POST-GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES

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1 KARNATAKA VETERINARY, ANIMAL AND FISHERIES SCIENCES UNIVERSITY P.B. No.6, NANDINAGAR, BIDAR , KARNATAKA, INDIA PROSPECTUS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR POST-GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES The applicants shall read this prospectus & instructions before filling up the application form Page 1 of 30

2 Interpretation of rules & regulations etc. and the remedies provided in respect of admission policy. In the event of any inconsistency amongst the rules framed for admission policy etc. or in the event of any clarification with respect to the above said rules, the matter shall be referred to the Vice-Chancellor and the interpretation given by the Vice-Chancellor shall be final. The Vice- Chancellor is also competent to eliminate any inconsistency and decide as to which provision shall take precedence over the others. Remedies: If any applicant or any other person is of the opinion that in his / her case, the rules framed for admission etc. have not been followed, in that event he/she shall make an application outlining clearly the deviation in his/her opinion to the Vice-Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor shall consider the application in the light of relevant rules and his decision in the matter shall be final. Disclaimer: The statements made in this prospectus and all other information contained herein are believed to be correct at the time of publication. However, the competent authority reserves the right to make, at any time without notice, additions and alterations in the regulations, conditions governing admissions, the code of conduct of students, requirements for the degree, fees and any other information or statement / rule contained in this prospectus. Competent authority may delete any programme of studies indicated in the prospectus, at any time without notice or reduce or enhance the number of seats for reasons to be recorded in writing. No responsibility shall be accepted by the University for hardships or expenses incurred by the students or any other person for such changes, additions, omissions or errors, no matter how these are caused. Jurisdiction: Jurisdiction for all disputes shall be at Bidar. Page 2 of 30

3 COLLEGE / INSTITUTES UNDER KVAFSU Sl. College / Institute Contact Number No. 1. Veterinary College, Nandinagar, Bidar Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bangalore Veterinary College, Shimoga Veterinary College, Hassan Dairy Science College, Hebbal, Bangalore Dairy Science College, Gulbarga College of Fisheries, Mangalore Institute of Animal Health & Veterinary Biologicals, Bangalore Institute of Wildlife Veterinary Research, Kudige, Kodagu Dist Veterinary Hospital, Yelahanka, Bangalore North Livestock Research & Information Center (Deoni), Hallikhed, Bidar Livestock Research & Information Center (Sheep), Nagamangala Livestock Research & Information Center (Amrithmahal), Tiptur Fisheries Research & Information Center (Inland), Hebbal, Bangalore Fisheries Research & Information Center (Inland), Hesarghatta, B lore Fisheries Research & Information Center (Marine), Bela, Ankola Canine Research & Institute Center (Mudhol Hound), Mudhol, Bagalkot Buffalo Breeding Research & Institute Center (B), Dornalli, Shahapur Fisheries Research & Information Center (Inland), Bhuthnal, Bijapur. For further details & clarifications contact REGISTRAR KVAFSU, P.B.No.6 Nandinagar, BIDAR , Karnataka, India Telephone: / Fax: / 314 Page 3 of 30

4 KVAFSU AT A GLANCE The Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU) with its Head Quarters at Bidar started functioning from following Govt. of Karnataka Act No.9 of 2004 first published in the Karnataka Gazette Extraordinary on 23 rd February The University was dedicated to the State on by His Excellency the Governor of Karnataka and Chancellor of the University. The KVAFSU is mandated with development and advancement of learning and prosecution of research and extension in the field of Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences. The University has seven colleges located at six different campuses offering degree programmes leading to B.V.Sc. & A.H; B.Tech (D.Tech) and B.F.Sc. In addition, KVAFSU offers Master s degree in 26 subjects and Doctoral in 22 subjects. KVAFSU has established linkage with many Universities abroad viz. University of Minnesota, Purdue University, Kansas State University, Texas A and M University of USA, University of Taiwan and Bodo University, Norway for exchange programmes in teaching and research. The post-graduates of this University are gainfully employed in the State Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Department of Fisheries, Karnataka Milk Federation and other Sate Development Organizations. They are also employed in various research institutes of ICAR, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), National Fishery Development Board (NFDB), Financial Institutes like National Agricultural Bank and Rural Development (NABARD) and others. In addition, there is a great demand for graduates from this University in other public and private organizations of National and International repute. The post-graduates in Fishery science have got vast scope in private sector in the field of Aquaculture, Fisheries Biotechnology, Fish Processing Technology and Fishery Engineering & Fishing Technology. The post-graduates in Dairy Technology have got good employment opportunities in private sector Dairy and Food processing industries in India as well as abroad particularly in Middle East and European countries. Page 4 of 30

5 Calendar of event for PG Admission # Particular From Period 1. Notification in Newspapers Uploading of applications on website By Last date for receipt/submission of filled-in applications Computerization of Data Scrutiny of applications by the local Committee Verification of scrutinized applications by the PG Admission Committee To Written Test at KVAFSU, Bidar Campus (FN) Evaluation of papers & preparing of Merit list Counseling cum-admission (Only for Masters Degree Applicants) Announcement of list of selected candidates for Master & Ph.D. programme Commencement of the First Semester Page 5 of 30

