KERALA VETERINARY AND
ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
DIRECTORATE OF
ACADEMICS & RESEARCH
Pookot, Lakkidi
P.O.,Wayanad-673 576
No.KVASU/DAR/Acad1/10276/14
Dated 14.05.2014
NOTIFICATION
Applications are
invited for admission to Ph.D,
M.V.Sc., M.Tech., M.S./M.Sc, Diploma/P.G. Diploma and Distant Learning
Programmes under different faculties of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences
University for the academic year 2014-15. The details of courses, format of
application, application fee, etc. can be had from the prospectus of the
respective courses.
Sd/-
REGISTRAR
Time schedules for Ph.D, M.V.Sc., M.Tech.,
M.S./M.Sc, Diploma/P.G. Diploma and Distant Learning Programmes are shown below.
1. Ph.D. PROGRAMMES
Receipt of online
Application begins 17.05.2014
Last date of receipt
of Online-Application 02.07.2014
Last date of receipt
of Hard copy of Application 05.07.2014
Memo for entrance
examination-Down load from website 06.07.2014
Entrance examination
15.07.2014
Publishing the list
of Qualified candidates for interview 17.07.2014
Interview 19.07.2014
Publishing rank list
25.07.2014
Admission (Other than
In-service candidates of KVASU) 06.08.2014
Admission for Ph.D.
(In-service candidates of KVASU) 13.08.2014
Registration
25.08.2014
Classes begin
26.08.2014
2. M.V.Sc./M.Tech PROGRAMMES
Receipt of online
Application begins 17.05.2014
Last date of receipt
of Online-Application 02.07.2014
Last date of receipt
of Hard copy of Application 05.07.2014
Memo for entrance
examination-Down load from website 06.07.2014
Entrance examination
15.07.2014
Publishing the list
of Qualified candidates for interview 17.07.2014
Interview 18.07.2014
& 19.07.2014
Publishing rank list
25.07.2014
Admission for M.V.Sc.
(other than departmental candidates sponsored by AH department) 05.08.2014
Interview and
Admission for M.V.Sc. (Departmental candidates sponsored by AHD) 13.08.2014
Admission for
M.V.Sc-ICAR candidates (they will report at KVASU Headquarters, Pookode,
Wayanad) 19.08.2014
Registration
25.08.2014
Classes begin
26.08.2014
3. M.S/M.Sc. PROGRAMMES
Receipt of online
Application begins 17.05.2014
Last date of receipt
of Application 02.07.2014
Last date of receipt
of Hard copy of Application 05.07.2014
Memo for entrance
examination (Download from website) 08.07.2014
Entrance examination
15.07.2014
Publishing Rank list
and Select list 23.07.2014
Admission 12.08.2014
Admission for
M.V.Sc-ICAR candidates (they will report at KVASU Headquarters, Pookode,
Wayanad) 19.08.2014
Registration
25.08.2014
Classes begin
26.08.2014
4. B.Sc. PROGRAMME
Receipt of online
Application begins 17.05.2014
Last date of receipt
of Application 02.07.2014
Last date of receipt
of Hard copy of Application 05.07.2014
Memo for entrance
examination (Download from website) 08.07.2014
Entrance examination
15.07.2014
Publishing Rank list
and Select list 23.07.2014
Admission
12.08.2014
Registration
25.08.2014
Classes begin
26.08.2014
5. DIPLOMA/P.G DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Receipt of online
Application begins 17.05.2014
Last date of receipt
of Application 02.07.2014
Last date of receipt
of Hard copy of Application 05.07.2014
Publishing Rank list
and Select list 30.07.2014
Admission 19.08.2014
Registration
25.08.2014
Classes begin
26.08.2014
6. DISTANT LEARNING PROGRAMMES
Receipt of online
Application begins 17.05.2014
Last date of receipt
of Application 02.07.2014
Last date of receipt
of Hard copy of Application 05.07.2014
Publishing Rank list
and Select list 07.08.2014
Registration
25.08.2014
Classes begin
26.08.2014
Admission formalities
for various courses of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University have
been initiated. The University offers doctoral, post graduate, graduate,
diploma and certificate courses in veterinary and allied subjects in its four
constituent colleges and three affiliated institutes. In addition, several
technology enabled distance learning programmes are also offered.
