The APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (AKTU), which has been facing criticism for its decision to conduct exams in offline mode during the COVID-19 pandemic, is taking steps to develop a fully online examination system.
The syndicate of the AKTU decided to formulate a fully online examination system based on open-source software in a meeting held on July 22. The International Centre for Free and Open Source Software (ICFOSS) will be roped in as the technical consultant.
The university will take help from the technical expertise of the ICFOSS in choosing a proprietary software that may be used until a complete online examination system is put in place. In order to bridge divide divide, the Syndicate also decided to give high-quality laptops to around 1,000 students in its affiliated colleges. The syndicate also gave its approval to spend Rs 4.5 crore for this in the first phase.
AKTU postpones exam
Meanwhile, the university issued a circular regarding the postponement of BTech exam.
The notice read, “In view of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and limitations in transportation facilities, it is notified to the attention of those concerned that BTech S3 (R) (including S1 PT) C slot of December 2020 examination scheduled on July 24, 2021, (Saturday) (reference cited) has been postponed. The revised date will be published soon.”
Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticised the violent protest staged by the Kerala Students’ Union (KSU) during the exams held at an engineering college. He said when efforts were bring made to bring educational institutions back to normalcy, student organisations needed to support it.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
If you're taking admission to MCA (Fee Waiver/FW) at Galgotias College (GCET) through AKTU counselling, the tuition fee is typically waived under the FW scheme. However, you'll still need to pay other applicable charges such as university/exam fees, registration fees, and any other non-tuition charg
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UPTU is one of the largest technical universities in UP, India. The university is a mix of co-curricular and extracurricular activities. The university has a energetic environment with modern amenities. The AKTU Affiliated Colleges in Lucknow are also known for hosting grand events and cultural fest
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To get admission in AKTU MTech, students must meet the eligibility and selection requirement. The university accepts students through GATE/ BHU PET/ TANCET/ CUET/ IPUCET followed by UPTAC Counselling. The basic eligibility is to complete UG degree with a minimum aggregate of 55% - 60%.
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To get admission in AKTU MBA, students must meet the eligibility and selection requirement. The university accepts students through CAT/ MAT/ ATMA/ XAT/ CUET PG followed by UPTAC Counselling. The basic eligibility is to complete UG degree with a minimum aggregate of 50%.
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AKTU M.Tech admission is entrance-based. The university accepts students through GATE/ BHU PET/ TANCET/ CUET/ IPUCET exams. Students must appear for the given examinations to secure admission in M.Tech at AKTU.
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Students can get admission in AKTU even if they have RT in Chemistry. Candidates must pass at least five subjects and clear the minimum aggregate percentage required by the university. The minimum percentage required to be eligible for AKTU admission is 45% in Class 12. Although RT in Chemistry may
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To get admission AKTU for BTech, students have to participate in UPTAC Counselling. It is a centralised counselling process and allocates seats on the basis of JEE Main/ CUET score. Vacant seats, if any are filled through merit basis as per the university's norms. Selected students have to report at
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Students can apply to AKTU even with a JEE Mains rank in lakhs. Aspirants can get admission in private colleges affiliated with AKTU through the UPTAC Counselling Portal using JEE Main score. Candidates can also get admission through other entrance exams such as KEAM and CUET. To get more informatio
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What is the fess for MCA fw in galgotias college, if I take admission through aktu councelling.