Governor Anandiben Patel Reviews Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University and Technical Education Department

Lucknow, October 27, 2025 - Governor Anandiben Patel, Chancellor of the university, chaired a comprehensive review meeting of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Uttar Pradesh, and the Technical Education Department, Uttar Pradesh, at Raj Bhavan, Lucknow, today. The meeting aimed to assess the progress and challenges in technical education in the state.

Key Highlights of the Meeting

The meeting was informed about various initiatives and challenges in technical education, including:
- NAAC accreditation: The university has made significant progress in NAAC accreditation, with several institutions achieving high grades.
- NIRF ranking: The university has improved its NIRF ranking, reflecting its commitment to quality education.
- NBA accreditation: Several programs have received NBA accreditation, ensuring industry-relevant curriculum and quality education.
- SIRF ranking: The university has shown improvement in SIRF ranking, indicating its research and innovation efforts.
- Simplification of affiliation process: The university has streamlined the affiliation process, making it easier for institutions to affiliate with the university.
- Establishment of new pharmacy institutions: The state government has plans to establish new pharmacy institutions to meet the growing demand for pharmacy education.
- Research and development ecosystem: The university has taken initiatives to strengthen its research and development ecosystem, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Employment-oriented efforts: The university has launched various programs to enhance employability of students, including skill development and industry-academia collaborations.

Governor's Directions

Governor Anandiben Patel emphasized the need for continuous efforts towards innovation, research, and improvement in technical education. She directed officials to:
- Resolve issues related to AKTU's IT and Electronics Department and incubation centers promptly.
- Encourage startups and provide incentives to institutions and students for outstanding work.
- Complete pending works in universities and institutions swiftly.
- Utilize student fees only for their welfare and benefits.
- Ensure timely fee fixation process and provide necessary facilities to students.

Appreciation and Future Plans

The Governor appreciated the university's efforts in completing the admission process on time and introducing the DigiLocker facility for students, enhancing transparency and convenience. She emphasized the need for sustained efforts to improve technical education in the state, focusing on innovation, research, and industry-relevant curriculum.

The meeting was attended by Special Officer to the Governor (Additional Chief Secretary level) Dr. Sudhir M. Bobde, Additional Chief Secretary, Technical Education, Shri Narendra Bhushan, Vice-Chancellor of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Prof. J.P. Pandey, and senior officials from the Technical Education Department and the university.