Admission to all
courses except B.V.Sc. & A.H and B. Tech (Dairy Science and Technology) are
done directly by the University in online mode. Fees can be paid at various
branches of Federal bank. Notification for all the courses will be available at
the KVASU website www.kvasu.ac.in from May 15th 2014 onwards. Various academic programmes of the
University are as follows:
Undergraduate Courses
1. B.V.Sc. & A.H.: The undergraduate
course, Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. &
A.H.), is the basic qualification for practicing as a qualified veterinary
practitioner in India. Admission to B.V.Sc. & A.H. is through the common
medical entrance examination conducted by Kerala Government and Veterinary
Council of India. Veterinary Colleges at Mannuthy and Pookode conducts the
course.
2. B. Tech (Dairy Science and Technology): College of Dairy
Science and Technology, Mannuthy offers Bachelor of Dairy Science and
Technology (B. Tech.) course. Admission to the B. Tech. (D.Sc. and Tech.)
course is done through the common engineering entrance examination conducted by
Government of Kerala. Candidates are also nominated from ICAR.
3. B.Sc. Poultry Production and Business
Management (PP&BM): College of Avian Sciences and
Management, Thiruvazhamkunnu offers this new under graduate course from the
Academic Year 2014 – 15 onwards. This course aims to mould managerial experts
having adequate knowledge in poultry production. The graduates will have
employment opportunities in key areas such as Poultry Production, Feed Mill
management, Marketing and Poultry Processing. It also aims at supporting
self-entrepreneurs who can take up their own ventures in poultry business. Admission to B.Sc. (PP&BM) is regulated
through an entrance examination conducted by KVASU. Eligibilty: 10+2 Higher Secondary Examination
with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 50% marks aggregate for these subjects in the
qualifying examination. Duration of
course: 6 semesters (3 years). Number of seats available: 30
Postgraduate Courses
1. M.V.Sc.: Master of Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc.)
course is offered by KVASU in various disciplines. The duration of the
programme is two years, in four semesters. The admission to M.V.Sc. course is
through an entrance examination conducted by the University. A few seats are
reserved for ICAR candidates who qualify entrance examination conducted by ICAR
and are advised to the KVASU. Moreover, seats are available in specific
departments for candidates sponsored by Animal Husbandry Department (AHD),
Government of Kerala. Any candidate with a Bachelors degree in Veterinary and
Animal Sciences recognized by the
University with an OGPA of 6.0/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of
50% marks in traditional system are eligible to apply. For SC/ST candidates the
OGPA shall be 5.5/10 or equivalent.
From this academic
year onwards Residency system is introduced in KVASU for M.V.Sc and M.Tech
programmes. One M.V.Sc. seat each, in 16 subjects in the Colleges of Veterinary
and Animal Sciences, Pookode and Mannuthy and one seat for M.Tech at College of
Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy are reserved for this new innovative
programme. The selection for Residency programme is based on option and merit
of the candidate. The selected candidates will receive fellowship as decided by
the University. They need to pay Re.1/- (Rupee one only) as tuition fee and are
exempted from paying any of university fees.
2. M. Tech. in Dairy Technology: The programme
comprising of four semesters with an intake capacity of five students is
conducted at the College of Dairy Science and Technology. Admission to M.Tech.
course is through an entrance examination conducted by the University.
Doctoral Programme
(Ph.D.): Ph.D. programme is available at CVAS, Mannuthy and Pookode in various
disciplines. Minimum duration of the programme is three years. Students with
Masters Degree in the respective/related subject recognized by the University,
with an OGPA of 7.5/10 or equivalent is eligible to apply. Admission is through
an entrance examination conducted by the University.
Master of Science Programmes
To meet the demands
of a comprehensive development in Livestock and allied sectors of the state and
to promote entrepreneurial ventures in the livestock sector, KVASU has
initiated academic programmes in diverse subjects of the Veterinary and Dairy
sectors. Taking into account the requirement and essentiality of livestock and
allied industry and the physical constraints of the learner, courses ranging
from short term distance education mode modules to in- campus Masters degree
programmes have been formulated.
Master of Science
programmes are offered in (1) Biostatistics (2) Quality Systems in Dairy
Processing (3) Wildlife Studies (4) Applied Biochemistry (5) Applied
Microbiology (6) Animal Biotechnology and (7) Animal Sciences.
1. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biostatistics
Master of Science in
Biostatistics is an interdisciplinary postgraduate course combining statistics,
bioinformatics, epidemiology and health sciences and is conducted at CVAS,
Mannuthy. The course will enable the students to become biostatisticians,
biostatistical programmers, SAS programmers, consultants and researchers in
industry, hospitals, public health labs, planning and research departments,
universities and government institutions. Eligibility: Bachelors degree in
Statistics or Mathematics with Statistics as subsidiary subject at higher
secondary level. Duration: Four semesters. Number of seats available: 15
2. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Quality Systems
in Dairy Processing
This post graduate
course is designed to generate qualified professionals to handle the emerging
needs in quality control sector in Dairy Industry and is conducted in CDST,
Mannuthy. The course will further equip the students and open up opportunities
to undertake career in quality management of food products in a global scale,
as supporting staff for teaching, research etc. Eligibility: Graduation in
Dairy Technology /Food Technology /Food Science /Biotechnology /Chemistry
/Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized University. Duration: Four
semesters. Number of seats available: 10.
3. Master of Science (MS) in Wildlife Studies
With increase in the
concern for conservation of wild life in situ and in captivity globally over
the years, there is an increase in the demand for trained personnel with
sufficient practical exposure to manage real life situations involving free
ranging and captive wildlife. The MS (Wildlife Studies) course of KVASU aims to
equip bioscience graduates to qualify for jobs in wildlife sectors like those
associated with zoos, forest and wildlife department, NGOs etc. where there is
an increasing demand for wildlife biologists who can act as a link between
wildlife, the wildlife veterinarian and the management. The course also will
train students to develop academic and research skills in wildlife related
matters so that they can take up further studies in national and international
institutes of importance. It is conducted at CVAS, Pookode, Wayanad.
Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in Biosciences (Botany, Zoology, Veterinary,
Forestry). Duration: Four semesters. Number of seats available: 10.
4. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology
This post graduate
course is designed to generate qualified persons to handle the emerging needs
in applied biochemistry. The course will equip the students to undertake career
in teaching, research and in diagnostic laboratories/institutions. Duration -
Four semesters, eligibility - Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry / Biotechnology
from a recognized University, Number of seats available – 10 . The programme is
conducted at CVAS, Mannuthy
5. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied
Microbiology
Applied microbiology
is an important area with a co-ordinated approach, clubbing all the relevant
fields which cater for the beneficial use of microbes for the betterment of the
society. This programme is designed to generate qualified personnel to handle
the rapidly emerging needs in the field of Applied Microbiology. A student
mastering this course will therefore be able to do independent research or
become professional specialist in any of the several areas covered by the
curriculum. Duration - 4 semesters, Eligibility - Bachelors degree in
Microbiology /Zoology /Botany /Biotechnology /Veterinary Science / Agriculture;
Number of seats available – 10. The programme is conducted at CVAS, Mannuthy
6. Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Animal
Biotechnology
This programme is designed to meet
the great demand for trained manpower in biotechnology world over and
particularly in India. Eligibility: B.Sc./B.Tech in Biotechnology /B.Tech in
Dairy Sciences /B. Sc. Life Sciences; Duration: 4 semesters; Number of seats
available – 10. The programme is conducted at CVAS, Mannuthy
7.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Animal Sciences
M.Sc. Animal Sciences
programme is offered by Livestock Production and Management department under
Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences and is conducted at CVAS, Mannuthy.
The course aims to develop skills in designing projects and its efficient
implementation by imparting knowledge on project management, human resource
management and business management.
Eligibility: B.V.Sc. /B.Sc. Agriculture or other life sciences /B.Sc.
Forestry; Duration: 4 semesters; Number of seats available - 10 (Preference for
sponsored candidates)
DIPLOMA COURSES
1. Diploma in Poultry Production
The course “Diploma
in Poultry Production” is designed to impart basic theoretical knowledge and
reasonable practical experience in all aspects of poultry farming activities.
Eligibility: Pass in Plus 2 with Biology or VHSE with Poultry / Livestock
Production Management /Dairy Science. Duration: One Year (Two Semesters).
Number of seats available: 60 (30 at CVAS, Mannuthy and 30 at CVAS,
Pookode). In addition to this, Diploma
in Poultry production will be offered at three affiliated institutes of KVASU
at Konni, Pathanamthitta; Chathannur, Kollam and Pulpally, Wayanad where 20
seats each will be reserved as merit seats and will be filled up from the rank
list prepared by the University.
