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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| Exam | Body | Next date | Application | Eligibility | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CUET Agriculture Agriculture via CUET Agriculture · UG Entrance · National Many agri universities use CUET now | NTA | 2026-05-11 Confirmed | Jan-Feb 2026 | 12th with Science | Visit |
ICAR AIEEA UG ICAR All India Entrance Exam - UG Agriculture · UG Entrance · National Agri universities | NTA / ICAR | 2026-06 Tentative | Apr-May 2026 | 12th with PCB/PCM/Agri | Visit |
ICAR AIEEA PG ICAR All India Entrance Exam - PG Agriculture · PG Entrance · National | NTA / ICAR | 2026-07 Tentative | May-Jun 2026 | Bachelor's in Agri/Allied | Visit |
Career paths
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.
Top colleges (NIRF-ranked)
Indian Veterinary Research Institute
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
top40
Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
top40
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University
Ludhiana, Punjab
top40
Lala lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Hisar, Haryana
top40
West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences
Kolkata, West Bengal
top40