RPVT 2027: Admission via NEET UG, Eligibility, RAJUVAS Counselling and Cutoff

RPVT 2027 (Rajasthan Pre Veterinary Test) is the pathway to Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) admissions across veterinary colleges in Rajasthan, conducted under the aegis of the Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS), Bikaner. The standalone RPVT entrance exam was officially discontinued from the 2026-27 session; from now on, admission is based entirely on NEET UG scores, and this will continue for the 2027-28 cycle as well. If you want to study veterinary science in Rajasthan, qualifying NEET UG 2027 and then registering for RAJUVAS state counselling is the only route.

• NEET UG 2027 Registration: Expected to open in November 2026 at neet.nta.nic.in. In the 2025-26 cycle, NTA released the NEET UG notification in November 2025. Watch the official portal for the exact date.
• NEET UG 2027 Exam: Expected in May 2027. NEET UG was conducted on May 4 in both 2025 and 2026. You must qualify NEET UG 2027 to be eligible for RAJUVAS BVSc & AH counselling in Rajasthan.
• RAJUVAS Counselling 2027: Expected August–September 2027 at preadmission.rajuvas.ac.in. In the 2026-27 cycle, the last date to fill counselling preferences was September 22, 2026. Expect a similar window next year.
• Available Seats 2027: Over 1,240 BVSc & AH seats are expected across Rajasthan in 2027, spread across 3 constituent colleges and affiliated private veterinary colleges. State quota covers 85% of seats; 15% goes to VCI national quota.

What is RPVT 2027?

RPVT stands for Rajasthan Pre Veterinary Test. It is the state-level admission process for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) programme in Rajasthan. RAJUVAS, Bikaner is the conducting authority that manages both the exam process and the state counselling for seat allotment in constituent and affiliated veterinary colleges.

The BVSc & AH programme is a 5.5-year degree course that includes a compulsory one-year rotating internship. After completing the degree, graduates can register with the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and practice as licensed veterinary doctors.

Up to the 2025-26 session, RPVT was a separate state-level entrance exam with 180 multiple choice questions. From the 2026-27 session, RAJUVAS officially discontinued the standalone test and adopted NEET UG scores as the sole merit basis. This means for the 2027-28 session, you will need to qualify NEET UG 2027 and then appear for RAJUVAS state counselling at preadmission.rajuvas.ac.in.

Rajasthan has over 1,240 BVSc & AH seats spread across constituent and private affiliated colleges. Of these, 85% are state quota seats reserved for Rajasthan domicile holders. The remaining 15% fall under the VCI All India Quota, managed by the Veterinary Council of India at vcindiaonline.org.

Each year, thousands of aspirants from Rajasthan compete for these seats. With NEET UG now as the qualifying criterion, the competition has broadened and preparation aligns with the national NEET syllabus covering Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology.

RPVT 2027 Important Dates

RAJUVAS has not yet announced the official RPVT 2027 schedule. All dates below are expected based on the 2025 and 2026 cycles. The 2027 official schedule will be released on rajuvas.ac.in after NEET UG 2027 results are declared.

Bookmark rajuvas.ac.in and neet.nta.nic.in. These two portals will carry all official date updates for RPVT 2027.

Source: RAJUVAS Admission Page

RPVT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

You must check the eligibility criteria before applying for RPVT 2027. Meeting all conditions is necessary, or your counselling registration may be rejected.

Academic Qualification

• You must have passed Class 12 (10+2 or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects.
• General/OBC/EWS category: Minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined.
• SC/ST/STA category: Minimum 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology combined.
• Class 12 must be from a recognised board – CBSE, RBSE, or any state board equivalent.
• Candidates appearing in Class 12 Board exams in 2027 can also apply for NEET UG 2027, but the result must be declared before counselling registration.

