The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow has officially released the B.Tech Open Elective–III and Open Elective–IV subject list for the 8th Semester (Academic Session 2025–26) in accordance with the AICTE Model Curriculum and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
This curriculum includes a wide range of interdisciplinary, technical, management, and emerging technology subjects offered under Open Elective–III and Open Elective–IV, specially designed for 4th year B.Tech students (Final Year / 8th Semester).
📘 Open Elective–III (8th Semester) includes subjects such as:-
- Cloud Computing
- Fundamentals of Drone Technology
- Natural Language Processing
- Entrepreneurship Development
- Smart Grid
- Quality Management
- Industrial Optimization Techniques
- Virology
- Biomedical Signal Processing
- Human Values IN MADHYASTH DARSHAN
📘 Open Elective–IV (8th Semester) offers advanced and career-oriented subjects like
- Big Data
- Data Warehousing & Data Mining
- Electric Vehicles
- Automation & Robotics
- Digital and Social Media Marketing
- Modelling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems
- Computerized Process Control
- Human Values courses
These Open Elective III & IV subjects are applicable for ALL B.Tech branches, including:
- Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
- Information Technology (IT)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Artificial Intelligence / Data Science
- And all other allied engineering branches
The AKTU Open Elective system enables 4th year students to choose subjects outside their core branch, helping them gain industry-relevant skills, improve employability, prepare for placements, higher studies, and competitive exams, and also select high-scoring theory electives for better academic performance in the 8th Semester B.Tech examinations.
On Gyan Aangan, students will get:
- ✅ Complete AKTU Open Elective–III & IV subject list (2025–26)
- ✅ Branch-independent eligibility clarification
- ✅ Syllabus overview as per AKTU
- ✅ Exam-oriented study guidance
- ✅ Scoring-based and placement-based elective selection help
- ✅ Previous Year Questions (PYQs) & notes (where applicable)
This page is especially useful for AKTU 4th Year / Final Year students who are confused about which Open Elective to choose in the 8th Semester and want to make the best decision for marks, skills, and future career opportunities.