A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technological University, Thiruvananthapuram

Not to be confused with Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow.

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
Other name
KTU
TypePublic
Established2014 (2014)
BudgetIncrease ₹ 50 million
ChancellorGovernor of Kerala
Vice-ChancellorDr. K. Sivaprasad (acting)[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 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

KTU 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

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[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. M. S. 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] 27 October 2024[14] 1 year, 209 days
(acting) Dr. K. Sivaprasad 27 November 2024[15] Incumbent 263 days

See also

References

  1. ^ "Governor appoints interim V-Cs for KTU, Digital University". The Hindu. 27 November 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  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. ^ a b "VC for technical university". The Hindu. 22 July 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
  9. ^ "Academic Programs".
  10. ^ "CUSAT VC given additional charge of KTU". Deccan Chronicle. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  11. ^ "Dr Rajasree appointed new Kalam Technological University VC". Deccan Chronicle. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "Saji Gopinath assumes charge as KTU V-C in-charge". The Hindu. 1 April 2023. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  14. ^ George, Sarath Babu (29 October 2024). "Leadership void at DUK and KTU: Administrative challenges persist amid Vice-Chancellor vacancies". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  15. ^ "Governor appoints interim V-Cs for KTU, Digital University". The Hindu. 27 November 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 November 2024.


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