Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 31, 2026

The Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc) in Animal Genetics and Breeding at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, at the Rajiv Gandhi South Campus (RGSC), Barkachha, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. The programme spans 4 semesters and focuses on advanced genetics, genomics, animal breeding strategies, quantitative genetics, and biotechnology applications in livestock improvement. The total fee for the programme is Rs. 1,00,000 for Regular seats (Rs. 25,000 per semester) and Rs. 3,00,000 for Paid seats (Rs. 75,000 per semester). Admission is based on the ICAR-AIEEA (PG) entrance examination conducted by NTA. The programme offers 3 seats in total (2 Regular + 1 Paid) for the 2026-27 session. BHU is consistently ranked among India's top universities by NIRF and is recognised as an Institution of Eminence by the Ministry of Education.

Admission for the 2026-27 session has been completed. The counselling and mop-up rounds were conducted in February-March 2026, with the last date of admission being March 1, 2026, and reporting to the department by March 6, 2026. For the upcoming 2027-28 session, ICAR-AIEEA (PG) 2027 is tentatively scheduled for July 3, 2027, with applications expected to open in May 2027. BHU MVSc admissions for 2027-28 will be based on ICAR-AIEEA (PG) 2027 ranks, with counselling expected in late 2027.

Key Points

The MVSc (Animal Genetics and Breeding) programme is offered at the Rajiv Gandhi South Campus (RGSC) in Barkachha, Mirzapur, which is approximately 75 km from BHU's main campus in Varanasi.
The programme is affiliated with BHU, a Central University and Institution of Eminence, providing strong academic credentials to graduates.
Admission is exclusively through ICAR-AIEEA (PG) rank; there is no separate BHU entrance test for this programme.
The Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at RGSC was established in 2015 and has 15 departments with approximately 60 faculty members.
No scholarship or fellowship is provided by the University for MVSc students; however, government scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/EWS students are available.
Hostel accommodation is available for Regular seat students only; Paid seat students are not entitled to hostel accommodation (subject to availability).

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BHU MVSc Fees

The MVSc (Animal Genetics and Breeding) programme at BHU has two categories of seats: Regular and Paid. Regular seat students pay Rs. 25,000 per semester (Rs. 1,00,000 for the full 2-year course), while Paid seat students pay Rs. 75,000 per semester (Rs. 3,00,000 for the full 2-year course). The fee structure is uniform across all semesters. Hostel accommodation is available at an additional nominal charge for Regular seat students.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Semester I	Semester II	Semester III	Semester IV	Total
Tuition Fee and Others (Regular)	12,500	12,500	12,500	12,500	50,000
Development Fee (Regular)	12,500	12,500	12,500	12,500	50,000
Total Fee - Regular Seat	25,000	25,000	25,000	25,000	1,00,000
Tuition Fee and Others (Paid)	12,500	12,500	12,500	12,500	50,000
Development Fee (Paid)	12,500	12,500	12,500	12,500	50,000
Additional Fee (Paid)	50,000	50,000	50,000	50,000	2,00,000
Total Fee - Paid Seat	75,000	75,000	75,000	75,000	3,00,000
Hostel Fee (Year 1)	7,500	-	-	-	7,500
Hostel Fee (Year 2 onwards)	-	-	5,500	-	5,500

All Semester I fees must be paid at the time of admission.
Full refund is available if the candidate withdraws before the last date of admission set by BHU.
For cancellations within 30 days after the close of admission, a deduction of Rs. 1,000 as processing fee applies.
Beyond this date, no refund is permissible.
Caution money and security deposits are refunded in full.
Hostel accommodation is available only for Regular seat students; Paid seat students may be considered subject to availability.
No scholarship or stipend is provided by BHU for MVSc students.

BHU MVSc Admission 2026

Admission to MVSc (Animal Genetics and Breeding) at BHU is based on the ICAR-AIEEA (PG) examination conducted by NTA. The entire counselling process is conducted online by BHU, with document verification done offline at the RGSC campus. For the 2026-27 session, the counselling was completed in February-March 2026. For the upcoming 2027-28 session, ICAR-AIEEA (PG) 2027 is expected in July 2027, with BHU counselling to follow. Candidates must apply online through the BHU admission portal (bhuadm.samarth.edu.in) after the ICAR-AIEEA (PG) results are declared.

