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Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Livestock, pets, wildlife and food safety.

B.V.Sc & AH is a 5.5-year ICAR / state-regulated programme leading to VCI registration. Strong careers in livestock, dairy, poultry, wildlife and pet health.

Who this fits

  • Love animals and are okay with farm/field work
  • Comfortable with anatomy, microbiology, surgery
  • Rural India / govt. service openness is a plus

Typical fees

Govt. Vet (most)
₹15 K – 1 L / yr
Deemed / private
₹1.5 – 4 L / yr

Indicative. Verify with the institute before enrolling.

UG courses you can pick

B.V.Sc & AH

5.5 years

M.V.Sc

2 years

B.F.Sc (Fisheries)

4 years

B.Sc Dairy Technology

4 years

Key exams & 2026 timelines

As of May 2026 · verify on the official site before applying
ExamBodyNext dateApplicationEligibilityOfficial

CUET Agriculture

Agriculture via CUET

Agriculture · UG Entrance · National

Many agri universities use CUET now

NTA

2026-05-11

Confirmed

Jan-Feb 202612th with ScienceVisit

ICAR AIEEA UG

ICAR All India Entrance Exam - UG

Agriculture · UG Entrance · National

Agri universities

NTA / ICAR

2026-06

Tentative

Apr-May 202612th with PCB/PCM/AgriVisit

ICAR AIEEA PG

ICAR All India Entrance Exam - PG

Agriculture · PG Entrance · National

NTA / ICAR

2026-07

Tentative

May-Jun 2026Bachelor's in Agri/AlliedVisit

Career paths

Veterinary Surgeon

Govt. animal husbandry dept.; pet clinics.

Livestock & Dairy Corporate

Amul, Hatsun, Nestle, Venky's — farm production.

Wildlife / Forest Vet

Zoos, national parks, WTI, WWF.

Food safety / Public Health

FSSAI, export inspection, One Health.

Tips before you commit

  • Govt. vet officer posts are plentiful and stable — prep for state PSC alongside final year.
  • For NGOs / wildlife, start volunteering in 3rd year — the network matters.

Scholarships: ICAR NTS, state veterinary council scholarships, Minority MoMA.

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