Dr APJ Abdul Kalam University - Bachelor of Technology Online BTech

In today's fast-paced and competitive world, acquiring a professional degree holds paramount importance. A Bachelor of Technology (BTech) or engineering course is often considered a gateway to lucrative opportunities in the ever-evolving technological sphere. However, not everyone can commit to traditional full-time courses, and that's where distance BTech or engineering courses come into play. Distance BTech or engineering courses are undergraduate programs that can be pursued remotely, without the need for students to attend classes regularly on a physical campus. These programs are primarily designed for those who cannot enroll in full-time programs yet still wish to enhance their technical skills and understanding of various engineering disciplines.

Course (Overview)

In today's fast-paced and competitive world, acquiring a professional degree holds paramount importance. A Bachelor of Technology (BTech) or engineering course is often considered a gateway to lucrative opportunities in the ever-evolving technological sphere. However, not everyone can commit to traditional full-time courses, and that's where distance BTech or engineering courses come into play. Distance BTech or engineering courses are undergraduate programs that can be pursued remotely, without the need for students to attend classes regularly on a physical campus. These programs are primarily designed for those who cannot enroll in full-time programs yet still wish to enhance their technical skills and understanding of various engineering disciplines.

The primary mode of learning in distance BTech or engineering courses is through online lectures, study materials, and virtual classrooms. These courses may also include weekend workshops or practical sessions that can be attended by students in their nearby local centers. Furthermore, institutions utilize online platforms and forums to encourage interaction and collaboration among students and faculty members, ensuring that doubts and queries are promptly addressed.

Key features 

• Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam University provides BTech courses in various engineering disciplines, including Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, and Information Technology.
• The BTech program is typically a 4-year course designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in their chosen field of engineering.
• The engineering programs are taught by a team of experienced and qualified faculty members who are dedicated to providing high-quality education and guidance to their students.
• The curriculum is designed to include industry interaction, internships, and training to prepare students for real-world engineering challenges.
• Students are encouraged to engage in research projects, which are supported by the university's collaborations with various research organizations and industries.

Learning Pedagogy

• E-Learning Resources: The university's official website lists a range of e-learning resources, including access to Faculty Development Programs (FDP), NPTEL Local Chapters, NPTEL Online Certification, and Value Education. 
• NPTEL Local Chapters: AKTU has established local chapters of the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL), which offer online courses and certification in various subjects, especially in engineering and the sciences.
• Library Resources: Students have access to library resources that can be used to support their learning and research needs.
• Free Accredited Online Classes: The university also provides links to more than 500 accredited free online college classes from various sources, which can be used to advance understanding in a wide range of topics.

Curriculum

Subjects	Mechanical Engineering	Civil Engineering	Computer Science & Engineering
	English for Science and Technology	Engineering Maths I	English
	Mathematics I	Engineering Chemistry	Mathematics I
	Physics I	Material Science	Applied Physics
	Chemistry	Basic Electronics	Computers and Information Technology
	Section A (Engineering Materials)	Basic Thermodynamics	C & Data Structures
	Section B	Engineering Graphics	Network Theory
	Engineering Graphics	Engineering Chemistry Lab	Semiconductor Devices and circuits
	Environmental Studies	Material Science Lab	Engineering Drawing Practice
	Workshop Practice I	Basic Electronics Engg. Lab	Computer Programming Lab
	Chemistry Practical	Workshop Practice II	Semiconductor Devices and Circuits Lab
	Physics Practical I	Engineering Physics	Mathematics II
	Mathematics II	Engineering Maths II	Discrete Structures and Graph Theory
	Physics II	Engineering Mechanics	Data Processing and File Organization
	Section A (Programming Languages)	Basic Electrical Engg	Linear and Digital ICs Applications
	Section B Introduction to Information Tech	Communication Skills	Switching theory and Logic design
	Electrical Technology	Computer Fundamental and Programming Engg. Physics Lab	Managerial Economics and Accountancy
	Electronics and Instrumentation	Basic Electrical Engg Lab	COBOL Lab
	Engineering Mechanics	Communication Skills Lab	IC Applications Lab
	Value Education, HR Environment	Computer Fundamental and Programming Lab, Workshop Practice I	Probability and Statistics
	Physics Practical II	Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics	Electrical Technology
	Electrical Technology Practical	Engineering Economics	Computer Organization
	Engineering Mechanics Practical	Strength of Material	Design and Analysis of Algorithms
	Workshop Practice II	Fluid Mechanics	Operating Systems
	Electronics & Instrumentation Practical	Civil Engineering Materials and Building Construction	Object Oriented Programming
	Mechanics of Solids	Fluid Mechanics Lab	Operating Systems Lab
	Applied Thermodynamics	Civil Engineering Material and Building Construction Lab	Object Oriented Programming Lab
	Theory of Machines	Extra Curricular Activity I	Interfacing through Microprocessors
	Machine Drawing and Computer Graphics	Numerical Analysis	Operations Research
	Mathematics III	Theory of Structure	Data Communications
	Mechanics of Solids Practical	Soil Mechanics	Theory of Computation
	Applied Thermodynamics Practical	Surveying	Principles of Programming Languages
	Theory of Machines Practical	Engineering Geology	System Programming
	Fluid Mechanics	Soil Mechanics Lab	Interfacing through microprocessor lab
	Dynamics of Machinery	Surveying Lab	Systems Programming Lab
	Mechanical Engineering Design	Extra Curricular Activity II	Management Science
	Electrical Machines and Control	Dynamics of Behavioural Science in Industries	Computer graphics
	Numerical and Statistical Methods	Open elective I	Computer Networks
	Fluid Mechanics Practical	Concrete Structure Design	Artificial Intelligence
	Dynamics of Machinery Practical	Transportation Engg. I	Language processors
	Numerical and Statistical Methods Practical	Theory of Structure Lab	Database management Systems
	Fluid Machines	Survey Camp	Language Processor Lab
	Heat and Mass Transfer	Transportation Engg. Lab	DBMS Lab
	Production Technology I	Steel Structure Design	Software Engineering
	Advanced mechanical Engineering Design	Environment Engg. I	Distributed Systems
	Industrial Engineering and management	Transportation Engg. II	Visual Programming Techniques
	Fluid Machines Practical	Irrigation Engg. and Hydrology	Java programming
	Heat and Mass Transfer Practical	Structural Drawing	(Elective I) Advanced Computer Architecture
	Workshop Practice III	Minor Project	(Elective I) Fault Tolerant Systems
	Internal Combustion Engines	Environment. Engg. Lab	(Elective II) Digital Speech and Image processing
	Mechanical Vibration	Foundation Engineering	(Elective II) Neural Networks
	Production Technology II	Project Management and Quantity Surveying	Visual Programming Lab
	Computer Aided Design	Solid Wastes and Environmental Pollution	Java Lab
	Advanced Solid Mechanics	Departmental Elective I	(Elective III) Simulation and Modelling
	Internal Combustion Engines Practical	Industrial training Viva	(Elective III) Robotics
	Mechanical Vibration Practical	Major Project 1	(Elective IV) Data Mining and Ware Housing
	Workshop Practice IV	Seminar	(Elective IV) Advanced Databases.
	Measurement and Instrumentation	Design of Hydraulic Structure	Project Work
	Energy Conversion Equipment	Departmental Elective II
	Operations Research	Departmental Elective III
	Industrial Tri-bology (Electives-Any Two)	Departmental Elective IV
	Mechatronics	Major Project II
	Waste Heat Utilization
	Noise Engineering
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Utilization of Non-Conventional Energy
Fracture Mechanics
Advanced Manufacturing Systems
Measurements and Instrumentation Practical
Energy Conversion Equipment Practical
Advance Fluid Mechanics
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Automobile Engineering
Mechanical Handling Equipment (Electives-Any Two)
Finite Element Analysis
Ergonomics
Maintenance Engineering
Composite Materials
Automation and Robotics
Power Plant Engineering
Hydraulic and Pneumatic System
Environmental Engineering

