HBTU Kanpur Admission
Formerly Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur
Nawabganj, Kanpur – 208002, U.P., India
Established in 1921, Harcourt Butler Technical University has consistently remained a paragon and source of inspiration in the field of science and technology. As per Act No. 11 of 2016 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, the institute was upgraded to a State University and is now known as Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur, effective 01 September 2016.
HBTU Kanpur aims to promote advanced studies, foster innovation, enhance skill development through continuing education programmes, and achieve excellence in higher technical education.
The University was established with the objective of developing into a leading Residential University and a recognized "Centre of Excellence" with a strong focus on:
• Research & Development
• Innovation & Incubation
• Engineering & Technology
• Basic & Applied Sciences
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Management & Professional Education
The University functions through six major academic schools:
• School of Engineering (SoE)
• School of Chemical Technology (SoCT)
• School of Basic & Applied Sciences (SoBAS)
• School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SoHSS)
• School of Entrepreneurship & Management
• School of Pharmaceutical & Biological Sciences
UGC Status:
• Included under Section 12-B of the UGC Act, 1956
• Approved by University Grants Commission vide letter dated 26 March 2025
• Eligible for central assistance
AICTE Approval 2025-26:
• Extension of Approval (EoA) granted
• Date of Approval: 20 March 2025
• Institution Type: State Government University | Region: Northern
• NAAC Grade A+ (CGPA 3.29 on four-point scale)
• NIRF 2025: Rank Band 201–300 (Engineering Category)
• Supported under TEQIP I, II & III (World Bank funded projects)
NBA Accreditation (Tier I, Valid till 30 June 2025):
Electronics Engineering • Computer Science & Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Food Technology • Oil Technology • Paint Technology • Plastic Technology • Chemical Engineering
• BS-MS (Mathematics and Data Science)
• B.Tech. Programmes
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• B.Tech. in Biotechnology
• Admission through Online Counselling process for session 2026-27
• All information available only on:
– https://hbtu.admissions.nic.in
– https://www.hbtu.ac.in
• Seat allotment strictly on merit based on JEE (Main) 2026 CRL rank (All India Rank), subject to order of choice preferences and availability of seats in that category
• Must have passed Intermediate / 10+2 from UP Board or equivalent recognized Board/University
• Minimum five subjects including: Physics and Mathematics (compulsory) and one of Chemistry / Bio-technology / Biology / Computer Science (Technical Vocational)
Minimum Aggregate in above three subjects:
• 55% – General
• 50% – SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwD
• All other eligibility conditions for JEE (Mains)-2026 shall apply
Home State Seats:
• Passed 10+2 from institution in U.P. → Eligible (No domicile certificate needed)
• Passed from outside U.P. but parent is Permanent Resident of U.P. → Submit Permanent Residence Certificate (Certificate No. 03) issued on or after 01.04.2026
• Wards of Defence Personnel settled/posted in U.P. on JEE (Mains) 2026 date → Certificate No. 5
• Wards of All India Services (U.P. Cadre) employees → Certificate No. 10
Other State Seats (5% Supernumerary):
• Candidate & parents both domicile of other state, passed 10+2 outside U.P.
• Entitled to vertical reservation only (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) as per Central Government list
• Category certificate issued by Central Government only considered
TFW Scheme:
• Available in all B.Tech. programmes
• Up to maximum 5% of approved intake on supernumerary basis
• ₹75,000 Tuition Fee waived; all other charges payable
• Certificate No. 11 required at Document Verification
Full Fee Waiver:
• Two Full Fee Waiver seats available in all B.Tech. programmes
• For SC/ST girls purely on merit basis
Watch our step-by-step video guidance covering counselling process, choice filling, fee payment, FLOAT/FREEZE option, internal sliding & important admission updates.
