KTU Syndicate accords priority to Vilappilsala campus development

A Syndicate meeting of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) on Tuesday resolved to accord priority to the development of its permanent campus at Vilappilsala.

The meeting also approved the university’s annual plan proposal for 2027-28. The proposal submitted to the State Planning Board included an allocation of ₹6.90 crore for the construction of a hostel on the campus.

KTU has also requested the government to sanction an additional amount of ₹30.90 crore for the campus development works approved for 2026-27.

The 2027-28 annual plan proposal also earmarks ₹3.94 crore for the university library, including books, journals and digital learning resources. Besides, the plan includes provisions for the Digital Development Centre, KTU Future Labs, Urban Innovation Hub, a Centre of Excellence in Embedded Systems Technology, and new undergraduate and integrated postgraduate programmes in the university schools.

The Syndicate also considered proposals aimed at improving the university’s academic and research facilities, including research centres, industrial visits and digital services.

The meeting also decided to provide Ph.D. researchers with official transcripts that include academic and research details. The Syndicate ratified disciplinary actions taken with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor in over 500 examination malpractice cases.

The meeting also entrusted the Standing Committee on Examinations to conduct an inquiry into the circulation of reels using visuals from examination rooms and valuation camps. Two professors involved in the incident will be heard, and their explanations will be considered before any further action is taken, the university has informed.

Published - November 10, 2026 08:54 pm IST