KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITYPOST GRADUATE PROGRAMMESPROSPECTUS 2020-21INTRODUCTIONThe Kerala Agricultural University is an institution which came into existence on the 24thday of February, 1971 by the Act passed by the Government of Kerala. The University is theprincipal instrument of Kerala state in providing human resources, skills and technology requiredfor the sustainable development of its agriculture, agricultural engineering, horticulture andforestry by integrating education, research and extension.The University fulfills its mission through a network of institutions spread throughout theState consisting of three faculties under which are 7 constituent Colleges, 6 Regional AgriculturalResearch Stations, 16 Research Stations, one Central Training Institute, one CommunicationCentre and seven Krishi Vigyan Kendras. There is a network of libraries, including a CentralLibrary in the main campus, constituent Colleges, RARS, Research Stations and KVKs.Post-graduate programmes are offered in almost all the disciplines with specializationsrelated to agriculture. In 29 disciplines, the university offers post-graduate programmes leading toMasters degree. Doctoral programmes are offered in 10 disciplines of Agriculture, five disciplinesof Horticulture, five disciplines of Forestry, three disciplines of Agricultural Engineering and onediscipline in Community Science and one in Rural Marketing Management Five Disciplines ofHorticulture are Vegetable Science, Plantation Crops and Spices, Fruit Science, Floriculture &Landscape Architecture and Post Harvest Technology.1. Postgraduate Programmes (PG) in the following faculties will be offered during the year- 2020.i) Faculty of Agricultureii) Faculty of Forestryiii) Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and TechnologyCONSTITUENT COLLEGES OFFERING POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES(i)1.FACULTY OF AGRICULTURECollege of Agriculture (CoA), Vellayani – 695 522, ThiruvananthapuramTel. No. (O) 0471-2381915, 2381002, 2382439Dean – 0471-2381829 Fax No. 0471-2381829Email: deanagri@kau.in; coavellayani@kau.inNearest Railway Station: ThiruvananthapuramNearest Air Port: Thiruvananthapuram
The College is situated in a calm and beautiful village named Vellayani, 12 km away fromThiruvananthapuram, the capital city of the State.2.College of Horticulture(CoH), Vellanikkara, KAU (P.O) – 680 656, ThrissurTel. No. 0487-2438301, Fax No. 0487-2370790Email: cohvka@kau.in, adhort@kau.inNearest Railway Station: ThrissurNearest Air Port: Cochin (International Airport)The College of Horticulture is situated in the main campus of the University at Vellanikkara, 12 km awayfrom Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala.3.College of Agriculture (CoA), Padannakkad – 671 328, KasaragodTel. No. 0467-2280616; Fax No. 04672284099Email: adpad@kau.in; coapad@kau.inNearest Railway Station: Nileshwar/KanhangadNearest Air Ports: Kannur & MangaloreThe College is located at Padannakkad in Kasaragod district, the northern most district of Kerala, with acampus area of 31.3 ha. The campus is on the side of NH66, near Nileshwar.4.College of Co-operation, Banking & Management (CCB&M), Vellanikkara, KAU (P.O) –680 656 Thrissur.Tel. No. 0487-2438501, 0487-2438503 Fax: 91 4872370019Email: ccbm@kau.in, adccbm@kau.in, dirmba@kau.inNearest Railway Station: ThrissurNearest Air Port: Cochin (International Airport)The College is situated in the main campus of the University.B. FACULTY OF FORESTRYCollege of Forestry (CoF), Vellanikkara, KAU (PO), Thrissur – 680 656Tel. No. 0487-2370050; Fax No. 0487-2438402, Dean: 0487-2438401Email: cofvka@kau.in, deanforestry@kau.inNearest Railway Station: ThrissurNearest Air Port: Cochin (International Airport)The College of Forestry is located in the main campus of the University.C. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGYKelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology (KCAE&T), Tavanur, Malappuram – 679573Tel. No. 0494-2686214; Fax No. 0494-2686009Email: kcaet@kau.in, deanengg@kau.inNearest Railway Station: KuttippuramNearest Airport: Calicut (Karippur)The College is located in Tavanur village of Malappuram district, on the bank of the river Bharathapuzha. .
