Welcome to the HBTU Alumni Portal
Connecting Alumni.
Preserving Legacy.
The HBTU Alumni Association brings together graduates across batches and disciplines to network, share knowledge, celebrate achievements, and support the institution and its future generations.
Since 2005
From HBTI 1921 to HBTU
One Alumni Community
One institution. Generations of alumni.
Keeping the HBTU connection alive.
Celebrating our alumni community.
Connections that continue beyond the campus.
Memories, achievements and shared experiences.
Once Harcourtian, always connected.
Total Alumni
4+
Explore โ
Alumni Batches
2+
1921 โ Present
Upcoming Events
5 Active
Explore โ
Life Time Member
2+
Explore โ
Glorious History
105 Yrs
1921โPresent ยท Read History โ
Lifetime Member Account โ Welcome Email
If you are a lifetime member and have not received your Account Welcome Email, please contact us with your details.
About the Association
A shared history. A lasting connection.
The HBTU Alumni Association (officially started in 2005 and Registered under societies act) is a community bound by a shared history, experiences and a lasting connection with our alma mater.
From its beginnings in 1921 as HBTI to its journey as Harcourt Butler Technical University, the institution has nurtured generations of students who have gone on to make their mark in industry, academia, research, entrepreneurship and public service.
The Association provides a platform to keep these connections alive, bring alumni together, celebrate achievements, and create opportunities to contribute experience, knowledge and networks to HBTU and the generations that follow.
Stay Connected
What's happening
Keep track of upcoming alumni activities and important announcements from the Association.
๐
No upcoming events
Stay tuned! New events will be announced soon.
Important
Notices
Alumni Community
Celebrate alumni achievements
Recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of members of the HBTU alumni community.
Alumni Talks
SFDP Digital Registers – The Scaling Paradox
Mr. Amit Kumar Verma
Modern organizations often struggle with fragmented data because traditional paper and spreadsheet systems isolate information within individual branches, leading to a total loss of visibility and control. SFDP Digital Registers…
Read TalkBe Part of the Community
Stay connected with your alma mater.
Explore the alumni directory, participate in events, share opportunities and support initiatives that strengthen the HBTU alumni community.
Memories & Moments
From the HBTU community
Memories that keep the alumni community connected.
Century of Excellence ยท 1921 โ Present
A Glorious Heritage in Engineering
From establishing northern India's first Government Technological Institute to nurturing world-class chemical and technical pioneers for over a century.
HBTU Centenary Memoir | 1921 - 2021
Not everyone gets the rare opportunity to witness an occasion as momentous and historic as the centenary celebration of an institution. Reaching a milestone of one hundred years is not merely a celebration of time; it is a celebration of vision, perseverance, knowledge, achievement, and the countless individuals who have contributed to an institution's remarkable journey. The excitement, enthusiasm, and euphoria surrounding this historic occasion are clearly reflected in the eyes and voices of everyone associated with the universityโits students, alumni, faculty, staff, and well-wishers.
Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU) has been an integral part of the academic and technological landscape of the state and the nation. Over the decades, the institution has nurtured generations of engineers, technologists, researchers, entrepreneurs, and professionals who have gone on to make meaningful contributions in diverse fields. Its journey represents a rich legacy of education, innovation, service, and nation-building.
Witness the remarkable journey of a hundred glorious years of Harcourt Butler Technical University through this memoirโa journey of legacy, achievement, and an enduring commitment to shaping the future.
Read the Memoir๐ Centenary Chronology (1921โ2026)
YEAR 1921
Foundation
Government Technological Institute (GTI) Established
Founded by Sir Spencer Harcourt Butler in Kanpur to advance industrial research and chemical technology in India.
YEAR 1926
HBTI Rechristening
Rechristened Harcourt Butler Technological Institute
Formalized degree programs in Chemical Engineering, Oil Technology, and Paint Technology.
YEAR 1965
West Campus
West Campus Expansion & Multi-Disciplinary Growth
Acquisition of 220+ acres on West Campus; launch of Computer Science, Mechanical, and Electronics Engineering.
YEAR 2016โ2021
University & Centenary
Elevated to Technical University & 100-Year Milestone
Upgraded by UP Govt as Harcourt Butler Technical University; glorious centenary celebration commemorating 100 years.