6 NO. OF INTAKE FOR PG ADMISSION DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR # Name of the Dept. Master Ph.D. VCH-B VCB VCH-B VCB Veterinary Science (Group-A) 1. Veterinary Anatomy & Histology * 2. Veterinary Physiology Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology Veterinary Microbiology * 5. Veterinary Parasitology Veterinary Pathology 3 * 3 * 7. Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Surgery & Radiology Veterinary Biochemistry Wildlife Total Animal Science (Group-B) 12. Animal Nutrition Animal Genetic & Breeding Poultry Science Livestock Production & Management Livestock Product Technology * Veterinary & A.H. Extension 2 * - - Total Dairy Science (Group-C) Dairy Science College, Bangalore Fisheries Science (Group-D) College of Fisheries, Mangalore # Name of the Dept. M.Tech. Ph.D. # Name of the Dept. M.F.Sc. Ph.D. 1. Dairy Technology Aquaculture Dairy Chemistry Fisheries Microbiology Dairy Microbiology Fisheries Resources & Management 6 4 Total Aquatic Environment Management Fish Processing Technology Fisheries Engineering & Tech. 2 - Total (-) Not offered (*) Suspended for this Academic Year Grand total of all the faculties: 162 Note: Group indicated for only Master degree programme. Page 6 of 30

7 MASTERS / DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES Post-Graduate Facilities at Different Campuses I. Veterinary College, Bangalore The Veterinary College, Bangalore earlier known as Mysore Veterinary College, was started in the year 1958 and was affiliated to University of Mysore. In 1964, it became a constituent college of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore and subsequently, it became part of KVAFSU in April The college is offering Masters and Doctoral Degree Programme since 1966 and the Postgraduates of this college are occupying top positions in India and Abroad. II. Veterinary College, Bidar The College was established in 1984 under the then undivided University of Agricultural Sciences and become a constituent college of University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad on and a constituent college of KVASFU in April The College is offering Masters and Doctoral degree programmes in selected subjects from academic year III. Dairy Science College, Bangalore The Dairy Science College, Bangalore which came into existence as a constituent college of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore offers Masters Degree Programme, since 1986 in the disciplines of Dairy Chemistry, Dairy Microbiology and Dairy Technology. The Doctoral Programme in these disciplines was introduced during the Academic Year Both the Graduates and Postgraduates of this college have good employment prospectus. IV. College of Fisheries, Mangalore In order to give greater thrust to Fisheries sector in the state, the College of Fisheries which is first of its kind in the country was established in the coastal city of Mangalore in To address the problems faced by fishermen and fishery industry, Masters and Doctoral programmes were started in 1975 and 1979 respectively. The college has many nationally and internationally funded research projects which helped in the establishment of state of the art research and analytical facilities for PG Research. V. Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals, Bangalore The Institute was started as Mysore Serum Institute in 1928 by the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore to provide hyper immune serum for the control of rinderpest disease in the State. It has large scale facility to manufacture a variety of vaccines and other Biologicals. The staff of the Institute are also actively involved in Post-Graduate research and teaching. The facilities available in this institute are made available to Post-Graduate students of the University for their research work. Page 7 of 30

8 2.0 MASTER S DEGREE PROGRAMMES 2.1 Eligibility Criteria for admission to Master s programmes as per ICAR: a. Candidate shall possess a Bachelor s degree in the respective subject on or before the due date mentioned. b. Candidate shall have 6.00/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for general category and 5.5/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for SC/ST/Cat-I candidates at bachelor s degree level. c. Candidate shall be a citizen of India and must have studied in any educational institution in Karnataka State for a period of seven academic years at any time upto the Bachelor s Degree as on 1 st July of the admission year. [Not applicable to candidates who are GOK, GOI, ICAR nominees, NRIs and Foreign Nationals (FN)]. However, in the event of candidates not available in a particular subject then the domicile requirement of seven years could be relaxed to outside State candidates in respect of admission to Master degree programme of the University. The domicile requirement is not applicable for admission to Doctoral Degree Programme. Exceptions The criteria prescribed above shall not apply in case of candidates who fulfill any one of the following, provided appropriate certificates of proof are furnished in support of their claim. In what follows, children means only natural born children and adopted ones as per the norms and regulations followed for adopting the child. I. Children of Defence personnel, Central Government employees/statutory Corporation set up, owned or controlled by the Central / Karnataka State Government serving on duty in the State both on the date of submission of the application and during the period of atleast 12 months immediately before such date. II. Children of State Government employees including children of Members of the All India services born on the Karnataka State Cadre who: a. Are serving or have served outside the State of Karnataka on deputation during the relevant period b. Are in the service of the State on the date of making the application or have retired from the service prior to the date of submission of the application III. Children of working or retired employees of Central or State Government or Joint Undertaking where employees: a. Had declared to the Central Government any place in Karnataka State to be his home town. Page 8 of 30

