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Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ph. D Programme 2016, Prospectus
KERALA VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
LAKKIDI P.O., POOKODE, WAYANAD - 673 576
PROSPECTUS
FOR ADMISSION TO
Ph.D. PROGRAMMES 2016

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KERALA VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) came into existence on
14th
June, 2010 as per Ordinance No.44/2010 and later Act 3/2011 of the Government of
Kerala. The establishment of the University was the result of the recognition of the need
to advance animal production sector activities. KVASU now undertakes academic,
research, extension and entrepreneurship activities in animal production and dairy sector
FACULTIES
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University has three faculties, viz. Faculty of
Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Dairy Science and Faculty of Poultry Science.
CONSTITUENT COLLEGES
The University has seven constituent colleges:
1. Colleges of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur
2. College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad
3. College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy, Thrissur
4. College of Dairy Science and Technology, Pookode, Wayanad
5. College of Dairy Science and Technology, Chettachal, Thiruvananthapuram
6. College of Food Technology, Thumburmuzhi, Chalakudy,Thrissur
7. College of Avian Sciences and Management, Thiruvazhamkunnu, Palakkad
Each of these colleges undertake academic, research and extension activities in the
areas assigned to them. The University owns about 1000 acres of landed assets and is
planning to acquire some more for its developmental needs.
College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur
College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy came into existence in 1955 as
the Government Veterinary College, to train sufficient veterinary professionals for Kerala
State. Subsequently, the college was renamed as Kerala Veterinary College and Research
Institute in 1961 and as College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in 1972, when it became
a constituent faculty affiliated to Kerala Agricultural University. Subsequent to the
formation of KVASU, it became a constituent college of the new University. The College is
located about 7 km east of Thrissur town, on the Thrissur-Palakkad stretch of National
Highway-47, in a campus spreading over an area of 400 acres.
Contact address
The Dean
College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala – 680 651
Ph: 0487 2370344; Fax: 0487 2370388
email: deanvetmty@kvasu.ac.in
College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad

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College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, was established and formally inaugurated
on 11 December, 2004 at the picturesque and serene village of Pookode in Wayanad
district. The headquarters of the newly formed Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences
University is also being located in this campus. Wayanad hills, contiguous to the Nilgiris in
Tamil Nadu and Bandhipur in Karnataka, are known for its evergreen forests, plantations,
wildlife, mist clad mountains and valleys. During summer the temperature goes up to a
maximum of 35°C and during winter the temperature goes down to a minimum of 15°C.
The college was established in the district of Wayanad with a vision to disseminate
technical knowledge to the rural farmers via technology innovation for the uplift of the
northern backward districts and for working in the area of Conservation and maintenance
of indigenous/exotic breeds of livestock and poultry in the agro-climatic conditions of
Wayanad. The University plans to develop the Pookode campus as a primary research and
development centre in Animal Sciences.
Contact address
The Dean
College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Pookode, Lakkidi P.O., Wayanad, Kerala – 673 576
Ph: 04936 256390; Fax: 04936 256909; email: deanvetpkt@kvasu.ac.in
College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy, Thrissur
College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy, was established in the year
1993 as a constituent college under Kerala Agricultural University for offering Degree
programme in B. Tech (Dairy Science and Technology). The college is located at Mannuthy,
Thrissur on the side of NH-47. Campus recruitment programmes for B. Tech (Dairy Science
and Technology) graduates are conducted by famous dairy institutions every year. The
graduates are also absorbed as Dairy Extension Officers in the Department of Dairy
Development in the Government of Kerala. Many students are also able to pursue
Management studies and have successfully been placed as senior executives in private and
public sector institutions like AMUL, NDDB, DFRL, SUMUL, Mother Dairy, GSK, SmithKline
Beecham, Cadbury’s, and Banking institutions such as SBI, ICICI, HDFC, IOB, PNB etc.
