AKTU Branch Change Circular 2025–26 Out! Step-by-Step Process, Eligibility & Important Dates

AKTU Branch Change Circular 2025-26

AKTU has released a new circular about branch changes for B.Tech students for the academic year 2025–26. If you’ve just finished your first year and are hoping to switch your branch (for example, from Mechanical to CSE or from Civil to IT), this circular is for you.

But since the official notice is full of technical and Hindi terms, here’s a complete, easy breakdown of what it really means plus some friendly tips to help you make the right move.

🧾 What This Circular Is About Aktu Circular

Every year, AKTU allows eligible students to change their engineering branch after completing the first year based on performance and seat availability.

Circular Page 1

You can read aktu circular from here aktu circular link

This circular mainly tells:

1. How colleges should send branch change data to the university.
2. Who can (and cannot) apply for a branch change.
3. How to calculate vacant seats and prepare the merit list.

👩‍🎓 Who Can Apply for Branch Change

You’re eligible if:

✅ You’re a regular B.Tech student (not lateral entry).

✅ You’ve passed all subjects in both semesters of first year.

✅ You don’t have any carry-over papers (no backlogs).

✅ You’ve completed your first year normally through AKTU-affiliated college.

Basically — if you cleared everything in your first year, you can apply.

🚫 Who Cannot Apply

You’re not eligible if:

❌ You’re a lateral entry student (admitted directly in 2nd year).

❌ You have any carry-over or failed subjects.

❌ You’re an FW (Fail due to attendance) student.

So, before applying, make sure your first-year result is 100% clear!

🧮 How the Seat Calculation Works (Simplified Formula)

The circular includes a small calculation colleges must do to find how many seats are open for branch change in each department.

Here’s the basic logic from the form:

Vacant Seats = Total AICTE Approved Seats – Students Already Admitted

Let’s make this super simple with an example 👇

So if your dream branch (say CSE) has 10 vacant seats, you can apply for it based on your first-year performance (YGPA).

🏆 How the Merit Is Decided

The merit list will be prepared based on your YGPA (Yearly Grade Point Average) from first year.

If two or more students have the same YGPA, the one with more higher grades (A+, A, etc.) will get preference.

This means — every mark matters! Even small grade differences can affect your ranking.

🧩 Important Forms Mentioned in the Circular

The notice talks about Form–01 and Form–02, which colleges must fill.

These forms include:

1. List of branches, seats, and student details.
2. Record of students who are applying for branch change.
3. Verification and final approval by the Principal/Director.

As a student, you don’t need to fill these forms yourself — your college administration will handle them. Just make sure you apply properly when your college opens the branch change portal.

💬 Suggestions for Students

Here are a few friendly tips before you apply:

✨ Check your eligibility first. Make sure you don’t have any backlogs or pending subjects.

✨ Choose wisely. Don’t switch branches just because your friends are doing it. Think about your interest and future goals.

✨ Consult seniors or faculty. Get real feedback on what each branch is like (project load, placement scope, etc.).

✨ Keep an eye on deadlines. The process usually happens quickly after the 2nd-sem results — stay in touch with your college academic cell.

🤔 Should You Change Your Branch?

Changing your branch can be a great move if you’re genuinely interested in another field — like switching from Mechanical to CSE because you love coding.

But remember:

Every branch has its own career opportunities. What matters most is your skills, projects, and consistency — not just the branch name.

🧠 Quick FAQ

Q1: Can I apply for branch change if I have a backlog?

❌ No, only students with clear first-year results can apply.

Q2: Who prepares the final branch change list?

✅ Your college prepares it based on the circular, and AKTU approves it.

Q3: What is YGPA?

YGPA means Yearly Grade Point Average — your combined average score from both semesters of first year.