Harcourt Butler Technical University Kanpur was founded in 2016 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The university is recognized by the UGC and has received approval from the AICTE. HBTU has been accredited with an 'A+' grade by NAAC. Additionally, it is affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU). HBTU Kanpur has formed partnerships with several international universities and organizations, including the University of South Florida, Florida Polytechnic University, and the Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia. HBTU has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Kanpur to implement the National initiative for establishing the Design Innovation Centre Scheme.
HBTU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs in various fields such as Engineering, Technology, Basic & Applied Sciences, Humanities, Social Science & Management, Architecture, and other professional courses. Admissions to UG and PG programs are determined by scores from national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, CUET, NIMCET, CAT, and others. For PhD program admissions at HBTU Kanpur, candidates are evaluated based on an entrance exam and an interview conducted by the university. In the HBTU Kanpur Placement 2023, the highest package reached INR 36 LPA, while the average package was INR 9.3 LPA. Top recruiters included Adani Wilmar, Cognizant, Reliance, Samsung, IBM, Amazon, and Wipro. The university has also set up a Technology Business Incubator (TBI) to foster and support innovative start-ups. HBTU provides its students with various facilities, including a library, auditorium, seminar and conference halls, guest houses, internet & Wi-Fi, hostels, and a canteen, among others. Below are the key highlights of HBTU:
Particulars | HBTU Highlights 2024 |
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Establishment Year | Ownership | 2016 | Public |
Campus Size | 348 acres |
Recognised By | AICTE, UGC |
Affiliated To | AKTU |
Exam Accepted | JEE Main, CUET, NIMCET, CAT |
Popular Programme | BTech, MTech, MCA, MSc, MBA, PhD |
Accreditation By | NAAC with 'A+' Grade |
Mode of Education | Full-time |
Gender Intake | Co-Ed |
Scholarships Offered | Merit scholarship, Merit-cum-means based scholarship |
Official Website | hbtu.ac.in/ |