Contact address
The Dean
College of Dairy Science and Technology
Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala – 680 651
Ph: 0487 2372861; Fax: 0487 2372855
email: deancdstmty@kvasu.ac.in
College of Dairy Science and Technology, Pookode, Wayanad
It has been proposed by the University to commence the Course B.tech (Dairy
Science & Technology) at Pookode campus under the Dairy Science Faculty, in order to
meet the increased demand for Dairy Technologists in the state and the country. The

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College offers the four year degree Programme in B.Tech (Dairy Science and Technology).
The intake capacity is 40 seats.
Contact Address:
The Special Officer,
College of Dairy Science and Technology,
Pookode,Wayanad
PIN: 673 576
Ph: 9446293686
Email: spobtechpkd@kvasu.ac.in
College of Dairy Science and Technology, Chettachal, Thiruvananthapuram.
It has been proposed by the University to commence the Course B.Tech (Dairy
Science & Technology) at Chettachal, Thiruvananthapuram, under the Dairy Science
Faculty, in order to meet the increased demand for Dairy Technologists in the state and
the country. The College offers the four year degree Programme in B.Tech (Dairy Science
and Technology). At present the college is running at Keltron Building, Karakulam. The
intake capacity is 40 seats.
Contact Address:
College of Dairy Science and Technology,
2nd
floor, Keltron equipment Building
Karakulam P.O
PIN: 695 564
Ph: 0472 2888288, 9497412303
Email: cdstctcl@kvasu.ac.in
College of Food Technology, Thumburmuzhy, Chalakudy, Thrissur
It has been proposed by the University to commence the Course B.Tech ( Food
Technology) at Thumburmuzhy near Chalakudy, under the Dairy Science Faculty, in order
to meet the increased demand for Food Technologists in the state and the country. The
College offers the four year degree Programme in B.Tech (Food Technology). The intake
capacity is 40 seats.
Contact Address:
College of Food Technology,
Thumburmuzhy, Konnakuzhy P.O
Chalakudy, Thrissur
PIN: 680 721
Ph: 0480 2748016 , 9497169016
Email: cft@kvasu.ac.in
College of Avian Sciences and Management, Thiruvazhamkunnu, Palakkad
College of Avian Sciences and Management was established in 2013 at
Thiruvazhamkunnu in Kottopadam Panchayat of Palakkad District under the faculty of
Poultry science. The College was established with the objective of facilitating academic,
research, entrepreneurship and extension education programmes in the field of Poultry
science. The College offers academic programme in Poultry Production, takes up need

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based research for the farming community and industry and also produces quality inputs
for farmers.
Contact address
The Special Officer
College of Avian Sciences and Management
Thiruvazhamkunnu
Alanallur Via, Palakkad
PIN: 678 601
Ph: 04924 - 208206
email: pfso@kvasu.ac.in
OTHER INSTITUTIONS AND STATIONS OF KVASU
1. Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences,
Pookode, Wayanad
2. Instructional Livestock Farm Complex, Pookode, Wayanad
3. Livestock Research Station, Thiruvazhamkunnu, Palakkad
4. University Poultry and Duck Farm, Mannuthy, Thrissur
5. Center for Pig Production and Research, Mannuthy, Thrissur
6. University Goat and Sheep Farm, Mannuthy,Thrissur
7. University Livestock Farm and Fodder Research and Development Scheme,
Mannuthy, Thrissur
8. All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Poultry, Mannuthy,Thrissur
9. Centre for Advanced Studies in Poultry Science, Mannuthy,Thrissur
10.Centre for Advanced Studies in Animal Breeding and Genetics, Mannuthy ,Thrissur
11.Meat Technology Unit, Mannuthy,Thrissur
12.University Dairy Plant, Mannuthy ,Thrissur
13.University Veterinary Hospital, Kokkalai, Thrissur
14.University Veterinary Hospital, Mannuthy ,Thrissur
15.Cattle Breeding Farm, Thumburmuzhy,Thrissur
16.Base Farm, Kolahalamedu, Idukki
17.Centre for Livestock Development and Policy Research, Thiruvananthapuram
18.Centre for Wild Life Studies, Pookode
19. Avian Research Station, Thiruvazhamkunnu (ARS)
20.Centre for One Health Education, Advocacy, Research and Training, Pookode

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Ph. D. PROGRAMMES – 2016
Ph.D. programme is offered at CVAS, Mannuthy and Pookode in various disciplines.
