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MAFSU Admission 2026 is strictly entrance-based and merit-driven with no management seats. Centralised counselling governs seat allotment for all programmes. No payment or management quota exists for any course at this university.
MAFSU covers veterinary science, fisheries, and dairy technology education in Maharashtra. Over 500 B.V.Sc. and A.H. seats span five constituent veterinary colleges. Postgraduate intake includes 236 M.V.Sc. seats at constituent colleges statewide.
- B.V.Sc. and A.H.: NEET 2026 re-exam conducted June 21, 2026. Result released on 16 July 2026. MAFSU state counselling applications expected to open late July 2026 (Tentative).
- B.F.Sc. and B.Tech (Dairy Technology): MHT-CET 2026 PCB result declared. MAFSU applications expected to open July 2026 (Tentative).
- M.V.Sc. and M.Tech (Dairy): ICAR AIEEA-PG 2026 exam held July 4, 2026. Result expected August 2026 (Tentative). MAFSU PG counselling expected September 2026 (Tentative).
- BVSc seat split: 85% of seats via MAFSU state counselling. 15% under VCI national quota counselling.
- MHT-CET PCB is mandatory for B.F.Sc. admission. MHT-CET PCM is mandatory for B.Tech (Dairy Technology) admission.
- Regional pool: MAFSU releases Local Region and Overall State merit lists separately. Local region cutoffs are typically lower.
- Application fee: INR 1,000 for unreserved (General/EWS). INR 300 for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/NT/VJ/SBC).
- Age limit: Candidates must be minimum 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
- NRI/FN/PIO/OCI quota: Supernumerary seats above sanctioned intake for all UG and PG programmes.
MAFSU Admission Portal 2026: admissions.mafsu.ac.in
MAFSU BVSc and AH Admission 2026
BVSc & A.H. is MAFSU’s flagship and largest programme. The 5.5-year degree includes a compulsory one-year internship. MAFSU ran BVSc admissions for over 432 state-quota seats in 2025-26 across five veterinary colleges.
MAFSU BVSc Admission Dates 2026
The 2026-27 BVSc schedule has not yet been officially released. Dates below follow the 2025-26 pattern and are tentative. All confirmed dates will appear on admissions.mafsu.ac.in.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG 2026 result | 16 July 2026 |
| Application form release on MAFSU portal | Late July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Last date to submit application | Early August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Provisional merit list (State and Region) | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Final merit list | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Round 1 option form filling | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Round 1 seat allotment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Candidate reporting to allotted college | August-September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Academic session begins | November 2026 (Tentative) |
Key insight: MAFSU allots BVSc seats under two separate pools - Local Region and Overall State. Candidates from the local region compete in a smaller pool. Local region cutoffs are typically lower than state-level cutoffs. Register under the correct region when completing your application to get the benefit of this split.
MAFSU BVSc Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must qualify NEET-UG 2026. Class 12 subject and marks requirements differ by category.
| Category | Minimum Class 12 Marks | Entrance Exam |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General/EWS) | 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English combined | NEET-UG 2026 |
| Reserved (SC/ST/OBC/NT/VJ/SBC) | 47.5% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English combined | |
| NRI/FN/PIO/OCI | 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English combined |
Source: Official Website
MAFSU BVSc Selection Process
Seat allotment is based entirely on NEET-UG 2026 rank. No management seats or private quota exist. MAFSU conducts its own state-level counselling through the official admission portal.
- NEET-UG rank determines state merit rank for each candidate.
- MAFSU releases separate merit lists: State Merit and Local Region Merit.
- Candidates with valid applications appear in the merit list if they meet eligibility criteria.
- Round-wise seat allotment: candidates fill option form with preferred colleges and branches.
- Allotment published on the MAFSU portal after each round.
- Allotted candidates report to the college with original documents and pay admission fee.
- VCI national quota (15% of seats): allotted through a separate national-level process. Candidates must apply directly to the VCI/national counselling authority for these seats.
As per Collegedunia Reviews, students note that the MAFSU BVSc admission process is straightforward: qualify NEET, register on the portal, fill options, and report to the allotted college. The merit-only model is seen as fair and transparent.
How to Apply for BVSc at MAFSU?
- Confirm NEET-UG 2026 result and check eligibility (minimum marks and age).
- Visit admissions.mafsu.ac.in when applications open (late July 2026, Tentative).
- Register as New User: select applicable quota (State/Local Region/NRI) and fill mandatory fields.
- Upload scanned documents in JPG or PDF format. Each file must be under 5 MB.
