Uttar Pradesh Technical University

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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly known as Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU), is a prominent public technical university in India, renowned for its vast network of affiliated engineering, management, pharmacy, and architecture colleges. It is best known for its strong programs in various engineering disciplines, particularly Computer Science, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering, alongside robust offerings in Business Administration and Pharmacy. For international students, AKTU offers a welcoming environment with most technical programs taught in English, and an International Relations Office dedicated to assisting with admissions, visa processes, and general support. A distinctive characteristic is its role as one of India's largest affiliating universities, providing a broad educational ecosystem and diverse student body.

Background

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), before 2015 known as the Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU), is a public collegiate university in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established as the Uttar Pradesh Technical University through the Government of Uttar Pradesh on 8 May 2000. To reduce workload and to ensure proper management, the university was bifurcated into separate universities, Gautam Buddh Technical University (GBTU) and Mahamaya Technical University (MTU), with effect from 1 May 2010. In 2013, as a new government came into power, the university was formed again by combining the two on 5 January 2013. It is an affiliating university, with approximately 800 colleges affiliated to it. The university was earlier on the IET Lucknow campus. Now it is in its newly inaugurated campus in Jankipuram, Lucknow. Additionally, the university had a Centre and Regional Office in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

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