The duration of the programme is three years. The admission to Ph.D. programme is
through an entrance examination and interview conducted by the University. Various
disciplines for which Ph.D. programme is available and respective number of seats are
mentioned below:
No. Discipline
CVAS, Mannuthy -
Total seats
(Including ICAR)
CVAS, Pookode -
Total seats
(Including ICAR)
1 Veterinary Public Health 2 (1-ICAR)
0
2 Veterinary Microbiology 1
1
3 Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics 0
1
4
Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Ethics and
Jurisprudence
2(1-ICAR)
0
5 Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology 1
2 (1-ICAR)
6 Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine 1
0
7 Veterinary Pathology 0
0
8 Veterinary Surgery and Radiology 1
2
9 Veterinary Parasitology 1
2 (1-ICAR)
10 Veterinary Physiology 1
0
11 Poultry Science 0
0
12 Animal Breeding, Genetics and Biostatistics 4 (1-ICAR)
0
13 Livestock Production and Management 2(1-ICAR)
1
14 Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension 2(1-ICAR)
0
15 Veterinary Anatomy and Histology 2
1
16 Livestock Products Technology 1
0
17 Veterinary Biochemistry 1
0
18 Dairy Science 1
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19 Animal Nutrition 2 (1-ICAR)
1
20 Animal Biotechnology 0
0
Total 25(6 -ICAR)
11( 2 –ICAR)
ELIGIBILITY
Ph.D. Programme – Masters Degree in the respective/related subject recognized by
the University with an OGPA of 7.5/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of
marks at Masters Degree level. For SC/ST candidates the OGPA shall be 7.0/10 or
equivalent. Students awaiting results can also apply. They should produce attested
copy of the final mark list on or before 27-07-2016.
SYSTEM OF TEACHING AND EVALUATION
Semester system of instruction and internal/external evaluation will be
followed.
HOW TO APPLY
All candidates, seeking admission for Ph.D. should submit their applications
on-line. Candidate should fill the online application form available in University
website www.kvasu.ac.in, uploading his/her passport size color photograph
(150WX200H pixels) and signature (250WX90H pixels). The size of photograph and
signature shall not exceed 30 kb. Thereafter the candidate should make the
remittance of the application fee by any of the methods, furnished below.
a. Making payment through Demand Draft
Submit the application filling the details in application form. Before filling the application,
Demand Draft in favour of Finance Officer, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University,
Pookode, Wayanad payable at State Bank of Travancore, Kalpetta for Rs. 1000/- for those
belonging to General category and Rs. 500 for SC/ST category being the application fees has
to be taken from any nationalized bank. The details of Demand draft should be entered in the
application form.
Through credit card/debit card/Internet banking:-
Remit the fee at the time of submission of the application form through online payment mode
using credit card/debit card/Internet banking. Candidates belonging to General Category
should remit Rs.1020/- as the application fee and bank processing charges those belonging to
SC/ST (Native of Kerala origin) should remit Rs. 520/-

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After remitting application fee, candidate should take the print out of the online
application submitted using user ID and password and send the same after affixing
signature of the applicant in the space provided with the following enclosures to the
‘The Director (Academics & Research), Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences
University, Pookode, Lakkidi P.O, Wayanad, Kerala, Pin 673576’.
PROJECT PROPOSAL AND PAPERS PUBLISHED
The candidate should upload a file containing the details of the project proposal
(The file type shall be DOC/DOCX/PDF) while filling the online application. The file
size does not exceed 500 kb. The proforma of the project proposal shall be as shown
below. The project proposal is a mandatory one. The approval of the project submitted
by the student will be determined by the University experts.
1. Name of the Applicant :
2. Discipline applied for :
3. Title of the project :
4. Objective/ Concept :
5. Importance/ benefit of
the research work proposed :
6. Brief review :
7. Plan of work :
8. Major facilities required :
9. References :
The hardcopy of the project proposal signed by the candidates should be sent
along with the hard copy of the application.