9 IV. b. Had either studied in any educational institution in the State of Karnataka run or recognized by the Government of Karnataka for not less then seven years at any time prior to the last date fixed for receipt of application or has passed Bachelor s degree in Karnataka. Children of serving Defence personnel or Ex-servicemen whose home address at the time of joining the defence service was in Karnataka. Proof of such domicile should be produced either by obtaining the extract from the Record Office of the Defence Units or a Certificate from the Zilla Sainik Board. 2.2 Mode of selection for Master s degree programme per The selection of candidates shall be done on the basis of performance of the candidates as following scheme of evaluation: Sl. No. Particulars Max. Marks 1. Weightage in aggregate in Bachelor s degree Written test ICAR / JRF exam qualified candidates Distinction - Univ. Medals / Sports and Cultural activities Physically handicapped / Anglo-Indians/Scouts & Guides/ 3.0 Children of Ex-Servicemen / Defence personnel Total: 100 Note: a. Candidates securing less than 50% of total marks as calculated above shall not be called for counseling, while SC/ST/Cat-I candidates securing less than 35% marks shall not be called for counseling b. Candidates who have secured grades in 4 point scale shall submit a copy of the certificate of equivalent percentage, failing which, their applications shall be rejected 2.3 Written Test a. All eligible candidates shall have to appear for a written test of 100 marks in one of the subject groups (Group A-D) listed under given intake. Nominees of ICAR and GOI, Foreign Nationals, NRI s and NRI sponsored candidates are exempted from taking the written test b. The written test for admission to Master degree programme will be of undergraduate level and will contain 100 objective type questions with four responses. Each question will carry 1.0 mark and the examination will be of 2 hours duration c. All questions in each group (Group A-D) shall be drawn equally from the subjects of that group d. Admission to entrance test does not confer on the candidates the right of admission to the Masters programme Page 9 of 30

10 e. Candidates appearing for the written test will have to come to the examination centre on their own expenses. University is not responsible for any expenses of the applicants irrespective of their eligibility / ineligibility. f. The Written Test is scheduled on , am at Veterinary College, Nandinagar Campus, KVAFSU, Bidar , Karnataka. 3.0 DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES 3.1 Eligibility Criteria for admission to Doctoral Programmes as per ICAR: a. The candidates should possess Master's Degree in respective / allied subjects as approved by the University on or before the due date mentioned in the notification. b. Candidate should have OGPA of 6.50/10 or equivalent percentage of marks for general category and 6.00/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for SC/ST/Cat-I/ candidates at Master s degree level. 3.2 Mode of selection for Doctoral degree programme The selection of candidates shall be done on the basis of performance of the candidates as per following scheme of evaluation: Sl. No. Particulars Max. Marks 1. Weightage in aggregate in Master s degree Written test ICAR/CSIR-SRF/ NET exam qualified candidates Research Publications Distinction Univ. Medals /Sports/Cultural Physically handicapped / Anglo-Indians /Scouts & Guides/ 2.0 Children of Ex-Servicemen / Defence personnel Total: 100 Note: a. Candidates securing less than 50% of total marks as calculated above shall not be allotted seat. While SC/ST/Cat-I candidates securing less than 35% marks shall not be allotted seat. b. Candidates who have secured grades in 4 points scale should submit a copy of the certificate of equivalent percentage failing which their applications shall be rejected. c. Candidates whose Master s degree is not graded, the marks obtained by such candidates in written test will be calculated for 100 marks. 3.3 Written Test a. All eligible candidates seeking admission to Doctoral degree programme shall have to appear for a written test on the subject which they have studied at Master s degree level. The written test paper will contain 100 objective questions and each question will carry one mark. The duration of written test is 2 hours. ICAR/GOI nominees, Foreign Nationals, NRIs/NRI- sponsored are exempted from taking the written test. Page 10 of 30

11 b. Admission to entrance test does not confer on the candidate the right of admission to the Doctoral programme. c. Candidates appearing for the written test will have to come to the examination centre on their own expense. d. The Written Test is scheduled on , am at Veterinary College, Nandinagar Campus, KVAFSU, Bidar Minimum duration for Master / Doctoral degree programme A minimum of two Academic years / four semesters shall ordinarily be required for completion of course work, research, thesis preparation and examinations leading to the award of the Master s degree. In case of Doctoral degree, a minimum period of three Academic years / six semesters is ordinarily required for completion. 5.0 Maximum duration for completion of Master / Doctoral degree programme The students admitted to Master's / Doctoral programme are given a maximum time limit of 8 Semesters & 12 Semesters consecutively from the date of registration to complete all the requirements respectively for the award of the Degree. 6.0 Re-admission The candidates after joining the University and completed 75% of the approved course work and obtained a minimum CGPA of 7.00/10.00 but failed to complete all the requirements for the award of Degree within the maximum prescribed time limit may seek readmission as per the University Rules and Regulations governing Postgraduate programme. 6.1 Reservation of Seats 1. Reservation of seats in favour of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / Category-I and Other Backward Categories will be ensured as per the reservation policy of the Government of Karnataka. Candidates who claim reservation should furnish a valid certificate issued by the competent authority. However, candidates with the following reasons are not eligible for reservation of seats under II(a), II(b) III(a), III(b), as per G.O. No. SWD 225 BCA 2000 dated and G.O. No. BCW 192 BCA 2013, Bangalore dated a. Son (s), Daughter (s) of the persons specified in the said GO under item 1. b. The candidate and either of whose parents / guardian is a Group - A or Group - B officer in the services of Government or holds an equivalent post in public sector undertaking Page 11 of 30

