Thursday, April 28, 2011

Kerala Agricultural University, Admissions 2011-2012

Kerala Agricultural University,
KAU P.O., Thrissur, Kerala - 680 656



Admission 2011


Applications have been invited for admission to the following Master, Bachelor and Doctoral Programmes of Kerala Agricultural University for Academic Year 2011-12.


A. Regular PG Programme
1. MSc (Ag.) / MSc(Hort) / MSc(Forestry) / MSc(C&B) / MSc Home Science / MTech (Ag.Engg.)

Eligibility
a) MSc Agriculture:

A bachelor’s degree in the respective subject or a qualification recognised by Kerala Agricultural University as equivalent thereto with an OGPA of 7.0 out of 10.0 or 2.25 out of 4.00 or an aggregate of 50.00% marks in the traditional system. In the case of SC / ST candidates an OGPA of 6.5 out of 10.0 or 2.00 out of 4.00 or an aggregate of 50% marks in the traditional system is the minimum requirement. BSc (Ag.) and BSc (Hort.) will be treated as equal for admission purposes.


b) MSc Co-operation & Banking:

Any degree of the Kerala Agricultural University or a qualification recognised by the Kerala Agricultural University as equivalent thereto with an OGPA of 7.0 out of 10.0 or 2.25 out of 4.00 or at least 50.00% marks as per the traditional system. In the case of SC / ST candidates, an OGPA of 6.5/10.0 or 2.00/4.00 or an aggregate of 50% marks in the traditional system. For ICAR quota candidates a minimum of 6.0/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent % of marks in Bachelor’s degree (for SC / STs 5.5/10) is the requirement.


c) MSc Forestry:

A basic degree in Forestry / Agriculture/Horticulture/ BVSc & AH or a qualification recognised by KAU as equivalent thereto with an OGPA of 7.0 out of 10.0 or 2.25 out of 4.00 or an aggregate of 50.00% marks in the traditional system. Degree holders with Higher Grade Certificate from Ranger’s College or with Diploma in Forestry from State Forest College/Indian Forest College, Dehra Dun are also eligible. In the case of SC / ST candidates, an OGPA of 6.5/10.0 or 2.00/4.00 or an aggregate of 50% marks in the traditional system is the minimum requirement. For ICAR quota candidates a minimum of 6.0/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent % of marks in Bachelors degree (for SC / STs 5.5/10) is the requirement.


d) MTech programme:

Graduation in Agricultural Engineering or a qualification recognised by KAU as equivalent thereto with an OGPA of 7.0 out of 10.0 or 2.25 out of 4.00 or 50.00% marks in traditional system. In the case of SC / ST candidates, an OGPA of 6.5/10.0 or 2.00/4.00 or an aggregate of 50% marks in traditional system is the minimum requirement. For ICAR quota candidates a minimum of 6.0/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent % of marks in Bachelors degree (for SC / STs 5.5/10) is the requirement.


2. PhD in Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Home Science

Eligibility:

A Master’s degree in the discipline/related discipline from the concerned faculty of the Kerala Agricultural University or a qualification recognised as equivalent thereto with an OGPA of 7.0 out of 10.0 or 2.75 out of 4.00 or an aggregate of 50% marks as per traditional system. In the case of SC / ST candidates, an OGPA of 6.5 out of 10.0 or 2.5 out of 4.00 or an aggregate of 50% marks in the traditional system is the minimum requirement. A basic degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture is essential for admission to all the courses except Home Science (FS & N).


B. Integrated MSc Programme (5 years) for +2 students

1. Climate Change Adaptation
2. Biotechnology


Eligibility: Students having passed 10+2 level examination of various boards in India, as well as CBSE or equivalent to 10+2 level examinations with science subjects will be eligible for applying for admission to this course. The student should have secured minimum 60 per cent marks for general category and 50% marks for SC / ST candidates or equivalent grades.


C. MBA in Agri-Business Management

Eligibility: All professional graduates of State Agricultural Universities / Deemed universities under ICAR system with a minimum OGPA of 7.5/10.0 (7.0 for SC / ST Candidates). All graduates, including professional graduates from Indian / Foreign universities recognized by AICTE/UGC with a minimum 55% mark in traditional system (5% concession to SC / ST Candidates).


D. BSc Co-operation and Banking (C&B) Hons Degree Programme for +2 students

Eligibility: Candidates for admission to BSc (C&B) Hons programme should have passed Higher Secondary Examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala or examinations recognised equivalent thereto with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. In the case of SC / ST candidates a pass in the qualifying examination is enough. Relaxation of 5% marks is allowed to candidates belonging to SEBC.


Application Submission:

Application forms and prospectus for admission to the above P.G. programmes are available in the KAU website www.kau.edu.in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. The downloaded application should be printed on A4 size paper. The filled in application forms may be submitted along with application fee as detailed below to the Registrar, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU P.O., Thrissur, Kerala - 680 656 so as to reach on or before 07.06.2011 at 3.00 pm.


Masters Degree programme:
General category - Rs.750
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (native of Kerala only) - Rs.375

PhD programme in all faculties
General category - Rs.1000
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (native of Kerala only) - Rs.50

BSc (C&B):
General category - Rs.300
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (native of Kerala only) - Rs.150


The application fee shall be paid by way of Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Comptroller, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara payable at the State Bank of Travancore, KAU Campus branch, Vellanikkara.


For details, visit the link:
http://www.kau.edu/academic/2011_C&B_PROSPECTUS.pdf

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