PAPERS PUBLISHED
Similar to the project proposal, the candidate should upload a file containing the
details of the papers published (The file type shall be DOC/DOCX/PDF), while filling
the online application. The file size does not exceed 100 kb. All papers published shall
be shown in one file. Papers published are not a mandatory one. Papers published shall
be any of the following types.
1. Original research papers
2. Text books authored/edited
3. Chapter in text book
4. Review articles in research in research journals
5. Research note
6. Popular science articles
7. Any other articles
The hardcopy of the details of the papers published signed by the candidates should
be sent with the hard copy of the application.

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Enclosures:
Documents/ Certificates to be enclosed with the application
 Demand draft if the payment of the application fee is made by Demand
Draft. Name and complete address with district, of the candidate and
course for which applied must be entered on the back side of the Demand
Draft. A Xerox copy of the same shall be retained by the candidate
 Hardcopy of the project proposal
 Hardcopy of the papers published, if any
 Community Certificate obtained from a Revenue Officer not below the rank of
Village Officer in the case of SC/ST candidates (Native of Kerala origin)
 A ‘No Objection Certificate’ and experience certificate obtained from the
controlling officer concerned in the case of in-service candidates.
 Attested copies of certificates in proof of age, qualifications, mark list of
qualifying examination, experience, sports activities.
 Attested copy of nativity certificate in the case of candidates from outside
Kerala
 Attested copies of the certificates with regard to extra-curricular activities
 Attested copies of Experience certificate, if any
 Attested copy of certificates in support of any other reservation/claims made in
the application.
Incomplete applications and the application not enclosed with requisite documents
will be summarily rejected.
Points to be noted
1. Application will be received only through online. Hardcopy of the application
after affixing signature in the space provided should be sent to the University
Headquarters.
2. Hardcopy of the application shall be enclosed with the DD (details of candidate on
reverse side), if the payment of application fee is made through DD.
3. Hardcopy of the application shall also be enclosed with hard copy of the project
proposal, papers published and the attested copies of certificates mentioned
above.
PENALTY FOR FALSE INFORMATION
Any candidate who is found to have willfully or otherwise given any particulars
which are false or has suppressed material information or does not satisfy the requisite
qualification for admission shall be disqualified. They shall not be allowed to continue
on the rolls of the University, if it is detected at any stage of his/her studentship in the
University.
SELECTION
As a part of selection procedure there will be separate entrance examination and
Interview. The nature of the entrance examination will be of objective type with
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Selection shall be done on the basis of the OGPA in the qualifying exam, score in
the entrance exam, experience, published articles, interview and the extracurricular
activities of the candidate.
Candidates will be considered for admission only if they secure a minimum of 40%
marks in the entrance examination. The minimum is 30% for SC/ST candidates.
As ordered in G.O. MS 285/72/HD dated 6.1.1972, 10% of the total intake capacity
will be reserved for SC/ST. Fractions of half or more than half in the actual working out
of the percentage will be rounded off to one. List of communities to be considered
under SC/ST will be as per the list approved by the Government of Kerala.
REJECTION OF APPLICATION AND DISQUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES
Applications received late or defective or incomplete in any manner or which do
not contain any of the enclosures specified above are liable to be summarily rejected.
Applicants who attempt to canvas or influence the members of the Selection
Committee directly or otherwise will be disqualified.
TEST AND INTERVIEW
The candidate should download the admit card ticket from University website by
01.08.2016 using User ID and password. The University will not send admit card to any
candidates by post.
Entrance examination and Interview will be conducted at College of Veterinary
and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala or at any other suitable venue notified
by the University,on days as mentioned in the schedule furnished below.
