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Coordinates: 28°41′N 77°30′E / 28.68°N 77.5°E / 28.68; 77.5
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Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College
TypePrivate Engineering College
Established1998
AffiliationDr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
DirectorDr. R.K. Agarwal[1]
Location
Ghaziabad
,
Uttar Pradesh
,
India

28°41′N 77°30′E / 28.68°N 77.5°E / 28.68; 77.5
CampusUrban
LanguageEnglish, Hindi
AffiliationsAICTE[2], UGC
Websitewww.akgec.ac.in
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Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC) is a private engineering college located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Established in 1998, it is affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, and is approved by the AICTE.

Accreditation and Rankings

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AKGEC has been recognized by various national bodies for its academic standards.

  • It has been accredited with an **'A++' Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)**.[3]
  • Several of its B.Tech. programs have been accredited by the **National Board of Accreditation (NBA)**.[4]
  • In the 2024 survey, India Today ranked AKGEC 12th among private engineering colleges in India.[5]
  • Outlook magazine placed the college 15th among private engineering colleges in India in its 2023 rankings.[6]

Awards and Recognition

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The college has received several awards for its academic and research contributions.

  • AKGEC was awarded the **"Academic Excellence Award for the Best Engineering College in UPTU"** (now AKTU) by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh for two consecutive years.[7]
  • It has also been recognized by the Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering (IIIE) for its excellence in providing quality technical education.[8]

Campus and Facilities

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The college campus is spread over 40 acres in Ghaziabad. It has a range of academic and recreational facilities, including lecture halls, laboratories, a central library, and an auditorium.[9] The campus also houses various research and development centers, including a Center of Excellence for Industrial Automation with collaborative partners like Siemens and Rockwell Automation.[10]

Academics

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AKGEC offers undergraduate (B.Tech.) and postgraduate (M.Tech., MBA) programs across various engineering disciplines, including:

  • Computer Science Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Applied Sciences
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Notable Alumni

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  • Ankit Maheshwari: Co-founder and President of Innovaccer, a health-tech company.[11]
  • Neeraj Srivastava: Founder of DLT Labs, a global blockchain company.[12]
  • Shubham Singh: Head of Products & Innovations at UBreathe, a biotech startup.[13]

References

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  1. ^ "Director". AKGEC Official Website.
  2. ^ "Accreditation: Universities: Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Lucknow". All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) website. Archived from the original on 24 January 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
  3. ^ "NAAC Accreditation Status". AKGEC Official Website. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
  4. ^ "NBA Accreditation Status". AKGEC Official Website. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
  5. ^ [YOUR_SOURCE_URL_HERE "India's Best Colleges 2024: Engineering (Private)"]. India Today. July 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2025. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  6. ^ [YOUR_SOURCE_URL_HERE "Top Private Engineering Colleges in India 2023"]. Outlook India. August 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2025. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  7. ^ [YOUR_SOURCE_URL_HERE "AKGEC receives 'Best Engineering College' award"]. The Times of India. YOUR_DATE. Retrieved 15 September 2025. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ [YOUR_SOURCE_URL_HERE "AKGEC honoured for excellence in education"]. Hindustan Times. YOUR_DATE. Retrieved 15 September 2025. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ "Campus Overview". AKGEC Official Website. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
  10. ^ "Centres of Excellence". AKGEC Official Website. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
  11. ^ [YOUR_SOURCE_URL_HERE "Innovaccer's Co-founder Ankit Maheshwari on building a unicorn"]. Forbes India. YOUR_DATE. Retrieved 15 September 2025. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ [YOUR_SOURCE_URL_HERE "DLT Labs Founder Neeraj Srivastava's journey"]. The Economic Times. YOUR_DATE. Retrieved 15 September 2025. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ [YOUR_SOURCE_URL_HERE "UBreathe's Shubham Singh on Shark Tank India"]. Livemint. YOUR_DATE. Retrieved 15 September 2025. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
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