▶ Watch Full Video Guidance| Category | Reservation % |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (U.P.) | 21% |
| Scheduled Tribe (U.P.) | 02% |
| Other Backward Classes (U.P.) | 27% |
| Sub-category | Code | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters (U.P.) | UPFF | 02% |
| Sons/Daughters of Defence Personnel (U.P.) | UPAF | 05% |
| Handicapped / Disabled persons (U.P.) | UPHC | 05% |
| Girls (U.P.) | UPGL | 20% |
• Only one horizontal allowed among UPFF / UPAF / UPHC
• Girls may combine UPGL with one of UPFF / UPAF / UPHC
• Benefits of UPGL automatically given to all eligible female candidates
• Other state candidates: Vertical reservation only as per Central Govt. list
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| UPGE | General (U.P.) |
| UPSC / UPST / UPBC | Reserved U.P. categories |
| UPGD | Outside U.P., parent domicile U.P. (General) |
| GDSC / GDST / GDBC | Outside U.P. with parent domicile + Reserved |
| GDDA | Defence / AIS relaxed domicile category |
| OSNO | Other State – General (5% supernumerary) |
| OSSC / OSST / OSBC | Other State – Reserved categories (Central list) |
EWS Reservation:
• Must not be covered under SC/ST/OBC reservation
• Must submit Certificate No. 12 issued on or after 01.04.2026
• Certificate issued by Government Official not below rank of Tehsildar
Important Rules:
• Category change after online registration: Not entertained under any circumstances
• OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026
• If valid certificate not submitted → Candidate treated as General Category
| Particular | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| A. Tuition Fee | 75,000 |
| B. Other than Tuition Fee | |
| Registration, Examination & Certification | 10,000 |
| Facility | 30,500 |
| Medical Fee | 3,000 |
| Training & Placement | 4,000 |
| Activity Charges | 3,000 |
| Caution Money | 5,000 |
| University Alumni Fund | 1,500 |
| Student Aid Fund | 1,500 |
| Contingency & Miscellaneous Charges | 1,500 |
| Total Other Charges (B) | 60,000 |
| Grand Total Annual Academic Fee (A+B) | 1,35,000 |
• Full Academic Fee (FREEZE): ₹1,35,000
• Partial Academic Fee (FLOAT): ₹60,000
• Balance Fee (after FLOAT): ₹75,000
If student withdraws before formally notified last date of admission:
• ₹5,000 deducted as processing charges
• Rest of the amount refunded
| When You Withdraw | Refund % |
|---|---|
| 15 days or less after last date of admission | 80% |
| More than 15 days but less than 30 days after last date | 50% |
| More than 30 days after last date of admission | 0% |
⚠️ All refunds processed after last date of admissions for session 2026-27. Fill bank details carefully — University not responsible for incorrect information.
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Regular Seats | 913 |
| Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW – 5% supernumerary) | 40 |
| Other State Supernumerary (5%) | 40 |
| Grand Total | 993 |
| Branch | Regular Seats | TFW | Other State | Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering (CS) | 75 | 3 | 3 | 81 |
| Information Technology (IT) | 74 | 3 | 3 | 80 |
| Computer Science & Engineering (AI & ML) 🆕 | 75 | 3 | 3 | 81 |
| Electronics Engineering (ET) | 75 | 3 | 3 | 81 |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | 75 | 3 | 3 | 81 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 75 | 3 | 3 | 81 |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 75 | 3 | 3 | 81 |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | 75 | 3 | 3 | 81 |
| Chemical Technology (Biochemical Engineering) (BE) | 57 | 3 | 3 | 63 |
| Chemical Technology (Food Technology) (FT) | 57 | 3 | 3 | 63 |
| Chemical Technology (Oil Technology) (OT) | 57 | 3 | 3 | 63 |
| Chemical Technology (Paint Technology) (PT) | 57 | 3 | 3 | 63 |
| Chemical Technology (Plastic Technology) (PL) | 57 | 3 | 3 | 63 |
| Chemical Technology (Leather & Fashion Technology) (L&FT) | 29 | 1 | 1 | 31 |
| TOTAL | 913 | 40 | 40 | 993 |
🆕 New Branch Added in 2026-27: Computer Science & Engineering (AI & ML) – 81 seats total
Counselling is conducted in two phases with 7 rounds. All activities are strictly time-bound.
