Kerala Agricultural University Admission 2026: Eligibility, Dates & Selection Criteria

Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) offers various undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and doctoral programs in agriculture and related fields. If you\'re looking for admission details for 2025, here’s an overview of the eligibility, important dates, and selection criteria based on previous years\' trends.

1. Programs Offered

KAU offers courses such as:

• UG: B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Forestry, B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering, etc.

• PG: M.Sc. in various specializations (Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, etc.), MBA (Agri-Business), M.Tech.

• Ph.D.: Research programs in agriculture and allied sciences.

2. Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate (UG) Programs (e.g., B.Sc. Agriculture)

• Qualification: Passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics/Agriculture.

• Minimum Marks: Generally 50% aggregate (relaxation for SC/ST candidates as per norms).

• Entrance Exam: Admission is based on the KEAM (Kerala Engineering Agriculture Medical Entrance Exam) conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Exams (CEE), Kerala.

Postgraduate (PG) Programs (e.g., M.Sc.)

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field (e.g., B.Sc. Agriculture for M.Sc. Agri).

• Minimum Marks: Usually 60% aggregate (varies by program).

• Entrance Exam: KAU PGDAT (Post Graduate Diploma Admission Test) or ICAR AIEEA-PG for some courses.

Ph.D. Programs

• Qualification: Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with a good academic record.

• Selection: Based on entrance exam + interview conducted by KAU.

3. Important Dates (Expected for 2025)

• KEAM 2025 (For UG Programs)

  • Notification: March 2025

  • Application Deadline: April 2025

  • Exam Date: May/June 2025

  • Counselling: July-August 2025

• PG Admission (M.Sc./M.Tech/MBA)

  • Notification: May-June 2025

  • Entrance Exam (PGDAT): June-July 2025

  • Counselling: July-August 2025

• Ph.D. Admission

  • Notification: July-August 2025

  • Entrance & Interview: August-September 2025

(Exact dates will be updated on the official website once released.)

4. Selection Criteria

• UG Courses: Based on KEAM rank + Counselling.

• PG Courses: Based on PGDAT score (or ICAR AIEEA-PG) + academic performance.

• Ph.D.: Entrance test + Interview + Academic record.

5. How to Apply?

• Visit the official website: https://www.kau.in

• Check the Admissions section for notifications.

• Fill out the online application form and submit before the deadline.

6. Reservation Policy

• Follows Kerala State Govt. norms (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PH quotas).

For official updates, keep checking:

• KAU Website: https://www.kau.in

• KEAM Website: https://cee.kerala.gov.in