Aryabhatta Knowledge University

The Government of Bihar founded Aryabhatta Knowledge University, popularly known as AKU Patna, to construct and manage educational infrastructure for technical, medical, management, and allied professional education in the state.

It provides a variety of courses in technical, medical, and management disciplines with different specializations. The UG level courses include B.Tech., M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.A.M.S., etc., whereas the PG level courses include M.Tech., M.S., M.D., M.B.A., M.Sc., etc. The university also provides Ph.D. degrees in a variety of research areas. 

University Admission to these courses is dependent on an admission exam administered by the university or on national-level exams. For the other courses, candidates are admitted entirely on the basis of their performance in the preceding qualifying exam.

Every year, the number of placements at university increases. In Placements 2021, around 60% of students were placed in the IT sector, with an average package of INR 3-4 LPA. The biggest remuneration package was INR 25 LPA in the IT field entirely.

Key Points of University

• The institution is UGC-approved and has affiliations with various other colleges in Bihar.
• University provides a variety of UG, graduate, and diploma courses. Admission to these courses is based on the results of the university's admission test.
• The average wage package for the last year's placement was around INR 3.5 LPA.
• The following entrance examinations are accepted for admission: NEET, JEE main, SMAT, BCECE, and B.Ed. Joint entrance test.
• The reserving of seats for various groups follows the rules established by the Bihar government.
• The university's facilities include a library, sports, laboratories, smart classrooms, Wi-Fi, canteens, and hostels.

Courses of University

The University provides a variety of specializations for UG, PG, diploma, and research-level courses. The table below contains detailed information on individual courses' specializations, qualifying criteria, and total fees.

Placements to University

University is well-known for giving outstanding placement and internship chances to its students. In the preceding session, the University recorded 90% placements.

The top, average, and lowest wage packages offered to qualified candidates throughout the recruitment process in the previous year, 2020, are listed below:

• Highest salary package: INR 8 LPA to 17 LPA (in IT).
• Average compensation package ranges from INR 3 LPA to INR 3.5 LPA.
• Lowest salary package: INR 2 LPA.

The table below lists the top companies that have visited University (AKU) and its affiliated colleges.

Scholarships for University

The scholarship program considering candidate's academic performance. The university's Scholarship Committee provides scholarships to candidates. There are also possibilities for need-based scholarships, which are awarded to students depending on their families' annual income. The candidate is also given fee waivers dependent on the type of scholarship.

The list of various systems under which qualifying students are offered scholarships is provided below:

• Max Weber Foundation for Young Scientists or Females in the Humanities
• Australian Scholarship.
• Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme
• Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships 2012
• SJTU Scholarship
• UWA India Scholarships
• INSPIRE scholarship
• Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
• Non-NET fellowship for M.phil/Ph.D. students