Harcourt Butler Technical University strengthens global presence with new supernumerary seats across all BTech branches
Kanpur’s Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU) has announced the introduction of a 5% supernumerary quota for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) and foreign students across all 13 BTech branches, starting from the 2025–26 academic session. This initiative marks a major step in expanding the university’s international outreach and fostering a more diverse campus community, reported jagran.com.
Hbtu to accept jee mains and global entrance scores for new nri, foreign admissions.
While HBTU admitted some foreign students last year, this is the first time an official NRI quota is being implemented since the institute was elevated from HBTI to university status.
The move follows approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for admitting NRI and foreign students under the newly created quota
Previously, students from the United States, Bangladesh, and Nepal had secured admission, although the latter two withdrew their applications. The American student continues at HBTU, currently enrolled in a PhD programme in Management.
Dean of Academics Prof. Lalit Kumar Singh confirmed that admission under the new quota will be based on scores from JEE Mains and other internationally recognised entrance exams. The policy is aimed at encouraging global academic engagement and offering Indian students an enriched, multicultural educational experience.
HBTU’s latest move targets global academic partnerships and diversity, paving the way for cross-border learning opportunities
