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 the technology related policy formulation and Engineering Planning for the State. It also emphasises 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