12 or an employee of private industry / institution and draws a salary which is not less than that of a Group - B Officer (pay scale Rs. 22,800 43,200/-). c. The Candidate and his / her father's / mother s / guardian s gross annual income exceeds Rs Lakhs. d. The Candidates and his / her father's / mother s / guardian s holdings 10 units of Agricultural Land as specified in the Karnataka Land Reforms Act. 1961, and such of those holdings more than 20 acres of plantation land. (Certificate issued by the revenue authorities for the units of land holding to be submitted). 2. If any seats reserved in favour of candidates belonging to any of the Categories referred to above are not filled up due to non-availability of eligible candidates belonging to such category, the reservation to that extent shall stand reduced and shall be transferred to the General Merit Category as per the G.O. No. ED/47 TEC/97 dated Twenty five percent of seats are placed at the disposal of ICAR in Master's degree programme for allotment to different categories in accordance with ICAR Rules governing admissions. 4. A few seats are set apart for Foreign Nationals (FN) / Non - Resident Indians (NRIs) / NRI sponsored candidates to Masters / Doctoral programmes. Candidates belonging to Foreign Nationals shall send their applications along with their Bio-data through ICAR or Agencies / Consultants nominated by ICAR / GOI, New Delhi, through their embassies. The NRIs / NRI sponsored candidates should send their application along with their bio-data & proof of their NRI status, through Indian Embassies of respective countries, to the following address for verification and confirmation of their eligibility as per regulations governing Postgraduate programme: The Registrar Karnataka Veterinary, Animal & Fisheries Sciences University P.B. No.6, Nandinagar, Bidar , Karnataka, INDIA 5. A provision has been made to reserve one seat per discipline in Master's 1 Doctoral degree programme for candidates deputed by Government of Karnataka 1 Government of India, wherever such degree programmes are offered. The deputed Candidates shall compulsorily forward their application through their employer within the last date prescribed for submission of filled-in application for admission failing which their application shall not be considered for admission. Further, such candidates shall also submit their Deputation order / Leave Order for under taking higher studies compulsorily on or before the date of written test / at the time of Registration. Page 12 of 30

13 6. The reservations of the seats in favour of candidate belonging to Hyderabad-Karnataka Region will be ensured as per reservation policy of Government of Karnataka. Candidates who claim reservation should furnish valid certificate issued by the competent authority. Notification No. DPAR 06 PLX 2012, Bangalore, dated rule 7 and Secretary to the Government, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department, Bangalroe letter ÀA. À ÀA«ÄÃ/75/ À ÉÃ/2014 ÁAPÀ Counseling and mode of allocation of seats 7.1 Master's Degree A common Intern-se-merit for each group (Groups A-D) will be prepared and the admission committee will allot the seats subject wise in each Group based on the merit and the existing reservation policy of the Government of Karnataka. 7.2 Doctoral Degree There will be no Counseling for Doctoral degree programme. A subject wise / overall Intern-se-merit list will be prepared and the admission committee will allot the seats based on the merit and fulfilling the reservation policy of the State Government. The list of selected candidates will be notified at the University Head Quarter / Respective Colleges and they should register for the courses in the respective Colleges within the stipulated date by producing all original transcripts and paying the prescribed fees Admission The Candidates selected shall pay the prescribed fee immediately during the counseling cum admission process for Masters degree programme in the form of Demand Draft only drawn in favour of The Comptroller, KVAFSU, BIDAR. (The Group Health Insurance fee to be fixed by the company has to be paid in Cash only at the time of registration in the respective college) Registration The candidates admitted to Master 1 Doctoral degree after paying the prescribed fee shall report to the Head of the Department concerned for advice on the courses to be taken and complete the prescribed formalities of registration on or before However students are allowed to register upto six working days after the last date on payment of prescribed penal fee on valid ground as approved by respective Dean, failing which they shall forfeit their admission. Page 13 of 30

14 10.0. Fees for Master / Doctoral Programme Every student admitted for Master's / Doctoral degree programme of the University shall be required to pay prescribed fees as indicated in Annexure I/II/III Note: 1. Candidates are required to give their two recent passport size photographs for the group health insurance purpose at the time of registration in the respective colleges. 2. Students belonging to SC/ST/Cat-1 who are eligible for concession are required to pay fee, which are not reimbursable by the government as per G.O. No. SWL 229 BCA 80 dated 16-lL and as amended from time to time. (Candidates must produce two Xerox copies of caste certificate to claim concession of fees). 3. All fees indicated in the prospectus is subject to change and approval by the University Authorities. 4. Candidates should retain sufficient number of Xerox copies of their category / income certificate / Hyderabad-Karnataka Region certificate as the Original certificates will be collected at the time of admission. 5. NRIs/ NRI-sponsored/ Foreign Nationals are required to pay the fee as indicated above In addition, they have to pay US Dollars 5856/- per annum as Institutional Economic Fees. However, the candidates from SAARC countries have to pay US Dollar 2662/- per annum besides regular fees. 6. Fees Collected from the student from one subject shall be adjusted in case the student is admitted to any other subject in the University during the same academic year. 7. Caution money is refundable only after successful completion of the Postgraduate degree programme for which a candidate is admitted or on leaving the Postgraduate degree programme in the middle on his / her request. The student(s) shall claim the caution money after furnishing a No due Certificate to the University from all the department / colleges concerned. 8. Fees once paid by the student shall not be refunded / returned except Caution Money deposit. Page 14 of 30

