Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology for Handicapped (AITH) was established in 1997 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh under a World Bank-funded Technical Education Program project. The institute is affiliated with AKTU Lucknow and offers technical education through B.Tech and diploma courses. The online UPJEE application fee is INR 300 for General and OBC applicants and INR 200 for SC and ST applicants.

The AITH Kanpur campus is fully barrier-free and follows a global outlook. Students with and without disabilities study together in its undergraduate programmes. B.Tech admission is open to both groups, while diploma courses are available only to students with physical disabilities.

AITH Kanpur B.Tech Admission

AITH Kanpur runs B.Tech courses in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics Engineering and Information Technology. Each of these 5 branches has a first-year intake of 60 students. The institute also provides lateral entry into the B.Tech programme.

B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • For regular B.Tech admission, applicants must pass the 10+2 examination from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. They need at least 45% aggregate marks. Admission is conducted through JEE Main and then UPTAC counselling.
  • SC and ST applicants receive a relaxation of 5% in the required marks.
  • Under the State Government rules, AITH Kanpur accepts 20% of its total sanctioned intake based on JEE Main.
  • For B.Tech lateral entry, an applicant must hold a diploma in any Engineering or Technology branch other than Agricultural Engineering, with at least 60% marks from an institute recognised by the Uttar Pradesh Board of Technical Education. Applicants with a B.Sc degree in Mathematics from a recognised university are also eligible.

B.Tech Selection Process

Final admission is decided through the applicant's JEE Main rank and the UPTAC process. UPTAC conducts 4 counselling rounds.

Application Process

Students seeking admission to B.Tech or diploma courses can complete the UPJEE application online. The form is available only in online mode.

General and OBC applicants must pay INR 300, while the charge for SC and ST applicants is INR 200. Payment can be made by debit card, credit card, net banking or an SBI bank challan.

AITH Kanpur Diploma Admission

AITH Kanpur admits diploma applicants only when the student or the student's parents are residents of Uttar Pradesh. NRIs, foreign nationals and Persons of Indian Origin are not eligible. Applicants must have a permanent physical disability of 40% or more.

The institute offers 3 diploma specialisations: Architectural Assistantship, Computer Science & Engineering, and Modern Office Management & Secretarial Practice. Each course has an intake of 40 students. All other reservations apply according to the rules and regulations of the Uttar Pradesh Government.

Diploma Eligibility Criteria

  • The Joint Entrance Examination Cell in Lucknow conducts the entrance examination for diploma admissions.
  • Architectural Assistantship and Computer Science & Engineering are 3-year courses. Applicants must have passed high school, or Class 10, to appear for the entrance examination.
  • Modern Office Management & Secretarial Practice is a 2-year course. To take the entrance examination, applicants must pass the intermediate, or Class 12, examination from the UP Board or an equivalent board, with Hindi and English as compulsory subjects.

AITH Kanpur FAQs

Ques. How many UPTAC counselling and cutoff rounds are held for B.Tech admission?

Ans. UPTAC normally publishes 4 rounds of cutoffs and seat allotments for admission to B.Tech courses at participating colleges in Uttar Pradesh.

Ques. What is the branch-wise first-year capacity of the AITH Kanpur B.Tech programme?

Ans. AITH Kanpur has 5 B.Tech specialisations, and every specialisation admits 60 students in the first year.

Ques. Can students pursue an M.Tech course at AITH Kanpur?

Ans. No. AITH Kanpur does not offer an M.Tech programme. Its course options are limited to B.Tech and diploma programmes.

Ques. Who can apply for the diploma programmes at AITH Kanpur?

Ans. Diploma admission is restricted to applicants whose permanent physical disability is at least 40%.

Ques. Which qualifications are accepted for entry into the second year of B.Tech at AITH Kanpur?

Ans. Lateral-entry applicants need at least 60% marks in an Engineering or Technology diploma recognised by the Uttar Pradesh Board of Technical Education. A diploma in Agricultural Engineering is not accepted. A B.Sc degree in Mathematics from a recognised university is another accepted qualification.