About Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, headquartered at Pookode in Wayanad, runs veterinary, dairy, food technology and poultry colleges across Kerala.
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, known as KVASU, is headquartered at Pookode near Lakkidi in Wayanad district. It has three faculties: Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Dairy Science and Technology, and Poultry Science. Its colleges include the veterinary colleges at Mannuthy and Pookode, the Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology at Mannuthy, dairy science colleges at Pookode, Thiruvananthapuram and Kolahalamedu, and the College of Avian Sciences and Management at Thiruvazhamkunnu. UG options are BVSc and AH, B.Tech Dairy Technology, B.Tech Food Technology and a B.Sc in Poultry Production and Business Management, with several M.Sc courses, an M.Tech and PhD research.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Technology | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Applications are submitted online through the university's application portal. For 2026-27 the university has published a prospectus covering its M.S., M.Sc, PG diploma, B.Sc and diploma programmes, together with guidelines for submitting applications. Read the prospectus for eligibility and selection rules before applying.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is KVASU headquartered?
At Pookode, Lakkidi P.O., in Wayanad district, Kerala.
Which undergraduate courses does KVASU offer?
BVSc and AH, B.Tech Dairy Technology, B.Tech Food Technology and B.Sc Poultry Production and Business Management.
Does KVASU offer PhD?
Yes, in Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Dairy Technology, Biosciences, and Climate Change and Animal Agriculture.
How do I apply?
Online through application.kvasu.ac.in, after reading the 2026-27 prospectus.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University home page · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Prospectus 2026-27 - KVASU · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Contact Info - KVASU · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Notification Oct 2026 - KVASU · Official notice, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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