APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY vs JAI BHARATH COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

The Supreme Court upheld the Kerala High Court's directive for the Vice Chancellor of the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University to reconsider the application for affiliation of a new B.Tech course submitted by a self-financing Engineering College. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to the standards set forth in the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Act, 2015, particularly Sections 5 and 8, which outline the objectives and powers of the University regarding academic standards and affiliation processes. The Court ruled that the Vice Chancellor must evaluate the application based on these statutory provisions, ensuring compliance with the regulatory framework for technical education.