Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow (formally Uttar Pradesh Technical University) was established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh on 8th May 2000 vide 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 & Crafts and such other programmes and areas that the central Government may in consultation with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) by notification in Gazette declare.