KVASU Admissions 2024: Application Form, Entrance Exam, Courses, Fees, Eligibility, Selection Process, Last Date to Apply

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) offers undergraduate programmes like Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc.& AH) and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc).

The university provides two specializations in B.Tech, that are Dairy Technology and Food Technology. BVSc.& AH and B.Sc. have only one specialization each.

To apply for all of the UG level programmes one needs to have an aggregate of minimum 50% marks in 10+2 level from an authorized institution.For selection in B.Tech., the candidate needs to have cleared KEAM exam or AIEEA-UG exam. For BVSc. & AH, the candidates have to go through an entrance test NEET-UG, which is regulated by Commissioner of Entrance Examinations of Kerala (CEE) and Veterinary Council of India (VCI). The selection in B.Sc. will be dependent on the marks obtained by the candidate in Entrance Test, Interview and counseling.

Key Note:

1. Under BVSc & AH, 10% relaxation shall be allowed to the candidates belonging to SC/ST categories and 5% relaxation shall be applicable to the candidates belonging to socially and educationally backward communities.
2. Admission to the B. Tech. (Dairy Technology) course is regulated by Commissioner of Entrance Examinations of Kerala (CEE) through conducting Kerala Engineering Entrance Exam (KEAM) and ICAR through conducting the AIEEA-UG entrance examination.
3. For B.Sc. (Poultry Production and Business Management), the SC/ST candidates have to pass in the qualifying examination.
4. 5% of relaxation will be given to the candidates belonging to socially and educationally backward communities.

The university has a number of different courses to offer at the postgraduate level, that are Master of Technology (M.Tech), Master of Science (M.Sc), Master of Science (M.S) and Master of Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc).

The minimum qualification for all the masters programmes is a graduation degree in the relevant field. For admissions in all of the Postgraduate programmes, the candidates need to appear in an entrance exam which is conducted by the university. Candidates would be selected as per their obtained marks in the exam.

Key Note:

M.Tech.

• Candidates with B.Tech (Dairy Science and Technology) or B.Tech. (Dairy Technology) waiting for their result can also apply for M.Tech. course.
• 25% of the total seats will be kept reserved for the eligible candidates sponsored by the ICAR based on All India Entrance Examination to be conducted by them.

MVSc.

• The maximum age limit for a candidate to apply under general category is 40 years and under SC/ST category it is 45 years. 
• There is also a provision of Residency system under this course provided by the University. The selection under this system will be done on the basis of option and merit of the candidate.

M.Sc. Animal Sciences

• Candidates who have done BSc (Poultry Production and Business Management) are also eligible to apply, but their selection will be dependent on the approval from the competent authority.

KVASU provides P.h. D programme to the candidates under three categories – Veterinary, Biosciences and Climate Change in Animal Agriculture. Candidates willing to apply for Ph.D programme must have at least minimum percentage of marks or the minimum OGPA in the Master’s degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university. The criteria for selecting the candidates is – the qualifying degree marks, a written entrance test and an interview conducted by the university.

Key Note:

• If a candidate obtains a minimum of 40% marks in the entrance test, then only he/she will be considered for admission. For SC/ST category, the minimum qualifying marks are 30%. 

Veterinary Subjects

• Candidates from SC/ST category need to have OGPA of 7.0/10 or an equivalent for applying to any of the PhD specializations. 
• The candidates also have to produce attested copy of the final mark sheet on or before August 22, 2021.
• While filling the application form, the candidate also has to upload a file which will have all the details of the project proposal (which should be in DOC/DOCX/PDF format). The size of the file should not exceed 500 kb.
• In addition to the file containing details of the project proposal, the candidate also has to upload a file of the papers published in the past, while filling the application form. 
• Sign the hard copy of the details of the papers published and send it along with the hard copy of the application form. 
• The hardcopy of the details of the papers published, signed by the candidates should be sent with the hard copy of the application.

Biosciences

• Candidates with the following advantages will be exempted from appearing in the entrance test:

1. If the candidate has cleared U.G.C./C.S.I.R/ICAR test or possesses an M.Phil. degree by research and thesis.
2. A college/ university teacher who has 2 years of teaching experience.
3. If the candidate has qualified the Kerala State Level Eligibility Test.
4. Those scientists who are working in approved Research Laboratories which are either owned/ managed by the Central or State Government or an autonomous Research Institution of National Status. These aspirants should also have an experience of 5 years in the grade of Scientist with a minimum of 2 research papers published in the recognized research journals of the specialization subject.
5. Those scientists/physicians who are working in Pharmaceuticals/Hospitals/Research Centre’s which are owned by the govt. with an experience of 5 years and have a minimum of 2 research papers published. 

• Candidates from the SC/ST category have a provision of exemption of 5% in the overall marks in the master’s program when applying for the Ph.D. course.

Climate Change in Animal Agriculture

• The candidates who are currently working must have reviewed at least two research papers before applying.