KAU - Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur Answered Questions

The eligibility criteria to get admissions into BSc (Hons) Climate Change and Environmental Science at KAU, candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology with a minimum of 50% marks except for SC/ST communities. The names of the subjects offered in the first semester of the course are as follows:MathematicsIntroduction to ForestryIntroduction to AgricultureIntroduction to StatisticsIntroductory Animal HusbandryIntroduction to Environmental ScienceComprehension and communication skills in English, etc.

Yes, Kerala Agricultural University does offer internships to BSc courses. Moreover, as per the information available on the official website of the university, BSc students can get internships/ field training/ inplant training allowance. In these allowances, a student will get INR 8,000 per month. However, the exact duration and period of internship are not mentioned in the official website of the syllabus PDF.

According to the information gathered by the recent official prospectus of the KAU MBA course, the university has a placements cell that regularly organises industry/ farm visits to expand students' exposure in the agriculture field. The names of the top recruiters mentioned in the brochure are as follows:AmulITC LimitedRubber BoardSpices BoardIndocertPlantrich LtdIPL Biologicals Ltd.Godrej Agrovet. Ltd.Plant LipidsSynthite Industries Limited.Big BasketTropical Agro SystemNedspice Processing India Ltd.Reliance Retail Ltd.Hotpack GlobalPlantrich Agritech Pvt. Ltd., etc. 

To get admission to B.Sc. in Agriculture at College of Agriculture, Wayanad- Kerala Agricultural University, candidates need to apply online for KEAM and appear for and qualify in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Under Graduate (NEET UG). Allotment will be done by CEE.

At the time of filling out the application form for the MBA course at Kerala Agricultural University, candidates are required to attach several documents that prove their academic qualification and personal details. The names of the important documents that are required for admission are as follows:Scorecard of KMAT/ CMAT/ CAT.Proof of online payment of the application fee.A Degree/ Provisional Degree Certificate to prove eligibility for admission. (Candidates awaiting the result of the qualifying degree shall submit an undertaking stating the same.) Marksheet of Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation The TC from the head of the Institution was last studied.Community Certificate obtained from a Revenue Officer not below the rank of a Village Officer in the case of SC/ST candidates.

Kerala Agricultural University only offers one specialisation in the MBA course, i.e., Agri Business Management. The MBA (Agribusiness Management) programme of KAU is crafted to refashion the DNA of agribusiness in India by meeting the human capital needs of the fast-growing food and agribusiness sector. In this programme, Industrial and farm visits are undertaken to expose the students to real-life situations to unlearn and relearn management lessons.

Kerala Agricultural University offers one specialisation in MBA courses, namely Agri Business Management. The scope of jobs after completing these courses is relevant to the Agriculture and similar fields. Check out the table below, mentioning the job profiles that candidates can pursue after completion of the course:Agri Business ManagerCommodity TraderSupply Chain Manager (Agri Products)Procurement ManagerFarm Operations ManagerAgri Input Marketing Manager (Seeds, Fertilizers, Pesticides)Agri Finance/Loan Officer (Banks & NBFCs), etc. 

The total tuition fee for the M.Tech course at Kerala Agricultural University is INR 61,400, and the tuition fee for PAU M.Tech courses is INR 76,900. Thus, the tuition fee for KAU M.Tech courses is more affordable than PAU M.Tech courses. The tuition fee is one of the factors to be considered for comparison. There are several other options for which a candidate can compare two university courses, such as placement packages, seats, affiliation, etc. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative. 

Kerala Agricultural University BTech admission is completely entrance-based. The university offers three specialisations in the BTech course and accepts entrance examination scores. The accepted entrance exams are KEAM Engineering and ICAR CUET (the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) conducted for admissions to undergraduate programmes in agriculture and allied sciences at various Agricultural Universities (AUs) in India). Therefore, candidates are not allowed to get direct admission to BTech courses at KAU.  

The basic eligibility requirement to get admission into the BTech course at UAS Dharwad and Kerala Agricultural University is almost similar, in which candidates must complete their Class 12 from the Science stream with an 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 BTech course. Candidates can choose any of them that align with their career choices, location preferences and affordability.