KAU Admission 2023 Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus

KAU Admission 2023: With the upcoming year 2023, those who are waiting for KAU Admission 2023 will now have reasons to smile. Vellanikkara, Kerala, an agricultural university provides so many programs in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. In fact from the year 2011, the university turned into Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), and Kerala Agricultural University (KAU).

KAU University has 6 colleges – 3 Agriculture, 1 Agricultural Engineering, 1 Forestry, 1 Co-operation Banking & Management), 6 RARSs, 7 KVKs, 15 Research Stations, and 16 Research and Extension Units for faculties of Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering and Forestry. Plus there is an Academy on Climate Change Adaptation and an Institute of Agricultural Technology offering M.Sc. (Integrated) Climate Change Adaptation and Diploma in Agricultural Sciences respectively which are also functioning in Kerala Agricultural University. The University comprises of five campuses in Vellayani, Padannakad, Vellanikkara, Tavanur, and Pattambi.

Kerala Agricultural University Types of Courses:

Diploma courses
Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree, Integrated
doctoral degree programmes

Kerala Agricultural University 2023 Exam Date:

Event	Dates
Admission notification to be released	February 2023
Deadline for the submission of online application	May 2023
Deadline for receiving of hard copy	April 2023
Shortlisted candidates for GD & PI	April 2023
Date of GD & PI	April 2023
Final selection list would be announced	April 2023
Date for conducting counseling and admission	May 2023
Classes will commence from	May 2023

Info about Under Graduate Courses:

Those who are interested to apply for Undergraduate admission in KAU need to fill the application form on the basis of the ranks acquired in the common entrance examination (CEE) commenced by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations, Government of Kerala. Forms for undergraduate programs can be acquired from institutions except for B.Sc (C&B).

Info about Post Graduate Courses:

For Post Graduate courses admissions will be made on the basis of merit attained in the entrance test commenced by the university. For seeking admissions to Ph.D., selections will be made by the committee constituted by the University for conducting written tests and interviews.

Info about Ph. D. admissions:

Ph. D. admissions will be based on interviews. Application forms for PG courses can be downloaded from this website.

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Admission for Foreign Candidates:

The foreign candidates may also apply for admission to different programs of the Kerala Agricultural University via Indian Missions in the respective country. They need to apply using the application form along with bio-data and photocopy of qualification certificates sent to the Government of India by the Indian Embassy/Mission in the concerned country. The Govt. of India, ICAR, or EdCIL is responsible for arranging admission via the Indian Council of Agricultural Research/ DARE/ EdCIL.

Important to Remember:

Admissions into UG courses begin in the month of February.
University follows the reservation policy for ST and SC candidates.

Under Graduate Admissions:

B.Sc (Hons.) in Agriculture in three Affiliated colleges
B.Sc Co-operation and Banking, B.Sc Forestry and B.Sc Co-operation, Banking and Management to different colleges of the university
There will be proviso for B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering and B.Tech in Food Engineering as well. University also provides Integrated programme like M.Sc in climate change adaptation and M.Sc in Biotechnology. Admissions into all the Under Graduate courses made via CEE (Common Entrance Exam) commenced by the Commissioner of the Entrance exam.

Eligibility Criteria:

Eligibility Criteria for Under Graduate programs:

B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, candidate needs to attain scores in CEE commenced by KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical courses) Those who have successfully completed Higher Secondary Examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education with at least 50% marks in Biology separately, and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together, may apply. However, Biotechnology will not be considered for academic eligibility.
B.Sc (Hons.) Forestry, Admissions to the course will be provided on the basis of rank attained in CEE conducted by KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical courses) Those who have successfully completed Higher Secondary Examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education with at least 50% marks in Biology separately, and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together, may apply. However, Biotechnology will not be considered for academic eligibility.
B.Sc (Hons.) Co-operation and Banking. Co-operation Banking and Management and Admissions to these courses will be based on a merit basis. Candidates for seeking admission to B.Sc. (C&B) Hons programme must have successfully completed Higher Secondary Examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala or examinations equivalent with at least 50% marks in optional subjects taken together
B.Tech Agricultural Engineering and admissions to the course will be based on the rank scored in CEE conducted by KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical courses). Those who have completed Higher Secondary Examination with 50% marks in Mathematics separately, and 50 % marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry may apply for admission.
Candidates need to follow online application form process to apply for the above mentioned courses. Visit the official website to apply online. The admission to above-mentioned courses will be via through Common Entrance Exam and selection will be based on merit in the entrance exam. University has a reservation for SC and ST category candidates.

