AKTU stood for Abdul Kalam Technical University but was previously known as UPTU the Uttar Pradesh Technical University and this university controls UPSEE (UP State Entrance Examination).

Through the entrance exam, candidates can get admission to the state government and private universities/colleges. AKTU/UPTU is also referred to as UPSEE (Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Test). The applicants who clear the entrance exam will be able to admission in the 1^st year of B.Tech/ B.Arch / B.Pharm/ BHMCT/ BFAD/ BFA/ MBA/ MCA and at the same.

They will also be able to get direct admissions in the 2^nd year of B. Tech, B. Pharm, and MCA courses through AKTU. This entrance also helps all the applicants to get admission in the Technical Institutions/Colleges that are affiliated with AKTU, Lucknow.

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AKTU/ UPTU 2023 Highlights

AKTU/ UPTU 2023 Exam Dates

The information related to the important events and the Exam Date are mentioned below for reference:

Schedule for UPSEE Counselling 2023

Courses Offered:

• First Year of B.Tech./B.Arch./ B.Des./B.Pharm./BHMCT/ BFAD/BFA/ MBA/ MBA(Integrated) /MCA/MCA (Integrated)
• 2nd Year of B. Tech./B.Pharm./MCA (Lateral Entry)

AKTU/ UPTU 2023 Application Form 

The information related to the application process is mentioned below:

• AKTU/ UPTU 2023 Application Form will be started in July 2023.
• The candidates can fill the UPSEE Application form online mode only.
• The exam conducting authority has provided the application form filling opportunity.
• Candidates are required to upload scanned images of his/her latest color photograph and signature while filling the Application Form.

The application is a process of the following steps.

• Registration
• Form filling
• Documents uploads
• Application fee payment
• Final submission
• The applicants have to follow the instructions mentioned in the brochure
• Before even reaching the application process the applicants have to check the eligibility criteria according to the course.
• All the documents should be ready before filling the application.
• The application forms will be available for the applicants from the official website.

Application Fee:

• The application fee for AKTU/ UPTU 2023 will be Rs. 1300/- for Male/Transgender candidates of the General & OBC category.
• The fee will be Rs. 650/- for Female, Physically Handicapped candidates of all categories, & SC/ST candidates.
• Candidates can submit the application fee online mode (credit card/debit card/internet banking).

AKTU/ UPTU 2023 Eligibility Criteria

The important information regarding the eligibility criteria are listed below for the applicant’s reference:

• The applicants can be an Indian (citizen of India), or an NRI and even Kashmiri migrants are eligible for the courses from this university.
• The university has not kept any age limit.
• For the eligibility criteria as per the courses, the applicants can refer to the official website and get the information.

• Nationality: Candidates of NRI/PIO/Foreign Nationals/ Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries and Kashmiri Migrants are eligible to apply.
• Age Limit: No upper age limit to apply in any of the offered courses.
• Appearing Candidates: Such candidates are also eligible to apply.
• Minimum Marks: The candidate should have obtained a minimum of 45% marks without grace (40% marks for SC/ST category candidates) in aggregate.

AKTU/ UPTU 2023 Exam Pattern

The important information regarding the paper pattern is listed below for the applicant’s reference:

• The complete exam will be a combination of 11 different papers.
• Each test paper will be set with different subjects from different sections.

Find the details below related to the subjects and more:

Paper Pattern for B. Tech/ B. Des/ MCA (Integrated) – Paper 1

• The question paper will be prepared using three subjects as per below:
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
• The entrance exam paper will be prepared using MCQ questions only (Objective type)
• There will be a total of 150 questions in the paper. (50 questions each subject)
• The complete paper will be for 600 marks
• Each correct answer will be awarded four marks.
• The applicants will get 3 hours to solve the complete paper.
• Tech (Bio-Technology) & B. Pharm – Paper 1 or Paper 2

NOTE: The applicants interested in the above courses can appear for Paper 1 or Paper 2

The question paper will be prepared using three subjects as per below:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics or Biology
• The entrance exam paper will be prepared using MCQ questions only (Objective type)
• There will be a total of 150 questions in the paper. (50 questions each subject)
• The complete paper will be for 600 marks
• Each correct answer will be awarded four marks.
• The applicants will get 3 hours to solve the complete paper.

B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering) – Paper 3

The question paper will be prepared using three subjects as per below:

• AG – 1
• AG – 2
• AG – 3

• The entrance exam paper will be prepared using MCQ questions only (Objective type)
• There will be a total of 150 questions in the paper. (50 questions each subject)
• The complete paper will be for 600 marks
• Each correct answer will be awarded four marks.
• The applicants will get 3 hours to solve the complete paper.

B.Arch (Aptitude Test for Architecture & Design) – Paper 4

• The question paper will be divided into two sections:
• Part A – Mathematics and Aesthetic Sensitivity
• Part B – Drawing Aptitude
• Paper part A will have 50 questions each & Paper part B will have two questions
• The entrance exam paper will be prepared using MCQ questions only (Objective type)
• The complete paper will be for 500 marks (Part A 400 + Part B 100)
• Each correct answer will be awarded four marks for part A, and the B part will be 50 marks for each
• The applicants will get 2 hours & 30 min to solve the complete paper.

BHMCT / BFAD / BFA / MBA (Integrated) – Paper 5

• The questions paper will be based on general awareness
• The entrance exam paper will be prepared using MCQ questions only (Objective type)
• The complete paper will be for 300 marks
• Each correct answer will be awarded four marks.
• There will be a total of 75 questions in the paper
• The applicants will get 1 hour & 30 min to solve the complete paper.

