OUAT B.V.Sc Animal Husbandry: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the veterinary science course at the government veterinary college in Odisha is highly competitive. It is based on a weighted system, considering 25% each from 10th and 12th-grade marks and 50% from the entrance exam score. With only 120 out of 50,000 applicants gaining admission through the OUAT entrance exam, it is a sought-after program. The faculty-to-student ratio is 1:10, with around 60-70 faculty members, all alumni of this college.

The faculty are regarded as knowledgeable and supportive. The college offers courses like B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Fishery. Admission options include free seats, quota seats, and NRI seats, with costs varying significantly. Free seats are the least expensive, while NRI seats cost about 1.8 lakhs per year. The placement program occurs every 4 to 5 years, with students earning a stipend of 12,000 INR per month during a 1-year internship.

The government provides an additional monthly stipend of 15,750 INR. Campus placements start in the 7th semester, and although not exceptional, they are considered satisfactory. Scholarships like the Prerana Scholarship (10,000 INR per annum), Kalia Medhabruti, and e-Medhabruti (20,000 INR per year) are available for merit and economically disadvantaged students. The annual fee structure is about 25,000 INR, with additional costs for hostel accommodation and other fees. Cost-sharing seats cost 125,000 INR annually, and NRI seats cost 300,000 INR annually.