Harcourt Butler Technical University , Kanpur

Founded in 1921 and upgraded to a state technical university in 2016, HBTU is a premier fully residential engineering institution in Uttar Pradesh. It offers thirteen B.Tech programs (including Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, CSE, ECE, Information Technology, Leather, Food, Oil, Paint, Plastic, Biochemical, and Electrical), along with M.Tech, MBA, MCA, and M.Sc programs. The campus spans two sprawling sites and holds NAAC A+ accreditation, with several NBA-accredited programs. HBTU is a TEQIP-funded center of excellence, hosting multiple research collaborations with DST, DRDO, CSIR, and industry partners. It emphasizes R&D, Ph.D. programs via QIP, world-class labs, and entrepreneurial incubation. The university nurtures holistic student development with a strong tradition of academic rigor, making it a flagship government engineering university in North India.
Overview
NIRF Rank
166
Ownership
Government
Address
HBTU East Campus, Nawabganj, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208002
Establishment
1921
Modes of counselling
Mode
College Self Counselling
Exams Acceptance
Mode
JEE Main