Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Kerala to Discuss CET Merger with KTU
The Kerala government is planning to make the College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) a part of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU).
The Higher Education Minister, Roji M John, said they will talk to everyone involved, like students and teachers, before making a decision.
Some people are worried that this change might reduce CET's independence.
The minister assured that they will consider everyone's opinions and make a decision that works for everyone.
The goal is to improve KTU's infrastructure and rankings, which have been lacking for the past 10 years.
Kerala Higher Education Minister Roji M John announced discussions on making CET a part of KTU.
The move aims to address infrastructure and ranking issues of KTU.
Opponents argue the merger could lead to a loss of autonomy for CET.
The minister assured that all stakeholders' views will be considered.
The decision will be made in a manner agreeable to everyone involved.
- Who
- Kerala Higher Education Minister Roji M John
- What
- Discussions on making CET a constituent college of KTU
- When
- July 24, 2024
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- To address infrastructure and ranking issues of KTU and strengthen both institutions
Proponents of the Merger
Opponents of the Merger
Autonomy of CET
Proponents of the Merger
The merger will strengthen both KTU and CET by addressing infrastructure and ranking issues.
Opponents of the Merger
The merger will lead to a loss of autonomy for CET.
- Minister
- Roji M John
- Institution
- College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET)
- University
- APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU)
- Date
- July 24, 2024
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
