Top Private Veterinary Colleges In India 2025 – Fees, NEET Cutoff & Admissions
Veterinary science has emerged as one of the most promising career fields for students passionate about animal healthcare, livestock management, and biomedical research. With the growing need for skilled veterinary professionals, several private veterinary colleges across India now offer Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.) courses. These colleges hold recognition from the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and respective state authorities, ensuring nationwide validity of degrees and practice licenses.
This article covers updated information on:
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College locations
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Annual tuition fees
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NEET 2025 cutoff for veterinary colleges
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Admission process for state and management quota
Key Highlights – Veterinary Admissions 2025
Course Duration
The B.V.Sc & A.H. course lasts 5.5 years, including a 1-year compulsory internship.
Entrance Examination
Admissions are primarily based on NEET UG 2025 scores in most states, while some states conduct their own entrance exams.
Eligibility
Applicants must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as core subjects.
Minimum NEET Score
For private veterinary seats in 2025, a NEET score of 350+ (General category) is typically required.
VCI Approved Colleges Vs State VCI Approved Colleges
Feature | VCI Approved College | State VCI Approved College |
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Approval Authority | Veterinary Council of India (VCI) | State Veterinary Council |
Validity of Degree | All India | Mostly State-specific |
NEET UG Admission | Yes (15% All India Quota) | State Exam & NEET UG Both |
Practice Eligibility | Anywhere in India | Usually limited to approving state |
Job Eligibility | Central + State Government Jobs | Mostly limited to state-level jobs |
Regulation Standards | National (VCI/MSVE) | Varies by state |
List of VCI Approved Private Veterinary Colleges in India
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Apollo College of Veterinary Medicine, Jaipur
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International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (IIVER), Rohtak
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Khalsa College of Veterinary Animal Sciences, Amritsar
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Mahatma Jyotiba Phule College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Chomu (Jaipur)
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Arawali Veterinary College, Sikar
Seat Matrix and Distribution of Seats
State Quota (35 Seats)
Admissions under state quota are conducted based on NEET UG Merit as per rules laid down by state veterinary universities or state government authorities.
Management Quota (50 Seats)
Admissions under management quota are based on NEET UG scores and eligibility criteria defined by the respective private colleges.
VCI Quota (15 Seats)
Admissions under the All India Quota (15%) are conducted by VCI through centralized counselling based on NEET UG merit.
Detailed Information on VCI Approved Private Veterinary Colleges (2025)
Apollo College of Veterinary Medicine, Jaipur
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Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
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Total Fees: ₹30 lakh for VCI 15% and 35 state quota seats; ₹35 lakh for management quota seats (direct by college)
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Affiliation: Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS), Bikaner
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Approval: Recognized by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI)
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Admission Process: Based on NEET UG 2025 score
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Expected NEET Cutoff 2025: 300+ (General category)
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Facilities: Modern animal hospital, fully equipped laboratories, separate hostels for boys and girls, and internships at animal husbandry centers
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Website: apollovet.org
International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (IIVER), Rohtak
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Location: Bahu Akbarpur, Rohtak, Haryana
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Total Fees: ₹30 lakh for regular seats; ₹37.5 lakh for management quota seats
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Affiliation: Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar
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Approval: Recognized by VCI, Delhi
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Admission Process: Based on NEET UG 2025 score
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Expected NEET Cutoff 2025: 290+ (General category)
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Facilities: Large animal clinical complex, advanced classrooms, veterinary diagnostic centers, and on-campus hostels
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Website: iiver.org
Khalsa College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Amritsar
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Location: Amritsar, Punjab
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Total Fees: ₹18 lakh for university quota (Punjab & Chandigarh) and VCI quota seats, ₹32 lakh for management quota seats, ₹40 lakh for special management quota (All India)
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Affiliation: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana
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Approval: Recognized by VCI, New Delhi
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Admission Process: Through Punjab NEET state counselling & GADVASU portal
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Expected NEET Cutoff 2025: 325+ (General category)
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Facilities: Livestock training centers, diagnostic labs, hostels, Wi-Fi, sports and gym facilities
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Website: kcvas.org
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Chomu
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Location: Chomu, Jaipur, Rajasthan
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Total Fees: ₹30 lakh for state and VCI quota seats; ₹35 lakh for management quota seats
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Affiliation: RAJUVAS, Bikaner
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Approval: Approved by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI)
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Admission Process: NEET UG 2025 score required, followed by state-level RAJUVAS counselling
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Expected NEET Cutoff 2025: 300+ (General category)
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Facilities: Clinical and field practice facilities, experienced faculty, separate hostels, bus transport
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Website: mjpcv.org
Arawali Veterinary College, Sikar
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Location: Sikar, Rajasthan
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Total Fees: ₹30 lakh for state and VCI quota seats; ₹40 lakh for management quota seats (direct admission)
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Affiliation: RAJUVAS, Bikaner
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Approval: Recognized by VCI, New Delhi
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Admission Process: NEET UG 2025 score required; centralized counselling via RAJUVAS and VCI portals
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Expected NEET Cutoff 2025: 295+ (General category)
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Facilities: Animal hospital, pathology labs, digital library, dairy training units, hostels, cafeteria, sports facilities
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Website: arawalivet.org
Veterinary VCI Counselling (15% All India Quota)
The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) conducts centralized online counselling for admission to B.V.Sc & A.H. courses under the 15% All India Quota. Candidates must register on the official website vci.admissions.nic.in.
The counselling includes three rounds based on NEET UG 2025 merit.
