APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (initially, Kerala Technological University) or 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 streams.[1][2] Named after the Indian aerospace scientist and statesman A. P. J. Abdul Kalam in 2015,[3] it is both an affiliation and teaching university, with more than 170 affiliated colleges[4] 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.[4][5]
History
KTU was established by the Government of Kerala through an Ordinance on 21 May 2014.[6] 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.[7] Classes for the first batch under KTU began on 1 August 2015.[4]
Affiliated colleges
As of 2020, 140 colleges were affiliated with the KTU. Notable examples include:[8]
- Sree Buddha College of Engineering, Elavumthitta
- MES College of Engineering
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam
- UKF College of Engineering and Technology
Academics
The language of instruction is English. KTU offers degrees in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.[9]
List of vice chancellors of KTU
| No. | Name | Term of office | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumed office | Left office | Time in office | ||
| 1 | Kuncheria P. Isaac | 1 September 2014[7] | 2 January 2018 | Template:Age in years and days |
| (acting) | J. Letha | 3 January 2018[10] | 4 October 2018 | Template:Age in years and days |
| 2 | Usha Titus | 5 October 2018 | 21 February 2019 | Template:Age in years and days |
| 3 | M. S. Rajasree | 22 February 2019[11] | 3 November 2022 | Template:Age in years and days |
| (acting) | Ciza Thomas | 4 November 2022[12] | 31 March 2023 | Template:Age in years and days |
| (acting) | Saji Gopinath | 1 April 2023[13] | 27 October 2024[14] | Template:Age in years and days |
| (acting) | K. Sivaprasad | 28 November 2024[15] | 17 December 2025 | Template:Age in years and days |
| 4 | Ciza Thomas | 18 December 2025 | Incumbent | Template:Ayd |
See also
References
- ↑ KTU invites applications for PhD till March 31. Onmanorama(2021-03-23). Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ↑ KTU sanctions new courses, hikes student intake for new academic year. The Hindu(2023-07-13). Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ↑ Kerala's Technological University to be Named After President APJ Abdul Kalam. NDTV(29 July 2015). Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 KTU BTech first batch results out: 36.41 pass percentage recorded. The New Indian Express({Template:Date).
- ↑ Government nod to set up Kerala Technological University HQ in capital. The New Indian Express(2018-12-30). Retrieved 2020-06-30.
- ↑ Kerala Technological University Ordinance{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Government of Kerala(5 May 2014)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 VC for technical university. The Hindu({Template:Date).
- ↑ PROSPECTUS FOR ADMISSION TO PROFESSIONAL DEGREE COURSES(2020).
- ↑ Academic Programs.
- ↑ CUSAT VC given additional charge of KTU. Deccan Chronicle(2017-12-31). Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ↑ Dr Rajasree appointed new Kalam Technological University VC. Deccan Chronicle(2019-02-19). Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ↑ Amid fierce protests, Kerala Governor's nominee takes over as KTU VC-in charge. The New Indian Express(2022-11-04). Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ↑ Saji Gopinath assumes charge as KTU V-C in-charge. The Hindu(2023-04-01). Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ↑ Leadership void at DUK and KTU: Administrative challenges persist amid Vice-Chancellor vacancies. The Hindu(2024-10-29). Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ↑ Governor appoints interim V-Cs for KTU, Digital University. The Hindu(2024-11-27). Retrieved 2024-11-28.
External links
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