Information technology (IT) is the application of computers and telecommunications equipment to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data, often in the context of a business or other enterprise. The term is commonly used as a synonym for computers and computer networks, but it also encompasses other information distribution technologies such as television and telephones. Several industries are associated with information technology, such as computer hardware, software, electronics, semiconductors, internet, telecom equipment, e-commerce and computer services “the study, design, development, application, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems”

The responsibilities of those working in the field includes :

1. Network Administration,
2. Software Development and Installation,
3. Planning and Management of an organisation’s technology life cycle, by which hardware and software is maintained, upgraded, and replaced.
Intake : – 60 seats
Duration :- 4 years
Subjects :- link to AKTU website syllabus page
Eligibility :- Candidate must have clearly passed intermediate examination of U. P . Board or 10+2 level examination or its equivalent from any recognized Board/University and securing minimum 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST Category candidates) without grace in required subject mbination (2 compulsory 1 optional taken together).

Direct Admission to Second Year for Engineering Diploma holder & B.Sc Graduates :-

[a] Candidates who have passed three years Engg. Diploma in any branch of engineering except Agriculture from any recognized Institution by the Board of Technical Education, U.P. with minimum 45% marks (40% for SC/ST) marks in aggregate without any grace marks, are eligible for admission to second year in any branch of engineering.
[b] Candidates who have passed three years B.Sc. degree from any recognized University and passed XII standard with mathematics as one of the subject securing minimum 45% marks(40% for SC/ST) in aggregate, are also eligible for admission to second year in any branch of Engineering/Technology