Eligibility Criteria for MBA Admissions:

KAU University also offers an MBA program in Agriculture Business Management.
MBA Agriculture Business Management College of Co-operation, Banking and Management
To do MBA in Agriculture Business Management, the candidate should be a graduate with at least 60% marks in aggregate from class X onwards are eligible for seeking admission to this course.

A Candidate must be the Professional Graduate from State Agricultural Universities recognized by ICAR with at least 7.00/10 OGPA
Candidates will be selected on the basis of scores acquired in KMAT, CAT, CMAT or MAT
The candidates who are looking forward to attaining admission in MBA course need to successfully clear any of the tests amongst KMAT, CAT, CMAT, or MAT. These tests are commenced in the months of December or January and KAU invites applications for MBA in Agriculture Business Management after result declaration. Admissions to the course will be made on the basis of the scores attained in KMAT, CAT, CMAT OR MAT.
There is also a reservation policy for ST and SC category candidates.

Eligibility criteria for Post graduation Admissions 2023:

KAU University also offers M.Sc and M.tech programmes in disciplines such as Agriculture, Forestry Wildlife and Co-operation, Banking and Management. Admission to Postgraduation courses will start in the month of July every year and candidate needs to apply using online mode. The official website will provide with the application form and prospectus to avail admission in PG courses. Get the application form and fill it completely. Make sure to send the hard copy of the application and documents and fee to the Registrar, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O., Thrissur, Kerala – 680 656 before the last date.
Candidates will be selected on the basis of merit.
For, M.Sc Agriculture (Agronomy), the candidate must be possessed with the Bachelor’s degree in the respective subject/equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) for seeking admission. However, selection will be done on the basis of merit.
Admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry) will be possible if candidate must be possessed with the bachelor’s degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) will be treated as equal for admission purposes. However, selection will be done on the basis of merit.
To seek admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Entomology), the candidate must be possessed with Bachelor’s degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be according to the merit.
To seek admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Extension), candidate must be possessed with the Bachelor’s degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.). However, selection will be based on merit.
To seek admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Plant Breeding and Genetics), candidates must be possessed with the Bachelor’s degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.).Selection will be possible on the basis of merit.
To seek admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Plant Pathology) candidates must be possessed with the Bachelor’s degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.).Selection will be possible on the basis of merit.
To acquire admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Plant Physiology) candidates must be possessed with the Bachelor’s degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.).Selection will be possible on the basis of merit.
To avail admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Plant and Bio-Technology) candidates must be possessed with the Bachelor’s degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.).Selection will be possible on the basis of merit.
To seek admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Agricultural Microbiology) candidates must be possessed with the Bachelor’s degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.).Selection will be possible on the basis of merit.
For seeking admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Agricultural Economics), candidate must be a graduate in Agriculture. Selection will be possible on the basis of merit.
Admisison in M.Sc Agriculture (Pomology and Floriculture), a graduation degree is important in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be possible on the basis of merit.
To seek admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Plantation Crops and Spices), a graduation degree is important in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be possible on the basis of merit.
To acquire admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Olericulture) a graduation degree is important in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be possible on the basis of merit.
To fetch admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Processing Technology), a graduation degree is important in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be possible on the basis of merit.
To fetch admission in M.Sc Home Science (FS and N), candidate must be possessed with the degree of the Kerala Agricultural University except in Co-operation, Banking and Management and Agriculture Engineering. Selection will be possible on the basis of merit.