• Register at https://hbtu.admissions.nic.in
• Registration Fee: ₹2,500 (Non-refundable)
• Fill branch choices VERY CAREFULLY
• Choices cannot be changed during three rounds of counselling
• Same choices used for Internal Sliding
📅 Registration Dates: 22 May 2026 to 15 June 2026
If seat allotted:
• Upload all relevant documents for Online Document Verification
• Failure to upload → Candidature cancelled
After Successful Document Verification:
• FREEZE → Deposit Full Academic Fee ₹1,35,000 → Choose YES/NO for Internal Sliding
• FLOAT → Deposit Partial Academic Fee ₹60,000 → Wait for next round
⚠️ If first choice allotted → Only FREEZE option available
⚠️ Non-deposition of fee → Seat cancelled
If new allotment in 2nd Round:
• Upload documents → Document Verification
• FREEZE → Pay Full Academic Fee ₹1,35,000
• FLOAT → Pay Partial Academic Fee ₹60,000
If seat was allotted in 1st Round (was FLOAT):
• FREEZE → Pay Balance Academic Fee ₹75,000 (₹1,35,000 – ₹60,000)
• FLOAT → Wait for 3rd round
• WITHDRAW option also available
⚠️ NO FLOAT option in this round
If new allotment in 3rd Round:
• Upload documents → FREEZE only → Pay Full Fee ₹1,35,000
If seat from 1st/2nd Round:
• All candidates must choose FREEZE or WITHDRAW
• FREEZE → Pay Balance Academic Fee ₹75,000
• Choose YES/NO for Internal Sliding
• View Internal Sliding result
• Based on: Available vacant seats + Original branch preference order
• Category upgradation possible
• If satisfied → Proceed to ERP registration
• If not → WITHDRAW option available
⚠️ Candidates choosing YES for sliding but not wanting PHASE-II sliding must give consent 'NO' again through login
Who can participate:
• New candidates: Fresh registration + ₹2,500 fee + fill choices
• Previously registered but no seat allotted: No fee, but must re-fill choices
• Previously registered who WITHDREW: Fresh registration + ₹2,500 fee
Who cannot participate:
• Candidates admitted in Phase I who have not withdrawn
If allotted → FREEZE or FLOAT available → Follow same process as Round 1
Round 6 (6th Round):
• NO FLOAT option available
• If new allotment → FREEZE only → Pay Full Fee ₹1,35,000
• If from Round 5 (FLOAT) → FREEZE → Pay Balance ₹75,000
• WITHDRAW option available
Round 7 (7th Round): Internal Sliding Result
• View internal sliding result
• Satisfied candidates → Register on University ERP
ERP Registration (Mandatory):
• All candidates who have been allotted seats and are not withdrawing must compulsorily register on University ERP
• Failure to register on ERP → Seat cancelled
Additional Round – Offline On-Campus (Spot) Counselling:
• Conducted at HBTU, Kanpur premises to fill vacant seats (if any)
• All candidates not participated in previous rounds may register online
• Fee: ₹2,500 (non-refundable)
• Dates announced separately
| Sl. No. | Activity | Sub Activity | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration | Registration & Online Fee Payment Online Choice Filling and Choice Locking | May 22, 2026 to June 15, 2026 (Date Extended up to June 22, 2026) End Time: 05:00 PM |
| PHASE-I | |||
| 2 | 1st Round Counselling | 1st Round Seat Allotment | June 24, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| • Upload Documents for Online Document Verification and resolve Query if any • Choice of FREEZE or FLOAT option | June 24, 2026 (Wednesday) to June 29, 2026 (Monday) | ||
| ➤ Payment of Full Academic Fee i.e., Rs. 1,35,000/- (For FREEZE option) OR ➤ Payment of Partial Academic Fee i.e., Rs. 60,000/- (For FLOAT option) ➤ Choose option Yes / No for Internal Sliding (For FREEZE option only) OR ➤ Withdrawal | June 24, 2026 (Wednesday) to June 30, 2026 (Tuesday) | ||
| Vacancy Reporting | July 01, 2026 (Wednesday) | ||
| 3 | 2nd Round Counselling | 2nd Round Seat Allotment | July 02, 2026 (Thursday) |
| • Upload Documents for Online Document Verification and resolve Query if any (Only for those who have allotted seat First time in 2nd Round) • Choice of FREEZE or FLOAT option | July 02, 2026 (Thursday) to July 05, 2026 (Sunday) | ||
