(Professional University)
Establishment
Deemed to have come into existence on February 24th 1971 by the Act 33 of 1971 of the Kerala State Legislature, entitled ‘The Agricultural University Act, 1971’, the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) became operational since February 1st 1972 when the then existing two educational and 21 research institutions administered by the Departments of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry of the Government of Kerala, were brought under one umbrella for facilitating the sustainable and accelerated development of agriculture in the State.
Courses Offered
Faculty of Agriculture
Under Graduate Courses
- B.Sc. (Ag.)
- B.Sc. (Forestry)
- B.Sc. (C&B)
Post Graduate Courses
- M.Sc.(Ag.)
- M.Sc.(Hort.)
- M.Sc.(Food Sci. & Nutrition.)
- M.Sc.(FS & N)
- M.Sc.(Ag. Stat.)
- M. Sc. Ag Biotech
- M.Sc. (Forestry)
- M.Sc. (C&B)
- Ph.D.
- MBA in Agri Business Management
Faculty of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Under Graduate Courses
- B.V.Sc. & A.H.
- B.V.Sc. & A.H.
- B.Tech.(D.Sc. & Tech.)
Post Graduate Courses
- M.V.Sc. and Ph.D.
Faculty of Fisheries
Under Graduate Courses
- B.F.Sc.
Post Graduate Courses
- M.F.Sc.
- Ph.D.
Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology
Under Graduate Courses
- B.Tech.(Agrl.Engg.)
Post Graduate Courses
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- M.Tech.(Agrl. Engg.)
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Admissions Process
Students are admitted to the Under Graduate courses of the university on the basis of the ranks obtained in the common entrance examination conducted by the the Commissionarate of Entrance Examinations, Government of Kerala. For details, the relevant Government Notifications issued from time to time may be seen. Also visit the official site of the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations Kerala, www.cee-kerala.org.
Application forms for UG courses other than BSc (C&B) can be obtained from institutions listed in the Government Notification regarding Common Entrance Examination, issued from time to time.
For details regarding admission to BSc Co-operation and Banking (C&B) course, please go through the relevant notification issued by KAU.
For the PG courses except Ph.D., selections are made by the committee constituted by the University for the purpose on the basis of written test and interview. Ph. D. admissions are on the basis of interview. For details, please go through the relevant University Notification and Prospectus issued from time to time.
Affiliated Colleges
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- College of Agriculture, Vellayani
- College of Agriculture, Padannakkad
- College of Horticulture,Vellanikkara
- College of Forestry, Vellanikkara
- College of Co-operation, Banking and Management, Vellanikkara
- College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Mannuthy
- College of Veterinary & Animal Sci., Pookot, Wayanad
- College of Dairy Science and Technology, Idukki *
- College of Fisheries, Panangad
- Kelappaji College of Agrl. Engineering & Technology, Tavanur
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KAU Institutions / Stations
Teaching Institutions
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- College of Agriculture, Vellayani P.O., Thiruvananthapuram- 695 522
Head of Office : Dean.
Phone : 0471-2381002 , 2381915
Email : deanagri@kau.in, coavellayani@kau.in - College of Horticulture, KAU P.O., Thrissur-680 656
Head of Office : Associate Dean.
Phone : 0487-2370790, 2370822
Email : adhort@kau.in, cohvka@kau.in - College of Agriculture, Padannakkad P.O., Kasaragod – 671 328
Head of Office : Associate Dean.
Phone : 0467-2280616, 2282699
Email : adpad@kau.in, coapad@kau.in - College of Forestry, KAU P.O., Thrissur-680 656
Head of Office : Associate Dean.
Phone : 0487-2370050
Email : adforestry@kau.in, cofvka@kau.in - College of Co-Operation, Banking & Management, KAU. P.O., Thrissur-680 656
Head of Office : Associate Dean.
Phone : 0487-2370367
Email : adccbm@kau.in, ccbm@kau.in - College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Mannuthy P.O., Thrissur-680 651
Head of Office : Dean.
Phone : 0487-2370451, 2370344
Email: deanvet@kau.in, vetmannuthy@kau.in - College of Veterinary& Animal Sciences, Pookot, Lakkidi P.O., Wayanad – 673 576
Head of Office : Associate Dean.
