What Is AKTU’s CPDS 2025 Data Collection Notice and What Should Students & Startups Do?

AKTU’s CPDS 2025 Data Collection Notice

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, has released an official notification related to CPDS 2025, a national-level initiative by the Army Design Bureau (ADB) of the Indian Army.

This notice is important for students, innovation teams, researchers, and startups who have already registered—or are planning to register—their solutions under CPDS 2025.

In this blog, we explain:

1. What CPDS 2025 is
2. Why AKTU is collecting student and team data
3. Who needs to take action
4. What exactly you should do next

All explained in simple and easy-to-understand language.

What Is CPDS 2025?

CPDS stands for Compendium of Problem Definition Statements.

CPDS 2025 is a national initiative launched by the Army Design Bureau (ADB) under the Indian Army. Through this initiative:

1. Real operational problems faced by the Indian Army are shared
2. Students, researchers, academic institutions, and startups are invited to work on solutions
3. Innovation is encouraged for real-world defense challenges

You can think of CPDS as real problems from the field, not classroom or textbook problems.

Why Has AKTU Issued This Notification?

AKTU had earlier shared information about CPDS 2025 through a circular dated 07 January 2026.Through the latest notification dated 21 January 2026, the university is taking the next step.

AKTU is collecting details to:

1. Coordinate participation at the university level
2. Maintain proper records of students and teams
3. Ensure smooth communication related to CPDS 2025

Purpose of Data Collection

AKTU is asking for student and team details for the following reasons:

1. Effective coordination at the university level
2. Proper documentation of CPDS 2025 participants
3. Streamlined communication with students, teams, and startups

Note: This is not a new registration for CPDS 2025.It is only for AKTU’s internal coordination and record keeping.

Who Needs to Fill the Form?

You should submit your details if you are:

1. A student who has already registered for CPDS 2025
2. A student or team who plans to register
3. A startup or innovation team from an AKTU-affiliated institute

If you are involved in CPDS 2025 in any way and belong to AKTU, this applies to you.

What Action Is Required from Students & Teams?

AKTU has directed all affiliated institutes to ensure eligible students and teams submit their details.

You need to:

1. Fill out the official Google Form
2. Provide correct and complete information
3. Submit the form as soon as possible

Important Links

1. Official Notification (PDF):Click here
2. Google Form:click here

You can also use the QR Code provided in the notification to access the form.Notification

Instructions for Colleges and Institutes

This notice is addressed to:

1. Directors
2. Principals
3. Deansof all AKTU-affiliated institutes.

Institutes are expected to:

1. Inform eligible students and teams
2. Ensure form submission
3. Support timely data collection

Who Issued the Notification?

The notification has been issued by:

Prof. Bharatendu Nath MishraDean, Innovation and Social EntrepreneurshipDr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU)

Key Takeaways

1. CPDS 2025 is a national innovation initiative by the Indian Army
2. AKTU is collecting participant details for coordination
3. Students, teams, and startups must fill the Google Form
4. This step helps ensure proper communication and records

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is this a new registration for CPDS 2025?

No. This form is only for AKTU-level data collection, not CPDS registration.

What if I plan to register later?

You should still submit your details if you intend to participate.

Is filling the Google Form mandatory?

Yes, for university-level coordination and documentation.

Where can I read the full official notification?

You can read it here:click here