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Kerala Agriculture University has opened Ph.D. applications for 2024, with a deadline of January 10, 2025. Apply now at @admissions.kau.in.

The Online Application Portal of Kerala Agricultural University will be open from 6:00 PM on January 1, 2025, until 11:59 PM on January 10, 2025, for applications to the following Ph.D. programs for the Academic Year 2024-25: Ph.D. in Agriculture, Ph.D. in Horticulture, Ph.D. in Community Science, Ph.D. in Forestry, and Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering. The application process for PhD in Agricultural Statistics started on January 4, 2025, and the last date to apply is January 10, 2025.
Direct Link: Application Open for PhD Program |
KAU Application Fee 2024-25
Here’s a table for the application fee details:
Category | Application Fee(INR) | Payment Mode |
---|---|---|
General Candidates | 1500 | Online via SBI "SB COLLECT" or at any SBI branch using the online challan |
SC/ST/PWD (Native of Kerala) Candidates | 750 | Online via SBI "SB COLLECT" or at any SBI branch using the online challan |
*Any other mode of payment will not be accepted.
Candidates who have already submitted their applications (as per the University Notification dated September 9, 2024) need not apply again.
KAU PhD Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a PhD at Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), you must meet the following criteria:
- Have a Master's degree in the relevant discipline or a related discipline from KAU or a recognized equivalent qualification.
- Have an Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) of 7.0/10.0 for the general category and 6.5/10.0 for SC/ST.
- Have a basic degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or Forestry, except for Home Science and Rural Marketing Management.
For the PhD in Animal Science, and PhD in Agricultural Statistics, you must have an M.V.Sc., MSc. Agriculture, MSc. Horticulture, M.Sc. Forestry, or M.F.Sc. You must also have a Master's Degree in any Life Science subject with at least 55% marks or equivalent OGPA.
KAU PhD Selection Process
- The selection process for a PhD at KAU includes an ICAR SRF Entrance Examination or KAU Entrance Examination, and an interview.
For any queries regarding admission, applicants can contact the admission office at: admissions@kau.in. Please log on to: www.admissions.kau.in or www.kau.in for updates or you can contact: 0487-243-8139 (From 10.00 am to 5.00 pm on all working days).
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