Phone : 04936-256340
Email: adpookot@kau.in, vetpookot@kau.in - College of Fisheries, Panangad P.O., Ernakulam – 682 651
Head of Office : Dean.
Phone : 0484-2700337, 2700598
Email: deanfisheries@kau.in, cofpanangad@kau.in - Kelappaji College of Agrl. Engineering & Technology, Tavanur, Malappuram- 679 573
Head of Office : Dean.
Phone : 0494-2686009, 2686214
Email: deanengg@kau.in, kcaet@kau.in - College of Dairy Science & Technology, Idukki
(Present Address : College of Dairy Science & Technology, Mannuthy P.O., Thrissur- 680 651)
Head of Office : Associate Dean.
Phone : 0487-2372861
Email : adcdst@kau.in, cdst@kau.in
- College of Agriculture, Vellayani P.O., Thiruvananthapuram- 695 522
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Research Stations
Northern Zone
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- Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pilicode P.O., Kasaragod- 670 353
Head of Office : Associate Director.
Phone : 0467-2260632, 2260450
E-mail: adrpil@kau.in, rarspil@kau.in - Pepper Research Station, Panniyur, Kanhirangad P.O., Kannur – 670 142
Head of Office : Professor.
Phone : 0460 – 2227287
Email: prspanniyur@kau.in
- Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pilicode P.O., Kasaragod- 670 353
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High Range Zone
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- Regional Agricultural Research Station, Ambalavayal, Wayanad – 673 593
Head of Office : Associate Director.
Phone : 04936-260421, 260777
Email : adramb@kau.in, rarsamb@kau.in - Cardamom Research Station, Pampadumpara, Idukki -685 556
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 04868-236263
Email : crspam@kau.in
- Regional Agricultural Research Station, Ambalavayal, Wayanad – 673 593
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Central Zone
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- Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi, Mele Pattambi P.O., Palakkad-679 306
Head of Office : Associate Director.
Phone : 0466-2212228, 2212275
Email: adrptb@kau.in, rarsptb@kau.in - Banana Research Station, Kannara, Marakkal, Thrissur -680 652
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0487-2699087
Email : brskannara@kau.in - Agronomic Research Station, Chalakudy P.O., Thrissur- 680 307
Head of Office : Professor.
Phone : 0480-2702116
Email : arschalakudy@kau.in - Cashew Research Station, Madakkathara, Thrissur- 680656
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0487-2370339
Email : crsmadakkathara@kau.in - Cashew Research Station , Anakkayam P.O., Malappuram-676 516
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0483-2864739
Email : crsanakkayam@kau.in - Aromatic & Medicinal Plants Research Station, Odakkali, Asamannoor P.O., Ernakulam- 683 549
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0484-2658221
Email : amprs@kau.in - Pineapple Research Station, Vazhakulam, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam -686 670
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0485-2260832
Email : prsvazhakulam@kau.in - Agricultural Research Station, Mannuthy P.O., Thrissur- 680 651
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0487-2370726
Email : arsmannuthy@kau.in - Plant Propagation & Nursery Management Unit, KAU P.O., Thrissur-680 656
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0487-2371599
Email : centnursery@kau.in
- Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi, Mele Pattambi P.O., Palakkad-679 306
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Special Zone of Problem Areas
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- Regional Agricultural Research Station, Kumarakom P.O., Kottayam-686 566
Head of Office : Associate Director.
Phone : 0481-2524421
Email : adrkum@kau.in, rarskum@kau.in - Rice Research Station, Vyttila, Kochi -682 019
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0484-2809963
Email : rrsvyttila@kau.in - Rice Research Station , Moncompu, Thekkekara P.O., Alappuzha-688 503
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0477-2702245
Email : rrsmoncompu@kau.in - Sugaracane Res.Station, Kallungal P.O., Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta – 689102
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0469-2604181
Email : srsthiruvalla@kau.in - Agricultural Drainage Scheme, Karumady P.O., Alappuzha -688 564
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0477-2272750
Email : drainage@kau.in
- Regional Agricultural Research Station, Kumarakom P.O., Kottayam-686 566
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Onattukara Zone
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- Regional Agricultural Research Station , Kayamkulam P.O., Alappuzha – 690 502
Head of Office : Associate Director.
Phone : 0479-2443192
Email : orars@kau.in
- Regional Agricultural Research Station , Kayamkulam P.O., Alappuzha – 690 502
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Southern Zone
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- Regional Agricultural Research Station, Vellayani P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 52
Head of Office : Associate Director.
