Thesis Format for AKTU (Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University) — 2026 Guide
Everything AKTU scholars need to know about margins, font, ToC, citations, and hard-binding your final thesis.
The essentials AKTU expects
AKTU thesis submissions must follow a fairly strict format. Below is the checklist we run through for every AKTU scholar we support.
Page setup
- Paper size: A4 (210 x 297 mm)
- Margins: 1.5" (left), 1" (top/bottom/right)
- Font: Times New Roman, 12pt for body, 14pt for headings
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Print side: Single side on 80 GSM white paper
Chapter structure
- Cover page
- Certificate
- Declaration
- Acknowledgement
- Abstract
- Table of contents
- List of tables & figures
- Chapters (1–5 typical)
- References
- Appendices
Citation style
Most AKTU departments accept IEEE or APA. Confirm with your supervisor. Both styles are supported natively by our formatting service.
Hard binding recommendation
AKTU labs generally accept hard-bound copies with navy blue or black cloth cover and golden embossing for the author name, degree, and year on both the front and spine. We handle this end-to-end, delivered anywhere in UP.
Common mistakes we fix
- Broken table of contents links after PDF conversion
- Inconsistent heading styles between chapters
- References not alphabetized (APA) or numbered (IEEE)
- Chapter titles wrapping onto multiple lines
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