College of Agriculture Vellayani Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
About College
The College of Agriculture, Vellayani, was established in May 1955 and has since been a prominent center for undergraduate and postgraduate education in agriculture. Originally housed in a historic palace belonging to the former royal family of Travancore, the college quickly gained recognition and achieved parity with leading agricultural institutions in India. It introduced postgraduate programs, offering M.Sc. (Ag.) in 1962 and Ph.D. degrees in 1965. Concurrently, the development of the college farm provided essential field experience for B.Sc. (Ag.) students and supported research for M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. candidates.
When the Agricultural University of Kerala was founded in 1972, the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, became a major component of the new institution. This integration led to significant advancements in agricultural education and research within the state. The university initially implemented a `trimester' system with `internal evaluation,' which was a novel approach in agricultural education, though it has now transitioned to a `semester' system. Today, the College of Agriculture, Vellayani, stands as a central hub for agricultural research and education in Southern India.
The college places strong emphasis on practical training at the undergraduate level. Students engage in comprehensive farm operations, cultivating key crops on small plots as part of their `work experience' program. In their final year, they receive intensive field training at Krishi Bhavans of the Department of Agriculture and research stations of the University, exposing them to real-world agricultural challenges. This hands-on approach ensures that graduates are well-prepared to tackle field problems effectively in their future careers.
Course Details
B.Sc
Agriculture
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Climate Change & Environmental Science
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Co-operation and Banking
Forestry
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry
Basic Science & Humanities
- B.Sc.- M.Sc. (Integrated) Biochemistry
- B.Sc.- M.Sc. (Integrated) Biology
- B.Sc.- M.Sc. (Integrated) Chemistry
- B.Sc.- M.Sc. (Integrated) Microbiology
BE/B.Tech
Agriculture
B.Tech. Biotechnology
Agricultural Engineering
- B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering
- B.Tech. Food Technology
Diploma
Agriculture
- Diploma in Agricultural Sciences
- Diploma in Organic Agriculture
PG Diploma
Agriculture
- Post Graduate Diploma in Analytical Techniques in Soil Fertility and Crop Production
- Post Graduate Diploma in Horticultural Therapy
- Post Graduate Diploma in Landscaping and Ornamental Gardening
- Post Graduate Diploma in Solid Waste Management
Certificate course
Agriculture
- Disaster Management in Agriculture
- Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Techniques
M.Sc
Agriculture
- M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics (Agricultural Statistics)
- M.Sc. Agriculture (Agricultural Economics)
- M.Sc. Agriculture (Agricultural Extension Education)
- M.Sc. Agriculture (Agricultural Meteorology)
- M.Sc. Agriculture (Agronomy)
- M.Sc. Agriculture (Entomology)
- M.Sc. Agriculture (Genetics and Plant Breeding)
- M.Sc. Agriculture (Microbiology)
- M.Sc. Agriculture (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)
- M.Sc. Agriculture (Nematology)
- M.Sc. Agriculture (Plant Pathology)
- M.Sc. Agriculture (Plant Physiology)
- M.Sc. Agriculture (Seed Science & Technology)
- M.Sc. Agriculture (Soil Science)
- M.Sc. Climate Science
- M.Sc. Co-operation & Banking (Banking and Finance Management)
- M.Sc. Co-operation & Banking (Co-Operative Management)
- M.Sc. Co-operation & Banking (Development Economics)
- M.Sc. Co-operation & Banking (Rural Marketing Management)
- M.Sc. Community Science (Food and Nutrition)
- M.Sc. Environmental Science
- M.Sc. Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping)
- M.Sc. Horticulture (Fruit Science)
- M.Sc. Horticulture (Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops)
- M.Sc. Horticulture (Postharvest Management)
- M.Sc. Horticulture (Vegetable Science)
- M.Sc. Ocean and Atmospheric Science
Forestry
- M.Sc. Forestry (Forest Biology and Tree Improvement)
- M.Sc. Forestry (Forest Products and Utilisation)
- M.Sc. Forestry (Forest Resource Management)
- M.Sc. Forestry (Silviculture and Agroforestry)
- M.Sc. Forestry (Wildlife Sciences)
MBA
Agriculture
MBA Agribusiness Management
Ph.D
Agriculture
- Ph.D. Agriculture (Agricultural Economics)
- Ph.D. Agriculture (Agricultural Extension Education)
- Ph.D. Agriculture (Agronomy)
- Ph.D. Agriculture (Entomology)
- Ph.D. Agriculture (Genetics and Plant Breeding)
- Ph.D. Agriculture (Microbiology)
- Ph.D. Agriculture (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)
- Ph.D. Agriculture (Plant Pathology)
- Ph.D. Agriculture (Plant Physiology)
- Ph.D. Agriculture (Soil Science)
- Ph.D. Co-operation & Banking (Rural Marketing Management)
- Ph.D. Community Science (Food and Nutrition)
- Ph.D. Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscaping)
- Ph.D. Horticulture (Fruit Science)
- Ph.D. Horticulture (Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops)
- Ph.D. Horticulture (Postharvest Management)
- Ph.D. Horticulture (Vegetable Science)
Forestry
- Ph.D. Forestry (Forest Biology and Tree Improvement)
- Ph.D. Forestry (Forest Products and Utilisation)
- Ph.D. Forestry (Forest Resource Management)
- Ph.D. Forestry (Silviculture and Agroforestry)
- Ph.D. Forestry (Wildlife Sciences)
Agricultural Engineering
- Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering (Farm Machinery & Power Engineering)
- Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering (Processing & Food Engineering)
- Ph.D. Agricultural Engineering (Soil and Water Conservation Engineering)
ME/M.Tech
Agricultural Engineering
- M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering (Farm Machinery & Power Engineering)
- M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering (Processing & Food Engineering)
- M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering (Soil and Water Conservation Engineering)
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