Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) offers full-time Ph.D. programs in various disciplines related to agriculture, horticulture, forestry, veterinary sciences, and other allied fields. The admission process is competitive and involves several steps, including application submission, entrance examination, and interview.
Notification:
KAU releases an official admission notification on its website (www.kau.in) and in leading newspapers.
The notification includes details such as eligibility criteria, available disciplines, important dates, and application procedure.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum required percentage (usually 60% or equivalent CGPA).
Relaxation in marks is provided for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per government norms.
Candidates must qualify in the entrance examination conducted by KAU or hold a valid score in national-level tests like ICAR-AICE-JRF/SRF, CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, or GATE.
Application Process:
Applications are submitted online through the KAU admission portal.
Candidates must fill in personal, academic, and research details and upload required documents (e.g., mark sheets, certificates, photo, and signature).
Pay the application fee online (varies for general and reserved categories).
Entrance Examination:
The entrance exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering research methodology, subject-specific knowledge, and general aptitude.
The exam is conducted at designated centers.
Interview:
Shortlisted candidates based on the entrance exam score are called for an interview.
The interview evaluates the candidate’s research aptitude, subject knowledge, and proposed research area.
Final Selection:
The final selection is based on the combined performance in the entrance exam and interview.
A merit list is published on the KAU website.
Admission:
Selected candidates must complete the admission formalities, including document verification and fee payment.
Visit the official website of Kerala Agricultural University: www.kau.in.
Navigate to the "Admissions" or "Results" section.
Look for the link related to "Ph.D. Admission Result" or "Entrance Exam Result."
Enter your application number or roll number and other required details.
Download and save the result for future reference.
Keep track of important dates (notification release, application deadline, exam date, result declaration).
Prepare thoroughly for the entrance exam and interview.
Regularly check the KAU website for updates and notifications.