Kerala Veterinary And Animal Sciences University - KVASU

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), established in 2010, is a prestigious public university located in Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala. It was created to foster excellence in education, research, and extension services in the field of veterinary and animal sciences. The university operates under the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Kerala and is recognized for its contribution to livestock development, food safety, and animal health care.

Courses Offered and Admission

KVASU offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across veterinary sciences, dairy science, poultry production, and allied fields.

Undergraduate Programs
BVSc & AH
BSc in Poultry Production and Business Management
BTech in Dairy Technology
BTech in Food Technology

Postgraduate Programs
MVSc in various specializations
MSc in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics
MTech in Dairy Technology

Diploma and Certificate Courses
Diploma in Dairy Science
PG Diploma in One Health
Certificate courses in various livestock and poultry sectors

Doctoral Programs
PhD in Veterinary and Animal Sciences
PhD in Dairy Science and Technology

Admission to most UG programs is based on entrance tests like KEAM or NEET (for BVSc & AH), while PG and PhD admissions are conducted through university-level entrance exams and interviews.

Eligibility Criteria Admissions

Undergraduate Eligibility
BVSc & AH: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with NEET qualification
BTech: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Postgraduate Eligibility
MVSc, MSc, MTech: Bachelor's degree in the relevant field with minimum 55% marks
Admission is through entrance examination and interview conducted by KVASU

PhD Eligibility
Master’s degree in the respective discipline with qualifying marks
Entrance test and interview are mandatory for final selection

Placements

KVASU has a dedicated Placement and Career Guidance Cell that supports students with internships, training, and employment opportunities. Graduates from the university secure placements in sectors such as animal health services, dairy industries, food processing companies, research institutions, government departments, and NGOs. Many students also pursue higher education and research in India and abroad.

Ranking

KVASU is consistently recognized as one of the top veterinary and animal sciences universities in India. It is approved by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Its focus on innovative research, extension education, and community service adds to its growing academic reputation.