APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (initially Kerala Technological University), a State Government University, came into existence on May 21, 2014, with an aim to give leadership to technology-related policy formulation and engineering planning for the State. It emphasizes improving the academic standards of graduate, postgraduate and research programmes in engineering science, technology and management, and regulates the academic standards of affiliated colleges. Its main thrust areas are research, development and innovation.