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aktu, commonly written as AKTU, refers to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, a public technical university based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It coordinates a wide range of programs in engineering, pharmacy, management, and applied sciences through its own institutes and a large network of affiliated colleges across the state. The university sets curricula, conducts examinations, and awards degrees for programs approved under its jurisdiction.

History: The institution originated as Uttar Pradesh Technical University, established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh

Campus and governance: The main campus is in Lucknow, supported by multiple departments and facilities such

Affiliates and admissions: AKTU oversees a large network of affiliated engineering, management, and allied institutions in

to
oversee
technical
education
in
the
state.
In
2010,
it
was
renamed
Dr.
A.P.J.
Abdul
Kalam
Technical
University
in
honor
of
the
late
president
A.P.J.
Abdul
Kalam,
with
the
AKTU
acronym
becoming
the
commonly
used
designation.
as
libraries,
laboratories,
and
information-technology
infrastructure.
AKTU
administers
admissions
and
examinations
for
its
affiliated
colleges
and
maintains
academic
standards
through
its
governance
bodies.
Uttar
Pradesh.
Admissions
for
many
programs
are
conducted
through
state-level
entrance
examinations,
and
the
university
coordinates
placement
services,
curriculum
alignment,
and
accreditation
processes
for
its
affiliates.