 

Subjects	IT	Electrical & Electronic Engineering
	The dimension of Information Technology	Thermal & Hydraulic Machines
	Engineering Mathematics I	Industrial Psychology / Industrial Sociology
	Basics of Electronics	Basic System Analysis
	Engineering Physics	Electrical Measurements & Measuring Instruments
	Communication Skills	Analogue & Digital Electronics
	General Engineering (Workshop & Engg. Graphics)	Human Values & Professional Ethics
	Engineering Mathematics II	Microprocessors
	Computer Languages	Science Based Open Elective / Mathematics III
	Computer Organization	Network Analysis and Synthesis
	Applications of MS-Windows	Electrical& Electronics Engineering Materials
	Visual Basic	Electromechanical Energy Conversion I
	Electrical Measurement & Measuring Instruments	Engineering & Managerial Economics
	Data Structures through C	Fundamentals of E.M. Theory
	Digital Electronics	Electromechanical Energy Conversion II
	Operating Systems	Control Systems
	Computer Communication Network	Elements of Power System
	Computer Oriented Numerical Methods	Analogue Integrated Electronics
	Introduction to Web Technology	Industrial Management
	Object-Oriented Programming (C++)	Elective I
	Business Applications of IT	Elective II
	Concepts of Data Base (MS-ACCESS)	Power System Analysis
	Management Information Systems	Power Electronics
	Principles of Management	Analogue & Digital Communication
	Java Programming	Open Elective I
	Introduction to Microprocessor	Departmental Elective III
	Software Project Management	Departmental Elective IV
	Applications of Microprocessor	Electrical Instrumentation & Process Control
	E-Commerce	Switch Gear & Protection
	RDBMS	Open Elective II
	Project I	Data Communication Networks
	Computer Graphics & Simulation	Departmental Elective V
	Programming Tools & Techniques	Departmental Elective VI

 

Eligibility

• Admission to the BTech courses generally requires a minimum qualification of 10+2 with a focus on science subjects, particularly Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
• Applicants must have appeared in entrance Exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, BITSAT, VITEEE, SRMJEEE, etc. to be considered eligible.

EMI Facility

• Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam University provides scholarships to meritorious students and those who belong to SC/ ST/ OBC categories. Additionally, there are scholarship schemes under the Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Scholarship Scheme.

Admission Procedure

The admission process for Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University is conducted online via the official website of the university in Indore. To apply, please follow these steps:

• Navigate to the primary website of AKTU.
• Register by entering your name, email address, and phone number.
• Use your registered email address and password to log in to the application portal.
• Fill out the application form with your contact, academic, and personal details.
• Upload the required documents along with your photograph and signature.
• Proceed to pay the application fee through debit/credit card or net banking options.

Exam Procedure (Online)

• Students are usually notified of the examination schedule and the process via the university’s official communication channels.

• Exams are conducted on a secure online platform that students can access through the internet.

• Students may need to authenticate their identity using login credentials, and sometimes additional measures such as biometric verification or live proctoring may be used.
• Detailed instructions regarding the examination rules, duration, format (multiple choice, subjective, open book, etc.), and technical requirements are provided beforehand.
• Technical support is typically available to address any issues that may arise during the examination.
• Students need to complete their exams within the stipulated time and submit their answers through the online platform.
• After submission, the answers are evaluated by the faculty, and grades are awarded based on performance.
• The results are usually announced online on the university’s portal.