Institute of Engineering and Rural Technology is a state government engineering institution in Allahabad (officially Prayagraj). It is affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Admissions to the college are based upon the merit of the student in the State Entrance Exam (SEE) conducted by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. The institute was the first polytechnic in India to be granted autonomy. I.E.R.T. is now wholly in charge of its syllabus, admission procedure as well as diplomas offered. It currently offers B.Tech courses in seven disciplines: Computer Science and Engineering, Industrial and Production Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Instrumentation and Control Engineering. The institute also offers postgraduate diploma courses in Management. Management courses in three disciplines : Materials Management, commercial practice & Marketing Management.