Kerala Agricultural University- Scholarships

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Kerala Agricultural University, a premier State University established in 1971 in Thrissur, is a leading institution for agricultural education and research in India. Recognized by ICAR and ranked 16th by NIRF in Agriculture 2024, KAU offers diverse UG, PG, and PhD programs, including flagship BTech and MTech courses, fostering sustainable agricultural development.

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Established in 1971 by state act and operational since 1972, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) stands as a distinguished State Agricultural University located in Vellanikkara, Thrissur. Recognized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), KAU is dedicated to agricultural education, research, and extension across Kerala. The university was ranked 16th in India under the 'Agriculture and Allied Sectors' category by the NIRF in 2024. KAU operates through a network of constituent colleges, research stations, and extension units spread throughout the state, with its main campus situated in Thrissur. It offers a wide array of programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral levels in disciplines such as Agriculture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Co-operation and Banking, Climate Change, and more. Admission to various programs is primarily based on state and national level entrance exams like KEAM, NEET-UG, ICAR AIEEA, and management tests such as KMAT, CMAT, CAT, MAT, along with KAU's own entrance examinations for specific courses. The university campus features essential infrastructure including a central library, well-equipped laboratories, and hostel facilities, supporting a conducive learning environment. KAU actively engages in international collaborations for student and faculty exchange, as well as joint research and degree programs, with notable partners including Western Sydney University in Australia, Cornell University in the USA, the University of British Columbia in Canada, and the French Academy of Wood Science (ESB) in France, enhancing its global academic and research footprint. The university's commitment extends to addressing regional agricultural challenges and contributing to the livelihood security of the farming community through integrated education, research, and extension activities.

Scholarships for programs at KAU Thrissur

Browse the complete list of scholarships offered at KAU Thrissur for undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs. Find out eligibility, benefits, required documents, and important deadlines.

Scholarship for MBA Agribusiness Management

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
KAU Junior Research Fellowship	Based on academic merit.	Benefit Type: Stipend Amount: ₹37,000 per month Important Note: Provided for the 2 years of the fellowship.
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme	Selected undergraduate students as per State Government criteria.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee and other expenses coverage
National Talent Scholarship Scheme	Students who excel in national-level talent search examinations.	Benefit Type: Financial support
State Government Scholarships	Based on merit/socio-economic conditions.	Benefit Type: Financial support
University Merit Scholarships	Based on academic merit.	Benefit Type: Financial support
Scholarships for SC/ST categories	Belonging to SC/ST categories.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance, tuition and special fee exemption Important Note: Financial assistance from Scheduled Caste/Tribe Development Department. Tuition Fee and Special Fee exemption wherever E-Grantz scholarship scheme is available.
KPCR scholarships	Belonging to Other Backward Communities.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance

Scholarship for B.Tech Food Technology

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-based Scholarships	Based on academic merit	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Socio-economic based Scholarships (SC/ST, OBC)	Students from Scheduled Castes/Tribes and Other Backward Communities	Benefit Type: Financial assistance, fee concession Important Note: SC/ST students (Kerala natives) are exempted from remitting Tuition Fee and Special Fee wherever fee concessions under the E-Grantz scholarship scheme are available. [28]
Central Sector Scholarship	Selected students for Undergraduate programme	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
KAU Junior Research Fellowship	Based on academic merit	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Likely for Postgraduate/PhD programs.
National Talent Scholarship	Students from other states	Benefit Type: Monthly stipend Amount: ₹36000 Important Note: Amount is ₹3000 per month, resulting in ₹36000 annually. [16]
E-Grantz Scholarship	Various categories including SC/ST	Benefit Type: Yearly academic fee amount credited to bank account, fee concession Amount: Varies Important Note: Specifically mentioned for SC/ST Kerala natives for tuition and special fee exemption. [28]

Scholarship for BSc (Hons) Agriculture

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
E-Grantz Scholarship	Students based on socio-economic background, typically for SC/ST/OEC candidates who are Kerala natives. [11, 22, 23]	Benefit Type: Tuition and Special fee exemption/reduction, yearly academic fee amount credited to bank account. [11, 22, 23] Amount: Varies, up to ₹3500 per month (for some categories/schemes). [23] Important Note: SC/ST students (Kerala natives) are exempted from remitting Tuition Fee and Special Fee wherever fee concessions under the E-Grantz scholarship scheme are available. [11]
National Talent Scholarship (NTS)	ICAR candidates admitted in a college outside their domicile state. [23]	Benefit Type: Monthly scholarship. Amount: ₹3000 per month. [23]
Merit-based scholarships	-	Benefit Type: Financial aid and support for academic excellence. Important Note: Specific details of merit-based scholarships for BSc (Hons) Agriculture are not explicitly detailed beyond general availability. [6, 12]
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme	-	Benefit Type: Financial assistance.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship	-	Benefit Type: Generous scholarship for international mobility. Amount: ₹45 lakhs (reported for one student). [3] Important Note: A student from College of Agriculture, Vellayani got this scholarship. [3]

