KAU - Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur Answered Questions

The basic eligibility requirement to get admission into BSc courses at UAS Dharwad and Kerala Agricultural University is almost similar, in which candidates are required to qualify for their Class 12 from a relevant stream with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Further, for the selection process, KAU accepts relevant ICAR CUET/ KEAM scores. On the other hand, UAS Dharwad accepts relevant scores of ICAR CUET/ KCET. Hence, the only difference is the type of entrance exam accepted for the BSc course. Candidates can choose any of them that align with their career choices, location preferences and affordability. 

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. 

Kerala Agricultural University offers only four sepecialisations in the M.Tech course. Moreover, the university offers a limited number of seats for each specialisations. Similarly, Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, KAU also offers limited seats for M.Tech courses. Check out the number of seats allocated at the college:InstitutesSeatsKelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Kerala Agricultural University18

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.

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.

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.

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

For admission to the MTech course at Kerala Agricultural University, the university accepts ICAR AIEEA PG scores. Further, the ICAR AIEEA exam was conducted on July 3, 2025.  ICAR PG exams were held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The ICAR AIEEA 2025 Answer Key will be out soon on the official website. Additionally, the ICAR AIEEA PG exam is conducted once a year in a computer-based format for applicants across India.

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.