET PG 2026
- 12th Level Maths required
- Graduation with Mathematics or Computer-related subjects
⭐ 8. M.Tech
- Admission through GATE 2026
- If seats remain → University-level counselling
⭐ 9. M.Pharma
- Admission through GPAT 2026 Score
📆 Important Dates (Expected) – AKTU 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AKTU Admission Notification | March 2026 |
| CUET UG exam | May 2026 |
| CUET PG exam | March 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 | Jan & April 2026 |
| NATA 2026 | April–July 2026 |
| Counselling (AKTU/UPCET) | June–August 2026 |
| College Allotment | July–August 2026 |
| Session Starts | August 2026 |
🧾 Eligibility Summary (Quick Table)
| Course | Entrance Exam | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | JEE MAIN | 12th PCM |
| B.Pharma | CUET UG | 12th PCB/PCM |
| B.Arch | NATA | 12th with Maths |
| BHMCT / BFA / BFAD / B.Des | CUET UG | 12th Pass |
| B.Tech LE | UPCET LEET | Diploma |
| MBA | CUET PG / CAT | Graduation |
| MCA | CUET PG | Graduation + Maths |
| M.Tech | GATE | B.Tech |
| M.Pharma | GPAT | B.Pharma |
🏫 Top AKTU Colleges (2026)
Government Colleges
- IET Lucknow
- HBTU Kanpur
- KNIT Sultanpur
- BIET Jhansi
- JSS Noida
- AKG Ghaziabad
- KIET Ghaziabad
- Galgotias College
- GL Bajaj Greater Noida
- ABES Ghaziabad
💸 Fee Structure (Approx.)
| College Type | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Govt Colleges | ₹45,000 – ₹85,000 |
| Private Colleges | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,70,000 |
| MBA | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| B.Pharma | ₹1,00,000 – ₹1,50,000 |
🔍 Counselling Process (AKTU/UPCET)
✔ Register online
✔ Upload certificates
✔ Lock choices of colleges
✔ Seat allotment round
✔ Reporting & Document verification
📝 Documents Required
- 10th & 12th Marksheet
- Entrance Scorecard (JEE/NATA/CUET/GATE)
- Aadhaar
- Category certificate
- Migration certificate
- Character certificate
- Passport photographs
