Harcourt Butler Technical University (Formerly Harcourt Butler Technological Institute, Kanpur) has always been a paragon and a source of inspiration in the field of science and technology since the year 1921. Now, as per Act No. 11 of 2016 by the government of Uttar Pradesh it is upgraded to University, i.e, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur (HBTU, Kanpur). The University has been established with a view for making it a leading Residential University w.e.f 01.09.2016 to become a “Centre of Excellence” with focus on Research and Development and Incubation in the field of Engineering, Technology, Basic & Applied Sciences, Humanities, Social Science & Management and other professional courses. HBTU, Kanpur aims to promote studies, research & innovation in engineering areas of higher education, to enhance skill development through continuing education programme and to achieve excellence in higher technical education.