HBTU Kanpur Admission 2026

Harcourt Butler Technical University

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh · HBTU Kanpur · Estd. 2016

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

HBTU 2026-27 B.Tech admissions through JEE Main + UPCET. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Harcourt Butler Technical University

Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), established in 2016 by an Act of the UP state legislature (continuing the legacy of Harcourt Butler Technical Institute founded in 1921), is a state technological university located at Kanpur. The institute is named after Sir Harcourt Butler — the British administrator who established the original HBTI in 1921. HBTU is one of UP's oldest technical institutions.

HBTU has 8 departments — Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, and Oil Technology (a unique programme). Strong programmes in Chemical Engineering and Oil Technology (Kanpur is industrial hub). NAAC accredited.

B.Tech admissions through JEE Main + UPCET. M.Tech through GATE; MBA through UPCET/CMAT. PhD through HBTU PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

State Common Entrance Test

JEE Main / UPCET

Conducted by NTA / HBTU

B.Tech through JEE Main + UPCET. M.Tech through GATE; MBA through UPCET/CMAT. PhD through HBTU PhD entrance.

Eligibility

B.Tech: Plus Two PCM 45% + JEE Main/UPCET. M.Tech: BTech 60% + GATE. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
JEE Main 2026 Session 2	08 Apr 2026	—	jeemain.nta.nic.in	Upcoming
UPCET 2026	25 May 2026	—	aktu.ac.in	Upcoming
HBTU Counselling 2026	10 Jul 2026	—	hbtu.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

HBTU scholarships, UP Mukhyamantri Scholarship, Central Sector, AICTE PG GATE.

Reservations

UP state policy: SC 21%, ST 2%, OBC 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%; state 85%, all-India 15%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Harcourt Butler Technical University?

Harcourt Butler Technical University admits students primarily through JEE Main / UPCET. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Harcourt Butler Technical University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Harcourt Butler Technical University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Harcourt Butler Technical University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Harcourt Butler Technical University accept JEE Main / UPCET scores?

JEE Main / UPCET is the primary basis for admission at Harcourt Butler Technical University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.