KTU Admission 2026

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · KTU · Estd. 2015

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

KEAM 2026 application January-February, examination April 2026. JEE Main 2026 Session 1 January, Session 2 April. KTU counselling typically June-July 2026 at cee.kerala.gov.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), established in May 2015 under the Kerala Technological University Act 2015, is the state technological university of Kerala. Headquartered at CET Campus, Thiruvananthapuram, KTU was named after the 11th President of India and former DRDO chairman Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. The university affiliates virtually all engineering, architecture, planning and management colleges in Kerala (over 175 colleges).

KTU has no constituent colleges — it is purely an affiliating-and-examining technological university. The university awards B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Plan, BBA, BHMCT, MBA, M.Tech, M.Arch and PhD degrees through affiliated institutions. NAAC accredited and recognised by AICTE/COA. The university introduced a uniform B.Tech curriculum across Kerala from 2015 and revised it in 2019 and 2024.

B.Tech and B.Arch admissions for the 85% state quota are through KEAM (Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical entrance) conducted by CEE Kerala; the remaining 15% through JEE Main / NATA. M.Tech admissions through GATE (state quota counselling by KTU). MBA through KMAT/CMAT/CAT. PhD through KTU PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹750 (General) / ₹300 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

State Common Entrance Test

KEAM

Conducted by CEE Kerala

KTU does not conduct its own entrance — UG B.Tech/B.Arch admissions across all KTU-affiliated engineering and architecture colleges are through KEAM (85% state quota) and JEE Main/NATA (15% all-India quota). M.Tech through GATE; MBA through KMAT/CMAT/CAT.

Eligibility

B.Tech: Plus Two PCM 45% (40% SC/ST) + KEAM/JEE Main. B.Arch: Plus Two PCM 50% + NATA/JEE Paper 2. M.Tech: B.Tech 60% + GATE preferred. MBA: bachelor 50% + KMAT/CMAT/CAT.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
KEAM 2026 Application Opens	01 Feb 2026	—	cee.kerala.gov.in	Upcoming
KEAM 2026 Examination	15 Apr 2026	—	cee.kerala.gov.in	Upcoming
KTU B.Tech Counselling 2026	25 Jun 2026	—	cee.kerala.gov.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

KTU merit scholarships, Kerala state e-grantz, Central Sector Scholarship, AICTE Pragati/Saksham for girls/PwBD, Inspire scholarship, Minority scholarships through NSP.

Reservations

Kerala state policy (85% state quota): SC 8%, ST 2%, SEBC subcategories (Ezhava 9%, Muslim 8%, OBH 3%, Latin Catholic 3%, OBC-X 1%, Dheevara 2%), EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University?

APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University admits students primarily through KEAM. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹750 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹300 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University accept KEAM scores?

KEAM is the primary basis for admission at APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.