Q. What is the other name of APJ Kalam Technological University?

A. APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University is also known as Kerala Technological University.

Q. Is APJ Kalam Technological University a government-owned?

A. Yes, APJ Kalam Technological University is owned by the state government. It was established by the government of Kerala in the year 2014.

Q. How many colleges are affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University?

A. At present, the university has more than 150 affiliated colleges with jurisdiction over the entire area of Kerala. The affiliated colleges include constituent colleges, affiliated colleges, autonomous colleges with academic autonomy.  

Q. Which are the top engineering colleges affiliated to this university?

A. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology (RIT), Kottayam, Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering (SCTCE), Thiruvananthapuram, Marian College of Architecture and Planning, Thiruvananthapuram, MES College of Engineering (MESCE), Kuttippuram and College of Engineering, Trivandrum (CET) are some of the top colleges affiliated to this University.

Q. Can I take a college transfer and a branch change together at this university?

A. There are certain norms for Inter College Transfer. First of all, Management Quota students are not eligible for Intercollege transfer. Intercollege transfer shall only be applicable to BTech students. Students shall raise the college transfer concern before the commencement of their third semester. Intercollege transfer is based on the vacancy of the seats, to which the student wants to get allocated.

Q. What is the procedure for college transfer?

1. The student has to submit a request for transfer to the Principal where he/she is currently studying and take the recommendation from the Principal of College A.
2. The Principal of college B shall publish the no. of vacant seats.
3. Principal A relieves the student if the student is selected by college B with necessary entries in the University portal.
4. The student remits the fee of the University.

Q. Who is the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor of this university?

A. At present governor of Kerala, Arif Mohammad Khan is the Chancellor of this University. Rajasree M S is the present Vice-Chancellor, she has served as Director in Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (IITM) Kerala, Trivandrum and has been Principal of 2 prominent colleges.

Q. How are the faculty members at this university?

A. According to the student reviews, some professors are exceptional, their way of teaching is different as they focus on the understanding of concepts. All Professors hold a PhD degree, and some of them are IIT alumnis. However, faculty members have less industrial exposure.

Q. How is the Infrastructure of this University?

A. The infrastructure is enriched with great greenery. There is a separate block for each department like Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, etc. and applied branches. The classrooms are well ventilated. The campus also provides Digital Library and excellent 24/7 Wi-Fi facility with a speed of 150 Mbps. It also facilitates a Health Club and fitness centre, Spacious multi-media halls and conference halls. The college is also way ahead in sports facilities and has a well-maintained football ground, volleyball and basketball court.

Q. Is there any provision of seat reservation?

A. Yes, this university follows the norms of the central government. Reservation is provided to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes at the rate of 15%, 7.5% and 27%. Also, 3% is reserved for PWD candidates and the rest is for the General category.