Rajkiya Engineering College (REC), Kannauj, established in 2015, is a government institution under the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Located at Aher, Tirwa Road, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, the 19.48-acre fully residential campus is affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, and approved by AICTE. REC Kannauj offers BTech programs in four specializations: Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering, with a total intake of 240 seats. The institute is accredited by NAAC with an A+ grade and has 24 faculty members, maintaining a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 15:1. It is ranked 224th by India Today 2024 (Engineering), 69th by IIRF 2025 (Engineering), and was ranked 189th by NIRF 2022 (Engineering). Admissions are based on JEE Main scores followed by UPTAC counseling. The placement rate for 2024 was 89%, with a highest package of INR 16 LPA and an average package of INR 4.58 LPA.
Key facts and figures about REC Kannauj are given in the table below:
Particulars | REC Kannauj Highlights 2025 |
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Institute Name | Rajkiya Engineering College, Kannauj |
Establishment year | 2015 |
Campus size | 19.48 acres |
Accredited by | NAAC (A+ Grade) |
Recognised by | AICTE |
Affiliated to | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow |
Rankings (2024–2025) | India Today Engineering: 224 (2024), IIRF Engineering: 69 (2025), NIRF Engineering: 189 (2022) |
Popular courses | BTech (CSE, Electronics, Civil, Electrical) |
Admission Criteria | Entrance Examination (JEE Main) + UPTAC Counseling |
Official website | https://reck.ac.in |
The table below lists REC Kannauj fees for all courses along with their eligibility criteria:
Course Name | Total Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
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BTech (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 2,23,000 | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid JEE Main/UPTAC score |
BTech (Electronics Engineering) | INR 2,23,000 | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid JEE Main/UPTAC score |
BTech (Electrical Engineering) | INR 2,23,000 | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid JEE Main/UPTAC score |
BTech (Civil Engineering) | INR 2,23,000 | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics; minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid JEE Main/UPTAC score |
BTech (Lateral Entry) (Computer Science and Engineering) | INR 1,67,250 | Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc. with Mathematics with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid UPTAC score |
BTech (Lateral Entry) (Electronics Engineering) | INR 1,67,250 | Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc. with Mathematics with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid UPTAC score |
BTech (Lateral Entry) (Electrical Engineering) | INR 1,67,250 | Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc. with Mathematics with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid UPTAC score |
BTech (Lateral Entry) (Civil Engineering) | INR 1,67,250 | Diploma in Engineering or B.Sc. with Mathematics with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved categories); valid UPTAC score |
REC Kannauj admissions for the 2025–26 academic session are conducted online through the UPTAC portal or the college’s website. Key admission criteria include:
The application process involves registering online, uploading documents, and paying the application fee (INR 1,500 for General/OBC, INR 750 for SC/ST). Seat allotment is based on JEE Main scores and UPTAC counseling.
Tentative admission dates for REC Kannauj are as follows:
Event | Date |
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JEE Main Application Last Date | February 25, 2025 (Tentative) |
JEE Main Exam Date | January 22–31, 2025 (Tentative) |
UPTAC Counseling Registration Last Date | June 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
UPTAC Round 1 Seat Allotment | July 30, 2025 (Tentative) |
UPTAC Round 2 Seat Allotment | August 7, 2025 (Tentative) |
REC Kannauj’s Training and Placement Cell actively coordinates with companies, offering skill enhancement workshops and internships. In 2024, 89% of eligible students were placed, with a highest package of INR 16 LPA (offered by Qualcomm) and an average package of INR 4.58 LPA. Computer Science & Engineering had the highest placements (27 students). Top recruiters include TCS, Qualcomm, Cadence, Tata Motors, and Accenture. Placement statistics for 2024 are as follows:
Particulars | Placement Statistics |
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Placement Rate | 89% |
Highest Package | INR 16 LPA |
Average Package | INR 4.58 LPA |
Top Recruiters | TCS, Qualcomm, Cadence, Tata Motors, Accenture |
Top recruiters for REC Kannauj graduates include:
TCS | Qualcomm | Cadence |
Tata Motors | Accenture | Wipro |
REC Kannauj cutoff 2025 for B.Tech has been released on the official website of UPTAC (uptac.admissions.nic.in). REC Kannauj JEE Main cutoff 2025 Opening Rank (96633) & Closing Rank (170360) for B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering in the general category (Home State). The REC Kannauj B.Tech JEE Main cutoff 2025 is given in the table below:
Courses | Quota | Category | Opening Rank | Closing Rank |
B.Tech in Civil Engineering | Home State | OPEN | 230167 | 537396 |
B.Tech in Electronics Engineering | Home State | OPEN | 155691 | 307849 |
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering | Home State | OPEN | 201715 | 374955 |
B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering | Home State | OPEN | 96633 | 170360 |
B.Tech
B.Tech in Electronics Engineering (Engineering)The 19.48-acre campus offers the following facilities:
Library – Central library with a vast collection of books, journals, and digital resources
Hostels – Four boys’ hostels and one girls’ hostel with mess, Wi-Fi, and basic amenities; fees around INR 30,000–35,000/year (including mess). Students report average food quality
Laboratories – Well-equipped labs for all engineering departments
Other Facilities – Wi-Fi, sports facilities, student activity center, canteen, grocery store, auditorium, and startup incubation center (Navotthan Startup Foundation)
REC Kannauj offers scholarships to meritorious and economically weaker students:
Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
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Post-Matric Scholarship | SC/ST/OBC/Minority, family income < INR 2 LPA | Up to INR 55,000/year |
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | 75%+ in qualifying exam, Minority students | Up to INR 30,000/year |
UP Government Scholarship | 75% attendance, eligible categories | Up to INR 54,000/year |