- Pay application fee: INR 1,000 (unreserved) or INR 300 (reserved).
- Submit form and save the confirmation SMS and email.
- Monitor the portal for provisional merit list and final merit list.
- Fill the option form during each allotment round and lock preferences.
- Report to the allotted college with all original documents within the stipulated period.
- Pay admission fee on joining: INR 62,635 (unreserved) or INR 26,135 (reserved).
MAFSU BFSc and BTech Dairy Admission 2026
BFSc and B.Tech (Dairy Technology) are four-year undergraduate programmes. Both use MHT-CET 2026 scores for merit-based selection. MAFSU conducts its own counselling through the official portal, separate from the engineering CAP process.
MAFSU BFSc and BTech Dairy Admission Dates 2026
MHT-CET 2026 PCB result is already declared. B.F.Sc. Applicants should watch the MAFSU portal for application notifications. B.Tech (Dairy Technology) candidates need MHT-CET 2026 PCM score.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MAFSU application form release | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Last date to apply | Mid-July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Provisional merit list | Late July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Final merit list | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Round 1 option form filling | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Round 1 seat allotment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Candidate reporting to allotted college | August-September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Academic session begins | November 2026 (Tentative) |
MAFSU BFSc and BTech Dairy Eligibility Criteria
Both programmes require Class 12 with minimum marks in the relevant science stream. The qualifying exam differs by programme.
| Course | Minimum Class 12 Marks | Entrance Exam |
|---|---|---|
| BFSc | 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English (40% for reserved) | MHT-CET 2026 (PCB) |
| B.Tech (Dairy Technology) | 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English (40% for reserved) |
MAFSU BFSc and BTech Dairy Selection Process
- MHT-CET 2026 PCB percentile determines merit rank for B.F.Sc.
- MHT-CET 2026 PCM percentile determines merit rank for B.Tech (Dairy Technology).
- MAFSU releases separate merit lists for each programme through its portal.
- Candidates fill option form for preferred programme and reporting college.
- Round-wise allotment published on admissions.mafsu.ac.in.
- Allotted candidates confirm admission by reporting to the college with originals.
How to Apply for BFSc and BTech Dairy at MAFSU?
- Confirm MHT-CET 2026 PCB (for B.F.Sc.) or PCM (for B.Tech Dairy) result and percentile.
- Visit admissions.mafsu.ac.in when the programme notification is released (July 2026, Tentative).
- Register as New User, fill application details, and upload documents.
- Pay application fee: INR 1,000 (unreserved) or INR 300 (reserved).
- Submit the form and track merit list and allotment updates on the portal.
- Fill option form, accept allotment, and report to the allotted college within the deadline.
MAFSU MVSc Admission 2026
MVSc is MAFSU’s flagship postgraduate veterinary programme with 236 seats across constituent colleges. Admission is based on ICAR AIEEA-PG rank followed by a university interview. Ph.D. admissions use ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) and a separate university interview process.
MAFSU MVSc Admission Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| ICAR AIEEA-PG 2026 exam | July 4, 2026 |
| ICAR AIEEA-PG 2026 result | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| MAFSU PG application opening | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| MAFSU university interview | August-September 2026 (Tentative) |
| MAFSU PG seat allotment | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Candidate reporting | September-October 2026 (Tentative) |
MAFSU MVSc Eligibility Criteria
All PG programmes at MAFSU require a relevant undergraduate degree with minimum 50% marks. NRI/FN/PIO/OCI supernumerary seats are available for M.V.Sc. and M.Tech (Dairy).
| Programme | Eligibility | Entrance Exam |
|---|---|---|
| MVSc | B.V.Sc. and A.H. with min 50% from a recognised university | ICAR AIEEA-PG 2026 |
| M.Tech (Dairy Technology) | B.Tech Dairy Technology with min 50% from a recognised university | |
| Ph.D. (Veterinary Science) | M.V.Sc. with min 50% from a recognised university | ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) |
MAFSU MVSc Selection Process
- Appear for ICAR AIEEA-PG 2026 (held July 4, 2026) and qualify.
- ICAR publishes rank list around August 2026.
- MAFSU calls shortlisted candidates for a university-level interview.
- Final merit is prepared using ICAR AIEEA-PG rank combined with interview performance.
- Seats allotted through the MAFSU portal across all constituent PG colleges.
- Ph.D. candidates must separately qualify ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) and attend a MAFSU interview.
How to Apply for MVSc at MAFSU?
- Register for ICAR AIEEA-PG 2026 at exams.nta.nic.in/icar/.
- Appear for the exam (held July 4, 2026) and check the result in August 2026.
