Kerala Agricultural University

Kerala University was established on 24th February 1971 based on the recommendation of the Second National Education Commission (1964-66) headed by Dr. D.S. Kothari, the then Chairman of the University Grants Commission. The Kerala Agricultural University is the 15th in the series of the State Agricultural Universities.

After the formation of Kerala Agricultural University, Agricultural College and Research Institute at Vellayani, and the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, were brought under its ambit. In addition, twenty one agricultural and animal husbandry research stations were also transferred to the KAU for taking up research and extension programmes on various crops, animals, birds, etc.

During 2011, Kerala Agricultural University was trifurcated into Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) and Kerala Agricultural University (KAU).

Currently, the University has six colleges (three Agriculture, one Agricultural Engineering, one Forestry, one Co-operation Banking & Management), six RARSs, seven KVKs, 15 Research Stations and 16 Research and Extension Units under the faculties of Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering and Forestry. In addition, one Academy on Climate Change Adaptation and one Institute of Agricultural Technology offering M.Sc. (Integrated) Climate Change Adaptation and Diploma in Agricultural Sciences respectively are also functioning in Kerala Agricultural University.

University has many colleges that provide research in Agronomy, Agricultural Entomology, Agricultural Extension, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Pathology, Forest Management & Utilisation, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Plant Physiology, Home Science(FS&N), Agricultural Statistics, Plant Biotechnology, Olericulture, Processing Technology, Silviculture & Agroforestry, Plantation Crops and Spices, Tree Physiology & Breeding, Wild Life Science, Wood Science.

Goals of Kerala Agricultural University

To provide human resources, skills and technology required for sustainable development of agriculture, including crop production, co-operation, forestry, agricultural engineering, home science and other allied disciplines by integrating education, research and extension.

Objectives of Kerala Agricultural University

The University focuses its strategy on synergizing multi-disciplinary education and strengthening problem-specific research relevant to the state and help building innovative extension systems for sustainable management of natural resources, sustainable agricultural production and overall improvement of rural livelihoods.
Provide quality education in Agriculture, Horticulture, Co-operation, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science and other allied disciplines.
Undertake basic, applied and adaptive research to address current and future challenges of farming community and to provide management options relevant to the prevailing agroclimatic and socioeconomic situations.
Generate appropriate technologies to support sustainable growth of agricultural entrepreneurship and agri-business.
Develop innovative extension strategies and formulate effective mechanisms for Transfer of Technology to institutions and farmers for enhanced and sustainable agricultural production leading to improved rural livelihoods.
Locate and protect biodiversity to preserve agro-ecosystem of the state and to document traditional knowledge and technologies.

Academic Programs of Kerala Agricultural University

Faculty of Agriculture

Bachelor's Degree

B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
B.Sc. (Hons.) Co-operation and Banking
B.Sc. (Hons.) Co-operation, Banking & Management
B.Sc.-M.Sc. (Integrated) Degree
B.Sc.-M.Sc. (Integrated) Biotechnology
B.Sc.-M.Sc. (Integrated) Climate Change Adaptation

Diploma

Diploma in Agricultural Sciences
Diploma on Organic Agriculture
Post Graduate Diploma in Analytical Techniques in Soil Fertility and Crop Production
Post Graduate Diploma in Solid Waste Management

Master's Degree

M.Sc. Agriculture (Agricultural Economics)
M.Sc. Agriculture (Agricultural Meteorology)
M.Sc. Agriculture (Agricultural Microbiology)
M.Sc. Agriculture (Agricultural Statistics)
M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy)
M.Sc. Agriculture (Entomology)
M.Sc. Agriculture (Extension)
M.Sc. Agriculture (Olericulture)
M.Sc. Agriculture (Plant Bio-technology)
M.Sc. Agriculture (Plant Breeding & Genetics)
M.Sc. Agriculture (Plant Pathology)
M.Sc. Agriculture (Plant Physiology)
M.Sc. Agriculture (Plantation Crops & Spices)
M.Sc. Agriculture (Pomology & Floriculture)
M.Sc. Agriculture (Processing Technology)
M.Sc. Agriculture (Seed Science & Technology)
M.Sc. Agriculture (Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry)
M.Sc. Co-operation & Banking (Co-Operative Management)
M.Sc. Co-operation & Banking (Rural Banking and Finance Management)
M.Sc. Co-operation & Banking (Rural Marketing Management)
M.Sc. Home Science (FS & N)
MBA Agribusiness Management

Doctoral Degree

Ph.D. (Agricultural Economics)
Ph.D. (Agricultural Entomology)
Ph.D. (Agricultural Extension)
Ph.D. (Agronomy)
Ph.D. (Olericulture)
Ph.D. (Plant Bio-technology)
Ph.D. (Plant Breeding & Genetics)
Ph.D. (Plant Pathology)
Ph.D. (Plant Physiology)
Ph.D. (Plantation Crops & Spices)
Ph.D. (Pomology & Floriculture)
Ph.D. (Processing Technology)
Ph.D. (Rural Marketing Management)
Ph.D. (Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry)
Ph.D. Home Science (FS & N)

Faculty of Forestry

Bachelor's Degree

B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry

Master's Degrees

M.Sc. Forestry (Forest Management and Utilization)
M.Sc. Forestry (Silviculture and Agroforestry)
M.Sc. Forestry (Tree Physiology & Breeding)
M.Sc. Forestry (Wild life Sciences)
M.Sc. Forestry (Wood Science)

Doctoral Degree

Ph.D. (Forest Management and Utilization)
Ph.D. (Silviculture and Agroforestry)
Ph.D. (Tree Physiology & Breeding)
Ph.D. (Wildlife Sciences)
Ph.D. (Wood Science)

Faculty of Agricultural Engineering

Bachelor's Degree

B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering
B.Tech. Food Engineering

Master's Degree

M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering (Agricultural Processing & Food Engineering)
M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering (Farm Power & Machinery)
M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering (Soil and Water Engineering)

Doctoral Degree

Ph.D. (Agricultural Processing & Food Engineering)
Ph.D. (Farm Power & Machinery)
Ph.D. (Soil and Water Engineering)

Teaching Campuses of Kerala Agricultural University

College of Agriculture, Vellayani
College of Agriculture, Padannakkad
College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara
College of Co-Operation, Banking & Management, Vellanikkara
Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Tavanur
College of Forestry, Vellanikkara
Academy of Climate Change Education and Research, Vellanikkara
Institute of Agriculture Technolgy & RARS, Pattambi

Kerala Agricultural University Admissions

Candidates seeking admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry, B.Sc. (Hons.) Co-operation & Banking, B.Sc. (Hons.) Climate Change & Environmental Science and B.Tech (Bio-Technology) degree programmes (4 year duration) required to appear for NEET UG.
Candidates seeking admission for B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) and B.Tech (Food Technology) for CEE Kerala.
Candidates seeking admissions to the various PG/Ph.D programmes need to qualify in ICAR AIEEA (PG)/ICAR AICE- JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) entrance examination.
Admissions to PG and Ph D in Community Science and Cooperation and Banking is through entrance examination conducted by the university.
Admissions to the Diploma and PG Diploma programmes is through entrance examination conducted by the university.

Contact Details

Kerala Agricultural University

KAU Main Campus

KAU P.O. Vellanikkara, NH - 47,

Thrissur, Kerala 680656

Phone: http://www.kau.in/