15 Annexure - I Fee Payable by the Candidates Admitted to M.V.Sc. & Ph.D. in Veterinary and Animal Sciences Faculty during the Academic Year Sl. No. Particulars First Year Second & Subsequent Years I Sem. II Sem I Sem. II Sem 1. Registration Fee Tuition fee Laboratory Fees Admission Fee Library Fee Sports Fee Academic Information & Regulation Magazine Fee Medical Fee Association Fee / Club Fee Students Aid Fund Caution Money Examination Fee Documentation Fee Alumni Association Membership Fees Red Cross Fees Total Rs Group Health Insurance * * -- * -- Note: Candidate seeking admission to M.V.Sc (Wildlife) has to bear the additional expenses towards academic tours to various zoos / forest visit. The fees for the second and subsequent semesters will have to be deposited at the accounts units of the respective colleges. + The fees for these items will have to be flown back to the respective colleges. * The group health insurance fee to be fixed by the company has to be paid in cash only at the time of registration in the respective college while, the rest of the fees has to be paid through a demand draft in favour of the Comptroller, KVAFSU, Nandinagar, Bidar at the time of admission to the University. Page 15 of 30

16 Annexure - II Fees Payable by the Candidates Admitted to M.Tech.(D.Sc.), M.F.Sc. & Ph.D. in Dairy & Fisheries Sciences Faculty during the academic year Sl. No. Particulars First Year Second & Subsequent Years I Sem. II Sem. I Sem. II Sem. 1. Registration Fee Tuition fee Laboratory Fees Admission Fee Library Fee Sports Fee Academic information & Regulation Magazine Fee Medical Fee Association Fee / Club Fee Students Aid Fund Caution Money Examination Fee Documentation Fee Alumni Association Membership Fees Red Cross Fees Total Rs Group Health Insurance * * -- * -- The fees for the second and subsequent semesters will have to be deposited at the accounts units of the respective colleges. + The fees for these items will have to be flown back to the respective colleges. * The group health insurance fee to be fixed by the company has to be paid in cash only at the time of registration in the respective college while, the rest of the fees has to be paid through a demand draft in favour of the Comptroller, KVAFSU, Nandinagar, Bidar at the time of admission to the University. Page 16 of 30

17 Annexure - III Abstract of the Fees Payable by the Candidates at Time of Admission to Various Master and Doctoral Degree Programmes for the Academic Year Degree GM SC/ST Cat I OBC (2A, 2B, 3A & 3B) M.V.Sc. & Ph.D. Rs Rs.6090 Rs.7720 * Rs ** Rs *** M.Tech.(D.Tech.), M.F.Sc. & Ph.D. Rs Rs.6090 Rs.7720 * Rs ** Rs *** * For Cat-I candidates whose parents annual income is less than Rs. 1,00,000/- as evident by the latest income certificate issued by the competent authority. *** For Cat-I candidates whose parents annual income is more than Rs. 1,00,000/-. ** For candidates whose parents annual income is less than Rs. 44,500/- as evident by the latest income certificate issued by the competent authority. *** For candidates whose parents annual income is more than Rs. 44,500/-. In addition to the above fees all the candidates admitted to the University irrespective of the Category will have to pay Group Health Insurance every year. Note: 1. The SC/ST students are exempted from payment of fees for the items under Sl.No. 2 to 10 & 13 respectively of Annexure I & II subject to reimbursement by the Govt. 2. The Category-I students are exempted from payment of fees for the items under Sl.No. 2 to 6 & 13 respectively of Annexure I & II subject to reimbursement by the Govt. 3. The OBC students are exempted from payment of fees for the items under Sl.No. 2, 3 & 13 respectively of Annexure I & II subject to reimbursement by the Govt. The deputed / sponsored in-service candidates will have to deposit the full fees irrespective of their categories as the fees paid by them will be reimbursed by their employer. Annexure IV Fee Structure For Foreign Nationals For Master And Doctoral Degree Programmes During The Academic Year # Particulars US$ Remarks Admission fee The amount has to be remitted in the form of DD 2. Cost of application 33 drawn in favour of the Comptroller, KVAFSU, Bidar. 3. Group insurance 15 OR 2. In case of bank transfer the funds should be 4. ARIS charges 25 transferred directly to the Comptroller, KVAFSU, 5. Institutional economic 5856 Bidar 58401, Karnataka, India at SB account fee No bank code English courses fee The above information regarding DD or Bank Total (US$) 8340 transfer has to be intimated to this office. Page 17 of 30

