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Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow

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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.[2] In 2013, as a new government came into power, the university was formed again by combining the two on 5 January 2013.[3]

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
Dr. A.P.J.D Abdul Kalam Technical University
Former names
  • Uttar Pradesh Technical University
  • Gautam Buddh Technical University
  • Mahamaya Technical University
Motto in English
Excellence in action is yoga
TypeState Government University
Established26 July 2000 (25 years ago) (2000-07-26)
ChancellorGovernor of Uttar Pradesh
Vice-ChancellorJ. P. Pandey
Location
Lucknow
,
Uttar Pradesh
,
India

26°56′39″N 80°56′23″E / 26.9443029°N 80.9396275°E / 26.9443029; 80.9396275
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish, Hindi
Colors     
AffiliationsUGC, AICTE[1]
Websiteaktu.ac.in
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It is an affiliating university, with approximately 800 colleges affiliated to it.[4] 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.[5]

History

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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow formerly known as Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU), was established by the government of Uttar Pradesh on 8 May 2000 (Act No. 1248 (2)XVII-V-I-I-19-2000 Uttar Pradesh Adhiniyam Sankhya 23 of 2000). Under the University Act, 'Technical Education' includes programmes of education, research, and training in engineering, technology, architecture, town planning, pharmacy, applied arts and crafts, and such other programmes and areas that the central government may declare by notification in the Gazette in consultation with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).[5]

The university was bifurcated into the Mahamaya Technical University and Gautam Buddha Technical University as of 1 May 2010 for better management of education in the state. On 1 May 2013, the Uttar Pradesh government decided to merge GBTU and MTU to bring back the original form of UPTU. On 31 October 2013, GBTU (Gautam Buddha Technical University, Lucknow) and MTU (Mahamaya Technical University, Noida) merged back to with old name UPTU (Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow), the university with the maximum number of colleges affiliated to it, in India.[2] On 18 September 2015, the university was officially renamed as Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University.[6]

Overview

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The university is affiliating in nature and its jurisdiction spanned the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the largest technical universities in India and perhaps in Asia. Because of its size, the number of colleges affiliated with it, and geographic dispersion, it is sub-divided into five zones with 150–160 colleges in each zone for the ease of management and facilitating inter-zonal comparison and possible internal competition to enhance the quality of teaching-learning processes.[5]

The university envisioned to facilitate and nurture quality technical education and research in its own premises as well as all affiliated institutions. There were 49 affiliated colleges in 2000, now in August 2019, 785 colleges and institutions. The task of the university included conducting the SEE-UPTU for admission to programs affiliated with it. The university conducted central examinations each semester for all the affiliated colleges and institutions. Results were declared using technology-enabled systems. At present, in August 2019 around 4,00,000 students are enrolled in its programmes. The medium of instruction and examination is English.[5]

As per a dipstick study conducted by MeritTrac in association with UPTU Watch magazine (2011), the engineering talent pool of the university was found to be significantly better than the national average.[7]

Colleges

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Main article: List of colleges affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University

Constituent Colleges

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Source:[8]

Formerly affiliated institutions

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Courses and rankings

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The university offers undergraduate courses in engineering, architecture, hotel management and catering technology, fashion and apparel design, and pharmacy. These lead to degrees of B.Tech, B.Arch, BHMCT, BFAD, and B.Pharma respectively. The university offers postgraduate courses in computer applications and business administration leading to degrees of MCA, MBA and MBA (Rural Development).[10] The university received its lowest number of applications in 2016, lowest in past 5 years.[11] The university offers training and placement support to affiliated colleges and institutes through the University industry interface cell(UIIC).[citation needed]

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) is accredited by the NAAC with an 'A' grade.[12][13] The university is approved by the UGC and the AICTE. Many of the affiliated institutes under AKTU have secured NBA (National Board of Accreditation) accreditations for their engineering, pharmacy, and management programs.[14]

J.S.S. Academy of Technical Education

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J.S.S. Academy of Technical Education, Noida
 
TypePrivate
Established1998; 27 years ago (1998)[15]
AffiliationDr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
PrincipalDr. Amarjeet Singh
Location
Noida
,
Uttar Pradesh
,
India
Campus28 acres (11 ha)
ApprovalsAICTE
Websitewww.jssaten.ac.in
 

J.S.S. Academy of Technical Education, Noida or JSSATE Noida is a private engineering institute situated in Sector 62, Noida in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is affiliated to Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow.[16]

