Established in 1921, Harcourt Butler Technical University is one of the famous universities of Uttar Pradesh for providing technical education. HBTU is one of the oldest engineering colleges of India (formerly known as HBTI) which provides undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in engineering along with MCA giving a wide range of options for students. HBTU Kanpur was also one of the 127 technical institutions in India that received funding from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) in phase one (2004-2009) of the Technical Engineering Educational Quality Improvement Project (TEQIP)-the first World Bank Higher Education Project in India.
The institute is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi. The institute has been ranked 166 by MHRD, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the year 2020. Spread in 348 acres, HBTU Kanpur is well equipped with modern facilities and infrastructure. HBTU is the only institute in North India which offers B.Tech. inChemical Technology branches like Paint Technology, Plastic Technology,Leather Technology, Food Technology, Oil Technology and Biochemical Engineering. All the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes offered by HBTU Kanpur are NBA accredited.
| Institute Name | Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur |
| Also Known As | HBTU Kanpur |
| Institute Type | Government |
| Established | 1921 |
| Location | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
RANKING
 | NIRF Engineering Rankings | 251-300 (2021) | 166 (2020) |
 | Outlook India’s Top Govt. Engineering Colleges | 28 (2021) | 27 (2020) |
 | India Today Top Govt. Engineering Colleges | 20 (2021) | 21 (2020) |
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Institute Fee
| Particulars | Amount |
| Caution Money (One Time, Refundable) | ₹5,000 |
| One Time Fees | ₹2,800 |
| Tuition Fee (per Year) | ₹75,000 |
| Other Fees (per Year) | ₹52,200 |
| Total | ₹1,35,000 |
Hostel Fee
| Particulars | Amount |
| Hostel Caution Money (One Time, Refundable) | ₹1,000 |
| Hostel Seat Rent (per Year) | ₹4,000 |
| Electricity & Water Charges (per Year) | ₹7,500 |
| Other Fees (per Year) | ₹12,500 |
| Mess Advance (per Semester) | ₹18,000 |
| Total | ₹43,000 |
HBTU Cut-off 2021 (Round 3) – Opening Rank (OR) and Closing Rank (CR)
| Program | OPEN (OR-CR) | EWS (OR-CR) | OBC (OR-CR) | SC (OR-CR) | ST (OR-CR) |
| Bio Chemical Engg. | 73580 – 103039 | 117164 – 121908 | 103073 – 138531 | 234403 – 337745 | 0 – 0 |
| Bio Chemical Engg. (FW) | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Chemical Engg. | 33170 – 57862 | 58231 – 62235 | 59646 – 74588 | 157324 – 230110 | 0 – 0 |
| Chemical Engg. (FW) | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Civil Engg. | 36834 – 61740 | 61915 – 66635 | 63516 – 77304 | 146397 – 222936 | 295368 – 295368 |
| Civil Engg. (FW) | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Computer Science & Engg. | 14586 – 20923 | 21982 – 24226 | 22065 – 27408 | 68790 – 130071 | 221814 – 221814 |
| Computer Science & Engg. (FW) | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Electrical Engg. | 37337 – 47339 | 47807 – 52558 | 48751 – 58771 | 152585 – 197510 | 301197 – 409904 |
| Electrical Engg. (FW) | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Electronics Engg. | 28237 – 36463 | 38889 – 44304 | 36468 – 51359 | 125924 – 177237 | 0 – 0 |
| Electronics Engg. (FW) | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Food Technology | 55455 – 120100 | 121979 – 131561 | 122831 – 150546 | 229987 – 445284 | 0 – 0 |
| Food Technology (FW) | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Information Technology | 21678 – 27215 | 27481 – 28637 | 27659 – 34310 | 133440 – 155108 | 351105 – 351105 |
| Information Technology (FW) | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Leather Technology | 113174 – 124084 | 130978 – 131761 | 132725 – 150756 | 354822 – 422400 | 0 – 0 |
| Leather Technology (FW) | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Mechanical Engg. | 22490 – 51142 | 53525 – 58800 | 57411 – 64693 | 167619 – 200678 | 347864 – 358569 |
| Mechanical Engg. (FW) | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Oil Technology | 66751 – 106255 | 107415 – 114807 | 106416 – 135595 | 262092 – 427081 | 0 – 0 |
| Oil Technology (FW) | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Paint Technology | 51418 – 72168 | 75281 – 82631 | 72868 – 94250 | 207663 – 263794 | 0 – 0 |
| Paint Technology (FW) | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
| Plastic Technology | 73229 – 102494 | 103634 – 114527 | 102655 – 121941 | 272370 – 388351 | 0 – 0 |
| Plastic Technology (FW) | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 | 0 – 0 |
HBTU Placements 2023: Highlights
During the HBTU placements 2021, a total of 437 eligible students participated in the placement drive. The highest and the lowest salary offered to the students stood at INR 43.5 LPA and INR 3.36 LPA, respectively. The university witnessed 63.31% overall BTech placement rate during the placement drive. More highlights from HBTU Kanpur placements 2021 are tabulated below:
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Highest salary | INR 43.5 LPA |
| Average salary | INR 6.46 LPA |
| Lowest salary | INR 3.36 LPA |
| No. of eligible students for the placements | 437 |
| No. of offers made | 278 |
| Placement percentage | 63.31% |
HBTU Placements Year-wise Trends
The below table shows the year-wise trends of HBTU Placements:
| Particulars | 2020-21 | 2019-20 | 2018-19 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of eligible students | 437 | 398 | 374 |
| No. of placement offers | 278 | 302 | 313 |
| Placement percentage | 63.61% | 75.87% | 83.68% |
In Placements 2021, 437 students were eligible for the placement drive. This number was the highest compared to past years. But the number of placement offers & percentage of students placed decreased when compared to past two years.