Scholarship for BSc-MSc (Integrated) Microbiology

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-based Scholarships (KAU)	Based on academic excellence. [5]	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction
Socio-economic background scholarships (KAU)	Based on financial need. [5]	Benefit Type: Covers tuition fees and other expenses
KPCR scholarships	Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates meeting eligibility criteria. [9]	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	Students with Disabilities. [9]	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Central Sector Scholarship	Students must apply on the National Scholarship Portal. [3]	Benefit Type: Financial assistance

Scholarship for MSc Wildlife Management

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit/Socio-economic based Scholarships	Based on merit or socio-economic conditions, specific criteria not detailed for all scholarships.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance, tuition fee reduction Important Note: Students belonging to SC/ST category are eligible for financial assistance from Scheduled Caste/Tribe Development Department. Students from Other Backward Communities (OBC) are eligible for KPCR scholarships. Central sector scholarships are available from the State Government for Undergraduate programs. eGrantz scholarship provides yearly academic fee amount credited to the bank account.
KAU Junior Research Fellowship	Academic merit	Benefit Type: Fellowship

Scholarship for MSc Co-operation & Banking

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
KAU Scholarships	Qualified MSc and PhD students	Benefit Type: Financial aid Important Note: Available for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Based on financial need and academic records.
E-Grantz Scholarship Scheme	Students meeting scheme criteria (e.g., SC/ST, certain income categories)	Benefit Type: Yearly academic fee credit Important Note: Yearly academic fee amount will be credited to the student's bank account.
Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	Students with Disabilities	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Central Sector Scholarship	-	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
National Overseas Scholarship	-	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
KPCR scholarships	Candidates belonging to other backward classes who meet the eligibility criteria	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
INSPIRE Scholarship	Qualified students	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
JRF, SRF, UGC Scholarships	Qualified students	Benefit Type: Financial assistance

Scholarship for BSc-MSc (Integrated) Biology

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
General Merit/Socio-economic Scholarships	Based on merit and socio-economic background, fulfilling predefined criteria.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction/Financial assistance Important Note: Students can apply on the National Scholarship Portal. [3]
Central Sector Scholarship	Students meeting eligibility criteria via National Scholarship Portal.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Students must submit the application form timely. [3]
Egrantz & Community-based Scholarships	Students eligible for egrantz and community-based criteria.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Yearly academic fee amount may be credited to the student's bank account. [21]
ICAR Entrance Qualified Scholarship	Candidates admitted based on All India Quota and qualified ICAR Entrance examination.	Benefit Type: Monthly stipend Amount: ₹8000
DBT Scholarship	Students admitted in the department of agricultural biotechnology.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Specific to Biotechnology, not explicitly for Biology, but related.
KPCR Scholarships	Candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC) who meet eligibility criteria.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	Students with Disabilities.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance
Junior Research Fellowship	For PG and PhD students.	Benefit Type: Stipend

Scholarship for PhD Agricultural Statistics

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
KAU Junior Research Fellowship	Academic merit, for PG and Ph.D. students.	Benefit Type: Stipend Amount: ₹37,000 Important Note: Provided monthly for 2 years.
ICAR Entrance Examination Scholarship	Candidates admitted through All India Quota and qualified ICAR Entrance Examination.	Benefit Type: Stipend Amount: ₹8,000 Important Note: Provided monthly.
E-Grantz Scholarship	Applicant family monthly income not greater than ₹200,000.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee coverage Amount: Yearly academic fee amount Important Note: Amount credited to student bank account.
Research Necessities Fund	All students.	Benefit Type: Financial support for research Amount: ₹40,000 Important Note: One-time payment to meet research necessities.
Central Sector Scholarship	Selected students based on merit/socio-economic conditions.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance Important Note: Instituted by the State Government.
KPCR Scholarships	Students belonging to Other Backward Communities.	Benefit Type: Financial assistance

Scholarship for B.Tech Agricultural Engineering

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
E-Grantz Scholarship	Available for students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), and other backward classes. Eligibility criteria are as per Government of Kerala norms.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction Amount: Varies; yearly academic fee amount can be credited to bank account Important Note: Government scholarship for eligible categories in Kerala. Students typically receive the academic fee amount directly to their bank account.
Merit-cum-Means Scholarships	Based on academic merit and socio-economic background.	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction/financial aid Amount: Varies Important Note: KAU offers various internal and external scholarships to support meritorious and economically weaker students.

Scholarship for PG Diploma in Landscaping and Ornamental Gardening

Scholarships	Eligibility	Benefit
Central Sector Scholarship	Predefined eligibility criteria (students must apply on National Scholarship Portal)	Benefit Type: Tuition fee reduction and other expenses Important Note: Students willing to apply must apply on the National Scholarship Portal timely. [3]
Merit-based scholarships	Students with outstanding academic records.	Benefit Type: Financial aid

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