Top 10 AKTU Colleges (2024–25) -
1. Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Lucknow
Type: Government, Autonomous under AKTU
Courses: B.Tech (CSE, IT, ECE, EE, ME, CE, Chemical Engineering)
Placements:
CS/IT avg: ₹8-9 LPA
Core avg: ₹4-5 LPA
Highest: ₹1.2 Cr (Uber, 2024 batch)
Fees: ₹90,000 per year (approx)
Admission: Through UPCET (AKTU) counseling on JEE Main rank
Speciality:
Best coding culture, Hackathons, Microsoft, Amazon selections
Excellent faculties
Government advantage with low fees and high placement
Campus Life: 100 acres lush green campus, very active clubs like CSI, IEEE.
2. Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology (KNIT), Sultanpur
Type: Government
Courses: B.Tech (CS, IT, EC, EE, ME, CE)
Placements:
CS/IT avg: ₹4.5-5 LPA
Core avg: ₹4 LPA
Highest: ₹20 LPA (Adobe)
Fees: ₹75,000 per year
Admission: JEE Main rank + AKTU UPTAC counseling
Speciality:
Strong academic focus
Good government college after IET
Well-known for mechanical and core branches
Campus Life: Good hostel, strong seniors support.
3. Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology (BIET), Jhansi
Type: Government
Courses: B.Tech (CSE, IT, EC, EE, ME, CE, Chemical)
Placements:
CS/IT avg: ₹4-4.5 LPA
Core avg: ₹3.5-4 LPA
Highest: ₹17 LPA
Fees: ₹70,000 per year
Admission: JEE Main rank based UPTAC
Speciality:
Especially good for mechanical/civil engineering
Medium-size campus but serious study environment
Campus Life: Simple but decent hostel and student life.
4. JSS Academy of Technical Education (JSSATE), Noida
Type: Private (Top Ranked)
Courses: B.Tech (CS, IT, EC, EE, ME, CE, AI-DS, AIML)
Placements:
CS/IT avg: ₹5.5-6 LPA
Core avg: ₹4 LPA
Highest: ₹50 LPA (Adobe 2024)
Fees: ₹1,15,000 per year
Admission: JEE Main rank via UPTAC Counseling
Speciality:
Best private option in AKTU
Very strong coding competitions (ICPC participation)
Great Noida location advantage (near MNC companies)
Campus Life: Excellent fests (Techno-cultural), big and well-maintained
campus.
5. Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC), Ghaziabad
Type: Private
Courses: B.Tech (CS, IT, EC, EE, ME, CE, AIML, Data Science)
Placements:
CS/IT avg: ₹5-5.5 LPA
Core avg: ₹3.5-4 LPA
Highest: ₹50 LPA
Fees: ₹1,45,000 per year
Admission: JEE Main rank via UPTAC
Speciality:
Known for strong discipline, quality education
Best workshops and labs (Siemens Center of Excellence)
Campus Life: Less flexible (more strict), but better results.
6. GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, Greater Noida
Type: Private
Courses: B.Tech (CS, IT, EC, EE, ME, CE, AI-DS, AIML)
Placements:
CS/IT avg: ₹4.5-5.5 LPA
Highest: ₹32 LPA
Fees: ₹1,40,000 per year
Admission: Through JEE Main rank
Speciality:
Good personalized support for placements
New infrastructure, rapidly improving
Campus Life: Modern campus, regular fests and workshops.
7. Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology (GCET), Greater Noida
Type: Private
Courses: B.Tech (CS, IT, EC, EE, ME, CE, AI-ML, Cybersecurity)
Placements:
CS/IT avg: ₹4.5-5 LPA
Highest: ₹30 LPA
Fees: ₹1,15,000 per year
Admission: JEE Main + UPTAC
Speciality:
Huge student base, strong mass recruiter connections
Also focus on research and projects
Campus Life: One of the largest campuses with all facilities.
8. Lucknow University (Faculty of Engineering and Technology)
Type: Government (recently started)
Courses: B.Tech (CS, IT, EC, EE, ME, CE)
Placements:
Avg: ₹3-4.5 LPA
Highest: ₹12 LPA
Fees: ₹1,00,000 per year
Admission: JEE Main + AKTU counseling
Speciality:
Government brand but engineering department is new
Campus Life: Central university vibe, but less engineering-specific activities.
9. ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad
Type: Private
Courses: B.Tech (CS, IT, EC, EE, ME, CE, AI-DS)
Placements:
CS/IT avg: ₹4-5 LPA
Highest: ₹25 LPA
Fees: ₹1,40,000 per year
Admission: JEE Main + UPTAC
Speciality:
Good for software related placements
Strong placement preparation
Campus Life: Good campus and event culture.
10. Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped (AITH), Kanpur
Type: Government (open to
all now)
Courses: B.Tech (CS, IT, EC, EI, Polymer Technology)
Placements:
Avg: ₹2.5-4 LPA
Highest: ₹10 LPA
Fees: ₹55,000 per year
Admission: JEE Main based UPTAC
Speciality:
Special encouragement for PWD but all students can join
Campus Life: Small campus, decent infrastructure.
