J. K. Charitable Trust contributed to the construction of the complete building structure of the institute, hence the department's name.

[1] The department has a long history of collaboration with some of the country's top research institutes such as DRDO.

J. K. Institute is centrally located in the city, inside the Science faculty campus of the University of Allahabad (25.4591° N, 81.85202° E).

The department admits Under-Graduate students through Joint Entrance Examination Main conducted by National Testing Agency and Central Seat Allocation Board.

Avirbhav: Fiesta for Renaissance, the annual cultural and technical fest of the department, is welcomed by each student with immense eagerness.

The 5- day fest is inaugurated with a cause-oriented marathon followed by various sports, and academic, formal, and informal events that finally end in a spectacular cultural eve.

It lasts for some days and includes technology, programming, debate, dance, music, sports, and other activities.