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Kerala Technological University in Thiruvananthapuram

Established in 2014,

Kerala Technological University (KTU) or Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. KTU was established in the May 21, 2014 by Government Of Kerala with the board objective is to coordinate, supervise, regulate, guide and provide leadership in all aspects of technological and engineering education and research in Kerala State. The main aim of University is to give leadership to the technology related policy formulation and engineering planning for the state. It also emphasizes to improve the academic standards of the graduate, post graduate and research programmes in engineering science, technology and management and regulate the academic standards of all colleges affiliated to the University. The main thrust areas of the University are Research, Development and Innovation.

Objectives of Kerala Technological University :

To design new courses and curricula based on the advances in accordance with the norms, if any, laid down by the AICTE.
To give leadership to the technology related policy formulation and engineering planning for the state
To regulate the academic standards of all colleges affiliated to the University.
To give thrust for the development of indigenous technologies by encouraging research and other academic activities in the related areas.
To improve the academic standards of the graduate, post graduate and research programmes in engineering science, technology and management.
To monitor, regulate and ensure that the academic standards of all institutions not affiliated to the University, but conducting engineering courses in the State, are in accordance with law and in accordance with such guidelines and orders issued by the University.
To promote acquisition of knowledge in a rapidly developing and changing society and to continually offer opportunities for upgrading knowledge.
To promote interdisciplinary education and research in the field of engineering sciences, technology and management