How many specialisations does KVASU offer in the MSc programme?
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Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University offers a two-year Master of Science (MSc) programme in six specialisations. The mode of education for this programme is full-time. The selection of candidates is done basis their performance in the entrance exam conducted by the university followed by a personal interview. The table below lists various specialisations offered by Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University under the MSc programme along with their eligibility, seat intake:
Specialisation
Eligibility
Biostatistics
(10 seats)
BSc in Statistics/ Mathematics with Statistics as a subsidiary subject
Quality Control in Dairy Industry
(6 seats)
BSc in Dairy Science/ Food Technology/ Food Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Food science/ Nutrition & Dietetics/ Chemistry/ Microbiology
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
(15 seats)
BSc in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Chemistry/ Dairy Science/ Zoology
Applied Microbiology
(10 seats)
BSc in Microbiology/ Zoology/ Botany/ Biotechnology/ Veterinary Science/ Agriculture
Animal Biotechnology
(15 seats)
BSc/ BTech in Biotechnology or Dairy Technology/ equivalent bachelor's degree in Life Science subjects
Wildlife Studies
(10 seats)
BSc in Biosciences (Botany/ Zoology/ Veterinary Science/ Forestry/ Poultry Production/ Business Management)
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Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University application forms are currently available online on the university's website. Aspirants can register with basic details to generate login credentials necessary for filling out the application form. Once the application is submitted, aspirants cannot change the details entered in the form.
On May 14, 2025, the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala published the KEAM 2025 results for B.Tech admissions, including at the College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy, on cee.kerala.gov.in. With their application number and password candidates can view their normalized scorecards. The rank list, which determined eligibility for CAP counseling was anticipated by June 10, 2025 and was based on KEAM scores and 10+2 marks (50:50 weightage).
Standing at a rating of 3.7/5 from students, the College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy, is backwardly considered to hold in high esteem by the faculty, most of whom possess M.Tech or Ph.D. in Dairy Technology, Microbiology, and Engineering.
The teachers provide the students with very practical, industry-oriented programs-they hold seminars, and students have extensive internship exposure; all of this being possible with the assistance of ICAR and faculty members highly capable of making the learning procedure very interesting.
Many of the experienced and well trained faculty members at the College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy have advanced degrees such as M.Tech and PhDs. They make sure students are prepared for the workforce by delivering a curriculum that is focused on jobs through theory, hands-on training, and industry visits Faculty members help students with their studies and research. Although the college offers practical training in its dairy facility, some students complain that they don't get much exposure to the business until their senior year. Overall, there is a high rating for teaching quality.
The College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy, under KVASU, has produced notable alumni like Padma Shri awardee Sosamma Iype, known for conserving the Vechur cow, and pioneers like Harichand Megha Dalaya and M.L. Madan, who contributed significantly to dairy technology and reproductive science. Their achievements reflect the institution's strong academic and research foundation.
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