J.S.S. Academy of Technical Education, Noida was established in 1998 by the JSS Mahavidyapeetha, Mysuru, through its Ghaziabad–Noida chapter.[17][18] The parent body, JSS Mahavidyapeetha, was founded in 1954 by Jagadguru Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswami and formally registered in 1962 under the Societies Act.[18]

Academics and research

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JSSATE offers undergraduate Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) programs in Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science), Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Electrical Engineering, along with a postgraduate program in Master of Computer Applications (MCA).[19][20][21]

The undergraduate students at JSSATE are selected through Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) process, organised by AKTU every year.[22][20] Seats are allotted on the basis of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) ranks, along with the reservation criteria laid down by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.[23]

In October 2016, JSSATE was designated as a PhD research centre in Mechanical Engineering by AKTU, enabling doctoral candidates to pursue research in its facilities. The designation was awarded based on the college's infrastructure, faculty quality, and equipment, with AKTU committing to sanction funds of up to ₹5 lakh per project for promising research proposals.[24]

Rankings and accreditation

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JSSATE was ranked in the 201–300 band among engineering institutes in India, with 11th position within Uttar Pradesh, by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2024.[25] Outlook India ranked it 67th among 160 private engineering institutes in 2024,[26] and 72nd among 200 private engineering institutes of India in 2025.[27]

JSSATE is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).[19] The National Board of Accreditation (NBA) has accredited several undergraduate engineering programs at the institute under Tier II status. As of 2023, the following programs hold accreditation:[21]

  • Computer Science and Engineering – Accredited up to 30 June 2026
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering – Accredited up to 30 June 2026
  • Mechanical Engineering – Accredited up to 30 June 2025
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering – Accredited up to 30 June 2025
  • Electrical Engineering – Last accredited up to 30 June 2022
  • Information Technology – Accredited up to 30 June 2023

QS I-GAUGE has accredited JSSATE with an overall Gold rating, with Diamond (highest) ratings in faculty quality, employability, and governance & structure.[28]

Student life and innovations

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The Noida campus of JSSATE is spread over 28 acres and includes academic blocks, laboratories, libraries, and hostels.[17] In December 2023, it was reported that JSSATE planned to establish an additional campus in Greater Noida. The Greater Noida Authority identified two potential plots in Techzone 2—one of 28 acres and another of 33 acres near the Stellar IT Park—and hosted institutional representatives to discuss land allotment for the proposed campus development.[29][30]

TEDxJSSATE is an independently organised TED event, which saw some of the notable guest speakers including Nikita Anand and Gaurav Chaudhary (aka Technical Guruji).[31]

JSSATE also has a Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Park (STEP) within their campus above the Library. It offers facilities such as nursery sheds, testing, and calibration facilities, precision tool room/central workshop, prototype development, business facilitation, computing, data bank, library and documentation, communication, seminar hall/conference room, common facilities such as phone, telex, fax, photocopying. It offers services like testing and calibration, and consultancy. Training, technical support services, business facilitation services, database and documentation services, quality assurance services, and common utility services.[32] The Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Park is a registered society under the Society Registration Act, 1860.[33]

In 2022, a startup incubated at JSSATE-STEP, Shellios Technolabs, developed and commercialized an anti-pollution helmet named Puros. It has a granted utility patent and was reported to reduce riders' exposure to air pollutants by over 80%. The project received seed support from the Department of Science & Technology and later entered a commercialization partnership with Royal Enfield.[34][35][36]

In November 2023, JSSATE hosted "Sustainable India – 2023", a national-level sustainability event organized in collaboration with the Sustainability and Energy Practitioners Association (SEPA). The event was inaugurated by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and featured workshops, panel discussions, technical presentations, and a National Solar Competition aimed at promoting renewable energy innovation among students.[37]

In April 2024, JSSATE STEP hosted the Future Tech Summit 2024, which focused on innovating technology solutions for the global population.[38]

Controversies

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In September 2014, a female student found three spy cameras in the washroom of the girls' hostel. The camera was fixed with duct tape and was hidden under the wash basin. As the news broke out, almost 4,000 students came out on roads to protest against the management and calling for an immediate probe and necessary punitive action.[39] An FIR was filed against four people, which includes the housekeeping staff and security guards.[40]

In December 2022, JSSATE became the subject of a criminal case when four third-year students allegedly assaulted a first-year student after forcing him to address them as "sir" and complete their assignments. The victim sustained fractures in the shoulder and was hospitalized. An FIR was registered under multiple IPC sections—307 (attempt to murder), 325 (grievous hurt), and others—and the accused were suspended.[41][42]

Notable alumni

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List of notable people who studied at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow.

Vice-chancellors

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See also

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References

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