Eligibility for M.Sc. Agriculture / Horticulture
Bachelor’s degree in the respective subject/ equivalent degree recognised by KAU. For graduates of KAU, under UG regulations 2007, the minimum OGPA is 6.0/10 for general category and 5.5/10 for SC/ST category. For graduates of KAU under UG regulations up to 2006, the minimum OGPA is 7.3/10 for general category and 7.0/10 for SC/ST. B.Sc. (Ag.) and B.Sc. (Hort.) will be treated as equal for admission purposes. Three year B.Sc. (Ag.) students of other Agricultural Universities and Traditional Universities are not eligible for admission; however, this is not applicable to persons already employed as teachers in the Kerala Agricultural University and Agricultural Officers in the Government of Kerala prior to 8-9-1983.
Eligibility for admission to M.Sc. (Agricultural Economics) is restricted to basic degree holders in Agriculture.
Eligibility for M.Sc. Home Science
Any degree of the Kerala Agricultural University except that in Co-operation, Banking and Management and Ag. Engineering. For graduates of KAU, under UG regulations 2007, the minimum OGPA is 6.0/10 for general category and 5.5/10 for SC/ST category or 2.25/4.00 or an aggregate of 50% marks in traditional system for general category and 2.0/4.0 or a pass in qualifying examination of traditional system for SC/ST category. Those who possess a basic degree in Home Science / Family and Community Science or equivalent with a minimum of 50.00% marks are also eligible.
Eligibility for M.Sc. Co-operation & Banking
Any degree of the Kerala Agricultural University or an equivalent degree recognized by KAU. For graduates of KAU, under UG regulations 2007, the minimum OGPA is 6.0/10 for general category and 5.5/10 for SC/ST category. For graduates of KAU under UG regulations up to 2006, the minimum OGPA is 7.3/10 or 2.25/4.00 or an aggregate of 50.00% marks in traditional system for general category and for SC/ST candidates, the minimum requirement is an OGPA of 7.0/10.0 or 2.00/4.00 or a pass mark in traditional system.
Eligibility for M.Sc. Forestry
A basic degree in Forestry/ Agriculture/ Horticulture/ B.V.Sc. &A.H (for Wildlife Science only) or equivalent degree recognized by KAU. For graduates of KAU, under UG regulations 2007, the minimum OGPA is 6.0/10 for general category and 5.5/10 for SC/ST category. For graduates of KAU under UG regulations up to 2006, the minimum OGPA is 7.3/10 for general category and 7.0/10 for SC/ST. Degree holders with Higher Grade Certificate from Ranger’s College or with Diploma in Forestry from State Forest College/ Indian Forest College, Dehra Dun are also eligible.
Eligibility for M.Tech Agricultural Engineering
Graduation in Agricultural Engineering or an equivalent degree recognized by KAU with an OGPA of 6.0/10 for general category and 5.5/10 for SC/ST category for graduates of KAU, under UG regulations 2007. For graduates of KAU under UG regulations up to 2006, the minimum OGPA is 7.3/10 for general category and 7.0/10 for SC/ST.
