Kerala Agricultural University

Kerala Agricultural University (KAU)
	KAU
Type	Public
Established	1971
Chancellor	Governor of Kerala
Vice-Chancellor	Dr. R. Chandra Babu
Location	Thrissur City, Kerala, India
Campus	Rural Mannuthy
Acronym	KAU
Affiliations	Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Website	www.kau.in

Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is the primary and the principal instrumentality of the Kerala state in providing human resources, and skills and technology, required for the sustainable development of its agriculture, defined broadly encompassing all production activities based on land and water, including crop production (agriculture), forestry and fisheries through conducting, interfacing and integrating education, research and extension in these spheres of economic endeavour. It is situated in Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala.[1] Dr. R. Chandra Babu is the Vice-Chancellor and Dr .S. Leenakumari is the Registrar (i/c)[2]

Kerala Agricultural University entrance

Faculties

Regional Agricultural Research Center, Ambalavayal, Wayanad

Faculty of Agriculture

Courses offered:

College of Agriculture, Padannakkad, Kasaragod

B.Sc.(Hons) Ag.
M.Sc.(Ag.)
M.Sc.(Hort.)
M.Sc.(Food Sci. & Nutrition.) and Ph.D.
M.Sc.(FS & N)
M.Sc.(Ag. Stat.)
M. Sc. Ag Biotech and Ph.D.
M.Sc. (Integrated) Biotechnology
M.Sc. (Integrated) Climate Change Adaptation
B.Sc. Hons(Co-operation&Banking)
M.Sc. (C&B), Ph.D.
MBA in Agri Business Management
PhD (Agriculture-various disciplines)

Faculty of Forestry

[3] Courses offered:

B.Sc. (Forestry)
M.Sc. (Forestry)
PhD (Forestry)

Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology

Courses offered:

B.Tech.(Agrl.Engg.)
M.Tech.(Agrl. Engg.)

Faculty of Fisheries

Delinked from KAU in 2010 to form separate University-KUFOS [4]

The Governor of Kerala and Chancellor of Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has accorded assent to the proposal to establish a full-fledged Faculty of Forestry at Vellanikkara. Forestry will be the third faculty under KAU after Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering. Two other faculties, viz. Veterinary and Fisheries were delinked from KAU in 2010 to form separate Universities.

Institutions under KAU[5]

Forestry and Horticulture

College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram
College of Horticulture, vellanikkara, Thrissur
College of Agriculture padannakkad, kasargod
College of Forestry, Vellanikkara Thrissur
College of Agriculture, Ambalavayal

Wayanad

Management

College of Co-Operation, Banking & Management, KAU Campus, Thrissur

Climate Studies

Academy of Climate Change Education and Research, Vellanikkara, Thrissur

Agricultural Engineering & Technology

Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Tavanur, Malappuram

Veterinary and Animal Science

Delinked from KAU in 2010 to form separate University-KVASU[6]

College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Mannuthy, Thrissur
College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Pookkot, Wayanad
College of Fisheries, Panangad, Ernakulam (Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies)

Research Stations

Northern Zone

Pepper Research Station, Panniyur, Kanhirangad, Kannur
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pilicode, Kasaragod

High Range Zone

Cardamom Research Station, Pampadumpara, Idukki
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Ambalavayal, Wayanad

Central Zone

Agronomic Research Station, Chalakudy, Thrissur
Agricultural Research Station, Mannuthy, Thrissur
Aromatic and Medicinal Plants Research Station, Odakkali, Ernakulam
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi, Palakkad
Banana Research Station, Kannara, Thrissur
Cashew Research Station, Madakkathara, Thrissur
Cashew Research Station, Anakkayam, Malappuram
Pineapple Research Station, Vazhakulam, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam
Plant Propagation & Nursery Management Unit, KAU Campus, Thrissur

Special Zone of Problem Areas

Agricultural Drainage Scheme, Karumady, Alappuzha
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Kumarakom, Kottayam
Rice Research Station, Vyttila, Kochi
Rice Research Station, Moncombu, Alappuzha
Sugarcane Res.Station, Pulikeezhu, Pathanamthitta

Onattukara Zone

Regional Agricultural Research Station, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha

