Veterinary College Shimoga B.V.Sc Animal Husbandry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total tuition fee for the five-year BVSc and AH programme is INR 3,52,350 for general category students, charged at INR 70,470 per year. SC/ST students with annual family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs pay only INR 12,525 per year under the Karnataka state fee concession, saving INR 57,945 annually over the programme duration.

Ans. The college accepts KCET scores for the KEA state quota covering 85 percent of seats and NEET UG scores for the VCI All India quota covering 15 percent of seats. Karnataka domicile students primarily secure admission through KEA counselling. NRI candidates can apply through a separate NRI counselling process conducted by the college.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board. General category students require a minimum of 50 percent aggregate in PCB subjects, while SC/ST and reserved category students applying through KEA need at least 40 percent. A valid KCET rank or NEET UG score is mandatory depending on the quota being applied for.

Ans. In the 2024-25 admission cycle, the VCI All India quota cutoff for the open category was an All India Rank of 69,527 in Round 1, 74,804 in Round 2, and 82,837 in the Stray Round. KEA state quota cutoffs are released separately by the Karnataka Examinations Authority each year based on KCET scores.

Ans. Graduates can apply for positions in the Karnataka Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, ICAR research institutes, the National Dairy Development Board, and other central government agencies. Private veterinary practice is also an option, with Shivamogga district offering strong local demand due to its active dairy and livestock sector. Graduates can also pursue MVSc at KVAFSU.

Ans. The programme has 85 seats in the KEA state quota filled through KCET-based counselling, 15 seats in the VCI All India quota filled through NEET UG-based centralised counselling, and 10 NRI seats available through a separate NRI counselling round. Exact seat matrices for each round are published by KEA and VCI before counselling begins.