| For First Time Seat Allot in this 2nd Round Candidates ➤ Payment of Full Academic Fee i.e., Rs. 1,35,000/- (For FREEZE option) OR ➤ Payment of Partial Academic Fee i.e., Rs. 60,000/- (For FLOAT option) ➤ After Payment Successful Deposition Choose Internal Sliding Option (Only for Freeze Candidates) AND ➤ The candidates of 1st Round chosen FLOAT option may opt for: i. FREEZE, if satisfied with the seat and pay balance academic Fee i.e. Rs. 75,000/- [Rs. 1,35,000/- - Rs. 60,000/-] ii. FLOAT, wait for next Round result. ➤ Choose option Yes / No for Internal Sliding (For FREEZE option only) OR ➤ Withdrawal | July 02, 2026 (Thursday) to July 06, 2026 (Monday) | ||
| Vacancy Reporting | July 07, 2026 (Tuesday) | ||
| 4 | 3rd Round Counselling | 3rd Round Seat Allotment (No FLOAT Option available in this round) | July 08, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| • Upload Documents for Online Document Verification and resolve Query if any (Only for those who have allotted seat First time in 3rd Round) • Only FREEZE option is available in this round | July 08, 2026 (Wednesday) to July 12, 2026 (Sunday) | ||
| For First Time Seat Allot in this 3rd Round Candidates ➤ Payment of Full Academic Fee i.e., Rs. 1,35,000/- (For FREEZE option) AND ➤ The candidates of 1st & / or 2nd Round chosen FLOAT option have to choose FREEZE option and pay balance academic Fee i.e. Rs. 75,000/- [Rs. 1,35,000/- - Rs. 60,000/-] ➤ Choose option Yes / No for Internal Sliding (For FREEZE option only) OR ➤ Withdrawal | July 08, 2026 (Wednesday) to July 13, 2026 (Monday) | ||
| Vacancy Reporting | July 14, 2026 (Tuesday) | ||
| 5 | 1st Internal Sliding Result | View: Internal Sliding Result, If Satisfied or Else Can Withdraw | July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| PHASE-II | |||
| 6 | 4th Round Counselling | Fresh Registration & Choice Filling (*Candidates allowed to participate are explained at Page 9) | July 16, 2026 (Thursday) to July 26, 2026 (Sunday) End Time: 05:00 PM |
| 4th Round Seat Allotment and View Result | July 27, 2026 (Monday) | ||
| • Upload Documents for Online Document Verification and Resolve Query if Any • Choice of FREEZE or FLOAT Option | July 27, 2026 (Monday) to July 29, 2026 (Wednesday) | ||
| ➤ Payment of Full Academic Fee i.e. Rs. 1,35,000/- (For FREEZE Option) OR ➤ Payment of Partial Academic Fee i.e. Rs. 60,000/- (For FLOAT Option) ➤ Choose Option Yes / No for Internal Sliding (For FREEZE Option Only) NOTE: In case any student has paid Partial Academic Fee / Full Academic Fee in earlier rounds of Phase-I and is freshly participating, they need not pay the entire fee again. | July 27, 2026 (Monday) to July 29, 2026 (Wednesday) | ||
| Vacancy Reporting | July 30, 2026 (Thursday) | ||
| 7 | 5th Round Counselling | 5th Round Seat Allotment (No FLOAT Option Available in this Round) | July 31, 2026 (Friday) |
| • Upload Documents for Online Document Verification and Resolve Query if Any (Only for those who have allotted seat First Time in 5th Round) • Only FREEZE Option Available | July 31, 2026 (Friday) to August 02, 2026 (Sunday) | ||
| For First Time Seat Allot in this 5th Round Candidates ➤ Payment of Full Academic Fee i.e. Rs. 1,35,000/- (For FREEZE Option) AND ➤ The candidates of 4th Round chosen FLOAT Option have to choose FREEZE Option and pay balance academic fee i.e. Rs. 75,000/- [Rs. 1,35,000/- − Rs. 60,000/-] OR ➤ Withdrawal ➤ Choose Option Yes / No for Internal Sliding (For FREEZE Option Only) NOTE: In case any student has paid Partial Academic Fee / Full Academic Fee in earlier rounds of Phase-I and is freshly participating, they need not pay the entire fee again. | July 31, 2026 (Friday) to August 03, 2026 (Monday) | ||
| Vacancy Reporting | August 04, 2026 (Tuesday) | ||
| 8 | 2nd Internal Sliding Result | View Internal Sliding Result | August 05, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| 9 | ERP Registration | All candidates are required to register on University ERP who have deposited Full Academic Fee i.e. Rs. 1,35,000/- | August 07, 2026 (Friday) |
