KAU - Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur Answered Questions

No, KEAM scores are not important to get admission into the BTech course at Kerala Agricultural University because the university also accepts relevant scores from ICAR CUET for admission to BTech. However, the university gives 80% of the seats on the basis of KEAM engineering rank secured by the students, and 20% of the seats are reserved for the students who achieved valid ICAR CUET scores. 

The eligibility criteria for B.Tech. in Biotechnology course at College of Agriculture, Vellayani for direct admission is:- Students having passed Plus Two/ Higher Secondary/ recognised equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with a minimum of 50% marks except for SC/ST communities.- The candidates should have studied Mathematics as a subject in the +2 level.- The SC/ST candidates need only a pass in the qualifying examination.

To get a seat in College of Agriculture, Vellayani for B.Tech. in Biotechnology, candidates need to apply through the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) website. The admission process typically involves submitting an online application, followed by a counseling process. Candidates are selected based on their merit, which is determined by their performance in the qualifying examination and other criteria set by the university. For more information, candidates can visit the KAU website.

No, candidates are not allowed to get direct admissions to the M.Tech course at Kerala Agricultural University. To get admission into the M.Tech course at KAU, candidates must complete their BTech/ BE in Agricultural/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Energy & Environmental Engineering with an aggregate of 60%. Additionally, for the selection process, the university considers the relevant scores of ICAR AIEEA, and there are chances that the university might consider the university's in-house entrance exam.  

The KAU M.Tech admission process can be divided into five broad steps. Interested students can follow the below-mentioned steps to get admission to their preferred M.Tech course:1. Eligibility check: Any candidate who has passed BTech/ BE degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate is eligible to apply.2. Application process: Those who are eligible must fill out the application form available on the official website, with all the requiste documents and scores in the accepted entrance exam. 3. Merit list check: After the application process, students must stay updated with the merit list. Shortlisted students move on to the next stage.4. Reporting: Shortlisted students must report to the college/ university for verification of documents.5. Fee payment: Students with final admission offers must pay the prescribed fee to secure their admission.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for B.Tech. in Biotechnology at College of Agriculture, Vellayani includes passing Plus Two/Higher Secondary/recognised equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with a minimum of 50% marks, except for SC/ST communities.

Kerala Agricultural University offers four specialisations in M.Tech courses, namely  MTech Agricultural Engineering (Farm Machinery & Power Engineering), M.Tech Agricultural Engineering (Processing & Food Engineering), M.Tech Agricultural Engineering (Soil and Water Conservation Engineering), and M.Tech Renewable Energy Engineering. The scope of jobs after completing these courses is also different. Check out the table below, mentioning the job profiles that candidates can pursue after completion of the course:Jobs Roles for M.Tech in Agri EnggJob roles for M.Tech Processing & Food EngineeringAgricultural EngineerFood Safety Officer Assistant Engineer (Irrigation Department)Food Inspector Farm Machinery Design EngineerQuality Assurance ExecutiveEquipment Testing EngineerFood Microbiologist

Kerala Agricultural University offers three specialisations in BTech courses, namely Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology and Food Engineering. The scope of jobs after completing these courses is also different. Check out the below table mentioning the job profiles that candidates can pursue after completion of the course:Jobs Roles for BTech in Agri EnggJob Roles for BTech Biotechnology Job roles for BTech Food EngineeringAgricultural EngineerBiotech OfficerFood Safety Officer Assistant Engineer (Irrigation Department)Laboratory Analyst Food Inspector Farm Machinery Design EngineerBioprocess EngineerQuality Assurance ExecutiveEquipment Testing EngineerResearch Scientist Food Microbiologist

Yes, working professionals can apply for the M.Tech course at Kerala Agricultural University. Moreover, these people need to add some relevant details about their occupation at the time of filling out the application form. The candidate must select 'yes' from the options if they are employed and have experience. If employed, the following details are to be furnished by the candidate; otherwise, these fields will not be shown.Post held: Enter the name of the post the applicant has held in the current/ last employment.Designation: Enter the designation of the candidate's employment.Institution: Enter the name of the institution at which the candidate is currently/ last employed.Period of service: Enter the period of service in years and months with the number of years in the given box for the year and the number of months.

Apply online for KEAM through the website.
Appear for and qualify in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Under Graduate (NEET UG) for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture.
Write Engineering Entrance Examination for B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) and B.Tech (Food Technology).
Allotment will be done by CEE.