Name of the Programme: DIPLOMA IN DAIRY SCIENCE

Total duration: 2 years

Scope: To acquire theoretical and practical knowledge and expertise in the field of Dairy Science and related subjects

Pattern of course (Semester/annual): Semester

Mode of teaching (Regular/distant): Regular

Language of teaching: English

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

• Undergraduate/Diploma programmes

Eligibility for admission: Plus Two or equivalent with biology as subject or VHSE with Livestock Management (Dairy Husbandry) or Dairying ( Milk & Milk products))

Mode of selection and admission: Entrance Test conducted by KVASU

Seat reservations: There are 15 seats reserved for candidates deputed from Dairy

Development Department, Govt. of Kerala at College of Veterinary
and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy campus only.

Syllabus (Provide as a separate document)/ Link to Syllabus in case of VCI & AICTE: Attached

Mode of evaluation: Internal & External

Attendance requirement: 80%

• Fee structure (semester wise) on as on …………………………. (Date)
   

Syllabus - Salient features

DIPLOMA IN DAIRY SCIENCE-COURSES

The diploma programme of two year duration covers the topics like dairy chemistry, dairy microbiology, dairy technology, dairy husbandry, dairy engineering, dairy extension, dairy farm business management, statistics, accountancy, economics and co-operation along with hands-on training in dairy production, processing, quality control and marketing. The programme involve Dairy farm training and dairy plant training of four weeks duration each as a part of course curriculum.