Ideal Institute of Technology, Ghaziabad (AKTU College Code: 027), established in 1998 and affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, offers undergraduate and postgraduate professional programs in Engineering, Computer Applications, and Management. Approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the institution follows structured admission pathways governed by central entrance examinations, state-level centralized counselling, and institute-level quota provisions.
Admissions at the institute are categorized into primary entry routes designed to accommodate both state quota candidates and direct management applicants:
Eighty-five percent of the total sanctioned intake across undergraduate engineering and technical programs is filled through centralized counselling conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling (UPTAC) based on national/state entrance examination ranks.
Fifteen percent of the sanctioned seats, alongside any remaining vacant seats post-counselling, are allocated through direct admission under the institute-level management quota. Admissions via this route strictly adhere to academic eligibility criteria defined by AKTU and AICTE.
Candidates applying for various courses offered at Ideal Institute of Technology must fulfill the following domain-specific qualification criteria:
Candidates must have passed the 10+2 standard or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, alongside Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject.
A minimum aggregate score of 45% is required in the qualifying examination (40% for candidates belonging to SC/ST categories).
Selection is primarily based on a valid score/rank in JEE Main, followed by registration in UPTAC counselling.
Candidates must possess a 3-year Diploma in Engineering from an AICTE-approved institution with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST category) or a B.Sc. degree with Mathematics at the 10+2 level.
Allocation is conducted through UPTAC Lateral Entry counselling procedures.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST applicants).
Qualification through national or state entrance tests such as CUET-PG, CAT, MAT, CMAT, or XAT is required for counselling entry.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates) and must have studied Mathematics at the 10+2 or graduation level.
Merit is determined via scores in NIMCET, CUET-PG, or state-level entrance assessments.
The admission procedure involves sequential stages ranging from online application submission to final document verification:
Candidates appear for national/state entrance tests (such as JEE Main for B.Tech, CUET-PG / CAT for MBA, or NIMCET / CUET-PG for MCA).
Qualified candidates register on the official UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) for state-level allotment.
uptac.admissions.nic.in
Candidates seeking direct admission under the institute quota visit the official institute portal (idealinstitute.edu.in) or campus admission office to fill out the application form.
idealinstitute.edu.in
Applicants submit details including personal information, academic credentials, and entrance scorecards.
The application processing fee must be paid online via net banking, UPI, or credit/debit card during form submission.
Application fees for registration are outlined below:
General and OBC Male Candidates: INR 1,200
Female Candidates (All Categories): INR 600
SC / ST / PH Candidates: INR 600
UPTAC seats are allocated during online counselling rounds based on choices filled and entrance ranks.
Direct seats are assigned through an institute merit list prepared on the basis of 10+2 / Graduation aggregate scores and valid entrance test performances.
Allotted candidates must report to the campus with original documents for physical verification.
Payment of first-year tuition fees confirms final seat allotment.
The admission schedule for the academic year 2026 is summarized in the table below:
Candidates must present self-attested photocopies along with original copies of the following certificates during the admission confirmation process:
Class 10th Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate (Proof of Age)
Class 12th / Intermediate Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
Graduation Mark Sheets and Degree Certificate (For PG Candidates - MBA / MCA)
Diploma Mark Sheets and Certificate (For Lateral Entry Applicants)
JEE Main / CUET-PG / CAT / MAT Scorecard and Admit Card
UPTAC Seat Allotment Letter (For Counselling Candidates)
Transfer Certificate (TC) and Migration Certificate
Character Certificate issued by the Head of the last attended institution
Category / Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC), if applicable
Domicile Certificate of Uttar Pradesh (if applicable for state quota benefits)
Income Certificate (for fee waiver claims / scholarship applications)
Aadhar Card or Government-issued Identity Proof
Passport-size Photographs (Recent colored copies)
B.Tech admissions are primarily conducted on the basis of JEE Main ranks through UPTAC counselling, along with merit-based evaluation for direct management quota seats.
The application fee is INR 1,200 for General and OBC male applicants, and INR 600 for SC, ST, PH candidates, and female applicants across all categories.
Yes, 15% of total sanctioned seats and any unfilled seats after state counselling are available under the management quota, provided candidates fulfill AKTU eligibility conditions.
Applicants must hold a recognized 3-year Diploma in Engineering with at least 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST) or a B.Sc. degree with Mathematics at the 10+2 level.
Yes, eligible candidates from reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) and economically weaker sections can apply for Uttar Pradesh State Government post-matric scholarships through the UP scholarship portal upon enrollment.
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