2. Diploma in Laboratory Techniques
The Diploma course in
laboratory techniques intends to impart advanced skills to mould practicing
laboratory professionals to excel in quality disease diagnosis to serve as an
integral part of country’s health care system. Eligibility: Pass in Plus 2 or
VHSE with Biology as one of the subjects. Duration: One Year (Two Semesters).
Number of seats available: 30 at CVAS, Mannuthy. In addition to this, Diploma in Laboratory
Techniques will be offered at three affiliated institutes of KVASU at Konni,
Pathanamthitta, Chathannur, Kollam and Pulpally, Wayanad where 20 seats each
will be reserved as merit seats and will be filled up from the rank list
prepared by the University.
3. Diploma in Dairy Science
Diploma in Dairy
Science, a human resources development programme comprising both husbandry and
dairy processing intends to promote personals in the dairy farm management
sector and to man small dairy processing units. It is also expected that such
trained human resources would be having good demand from outside the
country. Eligibility: Pass in Pre Degree
or equivalent examinations in science subjects or VHSC with Livestock Management
(Dairy Husbandry) or Dairying (Milk Products). Duration: Two year (Four
Semesters). Number of seats available: 60 (30 at CVAS, Mannuthy and 30 at CVAS,
Pookode).
P.G. Diploma Courses from the Academic Year 2014
- 15
1. P.G. Diploma in Climate Services in Animal
Agriculture
The course aims to
generate trained 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. Duration: I year (two
semesters); Eligibility: M.V.Sc/Ph.D/ B.V.Sc in the case of departmental/sponsored candidates; Number of
seats : 20.
2. P.G. Diploma in Climate Services
The P.G. diploma in
Climate Services will build expertise in climate research and relationships
with local, national and international institutes and organizations, including
India Meteorological Department, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology,
National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting, National Institute of
Oceanography, Indian Space Research Organization, CUSAT, KAU and KUFOS
etc. Duration: I year (two semesters);
Eligibility: B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc/B.Sc -
open to general stream; Number of seats : 20.
TECHNOLOGY ENABLED DISTANT LEARNING PROGRAMMES
a. P.G. Diploma Programmes
1. P.G. Diploma in Livestock-Agri Entrepreneurship
and Food Security Management (PGD in LEFM)-
The course P.G.
Diploma is designed to develop entrepreneurial talent among practicing
Veterinary, Agriculture, Dairy Science and Technology, Fisheries, Horticulture
and Home Science graduates. It will help them to implement Entrepreneurship
development programmes, strategic planning, implementation & monitoring of
the programmes and to address the food security and food safety issues
affecting agriculture and allied sectors. Candidates working under Government/public/private
sector/NGO can apply for this programme. Duration: 12 months as two semesters
with five days of contact classes per semester; Total number of seats: 200 seats per annum; Eligibility: Graduates
with B.V.Sc. & A.H./ B. Tech (Dairy Science and Technology), B.Sc.
(Agriculture)/ B.Sc. (Horticulture)
/BFSc / B.Sc. (Co-operation & Banking) or B.Sc. Home Science degrees.
2. PG diploma in Ethnopharmacology (PGDEP)
The main purpose of
the course is to make awareness among graduates about the importance of
medicinal plants and traditional healing practices. Researchers, faculty of
various institutions, veterinarians, practitioners of various medical
disciplines will benefit from this course in widening their understanding of
this traditional yet largely side lined science with immense potential for day
to day application and research. Any graduate can enroll for the course,
preferably graduates with B.V.Sc. & AH, BAMS, B.Pharm and B.Sc.
(Botany). Duration of the course is one
year (2 Semesters). There will be 5 days of contact classes for each semester.
Total number of seats: 100 seats per
annum.
3. PG Diploma in One Health
This program is first of its kind in India and
is designed to provide One Health-specific exposure to public health,
veterinary health, and environmental health professionals and students who wish
to follow such careers. Any graduate or
post graduate in health sciences (medicine, dentistry, veterinary science,
complementary & alternative medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy) and
Environmental science from any recognized University can enroll for the course.
Duration of the course is 12 months (2 Semesters). There will be 5 days of
contact classes in each semester. Total number of seats: 50 seats per annum.