NEET UG Qualifying Requirement

• You must qualify NEET UG 2027 with the prescribed percentile to be eligible for RAJUVAS counselling.
• UR and EWS: Minimum 50th percentile in NEET UG 2027.
• SC, ST, STA, OBC, MBC: Minimum 40th percentile.
• UR/EWS with PwBD: Minimum 45th percentile.
• SC/ST/OBC/MBC with PwBD: Minimum 40th percentile.

Age Criteria

• You must be at least 17 years of age as on December 31, 2027.
• There is no upper age limit for RPVT / RAJUVAS counselling.

Domicile Requirement

• For the 85% State Quota seats, a valid Rajasthan domicile certificate is mandatory.
• Candidates without Rajasthan domicile can only apply through the 15% VCI All India Quota, managed by the Veterinary Council of India.
• The VCI national quota counselling happens separately at vcindiaonline.org.

Nationality

• Indian nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are eligible.
• NRI candidates may apply under the NRI quota in affiliated private colleges, subject to availability.

Not having a Rajasthan domicile certificate will make you ineligible for 85% of all available seats. If you are a Rajasthan resident, get this document verified well in advance.

RPVT 2027 Application Process and Counselling Registration

There is no separate RPVT application form for 2027. Since the standalone exam has been discontinued, the only application you need is for NEET UG 2027 (at neet.nta.nic.in) and then for RAJUVAS state counselling (at preadmission.rajuvas.ac.in) after NEET results are out.

Step 1 – Apply for NEET UG 2027

• Visit the official NEET UG portal at neet.nta.nic.in when the registration opens (expected November 2026).
• Fill the application form with personal, academic, and contact details.
• Upload a recent passport-sized photograph, signature, and other required documents.
• Pay the NEET UG 2027 application fee online.
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

Step 2 – Appear in NEET UG 2027 and Qualify

• Download your NEET UG 2027 admit card from neet.nta.nic.in (expected April 2027).
• Appear for the exam (expected May 2027) and score the minimum qualifying percentile.
• Check the NEET UG 2027 result and download your scorecard (expected June 2027).

Step 3 – RAJUVAS Counselling Registration

• Watch rajuvas.ac.in for the RAJUVAS Counselling 2027 notification (expected July–August 2027).
• Register at preadmission.rajuvas.ac.in within the deadline.
• Pay the counselling registration fee: INR 1,000 for General/OBC/EWS and INR 500 for SC/ST/PwBD.

Step 4 – Document Upload

You should keep all the following documents ready before the counselling window opens:

• NEET UG 2027 Admit Card and Scorecard
• Class 10 Marksheet and Certificate
• Class 12 Marksheet and Certificate
• Rajasthan Domicile Certificate (mandatory for state quota)
• Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/STA, if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhar Card or government-issued photo ID
• Passport-size photographs (recent)

Step 5 – Choice Filling and Seat Allotment

• Fill college and course preferences in order of priority on the counselling portal.
• Seat allotment is done based on your NEET score, category, and preference order.
• Check allotment results for Round 1, Round 2, and Round 3.
• If seats remain after Round 3, a mop-up round is conducted.

Step 6 – Reporting to Allotted College

• Pay the college admission fee within the deadline mentioned in the allotment letter.
• Report to the allotted college with all original documents for verification.
• Failing to report in time will cancel your seat and it may be offered to the next candidate.

RPVT Syllabus 2027

Since RPVT 2027 is based on NEET UG, the relevant syllabus is the NEET UG syllabus prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and NTA. The syllabus covers Class 11 and Class 12 NCERT topics in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Biology — especially Botany and Zoology together — carries 360 marks out of 720 in NEET UG. This is the most important section for BVSc aspirants.

