1. Name of the Programme: M.V.Sc.

2. Total duration: 2 Years

3. Scope: MVSc degree programmes is offered by the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences of the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

4. Pattern of course (Semester/annual): Semester

5. Mode of teaching (Regular/distant): Regular

6. Language of teaching: English

7. Colleges/ Institutions offering the programme with number of seats at each college

   1. PG - MVSc:

NB: Seats shown in bracket is earmarked for the EWS category students.

8. Eligibility for admission:

Eligibility for the M.V.Sc. Programme is Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry recognized by the University with an OGPA of 6.0/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of 50% marks in traditional system. For SC/ST candidates the OGPA shall be 5.5/10 or equivalent.

9. Mode of selection and admission:

The admission to M.V.Sc. course is through an entrance examination and the interview conducted by the University. 25% of seats in each department is earmarked for ICAR candidates who qualify entrance examination conducted by ICAR and advised to the KVASU.

10. Seat reservations

Reservation of seats shall be governed by the rules of Government of Kerala. Seats will be reserved for candidates sponsored by ICAR and Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Kerala. In absence of ICAR candidates, the vacancy will be filled from the general category.

11. Syllabus (Provide as a separate document): Attached

12. Mode of evaluation:

The evaluation of a student in a course shall be based on his/her performance in various examinations, submission of practical records, record of practical class work and performance in other types of exercises/assignments.

Distribution of marks for theory examinations

Mid-term exam: 40 marks (Shall be conducted on completion of the 40% classes.)

Final exam: 60 marks (Shall be conducted at the end of semester.)

Total: 100 marks

Distribution of marks for practical examination

Regular Practical Class works: 30 marks, Records: 20 marks, Viva-voce: 10 marks, Final Practical exam: 40 marks

Total: 100 marks

A student shall be allowed to appear for comprehensive examination after completion of 75% of his/her prescribe course work separately in major and minor subjects and should have secured OGPA of not less than 7.5 out of 10. The comprehensive examination shall consist of a written test and viva voce. There shall be two theory papers – one paper (100 marks) for major subjects and one paper in minor subjects (100 marks)

The comprehensive viva-voce examination shall be conducted by the Advisory Committee for the students who qualify by securing 60% or above marks for the comprehensive theory examination. The result of comprehensive examination shall be satisfactory or unsatisfactory

On completion of research work, a student shall be allowed to submit his/her thesis duly certified and signed by members of advisory committee on any day after completion of 80% of working days in the last semester. The thesis will be referred for adjudication to one external examiner. The final viva-voce will be conducted by board of examiners consisting of the chairperson and members of advisory committee and one external examiner who evaluated the thesis.

Based on the reports of external examiner who evaluated the thesis and the performance at the final viva-voce examination, the board of examiners shall declare whether the thesis is approved or not. Only on approval of thesis the candidate becomes eligible for the award of the degree

13. Attendance requirement:

Every student shall ordinarily attend all classes in a course. However, the minimum attendance prescribed for a course is 80% for theory and practical separately. An additional 10% absence is permitted to students for attending official duties as directed by authorities. In any case the overall attendance shortage shall not exceed 30% (20+10) including duty leave and other cases of absence.

14. Fee structure (semester wise) as per KVASU Academic prospectus 2020

Note

In addition to the existing M.V.Sc. Programme, University undertakes Residency system for M.V.Sc. programmes. A few seats as per the requirements in both colleges for M.V.Sc. are reserved for this programme. The selection for Residency programme will be done based on option and merit of the candidate.

M.V.Sc. Residency Programme has been introduced from the Academic year 2014-15 onwards in subjects which comes under the areas of Clinical, Para clinical, Livestock and Poultry Production and Dairy Technology. During the first four semesters the student can register 40 credits of course (Jr. Residency). Maximum credit load per semester shall not exceed 12 excluding non-credited courses. In 5th and 6th semester the student can register 10 credits of research (Sr. Residency). Sr. Residency can be extended to 4th and 5th year based on the recommendation from the Head of hospital and Dean concerned and approval from the University. The students will be paid fellowship at the following consolidated rates.

• First year (1st and 2nd semester) - Rs. 20,000/- per month
• Second year (3rd and 4th semester) - Rs. 25,000/- per month
• Third year (5th and 6th semester) - Rs.30,000/- per month
• Fourth year - Rs. 35,000/- per month
• Fifth year (Optional) - Rs. 40,000/- per month