4. PG Diploma in Informatics and Management
(PGDIM)
This post graduate
diploma programme in Informatics and Management (PG DIM) envisage creating
value addition for Veterinary and Dairy Science degree so as to get better
positions in in the career market. Prefinal and final year B.V.Sc. & A. H.
and B. Tech (D. Sc. & Tech.) students can apply for the program
(anticipating 400 seats per annum).
5. Diploma in
Integrated Farming Systems (DIFS)
KVASU has launched
this programme in Malayalam in collaboration with CPCRI, Kayamkulam and CIFT,
Kochi. Duration of the course is 12
months (2 Semesters). There will be 5 days of contact classes in each semester. Eligibility- Women self help group members
with SSLC and five years experience in farming (anticipating 400 seats per
annum).
6. P.G. Certificate Course in Farm Journalism
(PGC in FJ)
This programme will
help to develop journalistic skills among practicing Veterinary, Agriculture,
Dairy science and Technology, Fisheries, Horticulture and Home Science
graduates and will equip them to work as media/public relations managers.
Candidates working under Government/public/private sector/NGO can apply for this
programme. Duration - 6 months. During the period of study candidate has to
attend contact classes for 5 days; Eligibility- B.V.Sc. & A.H./ B.Tech.
(Dairy Science and Technology), B.Sc. (Agriculture)/ B.Sc. (Horticulture)
/BFSc/ B.Sc. (Co-operation & Banking), B.Sc. Home science, any graduate;
Number of seats available: 100.
7. PG Certificate (One Health)
The purpose of the PG
certificate course on One Health is the establishment of closer professional
interactions, collaborations, and educational opportunities across the various
health professionals especially the veterinary and human health professions,
together with their allied sciences, in order to improve health of our
communities and animal health. This programme is intended for busy professionals
and graduate/ post graduate in any science subjects preferably from health
sciences (medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, complementary &
alternative medicine, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy) and Environmental
Science. The syllabus of the course covers basics of One Health, zoonoses and
health economics, one health policy and public health administration and other
courses concentrating on wild life, environment science and leadership.
Duration of the course is 6 months (1 semester). There will be 5 days of
contact classes. Number of seats: 100.
8. UoG-KVASU Joint CertLAM (Certificate Course in
Laboratory Animal Medicine)
It is a Postgraduate
certificate programme designed with the objective to provide qualified Indian
veterinarians with opportunities to enroll in Guelph’s LAM programme and to become internationally
qualified in the field of Laboratory Animal Medicine that is on high demand in
almost all developed countries. Duration
of the course is 3 months to maximum 2 years. The number of seats is maximum of
TEN per term. There will be three terms per year depending on the demand.
CERTIFICATE COURSES
1. Certificate Course in Animal Handling
This is a novel
course designed specifically for employing persons in the Dept. of Animal
Husbandry as animal attendants and is conducted at CVAS, Mannuthy The course is
entirely a practical oriented programme.
It generates practical know how and exercise in assisting with all kinds
of work like cleaning the animal sheds and premises, sterilization of instruments,
preparation of swabs, restrain of
animals during treatment/surgery/vaccination/ transit, care of young
ones, assisting in management of animals
and birds, etc., routinely done at Veterinary Centres, Artificial insemination
centres, livestock and poultry farms. Eligibility: A pass in 7th standard and
reading and writing knowledge of Malayalam. Experience in animal management by
rearing livestock at home is desirable, which should be certified by the Ward
member, Panchayath President and local Veterinarian. Duration: 6 months. The
course shall be offered two times a year.
2. Certificate Programme in Livestock Production
Lack of
entrepreneurial confidence is the main stumbling block which keeps the
unemployed youth away from starting enterprises in Livestock sector. Equipping
and empowering the youth by systematic training programmes and necessary follow
up actions will contribute beneficially for augmenting Livestock sector in the
State. It will also cater as a pre-qualifying course for school drop outs for
entry to various diploma programmes of the University. The syllabus includes introduction to
livestock production, brief and practical study on breeding, feeding and
managemental practices of cattle, goat, pig, rabbit and poultry, entrepreneurial
importance of livestock sector, veterinary first aid, administration of
medicines, fodder production, processing and preservation, milking and value
addition, waste management, accounting and marketing and resource integration.
Eligibility: SSC or equivalent and preference may be given to tribal community.
The Medium of instruction would be Malayalam. Duration: 6 months. The course shall be offered two times a year.
Further details on
all the above courses can be obtained from www.kvasu.ac.in
