AKTU Open Elective III & IV Syllabus 2025–26 | 8th Sem B.Tech All Branches

Students can download the official AKTU Open Elective–III & IV subjects list for B.Tech 8th Semester (Academic Session 2025–26) from the link below:

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The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow has officially released the B.Tech Open Elective–III and Open Elective–IV syllabus and subject list for the 8th Semester (2025–26) as per the AICTE Model Curriculum and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

These open electives are common for ALL B.Tech branches and are applicable to final year (4th year) students studying in AKTU, SCRIET, CCSU and other AKTU-affiliated colleges.

This page provides a complete, branch-independent guide to help students understand:

• What subjects are available in Open Elective III & IV

• Which electives are easy scoring

• Which electives are placement and skill oriented

• How to choose the best open elective in 8th semester

AKTU Open Elective System (8th Semester – Explained)

In the AKTU B.Tech curriculum, Open Electives allow students to:

• Study interdisciplinary subjects

• Choose courses outside their core branch

• Improve final year marks

• Gain industry-relevant skills

• Prepare for placements, higher studies, and competitive exams

For 8th Semester B.Tech, AKTU offers:

• Open Elective – III

• Open Elective – IV

These electives are open to all branches, including:

• Computer Science Engineering (CSE)

• Information Technology (IT)

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Electronics & Communication Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Biotechnology

• Artificial Intelligence / Data Science

• All other allied engineering branches

AKTU Open Elective–III Subjects List (8th Semester)

The following subjects are offered under Open Elective–III:

BOE081 – Fundamentals of Drone Technology

Covers UAV systems, drone design, flight dynamics, navigation, control systems, and real-world applications such as defense, agriculture, and surveillance.

BOE082 – Cloud Computing

One of the most popular and placement-oriented electives. Covers cloud architecture, virtualization, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, AWS, Azure, and cloud security concepts.

BOE083 – Biomedical Signal Processing

Focuses on ECG, EEG, EMG signal processing and medical diagnostics. Suitable for healthcare and interdisciplinary learning.

BOE084 – Entrepreneurship Development

A theory-based, high-scoring subject focusing on startups, MSMEs, project planning, finance, marketing, and business laws.

BOE085 – Introduction to Smart Grid

Covers modern power systems, renewable energy integration, smart meters, EV impact, and energy storage systems.

BOE086 – Quality Management

Includes Total Quality Management (TQM), ISO standards, quality control, reliability, and process improvement techniques.

BOE087 – Industrial Optimization Techniques

Covers Operations Research, Linear Programming, Inventory Models, Queuing Theory, and optimization methods.

BOE088 – Virology

Introduces virus structure, replication, vaccines, antiviral drugs, and molecular virology.

BOE089 – Natural Language Processing

An AI-focused subject covering language processing, parsing, semantics, probabilistic models, and ambiguity resolution.

BOE090 – Human Values in Madhyasth Darshan

A NEP 2020-aligned human values course focusing on ethical living and holistic development (taught by FDP-trained faculty only).

AKTU Open Elective–IV Subjects List (8th Semester)

The following subjects are offered under Open Elective–IV:

BOE091 – Electric Vehicles

Covers EV architecture, motors, batteries, BMS, charging infrastructure, and vehicle-to-grid concepts.

BOE092 – Automation and Robotics

Includes industrial automation, robotics, kinematics, sensors, actuators, and Industry 4.0 concepts.

BOE093 – Computerized Process Control

Focuses on computer-aided control systems, industrial automation, and process modeling.

BOE094 – Data Warehousing & Data Mining

A high-demand subject covering data warehouses, OLAP, data mining techniques, clustering, classification, and analytics.

BOE095 – Digital and Social Media Marketing

Covers SEO, social media platforms, digital campaigns, branding, and marketing analytics.

BOE096 – Modeling of Field-Effect Nano Devices

An advanced subject focused on MOSFET scaling, nanotechnology, FinFETs, and nano-electronics.

BOE097 – Modelling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems

Includes MATLAB, Simulink, bond graphs, and dynamic system analysis.

BOE098 – Big Data

Covers Hadoop, Spark, HDFS, NoSQL databases, and Big Data analytics.

BOE099 – Human Values in Buddha and Jain Darshan

A NEP-aligned ethical and philosophical subject (FDP-trained faculty required).

BOE100 – Human Values in Vedic Darshana

Covers Vedic philosophy, Yoga, Vedanta, ethics, and holistic development.

Best Open Electives for 8th Semester (Marks vs Placements)

High Scoring Subjects:

• Entrepreneurship Development

• Quality Management

• Digital & Social Media Marketing

• Human Values courses

Placement-Oriented Subjects:

• Cloud Computing

• Big Data

• Data Warehousing & Data Mining

• Natural Language Processing

• Electric Vehicles

Related Resource (Internal Link)

Students preparing for 7th Semester electives can also refer to:
AKTU Open Elective II Syllabus (7th Semester 2025–26)
Check Out Open Elective 2 Syllabus 2025-2026 AKTU

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