18 Annexure V INVOICE FOR HOSTEL AND MAINTENANCE CHARGES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR * Sl. US$ Particulars No Lodging & maintenance charges (Hostel) Mess charges (approximate) Living allowances including clothing, washing, transport entertainment and other expenses Supplemental living allowance One time mess deposit (refundable) Establishment charges (hostel) Educational tours i.e. visiting different veterinary universities and research institutions in India Stationery including purchase of books, study material, Xeroxing laboratory manuals etc Total US $ * Optional 11. Scholarships 11.1 One University Resident Merit scholarship (URMS) shall be awarded in each of the subjects under the Master (Rs. 800/- per month) as well as Doctoral Degree Programmes (Rs. 1,200/- per month) during each Academic year and is restricted only to those students who have graduated from the University Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore / Dharwad and KVAFSU, Bidar. However, Departmental candidates and sponsored candidates who are drawing salaries are not eligible for URMS All SC/ST and other Category students are required to compulsorily apply for Government of India / Government of Karnataka Scholarships. 12. Hostel Facilities 12.1 Hostel facilities shall be provided at all the campuses to the extent available on first - cum first serve basis. Prescribed application form for admission to the hostel should be submitted to the Warden concerned well in advance of the commencement of the Academic year. Page 18 of 30

19 12.2 At the time of admission each resident shall have to pay one time deposit as indicated below which shall be refunded at the time of resident leaving the hostel subject to clearance of all the dues. SC / ST Rs. 4,000/- Others Rs. 8,000/ In addition to the above fees at the time of admission and the start of every academic year, each resident shall have to pay the following fees: a) Application fee Rs. 50/- b) Admission fee Rs. 75/- c) Sports and reading room fee Rs. 150/- d) Upkeep and maintenance Rs. 150/- e) Re-admission fee Rs. 50/ Each resident shall also have to pay the following fees every month. a) Electricity charges: Shall be collected from the residents of respective hostels as per the University guidelines from time to time b) Mess charges and fines: as announced by the Chief Warden / Warden c) Establishment fee Rs. 160/- d) Room rent* Rs. 75/- e) Hostel development fund Rs. 75/- * The GOI Scholarship holders are exempted from payment of room rent Note: Hostels are governed by Hostel regulations, copies of which shall be provided to each resident on request at the time of admission to the hostel General Instructions 1. The Students admitted in the University shall abide by the Rules and Regulations of the University prescribed from time to time 2. Separate rules in respect of student discipline in class rooms, hostels and campuses are given in the University Calendar 3. Failure to appear for written test, counseling and payment of prescribed fees on stipulated date and time will automatically forfeit their claim for the admission 4. The right to change / modify any or all condition(s) prescribed in this prospectus is / are at the University's discretion 5. The admission is subjected to fulfillment of all the eligibility conditions prescribed as per the University rules / Statutes / Government orders 6. Any changes in the schedule of events shall be announced as News Brief in leading news papers Page 19 of 30

20 7. Convocation degree certificate / PDC with transcript should be enclosed with an application with an application. 8. Enclosed percentage conversion certificate in case of CGPA in 4 point scale form appropriate authority Candidates to please note the following important points The application complete in all respects including copies of transcripts / marks card / certificates etc., should be sent on or before , 5.00 pm to The Registrar, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal & Fisheries Sciences University, Nandinagar, P.B. No.6, Bidar , Karnataka. The University shall not be responsible for any postal delay/s / non-delivery of application by the postal department / Courier service. The Written Test shall cover the syllabus of all the subject(s) included in the respective subject group. Attend Written Test on , am and Counseling cum Admission on , am at KVAFS University Head Quarter, Nandinagar, Bidar Campus. Attend Written Test / Counseling-cum-Admission at your own cost on the stipulated date and time. The candidates are required to report atleast one hour before the Written Test / Counseling-cum-Admission. Admission to Written Test / Counseling is subjected to fulfillment of eligibility conditions prescribed and production of Attested Photo Identity Card. You are hereby informed to be present for Written Test/Counseling on the above date even if you do not receive the intimation letter due to postal delay. You are required to produce all the Original transcripts / Marks cards / Certificate etc. at the time of Counseling-cum-Admission. Demand draft (D.D.) drawn in favour of the Comptroller, KAVAFSU, BIDAR payable at Bidar for an appropriate amount as indicated in Annexure I/II/III. The eligible candidates for Master degree programme are required to report for Counselingcum - Admission on The selected candidate should pay prescribed fee at the time of Counseling-cum-Admission. Further they should report to the respective college where they are allotted seat and register for the courses on The selected candidates for Doctoral degree programmes are required to pay the prescribed fee and submit all the Original certificates / Documents and register for the courses at the respective Colleges on Page 20 of 30

21 Annexure - VI Weightage for Distinctions in Academic / Sports / Cultural events for Master's / Doctoral candidates seeking admission to Post-Graduate programmes in KVAFSU 1. a. Sports and Cultural activities Representing the University for the first time in Sports / Cultural event : 1.0 mark. Subsequent representation of the University in Sports / Cultural events: 0.5 mark/game/event. b. Academic-University Medals Gold medal / First place 2.0 marks Silver medal / Second place 1.5 marks Bronze medal / Third place 1.0 mark 2. Representing the State at Nationals level events 2.0 marks 3. Representing the Country at International level events 3.0 marks Note: i. The combined total 1, 2 and 3 should not exceed 5.0 marks for Masters and 3 marks for Doctoral. ii. Representing the University in above events during Under-graduate will be taken into account for Master's programme, while representing the University in Master degree programme will be taken in to account for Ph.D. programme Games and Cultural events which are recognized by the AIU (Sports & Cultural) New Delhi shall only be considered and they are as follows: List of recognized games For both men and women: Athletics; Half-marathon & walking; Ball badminton; Chess; Cricket, Cross Country race; Cycling; Football; Gymnastics & Malkhamb; Handball; Kabaddi; Kho-Kho, Volleyball; Table tennis; Badminton; Canoeing and Kanking; Archery; Yatching, Korf ball, Net Ball and Pistol shooting For man: Boxing, Squash rackets; Swimming, Diving & Water - Polo; Physique(M) & Power lifting; Wrestling List of recognized cultural events Music: Classical vocal solo (Hindustani Karnatic), Classical instrumental solo percussion, Classical instrumental solo non-percussion, Light vocal (Indian), Western vocal (Solo), Group song (Indian), Group song (western) Dance: Folk / Tribal, Classical Literary event: Quiz, Debate, Elocution Theater: One act play, Skit, Mime, Mono acting Fine Arts: On the spot painting, Collage, Poster making, Clay modeling, Cartooning & Rangoli Page 21 of 30