- Register on admissions.mafsu.ac.in when MAFSU PG applications open.
- Fill programme and constituent college preferences in the option form.
- Attend the university interview if shortlisted by MAFSU.
- Accept the allotted seat and report with all original documents.
Note: The B.V.Sc. and A.H. degree at MAFSU is 5.5 years including a mandatory one-year compulsory internship. Students must complete the internship to be eligible for the final degree and for postgraduate admission. Plan your M.V.Sc. application timeline after your internship completion.
MAFSU Scholarships 2026
MAFSU students can access multiple government and university scholarship schemes. Financial assistance is available for reserved, economically backward, and meritorious students.
- MahaDBT Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Fee Reimbursement: Up to 100% tuition fee reimbursement for Economically Backward Class (EBC) students. Family annual income must be below INR 8 lakh. Apply through mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.
- Government freeship/scholarship: Reserved category students (OBC/SC/ST/NT/VJ/SBC) are eligible for fee reimbursement under Maharashtra state government schemes.
- Post-Matric Scholarship: SC and ST students can apply for central government Post-Matric Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal.
- MAFSU merit scholarships: University merit-based scholarships are available for academically top-performing students each academic year.
- Minority scholarships: Eligible students from minority communities can apply under state and central minority scholarship schemes.
MAFSU Admission FAQs
Ques. Is NEET-UG mandatory for BVSc admission at MAFSU?
Ans. Yes, NEET-UG is mandatory for B.V.Sc. and A.H. admission at MAFSU. Without a valid NEET 2026 score, candidates cannot apply through state counselling. Both the 85% state quota and the 15% VCI national quota seats use NEET-UG merit for selection.
Ques. Does MAFSU offer management quota or direct admission?
Ans. No. MAFSU officially confirms that no management or payment seats exist for any programme. All seats in B.V.Sc. and A.H., B.F.Sc., B.Tech (Dairy Technology), and M.V.Sc. are filled through merit-based counselling only.
Ques. How many BVSc seats does MAFSU offer in 2026?
Ans. MAFSU offers over 500 sanctioned B.V.Sc. and A.H. seats across five constituent veterinary colleges. Of these, around 432 seats fall under state quota counselling. Nagpur Veterinary College alone has 139 seats. Additional NRI/FN/PIO/OCI supernumerary seats are available above this intake.
Ques. What entrance exam is needed for BFSc and BTech Dairy at MAFSU?
Ans. B.F.Sc. admission requires MHT-CET 2026 PCB percentile. B.Tech (Dairy Technology) admission requires MHT-CET 2026 PCM percentile. MAFSU does not conduct any separate entrance exam for these programmes. Merit is determined solely by MHT-CET score.
Ques. What is the application fee for MAFSU admission 2026?
Ans. The application fee is INR 1,000 for unreserved (General/EWS) candidates. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST/OBC/NT/VJ/SBC) pay INR 300. Fees are paid online through the MAFSU admission portal at admissions.mafsu.ac.in.
Ques. What is the admission fee payable at MAFSU BVSc colleges?
Ans. Candidates allotted a BVSc seat must pay INR 62,635 (unreserved) or INR 26,135 (reserved) as admission fee when reporting to the allotted college. This is separate from the application fee paid at the time of registration.
Ques. What is the eligibility for MVSc admission at MAFSU?
Ans. Candidates must hold a B.V.Sc. and A.H. degree with minimum 50% marks from a recognised university. They must also qualify the ICAR AIEEA-PG 2026 exam (held July 4, 2026). Final selection uses ICAR rank and a MAFSU university interview. M.Tech (Dairy) candidates need a B.Tech Dairy Technology degree with 50% marks.
Ques. Does MAFSU offer NRI quota seats?
Ans. Yes. MAFSU provides NRI/Foreign National/PIO/OCI quota seats for all UG and PG programmes. These seats are supernumerary and above the sanctioned intake. NRI-category fees apply throughout the entire course duration. The NRI quota fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstance.
Ques. What is the duration of the BVSc degree at MAFSU?
Ans. The B.V.Sc. and A.H. degree at MAFSU is 5.5 years in total. This includes four and a half years of academic coursework plus a mandatory one-year compulsory internship. Candidates must complete the full internship to be awarded the degree.
Ques. What documents are needed for MAFSU BVSc admission?
Ans. Required documents include Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates, NEET-UG 2026 scorecard, domicile certificate (for state/local region quota), caste or category certificate, age proof, passport-size photographs, and transfer certificate. Carry all originals when reporting to the allotted college after seat allotment.
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