Section 2(a) in A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technological University Act, 2015
(a)"academic autonomy" means a privilege of the University conferred by regulations permitting a college, institution or department of the University to conduct academic programmes, develop syllabus for the respective subjects of the various branches of engineering courses, devise teaching and evaluation methods, conduct examinations leading to the award of a degree, post graduate degree, diploma, certificate and such other titles and distinctions by the University in accordance with the provisions of this Act, Statutes and Ordinances;
