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Bachelor of Veterinary Science

B.V.Sc. stands for Bachelor of Veterinary Science. It is an Undergraduate Academic Degree Course which deals with the branch of science dealing with all types of Animals. Veterinary Science, in specific terms deals with the application of medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic principles to various types of Animals. The duration of B.V.Sc is mostly 5 academic years including compulsory internship of 6 months duration covered in more or less 10 Semesters.

The duration of the course may vary from 4½ to 5 years depending on the duration of internship. The course is also referred as B.V.Sc & AHB, an abbreviated form for Bachelor's in

Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry. There are certain criteria for completing the course in a certain time period which may vary depending upon the institute, for example as per Kerala Agricultural University the maximum duration for completing the course is 8 academic years (16 semesters).

Veterinary Council of India is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Government of India. It lays down minimum standards of veterinary education required for granting recognized veterinary qualifications by veterinary institutions. The course syllabus veterinary science degree includes theoretical and practical training in various disciplines.

Veterinary courses are mainly provided by various Agricultural Institutes in India. A candidate who completes the course is known as a 'Veterinarian'. Veterinary course is most suitable for

animal lovers. A candidate needs to have a compassionate predisposition for animals. Animals cannot verbally explain their pain and suffering so one needs to be extra sensitive towards Animal Behaviour so as to diagnose any expression of pain or abnormal behaviour.

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Course outlook

The course of Bachelor in Veterinary Science is a full time course and the duration of this course is 5 years. These 5 years are divided into 5 parts of 1 year each. Every year an examination is held to decide the eligible students for the next part.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Veterinary Science Degree

A private practitioner can get lucrative monetary returns depending on his popularity and experience. This can be gained through excellence in one's profession.After completing B.V.Sc. & A.H., one can apply for Master’s and Doctoral degree as these offer a large number of specialisations.

Eligibility

B.V.Sc Colleges

A candidate for admission to the Veterinary Course must have obtained not less than 50% of the aggregate marks in English, Physics, Chemistry & Biology

(i) at the qualifying examination (or at the higher examination) in the case of Veterinary College where the admissions are made on the basis of marks obtained at these examination

OR

(ii) 50% of the total marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together at the competitive entrance examination where such admissions are held for selection.

In case of candidates belonging to the Schedule Castes/the Schedule Tribes or other special category of students as specified by the Government from time to time, marks required for admission shall be 10% less than that prescribed for general category. The candidates are normally admitted in colleges through competitive entrance examination.Veterinary Council of India conducts an All India Common Entrance Examination known as All India Pre-Veterinary Test (AIPVT) for filling up of 15% of the total no. of seats of each Veterinary colleges of all States where the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 extends. This

entrance exam is held in the month of May each year. An advertisement to the effect would appear in leading newspapers and employment news. The entrance examinations of the State Universities are conducted after the qualifying (12th or Plus 2) exam is held by the respective Board/University/examining body of the States. Some States hold Joint Entrance Examination along with medical, engineering and other professional courses.

Bachelor of Veterinary Science Subjects

  • Veterinary Anatomy

  • Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry

  • Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology

  • Veterinary Parasitology

  • Veterinary Microbiology

  • Veterinary Pathology

  • Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology

  • Animal Nutrition

  • Animal Genetics and Breeding

  • Livestock Production Management

  • Livestock Products Technology

  • Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics

  • Veterinary Surgery and Radiology

  • Veterinary Medicine

  • Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education

Bachelor of Veterinary Science Jobs

Veterinarians can choose to work in any concerned are be it with the government animal husbandry departments or poultry farms or dairy farms. The options are not limited here. Below are mentioned, plenty of employment areas.


Job Types


  • Animal Care and Service Workers.

  • Biological Scientists.

  • Veterinary Researcher.

  • Pharmacy Research Scientists

  • Veterinary Technologists and Technicians.

  • Self Employment - Entrepreneur in L.S. Farms, Poultry Farms etc.

  • Private Practice.

  • Lecturer.

