Which exam is required for B.V.Sc and A.H. admission at SVVU?

Two exams are relevant. State quota (85% of seats) requires AP EAPCET (Agriculture stream). All India Quota (15% of seats) requires NEET UG. AP EAPCET counselling is conducted by SVVU via APTonline. VCI manages AIQ seat allotment through vci.admissions.nic.in based on NEET UG rank.

How many B.V.Sc seats are available at SVVU?

SVVU has a total intake of 400 B.V.Sc and A.H. seats across 4 constituent colleges: College of Veterinary Science Tirupati (100 seats), NTR College of Veterinary Science Gannavaram (100 seats), College of Veterinary Science Proddatur (100 seats), and College of Veterinary Science Garividi (100 seats). Each college has 85 state quota seats and 15 AIQ seats.

Is NEET UG mandatory for all B.V.Sc candidates at SVVU?

NEET UG is mandatory only for the 15% AIQ seats managed by VCI. For the 85% state quota seats, candidates must qualify AP EAPCET (Agriculture stream). Andhra Pradesh state domicile candidates typically apply through the state quota route.

What is the eligibility for M.V.Sc admission at SVVU?

Candidates must hold a B.V.Sc and A.H. degree from SVVU, ANGRAU, or any VCI-accredited institution with a minimum OGPA of 6.00/10.00 (or 60% equivalent). Reserved category candidates need a minimum OGPA of 5.00/10.00. The age limit is 40 years as on July 1, 2026 (45 for in-service candidates). ICAR AIEEA PG score is mandatory for M.V.Sc admission.

Does SVVU conduct its own counselling for B.V.Sc state quota seats?

Yes. SVVU conducts state quota counselling through the APTonline portal (apsvvu-ugadmissions.aptonline.in). Candidates register online, fill web options for preferred colleges, and receive seat allotment based on AP EAPCET rank. VCI handles the separate AIQ counselling at vci.admissions.nic.in.

Is there a management quota at SVVU?

No. SVVU is a state government university under the AP government. All B.V.Sc seats are filled through SVVU counselling (AP EAPCET) and VCI counselling (NEET UG). No management quota or NRI quota is available at any constituent college of SVVU.

What scholarships are available for SVVU students?

SVVU students receive AP state government scholarships (SC/ST: INR 1,200/month; BC: INR 962/month), ICAR National Talent Scholarship (INR 1,000/month for non-AP AIQ students), Jagananna Vidya Deevena (full tuition reimbursement for eligible categories), and Jagananna Vasati Deevena (INR 20,000/year for hostel support). NIRF data shows over 1,100 PG students receive full fee reimbursement.

What are the M.V.Sc specialisations available at SVVU?

SVVU offers M.V.Sc in 17 specialisations, including Animal Genetics and Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Biochemistry, Veterinary Epidemiology, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Pharmacology, Veterinary Physiology, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Livestock Production Management, Poultry Science, Livestock Products Technology, and more.

Can candidates from states other than Andhra Pradesh apply to SVVU?

Yes, through two routes. For UG, non-AP candidates can apply for the 15% AIQ seats through VCI counselling using NEET UG rank. For M.V.Sc, 15% of PG seats are open to all-state candidates (including Telangana) based on ICAR AIEEA PG rank. The 85% quota in both UG and PG is reserved for AP state candidates.

What is the application fee for SVVU B.V.Sc admission 2026?

The SVVU APTonline portal application fee is INR 1,200 for General and BC category candidates and INR 600 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. For VCI AIQ counselling, the fee is INR 1,000 (General), INR 900 (EWS/OBC), or INR 500 (SC/ST/PwD). Payment is made online through the respective portals.