1.PG Programmes are offered in the constituent colleges of the University as detailedbelow:-MASTERS PROGRAMMES – 2020-21( i ) M. Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture, M. Sc. Community Science, M. Sc. Agricultural StatisticsCoA ,VellayaniSl. No. DisciplineCoH, VkaCoA,PadannakadKAU ICAR KAU ICAR KAU ral EntomologyAgricultural ExtensionPlant Breeding & GeneticsPlant PathologySoil Science & Agricultural ChemistryPlant PhysiologyCommunity Science (Food Science & Nutrition)Plant Biotechnology **Agricultural MicrobiologyAgricultural EconomicsFruit SciencePlantation Crops & SpicesVegetable SciencePost Harvest TechnologyAgricultural Statistics*Seed Science & TechnologyAgricultural MeteorologyFloriculture & Landscape AUTOTAL GRANDICAR 21257262220182117111010813610965747230*Course duration will be three years in case of 3 year degree holders**Over and above the sanctioned strength, 20 seats are available for admission to PlantBiotechnology course for candidates coming through All India Entrance Examination.NOTE:One seat each for M Sc.(Ag.) Plant Physiology and M Sc.(Ag.) Agricultural Entomology will bereserved for the candidates from the Union Territory of Lakshadweep provided that the entireexpenditure on account of the programme is to be met by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep andthe courses are subjected to rotation each year.(ii) M Sc. Forestry at College of Forestry, iculture & Agro forestry2132Forest Biology & Tree Improvement2133Natural Resource Management2134Forest Products & Utilization2135Wildlife Science21310515Total
(iii)M.Sc. Co-operation & Banking (C & B) at CCBM, perative Management3142Rural Marketing Management202516Total(iv) M.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering ) at KCAE&T, TavanurSl. No.SeatsDisciplineTotalKAUICAR1Farm Machinery & Power Engineering6282Soil & Water Conservation Engineering6283Processing & Food Engineering *41516521Total*Two seats of M.Tech Processing & Food Engineering are reserved to B.Tech (Food Engineering) graduates. If theB.Tech (Food Engineering) candidates are not available, the seats will be filled up from B.Tech (AgriculturalEngineering) candidates.DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES 2020 -21(i) Ph.D. Agriculture/ Horticulture and Ph.D. Community ScienceSl. No. PadannakadCoH,Vka.TOTAL TOTAL GRANDKAUICAR 6111101000000121123Agricultural Economics002100213Fruit Science101000202Plantation Crops & Spices200000202Vegetable Science101100213Post Harvest Technology200000202Floriculture & AgronomyAgricultural EntomologyAgricultural ExtensionPlant Breeding & GeneticsPlant PathologySoil Science & AgriculturalChemistryPlant PhysiologyCommunity Science (FoodScience & Nutrition)Plant BiotechnologyAgricultural Microbiology
(ii) Ph.D Forestry, CoF, VellanikkaraSlNo.KAUICARTOTAL1 Silviculture & Agro forestry1122 Forest Biology & Tree Improvement1123 Natural Resource Management1124 Forest Products & Utilization1125 Wildlife Science1125510DisciplineTOTALiii Ph.D Agricultural Engineering , KCAE & T, TavanurSlNo.KAUICARTOTAL1 Farm Machinery Power & Engineering2132 Soil & Water Conservation Engineering3143 Processing & Food Engineering101628DisciplineTOTAL2.Eligibility for AdmissionCandidates should have obtained equivalent degree from a University/ Institution approvedby KAU for admission to various Masters/ Ph.D programmes. Applications of candidates withrelevant qualification from Universities accredited by ICAR/ State Agricultural Universities/Central Universities/ Central Agricultural Universities/ ICAR Deemed Universities are generallyaccepted except for admission to Community Science and Agricultural Statistics.Eligibility Criteria for the admission of ICAR students will be as per ICAR norms.Ph.D programmesa)Eligibility for Ph.D Programme except in Community ScienceMaster’s Degree in the respective discipline /related discipline from the faculty concernedof KAU or a recognised equivalent qualification with an OGPA of 7.0/10.0 for general categoryand 6.5/10.0 for SC/ST. A basic degree in Agri./Hort./Ag.Engg./Forestry is essential for allrespective Ph.D courses except Community Science. Basic Degree UG 4 years PG 2 years froma University approved by KAU will be strictly followed for admissions to the Ph.D. programmesexcept Community Science
b)Eligibility for Community ScienceThe minimum eligibility for admission to Ph.D in Community Science(Food Science &Nutrition) shall be M Sc. in Community Science or equivalent recognised by KAU with an OGPAof 7.0/10.0 for general category and 6.5/10.0 for SC/ST or 60% marks for general category and50% marks for SC/ST under traditional system.M Sc./ M.Tech ProgrammesMinimum OGPA requirement for Kerala Agricultural University Graduates for M.Sc./M.Tech. Programmes are given below.OGPARegulationsGraduates under regulations of KAU upto 2006Graduates under regulations of KAU for 2007Graduates under regulations of KAU from 2013onwardsFor GeneralCategory7.50/10.006.00/10.007.00/10.00For SC/ST7.00/10.005.50/10.006.50/10.00a) Faculty of AgricultureM. Sc. (Agriculture/Horticulture)Bachelor’s degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degreerecognised