APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
എ.പി.ജെ. അബ്ദുൽ കലാം സാങ്കേതിക സർവ്വകലാശാല | |
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| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 2014 |
| Chancellor | P. Sathasivam, (Governor of Kerala) |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Kuncheria P Isaac |
| Dean | Dr. Vrinda V Nair |
| Pro Vice Chancellor | Dr. M. Abdul Rahman |
| Address | Campus of College of Engineering , , , 8°32′30″N 76°54′21″E / 8.5416°N 76.9057°E |
| Affiliations | UGC |
| Website | ktu |
  Location in Kerala  APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (India) | |
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (initially called Kerala Technological University) is a University established by the Government of Kerala. The objective of the University is to coordinate, supervise, regulate, guide and provide leadership in all aspects of technological and engineering education and research in Kerala State.
The university has its headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram and its jurisdictional authority extends to the whole of Kerala State. The university has been established both as a teaching and affiliation university. Engineering colleges may be affiliated as a regular college, a constituent college, an autonomous college, or as a college with academic autonomy.
History
In 2014 May, KTU was established by the government of Kerala through an Ordinance.[1] Kuncheria P. Isaac, a former Member Secretary of the All India Council for Technical Education has been appointed as the first Vice-Chancellor of the Kerala Technological University, and M. Abdul Rahman, former AICTE Director, has been appointed as the first Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University.
The University was initially called as Kerala Technological University, On the death of former President of India Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Govt. of Kerala decided to name the university after him. [2][3]
Colleges
Engineering and Technology
Till 2014 engineering colleges in Kerala were affiliated to various universities in the state. The list of colleges affiliated to A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University can be seen here.
References
- ^ Kerala Technological University Ordinance. Government of Kerala. May 5, 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ^ "Dr.A P J Abdul Kalam Kerala Technological University :: Authorities". ktu.edu.in. Retrieved 2015-06-26.
- ^ "VC for technical university". The Hindu. July 22, 2014. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
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