Harcourt Butler Technical University,  Kanpur : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur, established in 2016, is a premier government technical university in Uttar Pradesh with a legacy tracing back to 1921 as Harcourt Butler Technological Institute. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by AICTE, HBTU is affiliated with the Ministry of Education and offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs in Engineering, Technology, Sciences, and Management. The university is known for its strong academic curriculum, industry-oriented training, and emphasis on research and innovation. Spread across two campuses in Kanpur, HBTU is equipped with modern classrooms, advanced laboratories, a central library, hostels, sports complexes, and innovation centers to foster holistic student development. The university has an excellent placement record, with graduates recruited by leading IT firms, core engineering industries, public sector enterprises, and multinational companies. Guided by its mission to provide world-class technical education and promote entrepreneurship, HBTU emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, skill development, and industry collaboration, making it one of North India’s most sought-after destinations for engineering and technology education.