and possible internal competition to enhance the quality of teaching-learning processes. The university envisioned to facilitate and nurture quality technical education and research in its own premises as well as all affiliated institutions. There were 49 affiliated colleges in 2000, now in August 2019, 785 colleges and institutions. The task of the university included conducting the SEE-UPTU for admission to programs affiliated with it. The university conducted central examinations each semester for all the affiliated colleges and institutions. Results were declared using technology-enabled systems. At present, in August 2019 around 4,00,000 students are enrolled in its programmes. The medium of instruction and examination is English. As per a dipstick study conducted by MeritTrac in association with UPTU Watch magazine (2011), the engineering talent pool of the university was found to be significantly better than the national average. Colleges Constituent Colleges Institute of Engineering and Technology Faculty of Architecture Centre for Advanced Studies, Lucknow U.P. Institute of Design, Noida Affiliated colleges Formerly affiliated institutions Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (2000 to 2002) Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology (2000 to 2013) Harcourt Butler Technical University (2000 to 2016) Jauhar College of Engineering and Technology (2010 to 2014) Pharmacy College Saifai (2015 to 2016) Courses offered The university offers undergraduate courses in engineering, architecture, hotel management and catering technology, fashion and apparel design, and pharmacy. These lead to degrees of B.Tech, B.Arch, BHMCT, BFAD, and B.Pharma respectively. The university offers postgraduate courses in computer applications and business administration leading to degrees of MCA, MBA and MBA (Rural Development). The university received its lowest number of applications in 2016, lowest in past 5 years. The university offers training and placement support to affiliated colleges and institutes through the University industry interface cell(UIIC). The top colleges affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University have been providing excellent placement record over the years. Notable alumni List of notable people who studied at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. Government and politics Sudhanshu Trivedi, MP Praveen Kumar Nishad, MP Yasar Shah, former MLA Abdullah Azam Khan, MLA Swati Maliwal, chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women Arun Verma, former MLA Utkarsh Verma, former MLA Film and television Reecha Sinha, actress Malti Chahar, actress Prachi Mishra, actress Jitesh Singh Deo, actor Entrepreneur and other Srijan Pal Singh, Author Ruchita Misra, Author Vice-chancellors Durg Singh Chauhan (26.07.2000 to 25.07.2006) R. K. Mittal (26.07.2006 to 30.07.2006) Prem