Kerala Agriculture University (KAU) is a state-level autonomous university that provides seven UGC-approved undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate programmes. The University has collaborated with various International Academic Institutions through student and faculty exchange programs.

Admissions to PG programmes are made on the basis of merit obtained in the University's entrance exam. The University accepts application forms through online modes only. Candidates having a valid KMAT/ CAT/ MAT/ CMAT score are admitted to the MBA programme based on a GD and PI round. Candidates interested in pursuing a PhD are shortlisted based on their performance in a previous qualifying degree exam, which is followed by a KAU-led PI round.

The College has an excellent placement record in the past few years. Its graduates have been placed in prestigious organisations both in India and overseas. C&B Graduates and Postgraduates at KAU are placed at Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India, State Bank of Travancore, Union Bank of India, Canara Bank, Bank of India

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Faculty members of the college are renowned research engineers of Kerala Agricultural University along with being highly qualified from IITs and foreign institutions. Selected candidates are awarded the State Government's Central Sector Scholarship for their Undergraduate programme. KAU Junior Research Fellowships are awarded based on academic excellence.

Kerala Agricultural University: Rankings

  • Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution that is officially recognised by the University Grants Commission of India.
  • It is placed at 105th place as per the country rankings and 4665th rank as per the world rankings.
  • Ranked 2 for best Agriculture university by Edurank in Thrissur.
  • Ranked 17 out of 20 for best Agriculture university by Edurank in Kerala.
  • Ranked 3972 out of 5833 for best Agriculture university by Edurank in Asia.

Kerala Agricultural University: Courses & Fees

Course Details Selection Criteria
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.}
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Fees: INR 71,860
  • Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 with PCM/PCMB/PCB/ Inter-Agriculture as subjects from CBSE or any other recognised school board.
  • Must have obtained the minimum aggregate marks (50 percent for OBC(NCL), UPS, EWS, and 40 percent for Transgender, PwD category students).
 Merit basis + Entrance Test KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture, and Medical courses) conducted by the university
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] 
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Fees: INR 71,860
  • Eligibility: 10+2 of CBSE or any other recognised education board with a minimum of PCM/PCMB 50%
 Merit basis + Entrance Test KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture, and Medical courses) conducted by the university
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] + Master of Science [M.Sc]
  • Duration: 5 years
  • Fees: INR 4.04 lakh
  • Eligibility: 10+2 certificate from recognised university with at least 60% in PCM/PCMB
  • Candidates who meet the university's eligibility requirements must take the university's entrance exam.
 Merit basis minimum 60% in PCM/PCMB in 10+2 and Candidates are selected based on marks in written entrance test.
 
Master of Science [M.Sc]
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 58,200
  • Eligibility: Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognized by KAU with a GPA of 7.00/10.00.
  • Candidates who meet the university's eligibility requirements must take the university's entrance exam.
 Candidates who have been shortlisted for a personal interview will be contacted based on their performance in the written test.
Post Graduate Diploma
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Fees: INR 40,000
  • Eligibility: Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree.
  • Candidates who meet the university's eligibility requirements must take the university's entrance exam.
 Entrance Test KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture, and Medical courses) conducted by the university
Diploma 
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 1.04 lakh
  • Eligibility: Candidates who meet the university's eligibility requirements must take the university's entrance exam.
 Candidates who have been shortlisted for a personal interview will be contacted based on their performance in the written test.
Ph.D 
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 87,090
  • Eligibility: Apart from the other criteria, the score earned in the ICAR Entrance examination- AICE- JRF/SRF (Ph.D) will be considered in the final selection for KAU's Ph.D programme.
 ICAR Entrance examination scores
Master of Technology [M.Tech]
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 58,200
  • Eligibility: Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree.
  • Candidates who meet the university's eligibility requirements must take the university's entrance exam.
 Candidates who have been shortlisted for a personal interview will be contacted based on their performance in the written test.
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Agribusiness)
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 1.24 lakh
  • Eligibility: Candidate must have passed graduation from recognized university/ institute.
 CAT, MAT, CMAT Entrance Exam Scores

Kerala Agricultural University: Cutoff

CAT 2020 Cut Offs 

Category Overall QA DILR VARC
General 91 80 80 80
EWS 70 60 60 60
NC-OBC 73 60 60 60
SC 50 45 45 45
ST 38 30 30 30
PWD 35 30 30 30

Kerala Agricultural University: Placements

Kerala Agricultural University has an active training and placement cell that is in charge of student training and placement. In addition, the placement cell guarantees that students are put in the appropriate industry. 

  • The Placement Cell organises a variety of Seminars, Guest Lectures, Conferences, Corporate Meets, Personality Development & Communication Skill Programs, and Counseling Sessions to help students prepare for their future careers.
  • KAU graduates hold sought positions in prestigious organisations both in India and overseas. Many of the students are ICAR-JRF, UGC-NET, and JRF recipients.
  • Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) recognises BSc (Hons.) Co-operation & Banking as one of the qualifications for Specialist Officer (Agriculture). 
  • C&B Graduates and Post graduates at KAU are placed at Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India, State Bank of Travancore, Union Bank of India, Canara Bank, Bank of India with an average package of INR 2 - 3.5 LPA.

Kerala Agricultural University: Scholarships

Kerala Agricultural University offers financial assistance to the candidates in the form of scholarships and tuition fee waivers.

  • NTS scholarship of around INR 3000 per month is awarded by ICAR to the students who are studying in colleges outside their domicile.
  • Students are eligible for a variety of scholarships based on their academic performance or socioeconomic status. 
  • SC/ST students are eligible for financial aid from the Scheduled Caste/Tribe Development Department, whereas students from Other Backward Communities are eligible for KPCR scholarships. 
  • Selected candidates are awarded the State Government's Central Sector Scholarship for their Undergraduate programme. 

Kerala Agricultural University: FAQs

Q. How do I apply for Kerala agriculture University for an MSc in agriculture?

Ans: Notifications for postgraduate programmes are sent out by the Kerala agriculture University. You can apply once the notifications have been sent out. For admission to Agriculture PG programmes under the All India Quota, you can apply for the ICAR-JRF AIEEA PG test.

Q. How can I get admission at Kerala Agricultural university, bsc-msc integrated biotechnology after 12th?

Ans: The 5-year course (which includes both B.Sc. and M.Sc.) will be delivered in a multi-institutional format, involving universities that educate or perform biotechnology research, in order to maximise the use of highly qualified manpower and facilities. The Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) will admit students based on their achievement in a university-sponsored admission examination. Candidates interested in the Biotechnology Integrated programme, on the other hand, must have passed any 10+2 or 12 Std or equivalent examination with science subjects from any recognised board in India to be eligible to apply for admission to their degree.

Q. Name some of the top recruiters at Kerala Agricultural University?

Ans: Some of the top companies that participate in Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Thrissur placement are Canara Bank, Federal Bank, HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, and so on