  • Veterinary Consultant.

  • Partner, Assistant to Practitioners.

  • Senior Medical Representative.

  • Veterinarian / Veterinary Doctor.

  • Veterinary Surgeon.

  • Associate Scientific Manager.

  • Manager Animal Farm.

Employment Areas

  • Animal Resource Development under Panchayati Raj.
  • Army - Remount Veterinary Corps.
  • Banks.
  • Biological Products or Vaccine Institutions.
  • Biological Products and Vaccine Product Plants.
  • Breeding Farms / Hatchery.
  • BSF / Police.
  • Central Farms.
  • Clinical, Diagnostic & Investigation Centres attached to Veterinary Colleges and
  • Research Institutes.
  • Consultancy.
  • Corporate Bodies Eg. National Dairy Development Board, Milk Board and Milk Unions.
  • Diagnostic Laboratories - Pathology, Biochemistry, Microbiology.
  • Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
  • Disease Investigation Centres.
  • Drug Research Institutions.
  • Experimental Animal Unit.

Students who wish to join the B.V.Sc course can apply for this graduate level program in any of the institutions in India that offer this course. The qualification needed to join this course is a pass in standard 12. It is also needed by aspirants to pass an admission test held in the State level or National level. A listing of the B.V.Sc colleges in our country is given below.

Top B.V.Sc colleges in North India

  • Baghi Ali Mardan Khan Nowshera, Srinagar

  • Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)

  • Chaudhary Charan Singh (C.C.S.) Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana)

  • College of Veterinary Research, Pantnagar (Uttarakhand)

  • College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mathura (Uttar Pradesh)

  • College of Veterinary Science, Hisar (Haryana)

  • College of Veterinary Science, Ludhiana (Punjab)

  • Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir)

  • Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Kangra (Himachal Pradesh)

  • Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (Chhattisgarh)

Top B.V.Sc colleges in South India

  • College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Thrissur (Kerala)

  • College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Wayanad (Kerala)

  • College of Veterinary Science, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh)

  • College of Veterinary Science, Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh)

  • Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara (Kerala)

  • Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University

  • Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University, Chennai (Tamil Nadu)

  • University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (Karnataka)

  • Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal (Tamil Nadu)

  • Veterinary College, Bangalore (Karnataka)

Top B.V.Sc colleges in East India

  • All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Kolkata (West Bengal)

  • Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat (Assam)

  • Bihar Veterinary College, Patna (Bihar)

  • Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi (Jharkhand)

  • Central Agricultural University, Imphal

  • College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Bhubaneshwar (Orissa)

  • College of Veterinary Science, Guwahati (Assam)

  • College of Veterinary Science, Lakhimpur (Assam)

  • College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Selesih

  • Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Ranchi (Jharkhand)

  • Veterinary College, Belgocha (West Bengal)

  • Veterinary College, Haringhata (West Bengal)

  • West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata (West Bengal)

Top B.V.Sc colleges in West India

  • Bombay Veterinary Science College, Mumbai (Maharashtra)

  • College of Technology and Agricultural Engineering, Udaipur (Rajasthan)

  • College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner (Rajasthan)

  • College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Udgir (Maharashtra)

  • College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Banaskantha (Gujarat)

  • College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh)

  • College of Veterinary Science and Animal Science, Parbhani (Maharashtra)

  • Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli

  • Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola

  • Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Science, Nadia (West Bengal)

  • Gujarat College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anand (Gujarat)

  • Rajendra Agricultural University

  • Swami Laltanand School of Animal Husbandry and veterinary Sciences, Dausa (Rajasthan)

Top B.V.Sc colleges in Central India

  • College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, (Madhya Pradesh)

  • College of Veterinary Science, Anjore (Madhya Pradesh

  • Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya: College of Agriculture, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh)

Best Colleges offering B.V.Sc

The aforementioned colleges are well known for their quality of instruction. A few best colleges for B.V.Sc in India are the Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Gujarat College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Rajendra Agricultural University and the Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya: College of Agriculture.


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