It may be noted that Admit card shall be issued for the candidates who have
applied for. On detailed scrutiny, the applications with discrepancies or not satisfying
the criterion, if any found, shall be rejected. The issue of hall ticket for appearing in
the examination will not, in any way, entitle any claim for the selection even if the
candidate passes the examination or has been called /appeared for interview. If it is
found that the candidates are not fulfilling any of the essential eligibility, the
candidature will be cancelled at any stage of selection process and no appeal against
such cancellation will be entertained.
Candidates will be required to attend (at their own expense) the test and
interview at the place and time notified. Candidates coming after commencement of
the examination will not be permitted to write the examination. Similarly candidates
will not be allowed to leave the examination hall in the middle of the examination. Use
of mobile phones in the examination Hall is strictly prohibited
The originals of all certificates and documents should be produced at the time of
the interview and at the time of admission. Those who do not produce the original
documents at the time of admission/interview, shall forfeit their seat and the seats
will be filled from the waiting list or in any other manner deemed fit by the University.

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SCHEDULE FOR THE ADMISSION OF Ph.D. PROGRAMMES
Receipt of online Application begins 15.06.2016
Last date of receipt of Online-Application 22.07.2016
Last date of receipt of Hard copy of Application 27.07.2016
Memo for entrance examination-Down load from website 01.08.2016
Entrance examination 09.08.2016
Publishing the list of Qualified candidates for interview 11.08.2016
Interview 13.08.2016
Publishing rank list 20.08.2016
Admission (Other than In-service candidates of KVASU) 06.09.2016
Admission for Ph.D. (In-service candidates of KVASU) 20.09.2016
Registration 28.09.2016
Classes begin 29.09.2016
ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS
The result of entrance examination and the final rank list will be published in
University website on the dates as scheduled. No separate intimation letter will be sent
to the qualified candidates.
ADMISSION
Candidates selected will be admitted to the course, provided they pay the
prescribed fees in full on the due dates fixed.
In the case of those candidates selected for admission who have not paid the fees in
time and not joined the course on the date fixed, their claims for admission will be
cancelled without notice and the seat thus becoming vacant will be filled up with
eligible candidates, if any, from the rank/ waiting list.
Candidates in Government service/University service are expected to make their
own arrangements to get relieved from their posts in time.
Candidates should produce the original certificates in proof of age, qualifications,
TC, Conduct certificate and Medical fitness certificate obtained from any Medical
Officer not below the rank of Civil Surgeon.
Candidates who secured their degrees from Universities outside Kerala state should
produce Migration Certificate within one month of admission.
Candidate who discontinues the programme permanently has to remit the actual
amount spent by the KVASU, for the student as liquidation damage subject to a
minimum of Rs. One lakh. The chairperson of the advisory committee shall work out
the amount and intimate the same to the Head of the Institution. If the amount so
worked out exceeds Rs. One lakh, the excess amount shall also be remitted. If the
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interest, the Vice Chancellor of KVASU is competent to waive the damages on the
recommendation of the Head of the Institution.
FEES
A special caution deposit of Rs.2500 is to be paid at the time of admission in the
case of candidates from outside the State. This will be refunded when he/she leaves
the University after completion of the course. All the post graduate students should
also subscribe to Parents Teachers Association.
FEE STRUCTURE FOR PH.D. PROGRAMME*
SL.No Particulars I semester Subsequent
semesters
1 Admission fees** 350 -
2 Tuition fees 16500 16500
3 Special fees
4 College caution deposit**
(refundable)
3000 -
5 Library fee 1000 1000
6 Stationery 400 400
7 Recreation fee 200 200
8 Students Union fee 500 500
9 Magazine fee 100 100
10 University Union fee 500 500
11 Medical inspection fee 100 -
12 Course Syllabus and curriculum** 250 -
13 Exam fee 1000 -
14 Comprehensive examination fee** 1500 -
15 Final viva-voce examination fee** 5000 -
16 University fees 2000 -
17 Provisional degree certificate** 200 -
18 Degree certificate** 2000 -
19 Transcript** 300 -
20 Total 34900 19200
*Liable to change
** Payable at the time of admission only
 SPECIAL FEES WILL BE APPLICABLE TO ALL STUDENTS IRRESPECTIVE OF CONCESSIONS

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Note: Fees once paid will not be refunded on any account.
