APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) is a state public technological university headquartered at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.
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Other name | KTU |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2014 |
| Budget |  ₹ 50 million |
| Chancellor | Governor of Kerala |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Saji Gopinath[1] |
| Students | 160,000+ |
| Location | , , India 8°32′30″N 76°54′21″E / 8.5416°N 76.9057°E |
| Language | English |
| Colours | Blue, Magenta, and Olive |
| Affiliations | AICTE, UGC, AIU |
| Website | ktu |
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 streams.[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
editKTU was established by the Government of Kerala through an Ordinance on 21 May 2014.[7] Kuncheria P. Isaac, a former Member Secretary of the All India Council for Technical Education, was appointed as the first Vice-Chancellor of the university on 1 September 2014, and M. Abdul Rahman, former All India Council for Technical Education Director, was appointed as the first Pro-Vice-Chancellor.[8] Classes for the first batch under KTU began on 1 August 2015.[5]
Academics
editThe language of instruction is English. KTU offers the following academic degrees in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.[9]
Undergraduate programs
edit- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)
- Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
- Bachelor of Design (B.Des)
- Bachelor of Vocational Education (B.Voc)
- Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT)
Postgraduate programs
edit- Master of Technology (M.Tech)
- Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
Doctoral programs
edit- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
List of vice chancellors of KTU
edit| 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[8] | 2 January 2018 | 3 years, 123 days | ||||
| 2 | Dr. J Letha | 3 January 2018[10] | 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[11] | 3 November 2022 | 3 years, 254 days | ||||
| 5 | Dr. Ciza Thomas | 4 November 2022[12] | 31 March 2023 | 148 days | ||||
| 6 | Dr. Saji Gopinath | 1 April 2023[13] | Incumbent | 1 year, 234 days | ||||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Dr Saji Gopinath appointed as new KTU VC: End in sight for governor-govt tussle?". Mathrubhumi. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
- ^ "KTU invites applications for PhD till March 31". Onmanorama. Malayala Manorama Company Ltd. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "KTU sanctions new courses, hikes student intake for new academic year". The Hindu. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ K, Krishnachand (30 December 2018). "Government nod to set up Kerala Technological University HQ in capital". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
- ^ Kerala Technological University Ordinance. Government of Kerala. 5 May 2014. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ^ a b "VC for technical university". The Hindu. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ^ "Academic Programs".
- ^ "CUSAT VC given additional charge of KTU". Deccan Chronicle. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Dr Rajasree appointed new Kalam Technological University VC". Deccan Chronicle. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Amid fierce protests, Kerala Governor's nominee takes over as KTU VC-in charge". The New Indian Express. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Saji Gopinath assumes charge as KTU V-C in-charge". The Hindu. 1 April 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
External links
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