| 10 | Additional Round | Offline On-Campus Counselling (PHASE-III) Registration | August 06, 2026 (Thursday) to August 11, 2026 (Tuesday) End Time: 05:00 PM |
| 11 | Offline On-Campus / Spot Round Counselling | Spot Round Admission Process | August 13, 2026 (Thursday) |
| 12 | Reporting at the University | Physical Reporting | To Be Announced Later |
1. JEE (Mains) Result 2026
2. 10th Certificates & Marksheets
3. 12th Certificates & Marksheets
4. Category Certificate: SC/ST and EWS/OBC certificate on or after 01.04.2026
5. Sub-Category Certificate (if required)
6. Birth Certificate
7. Domicile Certificate (if required)
8. Income Certificate (if required) on or after 01.04.2026
9. Character Certificate
10. Transfer / Migration Certificate
11. Medical Certificate
12. Aadhar Card Copy
13. Passport Size Photos (05 Nos)
Admission Pathway (Priority Order):
1. JEE (Mains) CRL Rank (All India Rank)
2. CUET (UG) Rank
3. University Entrance Examination (if seats vacant)
Intake: 30 seats (Total available: 38 with reservations)
Fee Structure:
• Tuition Fee: ₹35,000/annum
• Grand Total Annual Academic Fee: ₹80,000
Counselling Fees:
• Seat Acceptance: ₹20,000 (Gen/OBC) | ₹12,000 (SC/ST)
• Balance Annual Fee: ₹60,000 (Gen/OBC) | ₹68,000 (SC/ST)
Admission: Based on CUET (UG) merit
Intake: 75 Seats
CUET Subjects Accepted:
• Subject Code 304 – Biology/Biotechnology/Biochemistry
• Subject Code 306 – Chemistry
• Subject Code 319 – Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
• Subject Code 322 – Physics
Fee Structure:
• Tuition Fee: ₹75,000
• Grand Total Annual Academic Fee: ₹1,35,000
Seat Acceptance Fee: ₹75,000 (Gen/OBC) | ₹40,000 (SC/ST)
Balance Fee: ₹60,000 (Gen/OBC) | ₹95,000 (SC/ST)
Admission: Based on CUET (UG) merit
Intake: 75 Seats
CUET Subjects Accepted:
• 301 – Accountancy/Bookkeeping
• 305 – Business Studies
• 309 – Economics/Business Economics
• 311 – Entrepreneurship
• 501 – General Test
Fee Structure:
• Tuition Fee: ₹35,000
• Grand Total Annual Academic Fee: ₹80,000
Seat Acceptance Fee: ₹50,000 (Gen/OBC) | ₹30,000 (SC/ST)
Balance Fee: ₹30,000 (Gen/OBC) | ₹50,000 (SC/ST)
Admission: Based on CUET (UG)-2024 merit
Intake: 75 Seats
Eligibility:
• Physics and Mathematics OR Biology (compulsory)
• Plus one of: Chemistry / Biotechnology / Computer Science / Technical Vocational
CUET Subjects Accepted: 304, 306, 319, 322
Fee Structure:
• Tuition Fee: ₹75,000
• Grand Total Annual Academic Fee: ₹1,35,000
Seat Acceptance Fee: ₹75,000 (Gen/OBC) | ₹40,000 (SC/ST)
Balance Fee: ₹60,000 (Gen/OBC) | ₹95,000 (SC/ST)
• Total Job Offers: 708
• Total Students Placed: 602
• Average CTC: 6.85 LPA
• Highest CTC: 22 LPA
• Placement % (6.5+ eligible): 90.39%
• Placement % (6.0+ eligible): 75.25%
| Company | Package |
|---|---|
| Meesho Private Limited | 22 LPA |
| Valence International | 22 LPA |
| FNZ Group | 15 LPA |
| Samsung R&D Delhi | 15 LPA |
| Samsung R&D Noida | 14.5 LPA |
| Effiya Technologies | 14.1 LPA |
| Acceldata | 14 LPA |
| ExxonMobil | 13.4 LPA |
| Josh Technologies | 13.23 LPA |
| Lorrel Pvt Ltd | 13 LPA |
Reliance Industries • Samsung R&D • Maruti Suzuki • L&T • TCS (Ninja / Digital / Codevita) • Aarti Industries • Asian Paints • Havells • IBM • Deloitte • Air Liquide • Chambal Fertilizers • Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. • Hero Fincorp • IndiaMart • Adani Wilmar • Cognizant • JSW Paints • Berger Paints • Patanjali Foods Ltd.
| Branch | Students Placed |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 54 |
| Information Technology | 53 |
| Electronics Engineering | 44 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 49 |
| Chemical Engineering | 66 |
| Paint Technology | 47 |
| Electrical Engineering | 41 |
| Plastic Engineering | 32 |
| Oil Technology | 31 |
| MBA | 94 |
| MCA | 35 |
| Food Technology | 21 |
| Civil Engineering | 15 |
| Biochemical Engineering | 14 |
| MSc (Mathematics) | 8 |
| Leather Technology | 3 |
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