EXEMPTION FROM PAYMENT OF FEES
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates of Kerala state will be given
exemption from payment of fees subject to the grant of concession by the Scheduled
Caste Development Department, Government of Kerala. However, they will have to
pay various caution deposits. They should also submit applications for concession in the
prescribed form.
No relaxation with regard to payment of fees will be allowed in the case of
employees on deputation/study leave or those who are holders of I.C.A.R. fellowships.
They shall have to remit fees on the due dates prescribed and make their own
arrangements to get the same reimbursed from the respective authorities.
The Hon’ble High Court of Kerala will be the only judicial body to decide on the
disputes arising if any, in the matter of admission.
Ph.D PROGRAMME IN BIOSCIENCES - 2016
The Regulations for the award of Ph.D. degree in Biosciences are in accordance with the
provisions of the regulations of the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards
and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulation, 2009)
Ph.D. programme in Biosciences is offered at College of Veterinary and Animal
Sciences, Mannuthy and Pookode in various disciplines. The semester system of education
will be followed. Minimum duration for the programme is eight semesters. Each semester
will be of six months duration. Each student enrolled is required to take a specified load of
course work in the chosen subject of specialization and shall complete a research project
and present it in the form of a thesis. Various subjects for which Ph.D programe in
Biosciences is available and the respective number of seats are mentioned below:
Sl. No. Offering Department Ph.D programme CVAS, Mannuthy &
Pookode
1 Veterinary Anatomy and
Histology
Histology 10
2 Developmental Anatomy 10
3 Veterinary Biochemistry Molecular Biology 10
4 Clinical Biochemistry 10
5 Animal Breeding and
Genetics
Molecular Genetics 10
6 Livestock Products
Technology
Livestock Products 10
7 Preventive Medicine Diagnostics and
Vaccinology
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8 Livestock Production
Management
Animal Sciences 10
Total 80
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
For admission to the Ph.D. programme in Biosciences in the faculty, applicants
fulfilling the following criteria shall be treated as eligible:
a) Persons having passed Post Graduate Degree (Masters Degree in Science subjects)
Examination with at least 50% marks or equivalent Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) or
an equivalent degree recognized by UGC are eligible to apply. For SC/ST candidates, the
minimum marks required for application is 45% in the Post-graduate Examination.
b) Employed persons from National Laboratories /Institutes /Universities
/Colleges/Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools/ Government//Private Organization
can also apply for whom the stipulation of marks do not apply. In-service candidates who
wish to apply to this programme should have published a minimum of 2 peer reviewed
research articles.
MODE OF SELECTION
Admission to the Ph.D programmes shall be made on the basis of (a) the qualifying
degree marks; (b) a written entrance test; and (c) an interview. A relative weightage of
2:2:1 will be given for the three components (qualifying marks: entrance test: interview)
of the selection process. All the candidates scoring a minimum of 50% marks and in the
case of SC/ST candidates a minimum of 45% marks, as the case may be, in the entrance
test will be qualified to appear for the interview.
The following categories of applicants are exempted from appearing for the entrance test:
1. Candidates who have qualified U.G.C./C.S.I.R/ICAR test or who possess an M.Phil.
Degree by Research and Thesis
2. College/University Teachers with two years teaching experience
3. Candidates who have qualified the Kerala State Level Eligibility Test
4. Scientists working in approved Research Laboratories either owned or managed by
the Central/State Government or autonomous Research Institution of National
Status, with five years’ experience in the grade of Scientist and having a minimum
of two research papers published in the recognized research journals of the
concerned subject
5. Scientists/Physicians working in Pharmaceuticals/Hospitals/Research Centre’s
owned by the Government with five years’ experience and having a minimum of two
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For the above categories of applicants, selection will be done on the basis of the
qualifying degree marks and their performance in the interview, the relative weightage
for the two components being 1:1.
“SCHEDULE OF ADMISSION AND ALL THE PROCEDURES OF APPLICATION, SELECTION
AND ADMISSION WILL BE AS THAT GIVEN FOR OTHER PH.D CANDIDATES”.