B.Tech 2nd Year (Engg Diploma Holders) (Lateral) – Paper 6

• The entrance exam paper will be prepared using MCQ questions only (Objective type)
• The complete paper will be for 300 marks
• Each correct answer will be awarded four marks.
• There will be a total of 75 questions in the paper
• The applicants will get 1 hour & 30 min to solve the complete paper.

B.Tech 2nd Year (Pharmacy Diploma Holders) (Lateral) – Paper 7

• The entrance exam paper will be prepared using MCQ questions only (Objective type)
• The complete paper will be for 300 marks
• Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks.
• There will be a total of 75 questions in the paper
• The applicants will get 1 hour & 30 min to solve the complete paper.

B.Tech 2nd Year (B.Sc. graduates) (Lateral) – Paper 8

• The entrance exam paper will be prepared using MCQ questions only (Objective type)
• The complete paper will be for 300 marks
• Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks.
• There will be a total of 75 questions in the paper
• The applicants will get 1 hour & 30 min to solve the complete paper.

MBA – Paper 9

• The entrance exam paper will be prepared using MCQ questions only (Objective type)
• There will be a total of 100 questions in the paper.
• The complete paper will be for 400 marks
• Each correct answer will be awarded four marks.
• The applicants will get 2 hours to solve the complete paper

MCA – Paper 10

• The entrance exam paper will be prepared using MCQ questions only (Objective type)
• There will be a total of 100 questions in the paper.
• The complete paper will be for 400 marks
• Each correct answer will be awarded four marks.
• The applicants will get 2 hours to solve the complete paper

MCA – 2^nd year (Lateral)– Paper 11

• The entrance exam paper will be prepared using MCQ questions only (Objective type)
• There will be a total of 100 questions in the paper.
• The complete paper will be for 400 marks
• Each correct answer will be awarded four marks.
• The applicants will get 2 hours to solve the complete paper

AKTU/UPTU 2023 Exam Syllabus

The syllabus information is still not declared so it requested the applicants to refer to the official website for the same.

Candidates can check the complete syllabus in the information brochure after releasing it. The exam conducting authority will provide the syllabus for each paper.

However, candidates have to study their previous qualifying exam subjects as per the requirement.

AKTU/ UPTU Preparation Tips

Here, we have mentioned some preparation tips for the candidates to appear and qualify for the AKTU/ UPTU 2023 entrance test.

• Follow the good study material and study the syllabus which is prescribed by the official authority.
• Make a proper study schedule and follow it regularly.
• Go through previous year’s question papers and mock tests.
• Make short notes after you studied daily and did a revision.

AKTU/ UPTU 2023 Admit Card

AKTU/ UPTU 2023 Admit Card will be Available soon. The important information regarding the Admit card/ Hall ticket is listed below for the applicant’s reference:

The Admit Card will be released in August 2023 by the university on the official website. The applicants have to download and print it through online mode only. The applicants should also have extra copies of each document. The admin should be carried to the exam center or else they will not be permitted to write or appear for the entrance exam.

If any candidate is unable to download their AKTU/UPTU 2023 admit card, they should contact the helpline as indicated on the website or send an email to the mail address.

AKTU/ UPTU Answer Key 2023

The correction key will be published in the week following the exam. The UPTU 2023 Answer Key will be published with the result. Students can verify the answer key through the website. In case of an error in the answer key, students can send their complaints to the officials.

The Final Answer key will be published after the revaluation of the challenges submitted by the candidates. If any mistake is found in the published answer key, the new one will be displayed on the website.

AKTU/UPTU 2023 Exam Result

The important information regarding the results/ scorecard is listed below for the applicant’s reference: The result will be declared after a few days of the written test. AKTU/UPTU Result 2023 has been declared through online mode only. It has been available on 15th October 2023.

Generally, the Result is released in May every year tentatively. The applicants have to check the updates for the notifications and updated dates for the results.

Once the results are released the applicants can then get them from the website. The applicants have to print extra copies of the result as it will be required at the time of counseling.

The Result will be declared along with the answer key for the applicants. The university will also prepare a separate merit list which will be a list of the applicants who have been selected for the counseling.

AKTU/ UPTU Cut-Off 2023

UPTU cut-off will be the minimum marks required by the candidates to participate in the counseling process. The minimum cut-off for the merit list will be 25% marks for general and 20% marks for SC/ST candidates.

The cut-off percentage of marks in the UPSEE exam for the merit of successful candidates will be25% (20% for SC/ST) as per UP State Government order. Candidates have to qualify the cut off marks to be eligible for the further process of counseling/admission.

The candidates who will not score the marks equal or above then the cutoff marks will not be considered under the merit list.

AKTU/UPTU 2023 Counseling

AKTU/UPTU 2023 Special Round Seat Allotment Result will be declared in the last week of November 2023. The important information regarding the Counseling Process is listed below for the applicant’s reference:

An applicant needs to go through the counseling process to get the admissions in appropriate courses selected. The applicants will be able to get the counseling updates from the local newspaper and the official website as well.

The seats will be allotted to the applicants only by their results and the scores they have achieved in the entrance exam. The applicants have to get all the below-listed documents along while coming for the counseling.

Qualified candidates will be called for counseling according to their merit in the UPSEE exam by giving intimation through newspapers and websites. The allotment of seats will depend on the availability of the seats on the day of counseling. The final seats will be allotted after the verification of the original documents.

Documents Needed during Counseling

• SSC & HSC mark sheet & certificate
• Diploma/graduation/bachelor’s degree certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate
• AKTU/UPTU admit card
• AKTU/UPTU scorecard
• Category certificate

If you have any other queries about AKTU/UPTU 2023, you can write your questions in the comment box given below.