KAU - Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur Answered Questions

The basic eligibility requirements to get admission into the MBA course at Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University and Kerala Agricultural University are almost similar, in that candidates must have completed their graduation with an aggregate of 50% to 60%. Further, for the selection process, KAU accepts relevant KMAT/CMAT/CAT scores. On the other hand, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University accepts relevant scores of APICET/ ICAR AIEEA/ TSICET. Hence, the only difference is the type of entrance exam accepted for the MBA course. Candidates can choose any of them that align with their career choices, location preferences, and affordability.

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. 

At the time of filling out the application form for the M.Tech 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 entrance exam. Proof of online payment of the application fee.A Degree/ Provisional Degree Certificate to prove eligibility for admission.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 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

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.

Applicants are required to pay the application fee for the MBA course at Kerala Agricultural University after filling out the application form. Moreover, the application fee for the course differs according to the candidates' category. Check out the application fee for the course in the table below:Category Application Fee General CandidatesINR 750 SC/ ST candidates of State of KeralaINR 375 .SC/ ST candidates with nativity other than KeralaINR 750 The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative 

The total tuition fee for an MBA course at Kerala Agricultural University is INR 2.2 lakh. Moreover, the tuition fee for an MBA at Punjab Agricultural University ranges from INR 2.3 Lacs to INR 2.8 lakh. Therefore, it can be explicitly seen that the tuition fee for the MBA course at KAU is more affordable compared to PAU. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative.

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. 

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.

The total seat intake for the MBA in Agri-Business Management is 40. Seats are reserved for different categories as follows:Five seats are for candidates selected through the ICAR All India Competitive Exam.Five seats are for candidates sponsored by agribusiness organisations, government departments, agencies, and institutions (including Kerala Agricultural University). Applicants must have at least 3 years of work experience.Additionally, five seats are reserved for international candidates nominated by the Government of India, over and above the maximum intake.