Reservation of seats: Reservation of seats shall be governed by the rules of the
Government of Kerala.
COURSE WORK
Course work shall be undertaken in the first semester. The candidate shall
undertake an intensive programme for the first eight weeks in the first semester wherein
he/she shall put in 8 hours of classes per day (9 am to 1 pm and 2pm to 6 pm) for six days
a week irrespective of intervening holidays (8hx6dx8w=384h). This will be followed by
regular classes on Saturdays and Sundays (9 am to 1 pm and 2pm to 6 pm) for 16 weeks
(8hx2dx16w=256h). Research programme can be taken up only after successful completion
of the course work.
FEES
Tuition fee: Rs. 49,000/- per semester. Special fees will be similar to that for regular Ph.D.
programme (see page No. 12). Fee exemption to eligible students will be as per Govt.
rules.
Ph.D PROGRAMME IN CLIMATE CHANGE IN ANIMAL AGRICULTURE- 2016
The Regulations for the award of Ph.D. degree in Climate Change in Animal
Agriculture are in accordance with the provisions of the Academic regulations of the
KVASU approved in the 18th
Academic Council held on 19-04-2016.
Present and future climate change, and issues related to climate variability are
among the foremost scientific challenges presently being faced by the global community. In
all environment-related aspects of animal agriculture and associated activities, there is a
recognition and demand for climate change-related expertise and services. Therefore, it
is essential to train the manpower as a part of capacity building in climate change
education, research and extension to meet the national and global demand of resource
personnel in this field of specialization of Climate Change and Animal Agriculture for
sustenance of food security. Capacity building in climate change and animal agriculture
provides an integrated approach to the analysis of climate change and processes in the
context of sustenance of animal agriculture and environmental management.
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Eligibility: M.V.Sc/M.S(Integrated) CCA / PG degree in Agriculture Sciences/
Fisheries/ M.Sc Biological Sciences/Physical Sciences
Number of seats : 20.
Persons having passed Post Graduate Degree (Masters Degree in Science subjects)
Examination with at least 50% marks or equivalent Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA)
are eligible to apply. For SC/ST candidates, the minimum marks required for application is
45% in the Post-graduate Examination. In-service candidates who wish to apply to this
programme should have published a minimum of 2 peer reviewed research articles.
FEES
Tuition fee: Rs. 60,000/- per semester. Special fees will be similar to that for regular Ph.D.
programme (see page No. 12). Fee exemption to eligible students will be as per Govt. rules
MODE OF SELECTION
Admission to the Ph.D programmes shall be made on the basis of (a) the qualifying
degree marks; (b) a written entrance test; and (c) an interview. A relative weightage of
2:2:1 will be given for the three components (qualifying marks: entrance test: interview)
of the selection process. All the candidates scoring a minimum of 50% marks and in the
case of SC/ST candidates a minimum of 45% marks, as the case may be, in the entrance
test will be qualified to appear for the interview.
“SCHEDULE OF ADMISSION AND ALL THE PROCEDURES OF APPLICATION, SELECTION
AND ADMISSION WILL BE AS THAT GIVEN FOR OTHER PH.D CANDIDATES”.
Reservation of seats: Reservation of seats shall be governed by the rules of the
Government of Kerala.
RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
Limited hostel facilities are available at both campuses. This will be provided to
the students, depending on availability. Those who do not get admission in hostels
shall make their own arrangements for stay. University does not undertake to provide
such facility by way of this prospectus. Students admitted will not have any claim for
hostel facilities in the campus.
The prospectus is subject to further modification/addition as may be
considered necessary by the University and will be issued as executive orders/
notifications and the students are liable to obey the rules and regulations so
amended or modified.
WARNING: RAGGING IS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE AS PER THE ‘ANTI-RAGGING ACT’ OF THE
GOVERNMENT OF KERALA. STUDENTS INDULGING IN SUCH ACTIVITIES WILL BE
PUNISHED AS PER THE LAW.

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