MVSc Admission 2025: Course Eligibility, Syllabus, Entrance Exams, Top Colleges and Admission Process

Q: Is MVSc harder than MBBS?

These two courses cant be compared at all as a doctor treats human beings and a vet treats animals. So, there is a huge difference between the former and the latter.

Q: Recommend some books for this course.

Some of the most popular books for this course areAnimal Physiology: Mechanisms Adaptations by Eckert RandalPreventive Veterinary Medicine by Amlendu ChakravartyVeterinary Toxicology by SK GargBiochemistry: Concepts and Connections by R. Appling DeanGenetics by Kavita B. Ahluwalia

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MVSc Admission 2025 is done either based on merit or on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the entrance exams. Counseling is conducted by most of the colleges and the selection of students is based on the merit list prepared by the state-wise universities. Some institutes conduct entrance exams and candidates have to qualify for the exam to be eligible for admission.

The eligibility to seek MVSc admission is that one must have completed a BSc/BVSc/AHB or an equivalent undergraduate degree from any recognized university. The NRI or PIO candidates must complete deficiency courses as decided by the Advisor/Advisory committee. Candidates must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in their graduation.

MVSc is a full-time 2-year postgraduate and specialized degree course in the field of medicine solely based on animals. This course girdles crucial topics like veterinary microbiology, veterinary surgery, veterinary pathology, veterinary parasitology, veterinary public health, veterinary theriogenology, veterinary anatomy, and so on. The demand for veterinarians has been increasing be it in India or outside India.

Table of Contents

MVSc Admission 2025: Highlights Table
MVSc Admission 2025: Entrance Exam Schedule
MVSc Admission 2025: Entrance Exam Pattern
Top MVSc Colleges 2025
MVSc Admission Process 2025
MVSc Admission Tips 2025
MVSc Admission 2025: FAQs

MVSc Admission 2025: Highlights Table

Category	Details
Course Name	MVSc (Master of Veterinary Science)
Duration	2 years (full-time)
Eligibility	BSc/BVSc/AHB or equivalent, 60% marks, NRI/PIO need deficiency courses
Entrance Exams	TNAUVAS, GBPUAT, JKCET, TANUVAS (Dates vary by institute)
Mode of Admission	Merit-based or Entrance Exam-based
Top Colleges	IVRI, CAU, College of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Rajiv Gandhi College, GADVASU
Exam Pattern	3 hours, 200 questions, 0.5 marks each, subject-based on BVSc syllabus
Application Process	Register, pay fee, submit documents, apply for entrance exams
Job Opportunities	Veterinarian, Research Veterinarian, Animal Health Specialist
Salary Range	INR 40,000 to 1,00,000 per month
Recommended Books	Animal Physiology by Randal, Veterinary Toxicology by SK Garg

MVSc Admission 2025: Entrance Exam Schedule

The tentative schedule of entrance examination for MVSc admission 2025 is as follows:-

MVSc Entrance Exam	Registration Date	Exam Date
TNAUVAS	March - June 2025	July 2025
GBPUAT	February - March 2025	June 2025
JKCET	February 2025	June 2025
TANUVAS Entrance Exam	June 2025 - September 2025	October 2025

MVSc Admission 2025: Entrance Exam Pattern

The exams are generally complete in 3 hours duration.
The question paper comprises a total of 200 questions which is almost the same for the exams.
The total marks of the paper are 100 and each question is marked for 0.5 marks. The questions are made subject-wise based on the syllabus of BVSc exams.

Top MVSc Colleges 2025

Few colleges grant admission to MVSc courses based on the merit list. MVSc Colleges in India are as follows:

College names	Mode of Admission	Important dates
Indian Veterinary Research Institute	Entrance Exam	March 2025
Central Agricultural University	Entrance Exam	March 2025
College of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry	Both online and offline mode	February 2025
Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary and Animal sciences	Online mode	October 2025
Bombay Veterinary College	Offline mode	July 2025
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University	Offline and online mode	May 2025

MVSc Admission Process 2025

Candidates have to go to the website of the selected college. An ID has to be created and the application fee has to be paid as well.
The required documents have to be submitted such as ID, mark sheets, category certificate, character certificate, and so on
One has to apply for the prescribed entrance exam through the official website of the conducting body.
Soon after the application the admit cards will be released so one has to keep a track of the important dates for the entrance exam.
After the exam is done, the results will be announced and the eligible candidates will be shortlisted. The eligible candidates will be granted admission.

MVSc Admission Tips 2025

In today’s time, one has to face a lot of competition. There is no lack of rivals in any field you go to. Following are some tips that one can follow to make admission to this course a little bit less stressful:

Being familiar with the syllabus: The very 1st thing that aspiring candidates have to do is to be familiar with the syllabus of the admission test. One can check the official websites of the colleges and universities to gather knowledge about the syllabus.
Making a timetable: Aspiring candidates must make a timetable to manage time as managing time helps to finish the exam properly in the stipulated time. One should allot a fixed time to each of the subjects to make the job easier for oneself. This will make sure that one is preparing systematically.
Study methods: The books meant for the entrance exams have to be read. One has to organize the different segments of topics like the formulae have to be written somewhere separately. The less important parts should also be studied. Study in such a way that it can be made sure that no spots are left.
Revising the topics: one should keep a time period aside which will only be meant for revision and recapitulation. Having a holistic view of the entire syllabus will help things get into your head very easily. Repeated revision is required to retain what one has imbibed.
Take mock tests: it is important to take mock tests so that we can get to know about our preparation. Checking on the previous year’s question paper will help one to know about the question pattern and the marks distribution. Taking mock tests also helps to distribute the required time to the questions of different sections.

MVSc Admission 2025: FAQs

Ques. What are the job opportunities with MVSc?

Ans. The top job profiles of MVSc graduates are Companion animal veterinarian, Equine veterinarian, Food animal veterinarian, Food safety and inspection veterinarian, and Research veterinarian.

Ques. Who should opt for the MVSc Course?

Ans. Candidates who are interested in Veterinary Medicine and its related aspects can go for this course. Candidates who can make assessments and observe demonstrations and experiments can go for this course.

Ques. Is MVSc harder than MBBS?

Ans. These two courses can’t be compared at all as a doctor treats human beings and a vet treats animals. So, there is a huge difference between the former and the latter.

Ques. Is this a good field for making a good career?

Ans. Yes, in terms of being good for career scope, it is a good field right next to MBBS. Vets have more job options in both the private and public sectors. One can also start animal clinics. After completing MVSc one is ready for providing health care opportunities to the animals.

Ques. Is studying this course a good choice?

Ans. Yes, of course studying this course is absolutely a good choice for the one who has potential and interest in animal life science like curing animals, knowing about the diseases in them, animal surgeries, rendering health care services to them, and so on.

Ques. Recommend some books for this course.

Ans. Some of the most popular books for this course are

Animal Physiology: Mechanisms Adaptations by Eckert Randal
Preventive Veterinary Medicine by Amlendu Chakravarty
Veterinary Toxicology by SK Garg
Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections by R. Appling Dean
Genetics by Kavita B. Ahluwalia

Ques. What salary can one expect after completing a master's in veterinary science?

Ans. There are job scopes for someone who has completed a master's in veterinary science. One can expect a salary between forty thousand to one lakh INR.

Ques. Name some good veterinary government colleges.

Ans. Many colleges are considered to be good colleges for pursuing a master's in veterinary science, but following are the best veterinary government colleges: GADVASU, IVRI, TANUVAS, etc.