Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University: Distance Education

Recognised by the University Grants Commission, Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University offers quality Animal and Veterinary education at a higher level through distance education. The university offers several PG diplomas, diplomas, and certificate courses through technology-enabled Distance Learning at the Distance Learning wing of the Directorate of Entrepreneurship. 

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University- Distance Learning (KVASU- DL) accept online applications for all the courses. Admission to most courses is merit-based. However, the university also conducts entrance exams for PG diploma and PG certificate courses. The mode of learning at KVASU DL is online, where teaching faculty conduct online classes using synchronous and asynchronous technologies. Additionally, the university allows students to access self-learning materials at their convenience. 

KVASU-DL Diploma Admission 2021

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University offers a range of diploma courses in various fields of Animal and Veterinary Sciences through distance learning. Candidates seeking admission to these courses must meet the basic eligibility criteria set by the university. There is no age bar for students seeking admission to diploma courses. The table below presents the important details of these courses: 

Feature	Details
Eligibility	Class 12 in Science stream with Biology from a recognised school
Additional Qualification	For Diploma in Integrated Farming System, the applicants must have: -Membership of Women self-help group -5 years of experience in farming
Selection Criteria	Merit-based

The university offers eight diploma courses through distance learning. The table below presents the names of all the diploma courses offered at KVASU- DL: 

Diploma Courses
Integrated Farming Systems (DIFS)	Dairy Entrepreneurship
Poultry Entrepreneurship	Community-based Disaster Management
Farm Journalism	Veterinary Homoeopathy
One Health Surveillance	Toxicologic Pathology

KVASU-DL PG Diploma Admission 2021

The Distance Learning division at Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University offers nine correspondence PG Diploma courses. Admission to all these courses basis the admission criteria of the university. The table below presents the admission related details of the PG diploma courses: 

Feature	Details
Eligibility	Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/ Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Fisheries/ Agri-business/ Biological Sciences/ Allied Agricultural Sciences/ Developmental Sciences/ Social Sciences/ Economics/ Commerce
Selection Criteria	Merit in the last qualifying examination or Entrance Exam scores

Given in the table below are the various PG diploma courses offered at KVASU-DL:

PG Diploma
Dairy Entrepreneurship	Poultry Entrepreneurship
Livestock- Agri Entrepreneurship and Food Safety & Security Management	Therapeutic Management of Infectious Diseases of Pet Birds & Animals
Ethnopharmacology	Informatics and Management
One Health	Toxicologic Pathology
Food Safety and Quality Assurance	-

KVASU DL PG Certificate Admission 2021

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University's Distance Learning division offers a range of PG certificate courses, especially for working professionals. The table below presents the eligibility and selection criteria of the PG certificate programme along with various specialisations offered under it: 

Feature	Details
Eligibility	Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university
Selection Criteria	Academic Merit along with Entrance Exam score
Specialisations	-Animal Handling -Livestock Production -Dairy Cattle Production and Management -Histological and Museum Techniques

KVASU DL Application Process 

Candidates seeking admission to various distance learning courses at Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University must submit an application form; however, they should have met the basic eligibility of the course set by the university. KVASU-DL accepts applications in the online mode. Mentioned below is the step-wise process for the online application to various correspondence courses:

• Visit the official website of KVASU- DL

• Register for the desired course

• Fill the application form with all the required details

• Pay the application fee online or through DD

Documents required: 

The list of documents required at the time of application is given below: 

• Copy of the online fee payment receipt or the DD (if paid through Demand Draft)

• Self-attested copy of Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates
• Self-attested copy of Date of birth certificate
• Bachelor's degree or additional qualification certificates (self-attested), if any
• Attested photocopies of Certificate of NCC/ NSS/ any other extra-curricular activities (if any)
• Reservation certificate (attested photocopy)