Southern Zone

Cropping Systems Research Centre, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram
Coconut Research Station, Balaramapuram, Thiruvananthapuram
Farming Systems Research Station, Sadanandapuram, Kottarakkara, Kollam
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram
Soil Conservation Research Centre, Konni, Pathanamthitta

Training & Extension Centres

Agricultural Technology Information Centre, Mannuthy, Thrissur
Communication Centre, Mannuthy, Thrissur
Central Training Institute, Mannuthy, Thrissur
Information and Sales Centre, Mannuthy, Thrissur
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sadananthapuram, Kollam
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pattambi, Palakkad
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ambalavayal, Wayanad
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, KAU Campus, Thrissur
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kumarakom, Kottayam
Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kannur (Conducted and hosted first Farmers' Science Congress). The Kendra has a subsurface dyke in its farm as part of the rainwater harvesting demonstration unit. The kendra has pioneered a new branch of agricultural extension called Creative Extension
Krishi Vigyan Kendra Malappuram, Tavanur, Malappuram

Research Centres

Delinked from KAU in 2010 to form separate University-KVASU [6]

Livestock Research Cetre, Thiruvazhamkunnu

References

"Official website". Retrieved 3 July 2011.
http://www.kau.in
"Archived copy". Archived from the original on 12 June 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2020.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
"KUFOS". www.kufos.ac.in. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
"KAU website – Education section". Retrieved 3 July 2011.
"Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University". www.kvasu.ac.in. Retrieved 4 April 2018.

External links

Kerala Agricultural University Official Website

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[1] "Official website". Retrieved 3 July 2011.

[2] ttp://www.kau.in

[3] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 12 June 2016. Retrieved 16 February 2020.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

[4] "KUFOS". www.kufos.ac.in. Retrieved 4 April 2018.

[5] "KAU website – Education section". Retrieved 3 July 2011.

[6] "Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University". www.kvasu.ac.in. Retrieved 4 April 2018.

Universities in Kerala
State universities	Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University Calicut University Cochin University of Science and Technology Kannur University Kerala Agricultural University Kerala University Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Kerala University of Health Sciences Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Mahatma Gandhi University National University of Advanced Legal Studies Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University
Central university	Central University of Kerala AMU Malappuram Campus
Deemed Universities	Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Kerala Kalamandalam

