College of Agriculture
Vellayani P.O , Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
ESTD : 1995 | Approved By: NAAC | AICTE | Type: Government
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0471- 2381002, 2381915 |
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About College
College of Agriculture (CoA) at Vellayani ,Thiruvananthapuram is regarded as one of the top level institutions in India for agricultural research and education. The college along with the two other campuses under the faculty of Agriculture has been best in romoting and providing quality education and skill training for agricultural graduates and farmers in Kerala. The instructional farm at vellayani also helps to organize work experience programs for the students at graduate level and provides space for PG and PhD students for practicals and trials. With the help of CoA in the agricultural University , the agricultural education and research in the state underwent tremendous changes and developments. The college has become the main centre of the agricultural research and education in the southern state.
Facts and Figures of CoA
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Establishment year |
1955 |
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Affiliated to |
Kerala Agricultural University |
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Chair person of the college |
Dr. Sverup John |
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College type |
Government |
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Campus Area |
100 acres |
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Hostel Accommodation |
Boys: 150 & Girls: 350 |
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How to Reach |
Nearest Airport is Thiruvananthapuram International Airport- 16 km away Merely 12 km away from Thiruvananthapuram Central railway station And 10 km away from Thiruvananthapuram City Bus terminal |
Why to join College of Agriculture Thiruvananthapuram?
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Training to students- Intense field training is being provided to the students in the Krishi Bhavans of the department of Agriculture and in the research stations of university where they get proper exposure to the practical problems faced by farmers which make the students perfect and fit for the future competition in their official career.
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Achievements- A new “Soil museum” was inaugurated under the supervision of Department of soil science for the benefit of public and will enhance the knowledge of the students as well.
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Study Tours- For the proper widening of conceptual understanding of the students , study tours are organized covering Kerala, South and North Indian states.
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Best Faculty-Our Eminent faculty members are specialized and experts in their chosen fields and committed to teach with academic excellence.