The APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) has declared the 2026 results for its B.Tech, B.Des, and BHMCT programmes, with the B.Tech pass percentage reaching an all-time high of 60.1%. The results were announced in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday by Higher Education Minister Roji M. John.
B.Tech Performance
The B.Tech programme recorded a 60.1% pass percentage, marking the strongest performance since the university began publishing consolidated results. This figure represents a steady rise from 51% in 2025. In earlier years, pass percentages remained largely in the 50% range, with fluctuations between 46% and 55%.
A total of 30,810 students from 127 engineering colleges appeared for the examination this year. Of these, 18,515 students cleared the programme. The B.Des programme recorded an 84.72% pass percentage, while the BHMCT programme achieved 76.1%. Additionally, 1,376 students secured a CGPA above 9.0, and another 6,309 students crossed the 8.0 CGPA mark.
Gender Disparity
Female candidates registered a significantly higher pass rate of 77.1%, with 9,203 out of 11,937 students clearing the examination. In contrast, male candidates recorded a 49.4% pass rate, with 9,322 out of 18,873 students qualifying. The gap between the two groups remains substantial in the 2026 results.
Honours and Minor Degrees
In the Honours stream, 965 students qualified for the B.Tech Honours degree. Under the Minor programme, 2,207 students qualified, while 310 students completed both Honours and Minor requirements simultaneously.
Top Performing Colleges
The College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) topped the list of engineering colleges with the highest pass percentage at 86.2%. Other top-performing colleges include:
- LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Poojappura – 85.9%
- Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science – 85.8%
- Barton Hill Government Engineering College – 85.1%
Overall, 82 colleges recorded pass percentages above 40%, while 62 colleges crossed the 50% mark.