Education in Kerala
Government	Co-operative Academy of Professional Education Department of General and Higher Education Department of Technical Education Institute of Human Resources Development Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical Examinations Kerala Higher Secondary Examination Board Kerala State Education Board Kerala State Science and Technology Museum
Universities	Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Central University of Kerala Cochin University of Science and Technology English and Foreign Languages University Kerala Agricultural University Kerala Kalamandalam Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Technological University Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Kerala University of Health Sciences Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Mahatma Gandhi University National University of Advanced Legal Studies Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (deemed university) Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University University of Calicut University of Kannur University of Kerala
Arts and science colleges	Assumption College, Changanasserry Bharata Mata College BPC College Piravom Catholicate College Pathanamthitta Centre for Convergence Media Studies Centre for Development of Imaging Technology Chinmaya Mission College Clusters School of Digital Arts CMS College Kottayam Cochin College College of Applied Science Malappuram College of Applied Science, Thamarassery College of Applied Science, Vadakkencherry College of Applied Sciences, Adoor EMS Memorial College of Applied Science Farook College Fatima Mata National College Government Brennen College, Thalassery Government College, Chittur Government College, Kattappana Government College, Kottayam Government College, Manimalakkunnu Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Arts & Science Kerala School of Mathematics, Kozhikode Little Flower College M.E.S. Ponnani College, Ponnani Mahatma Gandhi College Malabar Christian College Markaz Arts and Science College Mar Ivanios College Mar Kuriakose College Mar Thoma College Marian College Kuttikkanam Mary Matha Arts & Science College MES College Marampally, Aluva MMNSS College Kottiyam N. S. S. College, Pandalam Newman College, Thodupuzha Nirmalagiri college, Kuthuparamba Nss College Rajakumari PGM College Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College Prajyothi Niketan College Raja Ravi Varma College of Fine Arts RLV College of Music and Fine Arts Sahya Arts and Science College St. Albert's College St. Dominic's College St. Mary's College, Thrissur St. Teresa's College St. Thomas College, Palai St. Thomas College, Thrissur Sayd Abdulrahman Bafakhy Tangal Memorial Government College R. Shankar Memorial Arts and Science College Sneha College of Architecture Sree Kerala Varma College Sree Krishna College Sree Narayana College for Women Sree Sankara College Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom St John's College, Anchal St Joseph College of Communication St. Berchmans College St. Joseph's College, Devagiri St. Pius X College, Rajapuram St. Thomas College, Kozhencherry St. Joseph's College, Moolamattom Sullamussalam Science College Swathi Thirunal College of Music Union Christian College, Aluva Unnayi Warrier Smaraka Kalanilayam University College Thiruvananthapuram Yeldo Mar Baselios College Zamorin's Guruvayurappan College Sree Rama Varma Music School
Medical education	Amala Institute of Medical Sciences Azeezia Medical College, Kollam Believers Church Medical College Hospital Calicut Medical College Co-operative Medical College, Kochi Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College Government Medical College, Kollam Government Medical College, Malappuram Government Medical College, Thrissur Government T D Medical College, Alappuzha Karuna Medical College Kerala Veterinary College, Mannuthy Kottayam Medical College Mannam Ayurveda Co-operative Medical College, Pandalam Pariyaram Medical College PSM College of Dental Science and Research SUT Academy of Medical Sciences Travancore Medical College Hospital, Kollam Trivandrum Medical College
Engineering education	ACE College of Engineering Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering Technology Al-Ameen Engineering College Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirapally Ammini College of Engineering AWH Engineering College Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam College of Engineering & Management, Punnapra College of Engineering Attingal College of Engineering Chengannur College of Engineering Munnar College of Engineering Trikaripur College of Engineering, Adoor College of Engineering, Aranmula College of Engineering, Cherthala College of Engineering, Kallooppara College of Engineering, Karunagapally College of Engineering, Kidangoor College of Engineering, Kottarakkara College of Engineering, Pathanapuram College of Engineering, Perumon College of Engineering, Poonjar College of Engineering, Thalassery College of Engineering, Trivandrum College of Engineering, Vatakara Federal Institute of Science and Technology Government College of Engineering, Kannur Government Engineering College, Idukki Government Engineering College, Kozhikode Government Engineering College, Sreekrishnapuram Government Engineering College, Thiruvananthapuram Government Engineering College, Thrissur Government Engineering College, Wayanad Institute of Handloom and Textile Technology Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram KMCT College of Engineering Mangalam College of Engineering Mar Athanasius College of Engineering Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology Marian Engineering College MEA Engineering College MES College of Engineering Model Engineering College Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology National Institute of Technology Calicut NSS College of Engineering P. A. Aziz College of Engineering and Technology Pinnacle School of Engineering and Technology, Anchal Providence College of Engineering Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam Sahrdaya College of Engineering and Technology Saintgits College of Engineering SCMS School of Engineering and Technology Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering Sree Narayana Gurukulam College of Engineering Thangal Kunju Musaliar College of Engineering, Kollam TKM Institute of Technology Toc H Institute of Science and Technology University College of Engineering, Thodupuzha Vidya Academy of Science and Technology Vimal Jyothi Engineering College Younus College of Engineering & Technology