The graph represents the year-wise salary trends of the students:
The CTC packages saw a decline in HBTU Placements 2021 compared to past years. The highest CTC stood at INR 43.5 LPA from INR 60 LPA, the average CTC stood at INR 6.46 LPA from 7.17 LPA & the lowest CTC stood at INR 3.36 LPA from INR 6,46 LPA when compared to the last year.
HBTU Placements: Top Recruiters
There were various companies from different sectors that participated in the placement process at HTBU every year. Some of the leading and top companies are listed below in the table:
| HTBU Kanpur Top Recruiters | ||
|---|---|---|
| ITC Limited | Asian Paints | Indian Oil |
| Jubilant Life Sciences | Bajaj | Cognizant |
| Dabur | HUL | HCL |
| IBM | BSNL | Adobe |
| Accenture | Infosys | Coca Cola |
| Adani Wilmar | Indiamart | Microsoft |
HTBU Alumni Placements: Domain-wise Split
HBTU has a wide alumni network who are working across multiple sectors. Out of the vast alumni network of HBTU, around 32% alumni are working in the Engineering sector, followed by Operations (18%), and Business Development (14%). To know about the domain-wise statistics of HBTU alumni, refer to the pie chart presented below:
Note: The domains under the ‘Others’ category include Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Consulting, Support, Research and Finance.
HBTU Admission Dates 2022
The university releases the application form for each course online as per the schedule. Below mentioned are the important dates regarding HBTU admission 2022:
| UPCOMING EVENTS | |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply for MCA, BBA & MBA courses | 31 Aug ’22 |
| Last date to apply for BTech | 15 Sep ’22 |
HBTU Accepted Exams
Admission to HBTU is entrance and merit-based. Check below a few HBTU courses along with their accepted exams:
HBTU Application Process
The application process is online for all UG, PG and PhD courses. Aspirants need to pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs 2,500. Below-mentioned are the HBTU application process steps:
Step 1: Visit the official website, http://hbtu.ac.in/.
Step 2: Click on ‘Admission 2022-23’.
Step 3: Click on the available online registration link.
Step 4: Select ‘New Application’.
Step 5: Select the preferred course.
Step 6: Select the preferred school, course and enter Aadhar card number.
Step 7: Fill the application form.
Step 8: Pay the application fee.
Step 9: Submit and print the application form.
HBTU Reservation Policy
Below-mentioned is the percentage of seat reserved for different categories for each course:
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste of UP | 21% |
| Scheduled Tribe of UP | 2% |
| Other Backward Classes of UP | 27% |
Infrastructure/Facilities
- LibraryThe HBTI University has a central air-conditioned library with 21002 books, 70023 volumes, 16 National and 34 International journals along with online access of e-resources, research papers and articles.
- HostelBoys HostelSingle Occupancy|Shared Rooms|In-Campus Hostel, Girls HostelSingle Occupancy|Shared Rooms|In-Campus Hostel
- Sports ComplexAvailable Facilities: Badminton Court|Basketball Court|Cricket Ground|Football Ground|Tennis Court|Table Tennis|Volleyball|Handball Grounds/ Courts|Hockey
- LabsAvailable Facilities: Civil Engineering Lab|Chemistry Lab|Computer Lab|Electrical Lab|Electronics Lab|Mechanical Lab|Physics Lab
- CafeteriaGymHospital / Medical FacilitiesAuditoriumMusic RoomDance RoomConvenience Store
Other Facilities: Bank|Guest House|Post Office