by KAU with an OGPA of 7.00/10.00 for generalcandidates and 6.50/10.00 for SC/ST.M Sc. CommunityScienceBachelor degree in Community Science or equivalent with 50%marks from a recognized university or B Sc. (Hons.) Ag. of KAUor equivalent with an OGPA of 7.00/10.00 for general candidatesand 6.50/10.00 for SC/ST.M Sc. (AgriculturalStatistics)M Sc. (Co-operation& Banking)Degree in Agriculture /Forestry/CCBM or equivalent recognizedby KAU with an OGPA of 7.00/10.00 for general candidates and6.50/10.00 for SC/ST. The degree holders in B Sc.Mathematics/Statistics with 50% marks from a recognizedUniversity can also apply.B Sc. (Hons.) C&B degree of the KAU or an equivalent degreerecognized by KAU with an OGPA of 7.00/10.00 for generalcandidates and 6.50/10.00 for SC/ST.b) Faculty of ForestryM Sc. (Forestry)A basic degree in Forestry/ Agriculture/ Horticulture/ B.V.Sc. &A.H (for Wildlife Science only) or equivalent degree recognizedby KAU with an OGPA of 7.00/10.00 for general candidates and6.50/10.00 for SC/ST. (Degree holders with higher GradeCertificate from Ranger's College or with Diploma in Forestryfrom State Forest College/Indian Forest College, Dehradun arealso eligible).
c) Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & TechnologyM Tech. (AgriculturalEngineering)A bachelor degree in Agricultural Engineering/ FoodEngineering# or an equivalent degree recognized by KAU with anOGPA of 7.00/10.00 for general candidates and 6.50/10.00 forSC/ST.# B.Tech (Food Engineering) graduates are eligible to apply only for the discipline of “ Processingand Food Engineering”.GENERAL NOTE:Students in the final semester of their degree programme are also eligible to apply.However, the final result notification/Provisional Certificate should be produced on orbefore the last date prescribed in the time schedule for submission of mark list/ Degree/provisional certificate with OGPA. Applications of those candidates who do not producethe final result notification/ Provisional Certificate for their respective degree programmebefore the prescribed date will not be considered any further for admission and will bedeemed as rejected. No further claim in this regard will be entertained.4. System of Teaching and EvaluationSemester system of instruction and internal/external evaluation will be followed.5. Reservation of seats and admission for sponsored candidates25% of the seats shall be reserved for the eligible candidates sponsored by the ICAR basedon All India Entrance Examination conducted by ICAR. At the time of admission, ICARcandidates have to fill the Bio data and remit the fees as prescribed by KAU.5.1 In service candidatesCandidates sponsored by the Govt. of Kerala are admitted over and above the intakecapacity subject to availability of faculty and facilities. Intending candidates will have tosubmit their application through their Heads of Departments concerned within thestipulated time and should attach a certificate of sponsorship and experience from theconcerned employer. They should also satisfy the required qualification for admission andthey are exempted from writing entrance examination. Sponsored candidate is a candidatedeputed by the respective development department, research institutions of nationalimportance, Commodity Boards and other Government and Quasi Governmentdevelopment institutions. The expenditure towards the Post Graduate programme of suchstudents will be met by the sponsoring agency or the student. For inservice candidates fromKerala Agricultural University, application submitted through Registrar with No ObjectionCertificate will only be considered for admission. No advance copy will be considered.One seat each for M Sc.(Ag.) Plant Physiology and M Sc.(Ag.) Agricultural Entomologywill be reserved for the candidates from the Union Territory of Lakshadweep provided thatthe entire expenditure on account of the programme is met by the Union Territory ofLakshadweep. At the time of admission, candidates have to fill the Bio data and remit thefees as prescribed by KAU.6. How to ApplyApplication forms and prospectus for admission to the above PG /Ph.D programmes areavailable in the KAU website www.admissions.kau.in. Candidate should submit theapplication online after registering in the website. Hard copy of the online application shallbe forwarded along with the required documents (see Para-8 below) and details of fees tothe Registrar, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O., Thrissur, Kerala - 680 656before the last date prescribed for the submission of hard copy of online application. The
