Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Institute of Technology

What Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Institute of Technology does

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Institute of Technology (legally Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government Institute of Technology, Tanakpur Champawat) is a government-run undergraduate technical education institution established in 2016 by the Government of Uttarakhand and operating as a constituent campus institute of Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (VMSBUTU), Dehradun. The institute is AICTE-approved and located in Tanakpur, Champawat district, serving the higher-education needs of the hilly Uttarakhand region. It is led by Director Prof. Hardwari Lal Mandoria with Dr. Anjali Singh heading the Training & Placement Cell and Dr. Abhishek Pathak serving as Deputy Registrar.

The institute delivers six undergraduate programs — five four-year B.Tech degrees (Computer Science Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Robotics & Automation) plus a three-year Bachelor of Computer Applications. Technical delivery is supported by a recently inaugurated Emerging Technology Lab covering AI, ML, IoT, and Robotics, and a two-day Virtual Lab program run in collaboration with IIT Roorkee's Electrical Engineering Department. The institute claims 500+ enrolled students, publishes placement outcomes across companies including PRODESK IT, Ashok Leyland, BMS Projects, Ghaziabad Precision Products, and Simtrak Solutions, and has won the highest medal tally at Kauthig 2025, UTU's annual techno-cultural festival.

The business model is government-funded tuition delivery. Revenue is derived from government-regulated per-semester/annual tuition and academic fees (with detailed fee structure published as downloadable PDFs) supplemented by hostel, examination, and ancillary academic charges, alongside state government grants for infrastructure, faculty salaries, and operations. The go-to-market is non-commercial: admissions are exclusively routed through the centralized UTU/UKTECH state counselling portal, and the institute does not conduct direct consumer marketing. Uttarakhand's Chief Minister has publicly stated intent to upgrade the institute to Triple-IIT level, though this has not been formalized as of the available data.

Name

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Institute of Technology

Legal name

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Government Institute of Technology, Tanakpur Champawat

Website

https://ittanakpur.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Institute of Technology is a government-run undergraduate engineering college in Tanakpur, Uttarakhand, offering six AICTE-approved B.Tech and BCA programs affiliated with VMSBUTU, serving students admitted through centralized state counselling.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education / Technical Education

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI & Machine Learning (Foundations & Applied) (EDAMACAG), AI & Machine Learning for Robotics Programs (EDAMADAK), AI & Emerging Technology Literacy (EDAAAIAJ), Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Undergraduate engineering education
• B.Tech programs
• Computer applications degree
• Technical education
• Engineering college

Headquarters

HQ city

Tanakpur, Champawat

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: As a government institute established by the Government of Uttarakhand, the primary revenue source is student tuition fees charged per semester/academic year for B.Tech and BCA programs. Fee structure is published on the website and approved by the state government. Revenue is supplemented by examination fees, hostel fees, and other academic charges.
2. Government Funding and Grants: Being a government institute, the institute receives recurring government funding for infrastructure, faculty salaries, and operational expenses from the Uttarakhand Government and technical education department.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Institute of Technology is a government-run technical education institute offering six undergraduate programs: B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Robotics & Automation, along with a three-year Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) program. The institute delivers these AICTE-approved programs in affiliation with Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (VMSBUTU), supported by an Emerging Technology Lab for AI, ML, IoT, and Robotics, and a Training & Placement Cell for industry exposure.

