Karnataka Veterinary Animal & Fisheries Science University Bidar announces Postgraduate Degree Programs Admission 2023-24

 

KVAFSU PG Admission 2023 – Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU) Bengaluru invites applications from the eligible candidates for admission to Postgraduate Degree (Master’s and Doctoral) Programs at its constituent colleges for the academic year 2023-24. The KVAFSU University is established exclusively for providing education, conduct of research and extension in the areas of Veterinary, Animal, Dairy and Fisheries Sciences in the state of Karnataka. Candidates can check the complete information of KVAFSU PG Admission 2023 such as application process, eligibility criteria and other information from the page below.

 

Important Dates

  • Commencement of filling and submitting ON-LINE application 03-11-2023
  • Last date for filling and submitting ON-LINE application 20-11-2023
  • Physical verification of candidate’s application & Relevant Documents Master’s Degree: 22-11-2023 & Doctoral Degree 23-11-2023
  • Announcement of Merit List on the Website 25-11-2023

 

Courses Offered

  1. a) Master Degree Programs Offered in KVAFSU
  • Animal Science: Animal Genetics & Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Livestock Production & Management, Livestock Products Technology, Veterinary & Ah Extension, Poultry Science
  • Veterinary Science: Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Physiology, Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Parasitological, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, Veterinary Biochemistry, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Wildlife
  • Dairy Science: Dairy Chemistry, Dairy Microbiology, Dairy Technology
  • Fisheries Sciences: Aquaculture, Aquatic Environment Management, Fisheries Microbiology, Fisheries Engineering & Technology, Fish Processing Technology, Fisheries Resources & Management
  1. b) PhD Degree Program Offered in KVAFSU
  • PhD Course Offered – Animal Genetics & Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Livestock Production & Mgt., Poultry Science, Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Physiology, Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Parasitological, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, Veterinary Biochemistry, Dairy Chemistry, Dairy Microbiology, Dairy Technology, Aquaculture, Aquatic Environment Management, Fisheries Microbiology, Fish Processing Technology, Fisheries Resources & Management

 

Eligibility Criteria

For Master Degree Program

  • Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in the concerned discipline with a minimum OGPA of 6.00/10.00 from a recognized University. In case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/ Cat-I, a minimum OGPA of 5.50/10.00 is adequate
  • Candidates should produce character & conduct certificates issued by the Dean’s of the respective college. Outside state students are considered on merit if the seats are fallen vacant after the seat allocation to Karnataka state students

For Doctoral Degree Program

  • Master’s Degree in respective subject/allied subjects; OGPA of 6.50/10.00 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for general category and6.00/10.00 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for SC/ST/Caste-I/candidates at Master’s degree level
  • Candidates who have studied under the Trimester system and seeking admission for PhD Programmes are required to compulsorily submit the equivalent percentage certificate (Master’s degree) obtained from their respective Universities/Institutions
  • Those candidates who do not secure minimum qualifying marks will become ineligible for admission, including in-service candidates

 

Reservation of Seats

  • Reservation of seats in favour of candidates belonging to SC/ST/Category-I & OBC will be ensured as per the reservation policy of the Govt. of Karnataka
  • Candidates who claim reservation should furnish a valid certificate issued by the competent authority. If any seat reserved in favour of candidates belonging to any of the categories referred to above is not filled up due to non-availability of eligible candidates, such seats shall be transferred to the General Merit category
  • A few seats are set apart for Foreign Nationals (FN)/Non – Resident Indians (NRIs) / NRI – Sponsored candidates to Masters / Doctoral Programs

 

Application Form

  • The Application Form along with the Prospectus can be downloaded from the University Website www.kvafsu.kar.nic.in
  • Check eligibility before choosing streams of Master Degree & one subject for Doctoral Degree Programs
  • Application Fee of Rs.800/- for General Candidates and Rs.400/- for SC/ST/Cat-I in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favor of Comptroller, KVAFSU, Bidar has to be paid along with the application
  • Candidates must carry photo ID proof at the time of Entrance Examination. It may be ID card issued by College last attended, passport, Aadhar Card, Driving License or Voter ID card
  • Candidates should provide the definite Email ID, Aadhar Number and Permanent Address

 

Application Fees

  • For General /OBC Category – Rs.800/- (Bank charges applicable)
  • For SC/ST/Category-I – Rs.400/- (Bank charges applicable)
  • Studies state other than Karnataka – Rs.800/- (Bank charges applicable)

 

Selection Procedure

For Master Degree Program

  • The selection of candidates shall be done on the basis of performance of the candidates as per following scheme of evaluation:
  • Aggregate in weightage in Bachelor degree – 50.0
  • Written Test – 40.0
  • ICAR / JRF exam qualified candidates – 2.0
  • Distinction – University Medals / Sports and Cultural activities – 5.0
  • Physically handicapped/Anglo-Indians/Scouts & Guides/ Children of Ex-Servicemen/Defence personnel – 3.0
  • Total: 100
  • Note: Candidates securing less than 50% of total marks as calculated above shall not be called for counseling, while SC/ST/Cat-I candidates securing less than 35% marks shall not be called for counseling
  • Candidates who have secured grades in 4 point scale shall submit a copy of the certificate of equivalent percentage

Written Test

  • All eligible candidates shall have to appear for a written test of 100 marks in one of the subject groups (Group A-D) listed under given intake. Nominees of ICAR and GOI, Foreign Nationals, NRIs and NRI sponsored candidates are exempted from taking the written test.
  • The written test for admission to the Master degree program will be of undergraduate level and will contain 100 objective type questions with four responses. Each question will carry 1.0 mark and the exam will be of 2 hours duration

Doctoral Degree Program

  • The selection of candidates shall be done on the basis of performance of the candidates as per following scheme of evaluation:
  • Aggregate in Weightage in Master degree – 50.0
  • Written test – 40.0
  • ICAR/CSIR-SRF/ NET exam qualified candidates – 2.0
  • Research Publications – 3.0
  • Distinction – University Medals /Sports/Cultural – 3.0
  • Physically handicapped/Anglo-Indians /Scouts & Guides/Children of Ex-Servicemen/Defence personnel /NCC-B Certificate – 2.0
  • Total – 100 Marks

Written Test

  • All eligible candidates seeking admission to Doctoral degree program shall have to appear for a written test on the subject which they have studied at Master degree level. The written test paper will contain 100 objective questions and each question will carry one mark
  • The duration of the written test is 2 hours. ICAR/GOI nominees, Foreign Nationals, NRIs/NRI- sponsored are exempted from taking the written test

 

For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website

 

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