APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

Coordinates: 8°32′30″N 76°54′21″E / 8.5416°N 76.9057°E / 8.5416; 76.9057
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APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
Vice-Chancellor
Dr. Saji Gopinath[1]
Students160,000+
Location
Thiruvananthapuram
,
Kerala
,
India

8°32′30″N 76°54′21″E / 8.5416°N 76.9057°E / 8.5416; 76.9057
LanguageEnglish
ColoursBlue, Magenta, and Olive      
AffiliationsAICTE, UGC, AIU
Websitektu.edu.in

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) is a state public technological university headquartered at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

KTU is an All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and University Grants Commission (UGC) approved university that offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees in engineering, technology, and management-related programs.[2][3] Named after the Indian aerospace scientist and statesman A. P. J. Abdul Kalam in 2015,[4] it is both an affiliation and teaching university, with more than 170 affiliated colleges[5] and over 160,000 students enrolled, having jurisdiction over the 14 districts of Kerala.

It is a relatively new and reformed technological university, with its first batch enrolled in the academic year 2015-16.[5][6]

History

KTU was established by the

Pro-Vice-Chancellor.[8] Classes for the first batch under KTU began on 1 August 2015.[5]

Academics

The language of instruction is English. KTU offers the following academic degrees in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.[9]

Undergraduate programs

Postgraduate programs

Doctoral programs

List of vice chancellors of KTU

Vice chancellors of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
No. Name Term of office
Assumed office Left office Time in office
1 Dr. Kuncheria P Isaac 1 September 2014 31 December 2017 3 years, 121 days
2 Dr. J Letha 1 January 2018 4 October 2018 276 days
3 Dr. Usha Titus IAS 5 October 2018 21 February 2019 139 days
4 Dr. MS Rajasree 22 February 2019 3 November 2022 3 years, 254 days
5 Dr. Ciza Thomas 4 November 2022 31 March 2023 148 days
6 Dr. Saji Gopinath 1 April 2023 Incumbent 1 year, 82 days

See also

References

  1. ^ "Dr Saji Gopinath appointed as new KTU VC: End in sight for governor-govt tussle?". Mathrubhumi. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  2. ^ "KTU invites applications for PhD till March 31". Onmanorama. Malayala Manorama Company Ltd. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  3. ^ "KTU sanctions new courses, hikes student intake for new academic year". The Hindu. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  4. ^ Press Trust of India (PTI) (29 July 2015). "Kerala's Technological University to be Named After President APJ Abdul Kalam". NDTV. Thiruvananthapuram. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  5. ^ a b c "KTU BTech first batch results out: 36.41 pass percentage recorded". The New Indian Express. 21 July 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
  6. ^ K, Krishnachand (30 December 2018). "Government nod to set up Kerala Technological University HQ in capital". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  7. ^ Kerala Technological University Ordinance. Government of Kerala. 5 May 2014. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  8. ^ "VC for technical university". The Hindu. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  9. ^ "Academic Programs".

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