UPCET is an entrance test for students who are looking for admission to courses at the undergraduate level and postgraduate level at all affiliated institutes of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow is a State Government University. Formerly known as UPTU. Exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency.
The university is approved by AICTE and UGC. The university offers various undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate courses. There are many private colleges affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. There are more than 250 private colleges affiliated to AKTU. The best part about the university is that the curriculum is designed according to industry standards. Now the university also has an office in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
There are many government and private colleges affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. For a student to join a B.Tech course, he/she has to appear for UPCET entrance examination and continue with the counselling process for admission into a government or private college. Through Management quota too, the student can get enrolled with university or colleges.
The colleges which are affiliated to AKTU have regular inspections and meetings to impart knowledge and focus on research and development. Faculties of affiliated colleges are PhD, M.Tech and PhD pursuing and they are qualified in UGC NET conducted by National Testing Agency. The institutes affiliated to AKTU focus on research and development and upgrade students with latest technologies according to their branches or specializations.
Eligibility Criteria – For B.Tech Admission, students should have completed 10+2 Physics and Maths are compulsory. For B.Tech Lateral Entry Students should have completed a three years Diploma in engineering from Institution with minimum 45% marks and 40% for SC/ST students.
Reservation in UPCET 2021
| Category | Reservation |
| OBC- Other Backward Class from Uttar Pradesh | 27% |
| SC- Scheduled Caste from Uttar Pradesh | 21% |
| ST -Scheduled Tribe from Uttar Pradesh | 2% |
| Females from Uttar Pradesh | 20% |
| Sons/ Daughters of defense personnel of UP either retired or defense personnel posted in Uttar Pradesh UP or posted outside Uttar Pradesh | 5% |
| Physically Handicapped from Uttar Pradesh | 3% |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters from Uttar Pradesh | 2% |