In 2015, the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University replaced the Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU). Since AKTU University is a state-run institution, it is public and provides a variety of programs in several fields, including B.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.TECH, BCA, B.ARCH, B.PHARMA, D.PHARMA, Polytechnic, and Ph.D.