Management education	Albertian Institute of Management Asian School of Business Bishop Jerome Institute, Kollam DCSMAT Business School IIMK, Kochi campus Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode LEAD College of Management School of Communication and Management Studies School of Communication and Management Studies Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship
Law education	Government Law College, Ernakulam Government Law College, Kozhikode Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram Government Law College, Thrissur Kerala Law Academy Law College Markaz Law College National University of Advanced Legal Studies NSS Law College, Kollam Sree Narayana Guru College of Legal Studies, Kollam
Fisheries and agriculture	Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training Central Institute of Fisheries Technology Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute College of Horticulture Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi
Polytechnic colleges	Maharaja's Technological Institute Sree Narayana Polytechnic College
Colleges of education	St. Thomas College of Teacher Education, Pala University College of Teacher Education Vaikom
Secondary schools	A.G.R.M Higher Secondary School Agostino Vicini's Special School Aji Senior Secondary School Ambalamedu High School Angels Arc Senior Secondary School Auxilium ISC School, Kottiyam Ayathan School BEM High School, Parappanangadi Bharathiar Government Higher Secondary School Bishop Hodges Higher Secondary School Bishop Moore Vidyapith Cherthala Bishop Moore Vidyapith Mavelikkara Bishop Moore Vidyapith, Kayamkulam BMM English Medium School Carmelgiri School, Thalanji Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kollam Church Missionary Society College High School CKM NSS Senior Secondary School CNPPM Vocational High School CVKM Higher Secondary School, East Kallada Dayapuram Educational and Cultural Centre DCSMAT Business School DDSHS Karimpadam Don Bosco School Ernakulam Durga higher secondary school GHS Trikarpur GHSS Rajakkad Girideepam Bethany School Good Shepherd Kurianoor Government Higher Secondary School Maloth Kasba Government Higher Secondary School Panamattom Govt. High School, Bangra Manjeshwar Hail Mary English Medium School, Perumpally Ideal Higher Secondary School, Dharmagiri Irshad English School Melattur Islamic English Medium Higher Secondary School Jai Rani Sabs School Jawahar LPS, Kurakkodu John Joseph Murphy Memorial Higher Secondary School Labour India Gurukulam Public School Lemer Public School Lourdes Public School and Junior College Mannam Memorial Residential Higher Secondary School Mar Athanasius Memorial Higher Secondary School Mar Augustine Memorial Higher Secondary School Markazul Uloom Senior Secondary English School Marthoma Residential School Marthoma Senior Secondary School Meenangadi Government Higher Secondary School MES Kuttippuram School MES Pattambi Model Technical Higher Secondary School, Kaprassery Montfort School, Anakkara Moothedath High School Mount Bethany EHSS Mullakkodi AUP School NAM Memorial Higher Secondary School, Peringathur Nirmala Higher Secondary School, Chemperi Palayathu Vayal Govt. UP School Pallikoodam Panakkad PokoyaThangal Memorial Higher Secondary School, Kottukkara Parumala Seminary Plavelil Shanku Pillai Memorial Upper Primary School Pratheeksha (special school) Railway High School Palakkad Rajarshi Memorial Higher Secondary School, Vadavucode S. D. V. College of Arts and Applied Science Sacred Heart High School (Changanacherry) Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School Sainik School, Kazhakootam Seethi Sahib Higher Secondary School St. George High School St. George's HSS Kothamangalam St. Joseph's Central School and Junior College, Mundakayam St Little Tresas UP School, Karumalloor St. Mary's Residential Central School, Tiruvalla St Peters School, Kadayiruppu St. Thomas English Medium Higher Secondary School, Attappallam St. Thomas Higher Secondary School, Kozhencherry Saraswathy Vidyalaya Shamsul Ulama Islamic Academy Sivagiri Vidyaniketan The Springs International School Sree Bhuvaneswari School Sree Narayana Central School Sree Sankara Vidyapeetam Sri Atmananda Memorial School (Malakkara, Kerala) Sri Sathya Narayana High School Sri Sathya Sai Vidyapeeth SSHSS Katukukke SSMVHS School St. Joseph's of the Woods EMHS Tagore Vidyaniketan Higher Secondary School Technical Higher Secondary School, Cherthala Technical Higher Secondary School, Vattamkulam Technical Higher Secondary School, Vazhakkad Udyogamandal School Vidyabharathi Vidyalaya Adoor Vidyadhiraja Vidya Bhavan Higher Secondary School Vimalagiri Public School Mookkannoor Govt. Higher Secondary School
Research centres	Agency for Non-conventional Energy and Rural Technology Centre for Earth Science Studies Excise Academy and Research Centre Free Software Foundation of India Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research Indian Institute of Spices Research Indian Space Research Organisation Kerala Bhasha Institute Kerala Folklore Akademi Kerala Forest Research Institute Kerala Institute of Local Administration Kerala School of Mathematics, Kozhikode Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre Malabar Cancer Centre National Institute of Oceanography, India National Institute of Speech and Hearing Tropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute Vadakke Madham Brahmaswam Vedic Research Centre
Societies/trusts	Lal Bahadur Shastri Integrated Institute of Science and Technology Malappuram Muslim Educational Society Nair Service Society Oriental Research Institute & Manuscripts Library Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram Rajagiri Vidyapeetham Sree Narayana Trust Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam
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