KLE College Examination Centre
About the Examination Centre
Examinations constitute an integral component of higher education, functioning not only as a means of academic certification but also as a significant pedagogical instrument that guides and strengthens the learning process. A systematically designed examination framework enables a comprehensive assessment of students’ knowledge, analytical competencies, and academic advancement, while simultaneously assisting faculty in evaluating learning outcomes and identifying areas requiring academic improvement.
Over the past few decades, agricultural education in India has experienced remarkable expansion in both the number of institutions and the quality of students enrolled across various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by Farm Universities. In this evolving academic landscape, the examination system has emerged as a critical benchmark for assessing academic standards, ensuring transparency, and maintaining excellence in education.
The Examination Centre of KLE College functions as a pivotal administrative and academic unit responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing all examination-related activities at both the college and university levels. As a constituent college of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, the Examination Centre operates strictly in accordance with the rules, regulations, and academic guidelines prescribed by the University.
Dr. Balesh Goudappanavar
Coordinator of Examination KLE College of Agricultural Sciences, Tenikolla-591119
Dr. Balesh Goudappanavar is a dedicated horticulture expert in Fruit Science, with strong academic credentials and diversified experience in teaching, research, and extension. Born on 30 June 1991 in Melavanki village, Gokak Taluk, Belagavi District, his rural upbringing has deeply influenced his discipline, work ethic, and commitment to agricultural development and farmer centric education.
He completed his B.Sc. (Horticulture) (2009–2013) and M.Sc. (Horticulture) in Fruit Science (2013–2015) from the College of Horticulture, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot. His M.Sc. research focused on the “Effect of structured water and fertilizer on growth, yield, and quality of grape (Vitis vinifera L.) cv. Manjri Naveen”, reflecting his interest in innovative production technologies.
Dr. Goudappanavar earned his Ph.D. in Horticulture (Fruit Science) from the University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru in 2020. His doctoral research, titled “Evaluation of elite tissue culture–raised banana varieties for