KAU - Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur Answered Questions

The eligibility criteria for B.Tech. in Biotechnology at College of Agriculture, Vellayani differ for the reserved category candidates. For SC/ST communities, the minimum marks required in Plus Two/Higher Secondary/recognised equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology is less than 50%.

The Kerala Agricultural University is quite strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Biotechnology. The student should have secured a minimum of 60% marks for the general category and 50% marks for SC/ST candidates or equivalent grades in their 10+2 level examinations with Science subjects. Admission is based on performance in an entrance examination conducted by the university.

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

To get a seat in College of Forestry, Vellanikkara - Kerala Agriculture University for B.Sc. (Hons.) in Forestry, admission is open to both boys and girls qualified in the entrance examination conducted by the Government of Kerala. The programme is a four-year degree course with an emphasis on theoretical and practical knowledge in all areas of forestry, including off-campus training programmes.

B.Tech. in Biotechnology graduates from College of Agriculture, Vellayani can work in various jobs such as:
Research and Development Quality Control Production Marketing Intellectual Property Rights Teaching Consulting Science Writing Regulatory Affairs Environmental Monitoring Forensic Science Patent Analysts Business Development Clinical Research Data Analyst
Note: The above list is not exhaustive and is based on general information about career prospects for biotechnology graduates.

Admission is open to both boys and girls qualified in the entrance examination conducted by the Government of Kerala.Students have to undergo training in first aid from the Medical College.The course is offered under the course-credit system over a period of eight semesters, the final semester being entirely set apart for off-campus training programmes.The students have to undergo intensive off-campus training programme for a period of six months.This includes three month stay in the forest ranges, exposure to various forest based industries and other organisations, physical training in the forest training centre etc.