22 4. Scouts and Guides: Candidates who as Scouts / Guides have received the President s Award during 5 years period of study in Karnataka between 8 th to 12 th standards, provided that the candidates shall enclose a copy of the President s Award (Rashtrapathi) Certificate. The provisional Scouts/Guides Certificate will not be considered. 5. Children of Defence Personnel: Children of Defence personnel falling under clauses E, F and G of Domicile requirements, Defence personnel means a person in defence service including personnel belonging to Civil GT COYS ASC who were civilian class III or IV Govt. servants and Border Roads Organizational Personnel: (Vide Notification No. ED 189 TGL 94 Bangalore dt Children of Ex-servicemen: Children of Ex-servicemen falling under clause H of Domicile requirements, should obtain and produce a certificate showing the home address of parent issued by the Joint Director / Deputy Director of concerned district and counter signed by the Director, Department of Sainik Welfare and Resettlement, Bangalore. Ex-servicemen for the purpose of this clause includes personnel belonging to GT COYS, ASC who were civilian class III or IV Government servants, who became permanently disabled or were killed during hostilities. 7. Candidates with Physical Disability (PD): The candidates with physical disability ranging above 40% should produce a medical certificate issued by competent medical doctor not below the rank of District Surgeon of any Govt. Hospital located in the State of Karnataka. However, candidates suffering from hearing disability should compulsorily obtain and produce a BSER Brain Stem Evoked Response Audiometry report from NIMHANS / Manipal Hospital / Govt. Speech and Hearing institute, Linarajapuram, Bangalore. 8. Candidates from Anglo-Indian Community: Candidates have to enclose a copy of the certificate issued by the Registered Association of Anglo-Indian community in the State of Karnataka countersigned by the Anglo-Indian MLA nominated by the State Govt. failing which not be allowed for the seat selection under Anglo-Indian category. Note: i. Candidates belonging to Scouts/Guides, Defence, Ex-servicemen and Anglo-Indian i.e.: subclauses (c), (d), (e) and (g) above will be allowed to select the respective Special category seats as per their merit order only during counselling cum-admission process along with the other General merit and Reserved category candidates. ii. Candidates who have represented only B certificate under NCC will be eligible to opt for NCC special category seats, if any, during counseling-cum-admission process along with the other General merit and Reserved category candidates. iii. Candidates who have only represented the Karnataka State in B-Games under sports will be eligible to select the sports special category seats during counseling cum-admission process along with the other General merit and Reserved category candidates. iv. Achievements made by the NCC / Sports special category candidates in the Events/Games, till the date of counseling will be considered for selection of seats in the respective categories. Page 22 of 30

23 FORMAT / CERTIFICATE I Form D [See Rule 3A (2) (3)] Form of Certificate to be Issued to a Candidates Belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribes Government Order No. SWDSD : 97 (1) Bangalore Date: CERTIFICATE This is to certify that Shri / Smt. / Kumari son /daughter of ordinarily residing at of Village / Town * in District / Division of the * State / Union Territory * belongs to the Caste / Tribe* which is recognized as a Scheduled Caste / Schedule Tribe * Under: The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 Candidate s The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 Photo The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) (Union Territories) Order, 1951 The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Union Territories) Order, 1951 (as the amended by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Lists (Modification) Order, 1956, The Bombay Reorganization Act, 1960) the Punjab Reorganisation Act. 1966, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act and the North Eastern Areas (Reorganization) Act, The Constitution (Jammu and Kashimir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1956 (as amended by the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Amendment) Act, 1976) The Constitution (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1959 The Constitution (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) Scheduled Castes Order, 1962 The Constitution (Pondichery) Scheduled Castes Order, 1964 The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Uttara Pradesh) Order 1967 The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Castes Order, 1968 The Constitution (Goa, Daman and Diu) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1968 The Constitution (Nagaland) Scheduled Tribes Order, Shri/Smt./Kumari*.. and / or * his/her family ordinary reside (S) in village / town of * District / Division * State / Union Territory Date: Place: Signature of Tahsildar * Strike of whichever is not applicable (with seal of officer) State / Union Territory* Note: The term ordinary resides used here will have the same meaning as in section 20 of Representation of People s Act According to the Govt. of India Letter No. BC 12025/27/76-SCT-I, Ministry of Home Affairs, in order to be competent to issue such certificates, therefore, the authority mentioned in the Govt. of India Page 23 of 30