New Veterinary Colleges (Emerging)
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MB College Dungarpur
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Mahatma Gandhi Veterinary College, Bharatpur
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R R College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Devli Tonk
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Sri Ganganagar Institute of Veterinary Science (proposed)
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Sanskaram College of Veterinary Science, Jhajjar
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RPS College of Veterinary Science, Balana, Mahendergarh
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MR Veterinary College, Jhajjar
All India Quota Veterinary Expected Cutoff (2025)
Category | Govt Round 1 | Govt Round 2 | Govt Mop-Up | Private Round 1 | Private Round 2 | Private Mop-Up |
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UR (General) | 63,311 (463) | 66,919 | – | 83,539 (453) | 93,245 | – |
OBC | 79,088 (458) | 68,902 | – | 99,786 (444) | 1,11,096 | – |
EWS | 73,500 (455) | 76,537 | – | 93,839 (446) | 93,692 | – |
SC | 1,61,015 | – | 1,61,070 | 1,71,459 | – | 1,80,358 |
ST | 1,71,826 | – | 1,80,637 | 1,73,731 | – | 1,83,544 |
Courses Offered by Private Veterinary Colleges
Undergraduate Courses
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.VSc)
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.VSc and AH)
- VSc in Animal Breeding and Genetics
- VSc in Animal Production and Management
- VSc in Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
- VSc in Veterinary Medicine, Public Health, and Hygiene
Postgraduate Courses
- Master of Veterinary Science (M.VSc)
- VSc in Veterinary Medicine
- VSc in Veterinary Toxicology and Pharmacology
- VSc in Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
- PhD in Veterinary Toxicology and Pharmacology
- PhD in Veterinary Pathology
- PhD in Veterinary Medicine
Top Private Veterinary Colleges in India:
- Apollo College Of Veterinary Medicine (ACVM), Jaipur
- Mahatma Gandhi Veterinary College (MGVC), Bharatpur
- Mayurakshi Institute Of Engineering & Technology (MIET), Jodhpur
- Vivekananda Institute Of Technology & Science (VITS GHAZIABAD), Ghaziabad
- Veterinary College And Research Institute (VCRI), Chennai
- Krantisinh Nana Patil College Of Veterinary Science (KNPCVC), Satara
- Birsa Agricultural University: Faculty Of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Ranchi
- Veterinary College And Research Institute (VCRI), Namakkal
- Veterinary College And Research Institute (VCRC), Tirunelveli
- College Of Veterinary Sciences And Animal Husbandry (CVSAH), Aizawl
- Other Veterinary Colleges:
- B.Veterinary College (MBVC), Dungarpur
- Arawali Veterinary College (AVC), Sikar
- Mahatma Jyotiba Fule College Of Veterinary And Animal Science, Chomu
- College Of Veterinary Science And Animal Husbandry (CVSAH), Junagadh
- Guru Angad Dev Veterinary And Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
- Additional Colleges:
- GB Pant University Of Agriculture & Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar
- Punjab Khalsa College Of Veterinary Sciences
Admission Process for Private Veterinary Colleges (2025)
Mode | Description |
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NEET-based State Counselling | States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, UP, and MP admit students via NEET merit list. |
Direct Admission (NEET) | Some deemed universities accept direct admission based on NEET score. |
Management/NRI Quota | Reserved seats with higher fees and relaxed cutoffs (300–350 NEET score). |
Private Veterinary College Fees Summary (2025)
State | Average Fees/Year (₹) | Cutoff Range (General) |
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Tamil Nadu | 85,000 – 1.2 lakh | 400–450 |
Karnataka | 1.2 – 1.5 lakh | 390–420 |
Uttar Pradesh | 1.0 – 1.3 lakh | 350–380 |
Rajasthan | 1.3 lakh | 340–370 |
Madhya Pradesh | 1.4 lakh | 330–360 |
Punjab/Haryana | 90,000 – 1.5 lakh | 350–390 |
Chhattisgarh/Jharkhand | 1.2 – 1.3 lakh | 330–360 |
- VCI Recognition is mandatory.Ensure the college is approved by the Veterinary Council of India before applying.
- Internship is compulsoryfor registration as a Veterinary Practitioner.
- Hostel feesare usually separate (₹30,000–₹60,000/year).
- NRI/Management quotasexist in many private colleges with higher fees (₹3–5 lakh/year).
Career Scope after B.V.Sc & A.H
After completing the B.V.Sc & A.H course, graduates can work in:
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Government veterinary hospitals
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Private pet clinics
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Livestock farms
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Animal husbandry & dairy departments
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Research labs (ICAR/IVRI)
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Pursue M.V.Sc. or establish a private practice
Conclusion
Private veterinary colleges in India fill the gap for students aiming for veterinary careers but unable to secure government seats. With affordable fees, NEET-based admission, and strong career prospects, these colleges serve as an excellent choice for aspiring veterinary professionals. Ensure that the college has VCI approval before applying and aim for a NEET score of 350–400+ to secure admission in reputed institutions.
FAQs
Q Which entrance exam is required for private veterinary colleges?
= Most private colleges accept NEET UG 2025 scores for admission. Some states also have their own entrance exams.
Q What is the average fee for private veterinary colleges in India?
= Fees range from ₹85,000 to ₹1.5 lakh per year for state quota seats. Management quota fees can be ₹3–5 lakh per year.
Q Are internships compulsory?
= Yes, a 1-year internship is mandatory for registration as a veterinary practitioner.
Q Do private veterinary colleges provide good job opportunities?
=Yes, graduates can work in government hospitals, private clinics, research organizations, and even start their own veterinary practice.
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