Institute of Engineering and Technology, Lucknow (popularly known as the-“Engineering College” in Lucknow) is one of the premier and top-ranked institute among all technical institutions associated/affiliated to Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. IET was established by the government of Uttar Pradesh in 1984 as a society governed Institute. The Institute is financed by Government of Uttar Pradesh and is being administered by the Executive Council of AKTU.

The institute has hostel facilities for boys and girls, committees consisting of elected student representatives manage them. All the hostels are located on the campus.

The institute is fully residential. The institute was formerly affiliated (1984-1999) to The University of Lucknow, currently An Autonomous Institute and recognised by AICTE. The institute is a constituent college of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University.