Kerala Agricultural University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4441 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1510 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #200 of 876 | In India |
| #7 of 20 | In Kerala |
| #1 of 2 | In Thrissur |
| #467 of 2,695 | For Forestry |
| Top50% | For 17 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- kau.in
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 34%*
* Kerala Agricultural University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent |
|---|
Research profile
Kerala Agricultural University has published 3,318 scientific papers with 27,147 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Botany, Horticulture, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geography and Cartography, and Engineering.
Kerala Agricultural University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 11 |
| 1994 | 7 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 | 7 |
| 1996 | 10 | 33 |
| 1997 | 4 | 22 |
| 1998 | 10 | 27 |
| 1999 | 11 | 32 |
| 2000 | 16 | 43 |
| 2001 | 41 | 67 |
| 2002 | 16 | 38 |
| 2003 | 21 | 60 |
| 2004 | 19 | 90 |
| 2005 | 32 | 93 |
| 2006 | 140 | 151 |
| 2007 | 43 | 134 |
| 2008 | 33 | 209 |
| 2009 | 34 | 248 |
| 2010 | 19 | 311 |
| 2011 | 39 | 469 |
| 2012 | 56 | 536 |
| 2013 | 62 | 546 |
| 2014 | 39 | 663 |
| 2015 | 82 | 592 |
| 2016 | 121 | 645 |
| 2017 | 157 | 791 |
| 2018 | 170 | 883 |
| 2019 | 192 | 1278 |
| 2020 | 242 | 1896 |
| 2021 | 331 | 2430 |
| 2022 | 311 | 2928 |
| 2023 | 375 | 3739 |
| 2024 | 456 | 4321 |
| 2025 | 198 | 4357 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Kerala Agricultural University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | INR 25,000 |
| Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering | INR 30,000 |
| Master of Science in Agriculture | INR 35,000 |
| Master of Technology in Agricultural Engineering | INR 40,000 |
| PhD in Agriculture | INR 50,000 |
Kerala Agricultural University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Kerala Agricultural University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agricultural Engineering | Agricultural Engineering |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Food Science, Forestry, Horticulture, Nutrition |
| Faculty : Fisheries | Fishery |
| Faculty : Veterinary and Animal Sciences | Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science |
General information
| Alternative names | KAU केरल कृषि विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
Location and contacts
| Address | KAU Main Campus KAU P.O., Vellanikkara Thrissur, Kerala, 680 656 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 316,000 |