Product overview

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Institute of Technology is a government technical education institution offering a unified portfolio of six undergraduate engineering and technology programs. The core offerings consist of five B.Tech degree programs (Computer Science Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Robotics & Automation) and one Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) program. All programs are four-year degrees (except BCA which is three years) and are affiliated with Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University. The institute also operates an Emerging Technology Lab that supports AI, ML, IoT, and Robotics projects for students across all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Tech Computer Science Engineering (CSE) Four-year undergraduate degree program in Computer Science Engineering covering software development, algorithms, data structures, and computing systems, with hands-on projects and internships, for students who have completed 10+2 in science.
• B.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AIML) Four-year undergraduate degree program focused on artificial intelligence, machine learning algorithms, neural networks, deep learning, and intelligent systems for 10+2 science students.
• B.Tech Civil Engineering (CE) Four-year undergraduate degree program covering structural engineering, construction technology, environmental engineering, and infrastructure development for 10+2 science students.
• B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (ME) Four-year undergraduate degree program in Mechanical Engineering with focus on manufacturing, thermodynamics, robotics, and mechanical systems design for 10+2 science students.
• B.Tech Robotics and Automation (R&A) Four-year undergraduate degree program covering robotics, industrial automation, control systems, and embedded systems for 10+2 science students.
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) Three-year undergraduate program focused on foundational and advanced topics in computer applications, software development, and IT systems for 10+2 students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 students placed in jobs and 9 in internships in academic session 2025-26 across multiple companies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRAMP is a government program under which a two-day startup bootcamp was organized at the institute on 8-9 May 2025. The bootcamp aimed to empower innovation and strengthen the startup ecosystem in Uttarakhand. It provided mentorship and guidance to students on entrepreneurship and startup development.
• FIED IIM KashipurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIED (Finishing School / Incubation Centre) at IIM Kashipur collaborated with the institute for the two-day startup bootcamp. CEO Ram Kumar from FIED IIM Kashipur explained the program's objective of gathering startup ideas from students and forwarding promising ones for state-level opportunities. In the past 7 years, FIED has supported over 210 startups with 26 currently active in Uttarakhand.
• IC (Uttarakhand) - Industries Center ChampawatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssistant Manager Sumedha Pant from IC Champawat participated in the startup bootcamp and offered support and guidance from the District Industries Centre for student entrepreneurs.
• SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) - SMART TrainerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEBI's SMART (Simplified Modular Approach for Retail Training) Trainer Rishi Kumar Garg conducted a two-day financial literacy and capital market awareness workshop on 18-19 November 2025 covering financial education, investing, SEBI regulations, and career opportunities in capital markets.
• UCOST (Uttarakhand Council for Science and Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUCOST collaborated with the institute to conduct an Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) workshop covering patents, copyrights, trademarks, and their importance in innovation and research. The workshop provided practical guidance on filing patents, copyright protection, and trademark registration.
• NHPC (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation), BanbasaminorOthersOver 80 students from Civil, Mechanical, and Robotics & Automation departments visited NHPC Banbasa on 2 May 2025. Students gained practical exposure to hydropower generation, dam infrastructure, safety mechanisms, mechanical systems in power plants, automation technologies, and civil engineering aspects of hydroelectric projects.
• NavYog Suryodaya Seva SamitiminorOthersIn collaboration with NavYog Suryodaya Seva Samiti and Ayush Department Champawat, the institute organized a yoga camp on 21 June 2025 for International Day of Yoga. The theme was 'One Earth, One Health' and expert yoga instructors conducted sessions including pranayama, meditation, and various yoga asanas.
• Ayush Department, ChampawatminorOthersCo-organized the 11th International Day of Yoga celebration on 21 June 2025 with NavYog Suryodaya Seva Samiti at the institute campus. Ayush Department provided support and expertise for the yoga camp.
• ITDA Uttarakhand (Uttarakhand IT Development Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITDA Uttarakhand, operating under the Uttarakhand AI Mission (U-AIM), was referenced during Udbhav-25 hackathon. The agency is working to promote Artificial Intelligence across Uttarakhand, develop digital skills, and prepare youth for future technologies.
• Sewa Sankalp (Dharinni) FoundationminorOthersOrganized a Massive Joint Public Awareness Campaign 2025 on 25 November 2025 focused on 'Drug-Free Uttarakhand' and 'Cyber Crime Awareness'. The foundation conducted awareness films, expert sessions with DSP Champawat and a doctor from Doon Medical College, and a speech competition. Rs. 3 crore worth of drugs were seized by police in recent campaigns.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• THDC Institute of Hydropower Engineering and Technology, Tehri: A state-affiliated engineering institute in Tehri, Uttarakhand, focused on hydropower and civil/mechanical engineering. Comparable as a smaller-scale, state-region engineering institution serving the hilly Uttarakhand catchment with similar resource constraints.
• Uttaranchal University, Dehradun: A private university in Dehradun offering B.Tech programs in computer science, civil, mechanical, and allied engineering fields. Comparable as a Uttarakhand-based engineering institution competing for similar students and recruiters, though operating on a private commercial model.
• DIT University, Dehradun: A private engineering university located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, offering B.Tech programs across similar disciplines (CSE, Civil, Mechanical, and emerging tech). Comparable as a peer institute competing for the same Uttarakhand student pool, but operating on a private, fee-driven model rather than government funding.
• Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (VMSBUTU), Dehradun — other campus institutes: The other constituent campus institutes of AKIT's own parent university, located across Uttarakhand. Most directly comparable peers given shared governance, shared UTU counselling-driven admissions, shared UTU-issued degrees, and shared resource pool — these campus institutes compete with AKIT Tanakpur in the same student allocation process.
• Bipin Tripathi Kumaon Institute of Technology (BTKIT), Dwarahat: Another state government engineering college in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, comparable in tier, hilly geography, and small-scale operations. BTKIT is a long-established peer that AKIT Tanakpur competes with for both students (via UTU counselling) and recruiter engagement in the same catchment area.
• College of Technology, GBPUAT, Pantnagar: Engineering college within Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, a state government university in Uttarakhand. Comparable as a state-run, AICTE-aligned engineering institution in the same state, though larger and more established, serving as an aspirational reference point for AKIT Tanakpur.
• NIT Uttarakhand (NIT UK), Srinagar Garhwal: A national-level government engineering institute located in the hilly Srinagar Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. Comparable state location and government status, but operating at a higher tier with central funding and JEE-based admissions. Represents the highest-tier government engineering option in Uttarakhand against which AKIT Tanakpur is benchmarked.
• G.B. Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology (GBPIT), Pauri Garhwal: A state government-run engineering institute located in the hilly Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, comparable in scale, geography, and affiliation with the same parent technical university system. Both institutes serve tier-3 Uttarakhand locations with similar AICTE-approved undergraduate engineering programs and centralized counselling-driven admissions.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee: An IIT with which AKIT Tanakpur has an active Virtual Lab partnership. Comparable on engineering curriculum and Uttarakhand location, but operates as a premier national institution at vastly greater scale, funding, and prestige. Functions as an academic technology partner and aspirational benchmark.
• Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun: A larger, more established private deemed university in Dehradun offering engineering, computer applications, and emerging-technology programs at significant scale. Comparable in curriculum overlap (CSE, AI/ML, robotics) but operates as a broader incumbent with stronger placement record and brand recognition than AKIT Tanakpur.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

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