Physics – RPVT (NEET UG) Syllabus 2027

• Class 11: Physical World and Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Motion of Systems of Particles and Rigid Body, Gravitation, Properties of Bulk Matter, Thermodynamics, Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory, Oscillations and Waves
• Class 12: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation, Atoms and Nuclei, Electronic Devices

Chemistry – RPVT (NEET UG) Syllabus 2027

• Class 11: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Structure of Atom, Classification of Elements and Periodicity, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Hydrogen, s-Block Elements, p-Block Elements (Groups 13–14), Organic Chemistry – Basic Principles, Hydrocarbons, Environmental Chemistry
• Class 12: Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, p-Block Elements (Groups 15–18), d- and f-Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Haloalkanes and Haloarenes, Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Amines, Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life

Biology (Botany + Zoology) – RPVT (NEET UG) Syllabus 2027

• Class 11 Botany: Diversity of Living Organisms, Structural Organisation in Plants, Cell Structure and Function, Plant Physiology
• Class 11 Zoology: Structural Organisation in Animals, Human Physiology
• Class 12 Botany: Reproduction in Plants, Genetics and Evolution, Biology in Human Welfare, Biotechnology, Ecology
• Class 12 Zoology: Reproduction in Animals, Genetics and Evolution (Animal), Biology in Human Welfare, Biotechnology (Applications), Ecology and Environment

Biology accounts for 50% of total NEET marks (360 out of 720). Candidates preparing for BVSc admission should prioritise Biology preparation above all else.

NEET UG 2027 Admit Card for RPVT

The NEET UG 2027 admit card is not a separate document for RPVT. Since admission is based on NEET scores, you only need the NEET UG 2027 admit card released by NTA.

• The NEET UG 2027 admit card will be released at neet.nta.nic.in. It is expected in April 2027.
• In 2026, the NEET admit card was released approximately 4–5 days before the exam. Expect a similar timeline for 2027.
• You need your NEET application number and date of birth to download it.
• Carry a printed copy of the admit card to the exam hall along with a valid photo ID (Aadhaar card, passport, etc.).
• Check all details on the admit card carefully — name, date, exam centre, roll number.
• Discrepancies must be reported to NTA immediately at neet.nta.nic.in.

There is no separate RPVT admit card from RAJUVAS. The NEET UG admit card is all you need for the exam. Once you qualify NEET and register for RAJUVAS counselling, no separate admit card is issued for counselling — you only need to log in to preadmission.rajuvas.ac.in.

RPVT Result 2027

The RPVT 2027 result is essentially the NEET UG 2027 result declared by NTA. There is no separate RPVT result. Once NTA releases the NEET result, you can check your NEET score, percentile, and rank, and then determine your eligibility for RAJUVAS BVSc counselling.

How to Check NEET UG 2027 Result (for RPVT)

• Go to neet.nta.nic.in when the result is declared (expected June 2027).
• Click on the result link and log in using your application number and date of birth.
• Download your NEET UG 2027 scorecard — it shows your marks, percentile, and All India Rank (AIR).
• Keep multiple printed and digital copies of the scorecard safe — you will need it for RAJUVAS counselling registration.

What the NEET Result Contains

• Raw Score: Total marks out of 720
• Percentile Score: Your percentile among all NEET 2027 candidates
• All India Rank (AIR): Your rank in the merit list
• Qualifying Status: Whether you have met the minimum qualifying percentile
• Category Rank: Rank within your reservation category

RAJUVAS Merit List 2027

After NEET results, RAJUVAS releases a separate state merit list for BVSc & AH admission. This merit list ranks Rajasthan domicile NEET qualifiers by their NEET score. Counselling allotments are made from this merit list. In 2027, the RAJUVAS merit list is expected in July 2027, following NEET UG 2027 results.

Top Veterinary Colleges in Rajasthan for BVSc & AH

Rajasthan has 3 constituent colleges under RAJUVAS and several affiliated private veterinary colleges. Admission to constituent colleges is highly competitive because they are government-funded and have lower fees.

RAJUVAS Constituent Colleges

Affiliated Private Veterinary Colleges in Rajasthan

Several private veterinary colleges are affiliated with RAJUVAS and participate in the RPVT counselling. These colleges fill seats through state quota, management quota, and NRI quota. Total seats across all colleges — constituent plus affiliated — are over 1,240 for the 2026-27 session and expected to remain similar in 2027.