To acquire admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry), candidate must be possessed with the degree of the Kerala Agricultural University except in Co-operation, Banking and Management and Agriculture Engineering. Selection will be possible on the basis of merit.
In order to acquire admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Agronomy), candidate must be possessed with the degree of the Kerala Agricultural University except in Co-operation, Banking and Management and Agriculture Engineering. Selection will be possible on the basis of merit.
For seeking admission in M.Sc Agricultural Statistics, candidate must be possessed with the degree of the Kerala Agricultural University except in Co-operation, Banking and Management and Agriculture Engineering. Selection will be possible on the basis of merit.
In order to acquire admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Entomology) candidate must be possessed with the degree of the Kerala Agricultural University except in Co-operation, Banking and Management and Agriculture Engineering. Selection will be possible on the basis of merit.
To avail admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Pomology and Floriculture) course, candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
For seeking admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Plant Breeding and Genetics) candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
To acquire admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Agronomy) candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
To seek admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry) candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
To acquire admission to M.Sc Agriculture (Entomology) candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
For seeking admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Extension) candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
To acquire admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Plant Breeding and Genetics) candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
For seeking admission to M.Sc Agriculture (Plant Physiology) course, candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
For seeking admission to M.Sc Agriculture (Plant Pathology) candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
To attain admission to M.Sc Agriculture (Plant Bio-Technology) course, candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
In order to take admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Agricultural Microbiology) course, candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
For availing admission to M.Sc Agriculture (Agricultural Economics) candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
To acquire admission to M.Sc Agriculture (Pomology and Fomiculture), candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
To avail admission to M.Sc Agriculture (Plantation Crops and Spices), candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
To seek admission to M.Sc Agriculture (Olericulture), candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
To attain admission to M.Sc Agriculture (Processing Technology) candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
To fetch admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Agricultural Statistics) candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
To attain admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Seed Science and Technology) candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
To avail admission in M.Sc Agriculture (Agricultural Meterology) candidate must be possessed with the degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) Selection will be based on merit.
Admission to M.Sc Co-operation and Banking (Rural Marketing Management) will be possible if candidate is possessed with any degree of the Kerala Agricultural University or an equivalent degree recognized by KAU. However, candidates will be selected on the basis of merit.
For seeking admission to M.Sc Forestry (Silviculture and Agroforestry), candidate must have a basic degree in Forestry/ Agriculture/ Horticulture or equivalent degree recognized by KAU. Candidates will be selected on the basis of merit.
To seek admission to M.Sc Forestry (Tree Physiology and Breeding), candidate must be possessed with the basic degree in Forestry/ Agriculture/ Horticulture or equivalent degree recognized by KAU. Candidates will be selected on the basis of merit.
To attain admission to M.Sc Forestry (Wild Life Sciences), candidate must be possessed with the basic degree in Forestry/ Agriculture/ Horticulture/ B.V.Sc. &A.H (for Wildlife Science only) or some equivalent degree recognized by KAU. Candidates will be selected on the basis of merit.
To acquire admission to M.Sc Forestry (Forest Management and Utilization), candidate must be possessed with the basic degree in Forestry/ Agriculture/ Horticulture or equivalent degree recognized by KAU. Candidates will be selected on the basis of merit.
To avail admission to M.Sc Forestry (Wood Sciences), candidate must be possessed with the basic degree in Forestry/ Agriculture/ Horticulture) or equivalent degree recognized by KAU. Candidates will be selected on the basis of merit.
University follows reservation policy for ST and SC category candidates.

