Institute of Future Studies, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Institute of Future Studies, University of Kerala

Triveni Lane,
P.O. Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram (T),
Thiruvananthapuram (Dist.), Kerala - 695 581, India

[email protected]

https://www.keralauniversity.ac.in/dept/deptHome.php?deptID=14&mID=1

Institute of Future Studies, University of Kerala, Karyavattom (Dist. Thiruvananthapuram) was established in 1990 and managed by Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala.

It is one of the premier constituent unit of University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone on the part of progress.

The institute is self-affiliated with University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram and it is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) under Act, 1956.

It is recognized and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi.

It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade.

The aim of the department is to undertake interdisciplinary research and teaching programme at the post-graduate level with an emphasis on the scientific study of future.

It is a co-educational government Institute, providing a regular course in which is located in the urban part of Thiruvananthapuram played a pioneering role in the field of higher education.

Department of Futures Studies, University of Kerala offers M Tech programme technology Management from the years 2000 onwards.

Currently, the department offers M.Tech. in Technology Management, Post Graduate Diploma in Knowledge Management apart from M. Phil. and Ph.D. programmes in Future Studies.

The M.Tech. the program specializes in Technology Management by covering areas like Technology Forecasting and Assessment as well as Mathematical / Computer Modeling, Expert System etc. The programme has a credit semester framework, with 72 credits in four semesters.

The institute had received many awards and accolades at a city, state and national level for their educational advancements also received the numbers of achievements awards in the field of sports and curricular activities under the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.

The institute offers two years of postgraduate course in Science and Management stream with various specializations under the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. It also offers Diploma, Ph.D., and Add-On courses.

University examinations of different courses, examinations conducted by the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, and various other examinations are held in the institute premises.

The minimum qualification for M.Tech is a B.Tech degree in any branch with at least 55% marks. Preference will be given to candidates having valid GATE score. Admission is based on the GATE score of the candidates.

Type of College

Government

Accreditation & Recognition

AICTE, UGC, NAAC with "A" Grade

Established

1990

Affiliation

University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

The institute has a vibrant campus life with a wide range of opportunities to fill your free time
The institute has an impressive and pollution-free campus with panoramic green surroundings, elegant landscaping and beautiful flower-beds
The institute has separate individual departments for all subjects with young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff and with good results
The institute has the most eminent Faculty members and they are really well qualified, experienced and truly committed towards enhancement and development of the students
The institute has well-equipped with modern facilities like library, laboratory, classrooms, computer lab, seminar halls, multipurpose halls, playground etc.
A sufficient number of classrooms with varying sizes are made available for the smooth conduct of different classes in the college
The institute has a library with a good number of books (both text and reference) on various subjects to meet the needs of the students as well as the teachers with reading room facility. Daily Newspapers and selected journals are also regularly subscribed
State of the Art Laboratories with sufficient space and all the necessary equipment are made available to various departments
The institute has taken up the responsibility of imparting necessary, effective and practical education to the students so that they can reach great heights and attain maximum achievements in their life
Internet facilities may be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs
The Transportation facility is available for students
The institute has a significant presence in the field of research. A number of major & minor research projects are awarded to the faculty members by the UGC and other bodies
The institute has a large playground with well-equipment for different sports like Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Hockey, Badminton and so on
A medical facility has been available in the Institute for the benefit of the students
State Government and Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
The institution has provided ICT facilities like computers, projectors, audio-visual gadgets, scanners and printers to the departments and also other aids and a huge number of availability of books for effective delivery of curriculum and for inculcating the knowledge of the subject
A special complaint cell (Sexual Harassment Cell) has been formed for the female students in the institute. Students can directly complain orally or by written application to the head of the cell. Apart from this, Ragging is strictly prohibited on the institute campus
To sharpen the skill of students and their personality development, various curricular and extra-curricular activities are the regular features of the institution
The institute Unit NSS Wing performs different type of social services within and outside of the area
The institute also organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences for improving teaching skills and methodology
The institute consists Women Cell to help female students. This cell helps and guides girls to sort out from their personal problem and avoid them from any harassment

Engineering

Streams	Mode	Duration	Eligibility
Master of Technology in Technology Management	Full Time	2 Years

M.Phil

Streams	Mode	Duration	Eligibility
Master of Philosophy Programme in Future Studies	Full Time	1 Year

Ph.D

Streams	Mode	Duration	Eligibility
Doctor of Philosophy Programme	Full Time	1 Year	na

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