BHU MVSc Admission Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Submission	February 13, 2026 to February 22, 2026
1st Round Counselling (Offline - Document Verification)	February 24, 2026
2nd Round Counselling (Offline)	February 26, 2026
Mop-Up Round of Counselling (Offline)	March 1, 2026
Closing Date of Admission	March 1, 2026
Reporting to Concerned Department	March 6, 2026

ICAR-AIEEA (PG) Exam Dates

Event	Tentative Date
ICAR-AIEEA (PG) 2026 Application Opens	May 2026 (Tentative)
ICAR-AIEEA (PG) 2026 Application Closes	1st week of June 2026 (Tentative)
ICAR-AIEEA (PG) 2026 Correction Window	2nd week of June 2026 (Tentative)
ICAR-AIEEA (PG) 2026 Exam Date	July 3, 2026 (Tentative)
ICAR-AIEEA (PG) 2026 Result	July - August 2026 (Tentative)
BHU MVSc 2026-27 Counselling	August - September 2026 (Tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must hold a B.V.Sc. and A.H. degree from a recognised veterinary college.
Minimum aggregate marks required: 60% (OGPA 6.0 out of 10) for General/OBC/EWS candidates; 55% (OGPA 5.5 out of 10) for SC/ST candidates.
The B.V.Sc. and A.H. degree must be obtained on or before the last date of submission of the application form.
Candidates must qualify ICAR-AIEEA (PG) 2026 in the relevant subject group (Animal Sciences).
Admission based on ICAR-AIEEA (PG) rank is valid only for the session for which the examination was conducted; it cannot be carried forward to subsequent sessions.

Admission Process:

Appear for and qualify ICAR-AIEEA (PG) 2026 conducted by NTA on behalf of ICAR.
After results are declared, register online on the BHU admission portal (bhuadm.samarth.edu.in) and fill the application form.
Pay the non-refundable application processing fee: Rs. 900 for UR/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates; Rs. 450 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Upload required documents including ICAR-AIEEA (PG) rank card, B.V.Sc. degree/transcripts, category certificate (if applicable), and other relevant documents.
Attend offline counselling (document verification) at RGSC, Barkachha, Mirzapur on the scheduled date.
Seat allotment is based on ICAR-AIEEA (PG) rank, subject group, category, and seat availability.
Pay the semester fee and report to the concerned department by the specified date.

BHU MVSc Scholarships 2026

BHU does not provide any scholarship or fellowship from the University for MVSc students. However, students from SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories can avail government scholarships through central and state government schemes. Students are encouraged to apply through the National Scholarship Portal for eligible schemes. The absence of institutional scholarships is partially offset by the relatively affordable fee structure for Regular seat students.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	As per Government norms	SC/ST category students
Central Sector Scholarship	As per Government norms	EWS/OBC students meeting income criteria
State Government Scholarship (UP)	As per UP Government norms	UP domicile students in eligible categories
ICAR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	As per ICAR norms	Candidates qualifying ICAR-JRF exam separately

No scholarship or fellowship is provided by BHU/University for MVSc students.
Government scholarship applications must be submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
ICAR-JRF is a separate examination and provides fellowship to meritorious candidates pursuing postgraduate research in agricultural and allied sciences.
Deadlines for government scholarships vary; candidates should check the National Scholarship Portal for current deadlines.

BHU MVSc FAQs

Ques. Where is the MVSc (Animal Genetics and Breeding) programme at BHU conducted?

Ans. The MVSc (Animal Genetics and Breeding) programme is offered at the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Rajiv Gandhi South Campus (RGSC), Barkachha, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. This campus is approximately 75 km from BHU's main campus in Varanasi. Students should be prepared to stay at the RGSC campus for the duration of the 2-year programme.

Ques. How many seats are available for MVSc Animal Genetics and Breeding at BHU?

Ans. For the 2025-26 session, BHU offered 3 seats in MVSc Animal Genetics and Breeding: 2 Regular seats (UR category) and 1 Paid seat. The seat matrix may vary slightly from year to year based on ICAR and university norms.

Ques. Is admission to MVSc at BHU based on ICAR-AIEEA (PG) only, or is there a separate BHU entrance test?

Ans. Admission to MVSc programmes at BHU is based exclusively on the ICAR-AIEEA (PG) rank. There is no separate BHU entrance test for MVSc. Candidates must appear for ICAR-AIEEA (PG) conducted by NTA and then apply to BHU through the online admission portal using their ICAR rank.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for MVSc students at RGSC?

Ans. Hostel accommodation (separate for boys and girls) is available at RGSC, but only for Regular seat students. Paid seat students are not entitled to hostel accommodation, though they may be considered subject to availability. The hostel fee is Rs. 7,500 for the first year and Rs. 5,500 from the second year onwards.

Ques. Is there any scholarship or stipend for MVSc students at BHU?

Ans. BHU does not provide any scholarship or fellowship from the University for MVSc students. However, students from SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories can apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal. Candidates who qualify the ICAR-JRF examination separately may be eligible for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship.

Ques. What are the career prospects after MVSc in Animal Genetics and Breeding from BHU?

Ans. Graduates of MVSc (Animal Genetics and Breeding) from BHU can pursue careers in: (1) Government livestock development departments and animal husbandry departments; (2) ICAR research institutes as scientists or research associates; (3) State Animal Husbandry Departments; (4) Private sector companies in animal breeding, genetics, and biotechnology; (5) Academic positions in veterinary colleges; (6) PhD programmes in Animal Genetics and Breeding at premier institutions. BHU's strong academic reputation and ICAR affiliation provide graduates with a competitive edge in the job market.