Phone : 0471-2383239
E-mail: adrvellayani@kau.in - Cropping Systems Research Centre, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 002
Head of Office : Professor.
Phone : 0471-2343586
Email : csrc@kau.in - Coconut Research Station, Balaramapuram P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 509
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0471-2400621
Email : crsbalaram@kau.in - Farming Systems Research Station, Sadananthapuram, Kottarakkara -691 550
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0474-2454853
Email : fsrskottarakkara@kau.in - Soil Conservation Research Centre , Konni, Pathanamthitta
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0473-2242548
Email :
- Regional Agricultural Research Station, Vellayani P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 52
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Research Stations not covered under NARP set up
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- Cattle Infertility Scheme, Vellimadukunnu, Kozhikode- 673 012
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0495-2730614
Email : ciskozhikode@kau.in - Cattle Breeding Farm, Thumburmuzhi, Chalakudy, Thrissur-680 721
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0480-2746065
Email : cbfthumburmuzhy@kau.in - Livestock Research Station, Thiruvazhamkunnu, Palakkad-678 606
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 04924-262243
Email : lrsthiru@kau.in - Poultry & Duck Farm, Mannuthy P.O., Thrissur -680 651
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0487-2370237
Email : pdfmannuthy@kau.in - University Livestock Farm, Mannuthy P.O., Thrissur -680 651
Head of Office : Professor.
Phone : 0487-2370302
Email : ulfmannuthy@kau.in - Centre for Pig Breeding & Research, Mannuthy P.O., Thrissur -680 651
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0487-2370378
Email : pigcenter@kau.in - Fisheries Station, Puduveypu, Kochi- 682 508
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0484-2502587
Email : fspuduveypu@kau.in
- Cattle Infertility Scheme, Vellimadukunnu, Kozhikode- 673 012
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Training & Extension Centres
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- Communication Centre, Mannuthy P.O., Thrissur-680651
Head of Office : Professor.
Phone : 0487-2370773
Email : ccmannuthy@kau.in - Central Training Institute, Mannuthy P.O., Thrissur-680651
Head of Office : Associate Professor.
Phone : 0487-2371104
Email: cti@kau.in - Agricultural Technology Information Centre, Mannuthy P.O., Thrissur – 680651
Head of Office : Associate Professor & Special Officer.
Phone : 0487-2371340
Email : atic@kau.in - Information and Sales Centre, Mannuthy P.O., Thrissur – 680651
Head of Office : Officer on Special Duty.
Phone : 0487-2370540
Email : atic@kau.in - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sadananthapuram P.O., Kottarakkara-691 550
Head of Office : Program Co-ordinator.
Phone : 0474-2454853
Email : kvkkollam@kau.in - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pattambi, Mele Pattambi P.O., Palakkad- 679 306
Head of Office : Program Co-ordinator.
Phone : 0466-2212279
Email : kvkpalakkad@kau.in - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ambalavayal P.O., Wayanad- 673 593
Head of Office : Program Co-ordinator.
Phone : 04936-260411
Email : kvkwayanad@kau.in - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, KAU P.O., Thrissur – 680 656
Head of Office : Program Co-ordinator.
Phone : 0487 – 2375855
Email : kvkthrissur@kau.in - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kumarakom P.O, Kottayam – 686 566
Head of Office : Program Co-ordinator.
Phone : 0481 – 2529631
Email : kvkkottayam@kau.in - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Panniyur, Kanhirangad P.O., Kannur- 670 142
Head of Office : Program Co-ordinator.
Phone : 0460 – 2226087
Email : kvkkannur@kau.in - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tavanur P.O., Malappuram – 679 573
Head of Office : Program Co-ordinator.
Phone : 0494 – 2686329
Email : kvkmalappuram@kau.in
- Communication Centre, Mannuthy P.O., Thrissur-680651
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Contact
Kerala Agricultural University
(Professional -Agricultural University)
Vellanikkara,
Thrissur 680 656
Kerala
Tel : 0487- 2370034, 2370439
Fax : 0487-2370019
Email : vckau@sancharnet, vckau@vsnl.com
Website : https://www.kau.edu
VC: Vacant
Reg: Sri Omprakash Kaler