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 a week ago
Yes, KIET's new “Deemed-to-be University” status makes its degree fully valid and recognised across India. The institution has NAAC A+ accreditation, NBA accreditation for all eligible programs, and is consistently ranked in NIRF (151–200 band for Engineering), so its degree carries strong academic
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
The Faculty of Architecture AKTU offers around 40–80 seats for B.Arch (may vary yearly).
Students interested in architecture & interior design can also consider an architecture institute in Mumbai or pursue an interior design course or a diploma in interior design for more opportunities.
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AKTU seat intake is different for each programme. It also offers seats via its affiliated colleges/ institutes. The intake for top courses at AKTU is as below:
| Course Name | Seat Intake |
|---|---|
| BTech | 81052 |
| MBA | 28398 |
| BPharm | 6,842 |
| MPharma | 1056 |
| MCA | 7654 |
| BBA | 2430 |
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Answered a month ago
AKTU fee is different depending on the programme/ specialisation/ institute. Students have to pay the fees timely. The fees for top courses is as below:
| Course Name | Total Tuition Fees |
|---|---|
| BTech | INR 75,900- INR 12.5 lakh |
| MBA | INR 70,000 - INR 6.5 lakh |
| BPharm | INR 1.6 Lacs - INR 6 lakh |
| MCA | INR 59,500 - INR 3.6 lakh |
| MTech | INR 57,500 - INR 2.8 lakh |
| BBA | INR 80,000 - INR 2.9 lakh |
| MPharm | INR 80,000 - INR 2.8 lakh |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
AKTU accepts different national and state-level entrance tests for its programmes. Aspirants must submit the scores of the accepted tests to get a seat. Some of the tests accepted by the university are as below:
- JEE Main, CUET, NATA, IPU CET, GATE, GPAT, etc.
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Answered a month ago
To get admission in AKTU, students must fulfil the admission requirements. The university offers seats through both entrance and merit basis. For engineering, pharmacy, management, etc. programmes, students have to go through UPTAC counselling. Selected students need to report for verification and p
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Answered a month ago
Students must meet the AKTU eligibility requirements to get admission in the university. The eligibility may vary depending on programme/ specialisation. Common eligibility is as below:
- AKTU UG eligibility - Class 12 with relevant subjects
- AKTU PG eligibility - UG degree in a relevant field
- AKTU PhD el
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So far, AKTU has not released any last date of admission. The admission cycle generally lasts from March to October. Students can check the AKTU site regularly to know more.
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KIET has recently shifted from being AKTU college to a deemed to be university. Is the degree of KIET University worth it?