The department has established academic and research collaborations with leading institutions to enrich the learning environment and advance scholarly output:
| Institution / Organisation | Nature of Collaboration |
| Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam | Ph.D. research guidance and examination; curriculum design |
| Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), Peechi | Expert lectures, research collaboration, and student visits |
| Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) | Specimen identification, research linkages, field taxonomy |
| Kerala Biodiversity Board | Biodiversity documentation and conservation awareness programmes |
| Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun | Research consultancy and student exposure visits |
| University Grants Commission (UGC) | Funding for Add-on courses (Sericulture) and minor research projects |