Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Pookode

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Pookode, Wayanad

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University - [KVASU] is university at Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala, with 8 constituent colleges located in several districts including Mannuthy, Pookode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kolahalamedu, Thiruvazhamkunnu, and Thrissur.

The college offers UG, PG, and doctoral studies across three faculties: Veterinary and Animal Science, Dairy Science, and Poultry Science. The admissions procedure takes place online and is based on both the entrance exam and merit.

The placement cell of the institution, known as the department of entrepreneurship, assists students in getting experience by offering training programs and mandatory internships. There is a large faculty on board who are all highly experienced and trained in their professions. 

Highlights of University

Courses at University

University offers various courses with specializations. The details of courses are as follows:

Admissions at University

B.V.Sc. and AH applicants must have passed the NEET-UG test.

Candidates for admission to B.Sc, M.V.Sc., M.Sc., and Diploma courses must have taken university's entrance exam. For admission to Ph.D programmes only after passing an entrance exam and an interview.

Steps to Apply:

• The candidate must fill out the application form on the official website.
• The candidate must have a scanned photo and a scanned signature of the specified size ready before filling out the form, since they must be included in the application.
• After successfully completing the form, the candidate will be led to the payment page, where they can pay the application fees using any online method of payment or a DD.
• The application fee for the general category is Rs. 1000, and Rs. 500 for S.C and S.T if paid by DD. If the payment is done online, both groups will receive an increment of Rs.20.
• Students who are selected following the display of the merit list will be scared by the subsequent fee payment procedures.
• The candidate must pay the fees within the period, or else their admission will be cancelled.

Note: All the candidates are supposed to send the print out of the original application along with the fee receipt or the DD details and the required documents to the following address:

‘The Director (Academics & Research)

, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University,

Pookode,

Lakkidi P.O,

Wayanad, Kerala

Pin 673576’.

Documents Required:

1. Demand a draft or copy of the online payment receipt. The candidate's name and address, as well as the applied course , must be written in pencil on the back of the Demand Draft.

2. The candidate will keep a Xerox copy of the same.

3. To prove the date of birth, provide a self-attested copy of your SSLC or birth certificate

4. Candidates must give self-attested copies of their qualifying certificates (plus two, VHSE, or degree, including final mark list and certificates).

5. SC/ST/OEC/OBC applicants of Kerala background must provide a Community/Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, and Nativity Certificate issued by the relevant authority.

6. In the event of in-service candidates, receive a 'Non Objection Certificate' and an experience certificate from the appropriate commanding officer

7. Attested copies of certificates proving additional qualifications or extracurricular activities, such as employment experience, sporting activities, NCC/NSS membership, etc.

8. Attested copies of certifications in support of any additional reservations or claims mentioned in the application.

9. Hard copy of project proposal (for Ph.D. applicants)

10. Hard copies of published works, if any (for Ph.D. applicants)

Placements at University

The college has a placement cell that is called a department of entrepreneurship which caters to the requirements of employment of the students. The students are placed in government as well as private sectors.

The college has a record of at least 50% of students getting placed every year. The students are compulsorily asked to perform an internship as a component of the program itself. Dairy Technology students are placed in companies such as Amarai, Milky Mist, and Milma, with median salaries ranging from 1.8 lacs to 5 lacs.

Scholarships for Students

Many scholarships are available to students who are academically gifted and economically disadvantaged. Merit scholarships are offered to the top 10% of the most deserving UG students in each batch of degree programmes at university colleges.

Merit cum Means scholarships are awarded to up to 12 financially disadvantaged non-SC/ST students from each batch of UG programs in B.V.Sc. & AH and B.Tech. (Dairy Science Tech.) at all university colleges.

 Students completing Ph.D. courses are granted research fellowships and grants based on requirements. Students are also offered educational loans. Students might also benefit from national scholarship programs. Kerala domicile students can also apply for state government scholarships.

Facilities at University

Library:   Students have access to the campus library, which contains various resources related to their disciplines. The library is also web-enabled.
Gym:   In addition to academic requirements, students' physical and health requirements are met by providing a well-equipped gym.
Auditorium & Open Air Theatre:    These spaces are available to both faculty and students for attending and hosting various activities.
Hostel:    In addition to the mess, students are given with hostel facilities.

Faculty at University:

The college comprises 3 faculties: Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Dairy Science, and Poultry Science. All lecturers are highly qualified and competent in their respective fields of research. The majority of the faculty members are alumni of the university.