online application will be valid only if the University receives the hard copy of applicationand other documents within the stipulated time. Applications received late or founddefective or incomplete in any manner or which do not contain any of the enclosuresspecified are liable to be summarily rejected. The candidates are advised to read theinstructions given in the website carefully before filling up the application. Hard copy ofapplication of employed candidates should be routed through their Heads of Departments.Application Fee for Masters Degree programme:CategoryGeneral categoryScheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe(Native of Kerala only)Application Fee (Rs.)1000500Ph.D Programme in all faculties:-CategoryApplication Fee (Rs.)General category1500Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe(Native of Kerala only)750Payment of Application FeeApplication fee can be paid online by using the internet facility “SB COLLECT” of StateBank of India for which a link is provided in the application portal and after payment ofapplication fee, candidate should take a print out of online payment receipt from website.Candidates can also remit the application fee directly at any of the branches of State Bank ofIndia by showing the chalan generated through “ SB COLLECT “ and the bank will issue anOnline Receipt on payment of the same. Any other mode of payment will not be accepted.The Application fee/additional fee once remitted will not be refunded under anycircumstances.NB: The candidates are required to enter details of the fee paid in the online applicationform. Application forms without receipt of online payment attached will besummarily rejected. Candidates must ensure the payment before attaching theonline receipt of payment.7. Admission to Foreign StudentsThe foreign students shall apply through the Indian Missions in the respective country andthe application with bio-data and copies of certificates to prove qualification and age hasto be forwarded to the Government of India by the Indian Embassy/Mission in concernedcountry. The Govt. of India, ICAR or EdCIL arranges for admission through the IndianCouncil of Agricultural Research/ DARE/ EdCIL. The seats allotted to foreign studentswill be over and above the notified strength in each course.Foreign students who have arrived in India on tourist visa will not be admitted unless theyhave taken the prior approval of the Government of India to their visa being converted tostudent visa. But their applications will be provisionally considered and their eligibility
decided. An ‘Eligibility Certificate’ with indication of last date by which they must jointhe course will be issued to the eligible candidates and they will be advised to approach theMinistry of Home Affairs through the Foreigners' Registration Officer or the StateGovernment where the foreign students are temporarily residing at the time of application.With such application for conversion of their visa they should attach the eligibilitycertificate in original.Before actually joining the course, foreign students will also be required to fill in therelevant particulars in the application form obtainable from the Kerala AgriculturalUniversity Office on payment of the required fee.No self-financing foreign student will be admitted to any of the courses in KAU. Thefacilities of reservation of seats will henceforth be given only to the following twocategories of foreign students viz.,a)Foreign students supported by Govt. of India through scholarships/ fellowships.b)8.Foreign students supported by respective Govt./ International organisation throughscholarships/fellowships and approved by Govt. of India (ICAR/DARE).Application EnclosuresEach hard copy of the application for admission shall be accompanied with the following:a) Online payment receipt of the application fee.b) Self attested copies of certificates in proof of mark list of qualifying examination/provisional degree certificate/ degree certificate with OGPA.c) Valid GATE Score Card in Agricultural Engineering/ Food Technology for M.Tech.Programmes.d) Copy of print out of ICAR JRF/SRF Applicatione) Certificates in proof of experience, sports, arts, publication.f) The details of published papers should be furnished as follows:Original research papersText books (authored or edited)Chapter in Text BookReview articles in research journalsResearch notePopular science articlesg) A 'no objection certificate' and experience certificate obtained from the controlling officerconcerned in the case of in-service candidates.Registrar will be the controlling officer forKAU employeesNote: Documents sent with the hard copy of application are not returnable under anycircumstances.9. Penalty for false informationAny candidate who is found to have willfully or otherwise given any particulars which are falseor has suppressed material facts or does not satisfy the requisite qualification for admission shallbe disqualified. They shall not be allowed to continue on the rolls of the University, if it isdetected at any stage of his/her studentship in the University. In case the candidate has alreadygraduated from the University, then the degree awarded by the University will be withdrawn.
10. SELECTIONPh.D.Selection of candidates will be based on the ICAR Entrance examination (AICE- JRF/SRF(Ph.D) )conducted for the academic session 2020-21 except for Community Science. KAU will conductseparate entrance exam for Community Science.Candidates will be ranked on the basis of the following criteria.Sl. No.ParticularsMarks1ICAR/ KAU Entrance Examination752Academic Performance (Marks/Grade obtained in PGDegr
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