Eligibility Criteria for M.Tech Admissions 2023:

KAU University offers admission to M.Tech Agriculture in Farm Power and Machinery and Agricultural Processing and Food Engineering. The admission to this course starts in the months of June and July every year. University follows reservation to ST and SC category candidates to different courses.
Mode of application to the courses will be online mode.
To acquire admission to M.Tech Agriculture (Farm Power and Machinery) , candidate must be possessed with the degree of Graduation in Agricultural Engineering or an equivalent degree recognized by KAU with an OGPA of 6.0/10 (General Category) 5.5/10 (SC/ST Category) for graduates of KAU, under UG regulations 2008. For graduates of KAU under UG regulations up to 2007, the minimum OGPA is 7.3/10 (General Category) and 7.0/10 (SC/ST Category).Selection will be possible via Entrance Exam commenced by the University
To attain admission to M.Tech Agricultural processing and Food Engineering, candidate must be possessed with the degree of Graduation in Agricultural Engineering or an equivalent degree recognized by KAU with an OGPA of 6.0/10 (General Category) 5.5/10 (SC/ST Category) for graduates of KAU, under UG regulations 2008. For graduates of KAU under UG regulations up to 2007, the minimum OGPA is 7.3/10 (General Category) and 7.0/10 (SC/ST Category).Selection will be possible via Entrance Exam commenced by the University
Go to the official website to seek application forms and prospectus to the PG programmes. Candidates must apply using online mode and a hard copy of the application need to be send along with the required documents and fees to the Registrar, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O., Thrissur, Kerala – 680 656 within a week to submit application using online mode.

Eligibility Criteria for P.HD Admissions 2023

University provides several Research programmes in many disciplines. Admissions will be made on the basis of overall assessment of the candidate. Admission procedure will begin in the month of June and July every year. The university has several colleges that provides research in Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Entomology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Pathology, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Plant Physiology, Home Science(FS&N), Plant Biotechnology, Plantation Crops and Spices, Olericulture, Processing Technology, Agricultural Statistics, Silviculture & Agroforestry, Tree Physiology & Breeding, Wild Life Science, Forest Management & Utilisation, and Wood Science.
To acquire admission to Ph.D Agronomy, Agricultural Entomology, Agricultural Extension, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Pathology Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Plant Physiology, Plant Biotechnology, Plantation Crops and Spices, Olericulture, Processing Technology, candidate must have done post graduation in the respective discipline /related discipline from the faculty concerned of KAU or from some recognised equivalent qualification with an OGPA of 7.0/10.0 (general category) and 6.5/10.0 (SC/ST). A basic degree in Agri./Hort./Ag.Engg./Forestry is also required for all courses.
To do Ph.D Rural Marketing Management, candidate must have done post graduation in the respective discipline /related discipline from the faculty concerned of KAU or a recognized equivalent qualification with an OGPA of 7.0/10.0 for general category and 6.5/10.0 for SC/ST or MBA (ABM) with an OGPA of 7.0/10.0 for (general category) and 6.5/10.0 (SC/ST).
To avail admission to Ph.D Silviculture & Agroforestry, Tree Physiology & Breeding, Wild Life Science, Forest Management & Utilisation, Wood Science, candidate must have done post graduation in the respective discipline /related discipline from the faculty concerned of KAU or a recognised equivalent qualification with an OGPA (general category) and 6.5/10.0 (SC/ST). Along with this, a basic degree in Agri./Hort./Ag.Engg./Forestry is needed for all courses.
For seeking admission to Ph.D Farm Power & Machinery, Soil & Water Engineering, Agriculture Processing & Food Engineering, candidate must have done post graduation in the respective discipline /related discipline from the faculty concerned of KAU or a recognised equivalent qualification with an OGPA (general category) and 6.5/10.0 (SC/ST). Along with this, a basic degree in Agri./Hort./Ag.Engg./Forestry is needed for all courses.
To do Ph.D Home Science(FS&N), candidate must have done M Sc. in Home Science with specialisation in Food Science and Nutrition/M Sc. in Food Science and Nutrition recognised by KAU with an OGPA 7.0/10.0 (general category), and 6.5/10.0 (SC/ST)
Seek application forms and prospectus for admission in PG programmes via KAU website. The candidates need to apply for the course(s) via online mode and a hard copy of the application form need to be submitted with the required documents and fee to the Registrar, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O., Thrissur, Kerala – 680 656 in a week time.

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