24 (Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms) Letter No EST- (SCT) dated the 5 th Aug. 1975, should be the one concerned with the locality in which the person applying for the certificate had his place or permanent abode at the time of the Notification of the relevant Presidential Order. Thus, the Revenue Authority of one Taluk would not be competent to issue a certificate in respect of persons belong to another Taluk. ATTESTATION (with seal and signature of the gazetted officer) Page 24 of 30

25 FORMAT / CERTIFICATE II Form of Affidavit Claiming Seat Under Reserved Categories (SC/ST/Cat-I/IIA/IIB/IIIA/IIIB) (To be typed on Rs. 20/- Stamp paper) AFFIDAVIT I * Sri/Smt. * S/o./W/o. aged years, residing at do hereby solemnly affirm and state on oath as follows: My * Son/Daughter Kumar/Kumari with application No. has applied for Post-Graduate programme admission in KVAFSU, Bidar for the Academic year. I belong to Cast, which falls under Category. My total Annual income from all sources during preceding year of admission is Rs.. I declare that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. In case of the above information is found to be false or incorrect, my child shall forfeit the seat allotted by the University. I also hold myself liable for civil or criminal action and the University may take appropriate action against me in this behalf. * Strike out the word(s) which are not applicable Place: Date: DEPONENT SIGNATURE OF THE CANDIDATE SWORN BEFORE ME ATTESTATION (With seal and signature of the gazetted officer) Page 25 of 30

26 FORMAT / CERTIFICATE III Form E [See Rule 3A (2) (3)] CERTIFICATE TO BE ISSUED TO A CANDIDATE BELONGING TO BACKWARD CLASSES Government Order No. SWD: 132 SD : 97 (1) Dt Certificate that * Shri/Smt./Kumari.. Son/Daughter/Wife/Husband of * Shri/Smt.. Resident of * village / town / city belongs to Sub-Caste of Caste (Category..) of the Backward Classes. * Strike off whichever is not applicable Place: Date: Signature of Tahsildar with seal of Officer.. Taluk ATTESTATION (with seal and signature of the gazetted officer) Page 26 of 30

27 FORMAT / CERTIFICATE IV Form E [See Rule 3A (2) (3)] Income and Caste Certificate to be Issued to Candidates Belonging to Backward Classes other than Category - I Government Order No. SaKaE 225/ BCA / 2002 Dated Certified that * Shri / Smt. Kumari.. Son/ Daughter/Wife/Husband of * Sri / Smt. resident of... and * His/her * parents / guardian/wife/husband does not come within the preview of creamy layer. Either the applicant or his / her parents / guardian / wife / husband is not Group A or Group - B Officer in the service of the Government; or Does not hold an equivalent post in Public Sector undertaking; or Is not an employee of a Private Industry / Institution, and drawing a Salary, which is not less than that of a Group - B Officer's pay scale of Rs The Candidate and his / her father / mother / guardians Gross Annual Income does not exceed rupees two lakhs. OR The Candidates and * his / her *father / mother / guardian do not hold ten units of Agricultural Land as specified in the Karnataka Land Reforms act, 1961 or holding more than twenty acreas of plantation land. * Shri / Smt / Kum... * Son / Daughter / Wife / Husband of * Sri / Smt.... belongs to sub caste. of Caste.. which comes under the category... (IIA / IIB /IIIA / IIIB) of the Backward Classes. * Strike off whichever is not applicable Place: Date: Signature of Tahsildar with seal of Officer. Taluka ATTESTATION (with seal and signature of the gazetted officer) Page 27 of 30

28 FORMAT V SALARY CERTIFICATE (To be produced by the candidate having their source of income from their parent s / guardian s salary) This to certify that Shri/Smt.. Is working in the office of as. And drawing a gross salary (per annum) of Rs.. (in words.) in the pay scale of Rs.. The details of the salary drawn from.. are furnished below. Month & Year Basic pay D.A. HRA CCA Others Total April 2013 May 2013 June 2013 July 2013 August 2013 September 2013 October 2013 November 2013 December 2013 January 2014 February 2014 March 2014 Encashment Supplementary Any other Gross Total Place : Date: Signature and Seal of Drawing Officer Page 28 of 30

29 FORMAT / CERTIFICATE - VI ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE [Under Article 371(J)] (See rule 5) THE KARNATAKA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (REGULATIONS OF ADMISSION IN THE HYDERABAD KARNATAKA REGION) ORDER, For Issue of Certificates, 2013] Mr./Ms./Mrs. S/o D/o W/o.. is a Local Person of the Village /Town of Taluka.. of District.. of Karnataka State. Place: Date :. Signature Name Assistant Commissioner.. Sub Division.. District Page 29 of 30

30 WARNING ON RAGGING Ragging is a cognizable offence. Supreme Court of India and UGC have directed the Universities to take up stringent measures to prevent ragging in the University campuses and hostels. If any incident of ragging comes to the notice of the University authority the concerned student(s) shall be given liberty to explain and if his/her explanation is not found satisfactory the authority would expel such student(s) from the Institution. **** Page 30 of 30