• Private affiliated colleges offer management quota seats with a higher annual fee.
• Admission through NEET merit requires meeting the same qualifying percentile as constituent colleges.
• Constituent colleges are generally preferred due to better infrastructure, established faculty, and lower tuition fees.

Seat Distribution by Quota Type

Source: RAJUVAS Admission Portal

RPVT History and Transition to NEET: What Changed?

RPVT has undergone a major change in its admission process. Understanding this history helps you know why NEET preparation is now the only path to Rajasthan veterinary admission.

RPVT as a Standalone Exam (Until 2025)

For many years, RPVT was a fully independent state-level entrance exam. RAJUVAS, Bikaner conducted the test every year, typically in July–August. It had its own syllabus aligned with Class 11 and 12 PCB, 180 objective questions, and a 3-hour duration. The standalone RPVT had its own registration, admit card, result, and counselling cycle.

The last standalone RPVT was held on August 3, 2025, with the result declared on August 25, 2025. Counselling for that cycle ran through September 2025, and a mop-up round was held on November 28–29, 2025.

Transition to NEET (From 2026-27)

RAJUVAS, Bikaner released an official notice on March 9, 2026, confirming that the standalone RPVT exam stands discontinued from the 2026-27 academic session. All BVSc & AH admissions in Rajasthan are now based on NEET UG scores. This aligns Rajasthan veterinary admission with national standardisation, similar to how NEET unified medical and dental admissions.

What This Means for You

• You no longer need to prepare for a separate state exam. NEET UG preparation covers everything needed for Rajasthan BVSc admission.
• The syllabus is fully aligned with NEET UG — NCERT-based, covering Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology.
• More candidates now compete for Rajasthan BVSc seats because all NEET-qualified Rajasthan domicile students are eligible, not just those who appeared for the old standalone RPVT.
• The counselling process at preadmission.rajuvas.ac.in remains in place. Only the qualifying exam has changed.

Year-Wise RPVT Timeline

Preparation Tips for RPVT 2027 via NEET UG

Preparing for RPVT 2027 now means preparing for NEET UG 2027. The strategy is the same as for any NEET aspirant, but BVSc-focused candidates should give extra attention to Biology since it directly connects with veterinary science fundamentals.

Focus on Biology – It Carries Half the Marks

• Biology (Botany + Zoology) carries 360 marks out of 720 in NEET UG — exactly 50% of the total marks.
• Master NCERT Class 11 and 12 Biology before moving to any supplementary material.
• Topics like cell biology, genetics, reproduction, and animal physiology are both NEET-heavy and core to veterinary science.
• Aim for at least 280–300 out of 360 in Biology if you want a competitive rank for Rajasthan BVSc seats.

NCERT Is Your Foundation

• More than 60% of NEET Biology questions come directly from NCERT text — read every line carefully.
• For Chemistry, NCERT Inorganic and Organic chapters are essential.
• For Physics, NCERT concepts plus numerical practice is the right approach.
• Do not skip NCERT examples or in-text questions.

Solve Previous Year NEET Papers

• Solve at least the last 10 years of NEET papers in timed conditions.
• Previous year papers show which topics NTA repeats most frequently.
• For Rajasthan BVSc admission, you need a NEET rank within roughly 30,000–50,000 for General category. Past papers help you calibrate your preparation.

Mock Tests and Time Management

• Take full-length NEET mock tests at least once a week during the final 3 months.
• Practice finishing 180 questions in 3 hours 20 minutes — time management in NEET is critical.
• After every mock test, identify which topics cost you marks and revise them the following week.

Stay Updated on RAJUVAS Counselling Dates

• Your NEET preparation matters only if you also track RAJUVAS counselling deadlines.
• Bookmark rajuvas.ac.in and check it once a month after NEET 2027 results are out.
• Missing the counselling registration window means losing a year, regardless of your NEET score.