Veterinary science is an emerging field offering promising careers in animal healthcare, livestock management, and biomedical research. With increasing demand, several private veterinary colleges across India now offer Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.) courses, recognized by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and respective state authorities.
This article provides updated details of the top private veterinary colleges in India in 2025, including:
- College location
- Annual tuition fees
- NEET 2025 cutoff (if applicable)
- Admission process
📌 Key Highlights – Veterinary Admissions 2025
- Course Duration: 5.5 years (including 1-year internship)
- Entrance Exam: NEET UG 2025 (used by most states) & State Own Exam
- Minimum Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English
- Minimum NEET Score (General): 350+ for private seats in 2025
VCI Approved Colleges Vs SVC Approved Colleges
| Feature | VCI Approved College | State VCI Approved College |
|---|---|---|
| Approval Authority | Veterinary Council of India | State Veterinary Council |
| Validity of Degree | All India | Mostly State-specific |
| NEET UG Admission | Yes (15% AIQ) | State Exam & NEET UG Both |
| Practice Eligibility | Anywhere in India | Usually limited to the approving state |
| Job Eligibility | Central + State Government Jobs | Mostly limited to state jobs |
| Regulation Standards | National (VCI/MSVE) | Varies by state |
List of VCI Approved Private Veterinary Colleges In India
- Apollo College of Veterinary Medicine, Jaipur
- International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research(IIVER), Rohtac
- Khalsa Collage of Veterinary Animal Science
- Mahatma Jyotiba Full College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences. Chomu, Jaipur Rajasthan
- Arawali Veterinary College, Sikar
Seat Matrix and Distribution of Seat
Admission Procedure
🔹 State Quota (35 Seats):
Admissions under the State Quota are conducted through NEET UG Merit as per the rules and regulations prescribed by the respective State Veterinary University or State Government Authorities.
🔹 Management Quota (50 Seats):
Admissions under the Management Quota are based on NEET (UG) scores, subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria.
🔹 VCI Quota (15 Seats):
Admissions under the All India Quota (15%) are conducted by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) through centralized counselling based on NEET (UG) merit.
Details of VCI Approved Private Veterinary Colleges In India
Here is a detailed write-up of the listed private veterinary colleges in India with updated information for 2025, including location, total course fees, approval, admission process, NEET 2025 cutoff (expected), and facilities.
🏥 1. Apollo College of Veterinary Medicine, Jaipur
- Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Total Fees: ₹30 lakh for VCi 15% Seat and 35 Seat by Rajuvas.
- Total Fees : 35 Lakh for MGMNT Seat ( Direct By College)
- Affiliation: Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS), Bikaner
- Approval: Recognized by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI)
- Admission Process:
- Based on NEET UG 2025 score
- Expected NEET Cutoff 2025: 300+ (General category)
- Facilities:
- Modern animal hospital
- Fully equipped laboratories
- Hostel & mess for boys and girls
- Internships at associated animal husbandry centers
- Website: http://www.apollovet.org
🏥 2. International Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (IIVER), Rohtak
- Location: Bahu Akbarpur, Rohtak, Haryana
- Total Fees: ₹30 lakh for 50 Seat
- Total Fees: ₹37.5 lakh for 50 Seat MGNT Quota Seat
- Affiliation: Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar
- Approval: Recognized by VCI, Delhi
- Admission Process:
- Based on NEET UG 2025 score
- Expected NEET Cutoff 2025: 290+
- Facilities:
- Large animal clinical complex
- Modern classrooms & labs
- On-campus hostels
- Veterinary diagnostic & training centers
- Website: http://www.iiver.org
🏥 3. Khalsa College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Amritsar
- Location: Amritsar, Punjab
- Total Fees: ₹18 lakh University Quota 35 Seat ( Punjab and Chandigarh)
- Total Fees: ₹32 lakh for MGMT Quota 35 Seat (Punjab and Chandigarh)
- Total Fees: ₹40 lakh for 15 Seat SPCL MGMT Quota ( All India)
- Total Fees: ₹18 lakh for 15 Seat VCI Quota
- Affiliation: Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana
- Approval: Recognized by VCI, New Delhi
- Admission Process:
- Through Punjab NEET state counselling & VCi GADVASU portal
- NEET UG 2025 required
- Expected NEET Cutoff 2025: 325+
- Facilities:
- Urban and rural livestock training centers
- Advanced diagnostic labs
- Hostels, Wi-Fi, sports and gym facilities
- Website: https://www.kcvas.org
🏥 4. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Chomu, Jaipur
- Location: Chomu, Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Total Fees: ₹30 lakh for 50 Seat VCI 15 and State 35 Seat
- Total Fees: ₹35 lakh for 50 Seat MGMT
- Affiliation: RAJUVAS, Bikaner
- Approval: Approved by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI)
- Admission Process:
- Based on NEET UG 2025
- Through state-level RAJUVAS counselling
- Expected NEET Cutoff 2025: 300+
- Facilities:
- Practical exposure to clinical and field practices
- Experienced faculty from top institutions
- Separate boys’ and girls’ hostels
- Bus transport for day scholars
- Website: https://www.mjpcv.org
🏥 5. Arawali Veterinary College, Sikar
- Location: Sikar, Rajasthan
- Total Fees: ₹30 lakh for 50 Seat State 35 and VCI 15 Seat
- Total Fees: ₹40 lakh for 50 Seat MGMT Direct By college
- Affiliation: Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS), Bikaner
- Approval: Recognized by VCI, New Delhi
- Admission Process:
- Admission via NEET UG 2025 marks
- Centralized counselling via RAJUVAS portal and VCI Portal
- Expected NEET Cutoff 2025: 295+ (General)
- Facilities:
- State-of-the-art animal hospital and pathology labs
- Digital library
- Practical dairy and livestock training
- Hostel, cafeteria, sports
- Website: https://www.arawalivet.org
Veterinary VCI Counselling:
Veterinary Council of India (VCI) conducts the online counselling for admission to Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H) course under 15% All India Quota. The candidates are called for counselling based on the merit in NEET UG 2025. Candidate has to register themselves through the official website, aipvt.vci.nic.in to apply for the counselling. To be eligible, the candidate must be an Indian National and fulfil other criteria.
Those are interested in getting admission in the course of B.V.Sc. & A.H, they have to go through 15% All India quota seats and 85% state quota seats in the veterinary colleges of participating states will be filled. Those candidates have registered for the AIPVT Examination, they will go for the counseling round to get select in AIPVT. There is three round of counseling as per the eligibility of the candidate.
New Veterinary Colleges
- MB College Dungarpur
- Mahatama Gandhi Veterinary College Bharatpur
- R R College of Veterinary & Animal Sc,Devli Tonk
- Sri Ganganagar Institute of Veterinary Sc(may be)
- Sanskaram College of Veterinary Sc. Patauda,Jhajjar
- RPS College of Veterinary Sc,Balana,Mahendergarh
- MR Veterinary College ,Jhajjar
VCI Counselling Official sites : https://vci.admissions.nic.in/
Low Budget MBBS – https://shivalearning.in/private-medical-colleges-under-10-lakhs/
All India Quota Veterinary Expected Cutoff
| Veterinary All India Cut Off | Category | Round 1 | Round 2 | Mop UP Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | GOVT | 63311 | 463 | 66919 |
| PVT | 83539 | 453 | 93245 | |
| OBC | GOVT | 79088 | 458 | 68902 |
| PVT | 99786 | 444 | 111096 | |
| EWS | GOVT | 73500 | 455 | 76537 |
| PVT | 93839 | 446 | 93692 | |
| SC | GOVT | 161015 | – | 161070 |
| PVT | 171459 | – | 180358 | |
| ST | GOVT | 171826 | – | 180637 |
| PVT | 173731 | – | 183544 |
Private Veterinary Colleges in India Courses
Undergraduate Courses
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.VSc)
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.VSc and AH)
- B.VSc in Animal Breeding and Genetics
- B.VSc in Animal Production and Management
- B.VSc in Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
- B.VSc in Veterinary Medicine, Public Health, and Hygiene
Postgraduate Courses
- Master of Veterinary Science (M.VSc)
- M.VSc in Veterinary Medicine
- M.VSc in Veterinary Toxicology and Pharmacology
- M.VSc in Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
- PhD in Veterinary Toxicology and Pharmacology
- PhD in Veterinary Pathology
- PhD in Veterinary Medicine
Top Private Veterinary Colleges in India:
- Apollo College Of Veterinary Medicine (ACVM), Jaipur
- Mahatma Gandhi Veterinary College (MGVC), Bharatpur
- Mayurakshi Institute Of Engineering & Technology (MIET), Jodhpur
- Vivekananda Institute Of Technology & Science (VITS GHAZIABAD), Ghaziabad
- Veterinary College And Research Institute (VCRI), Chennai
- Krantisinh Nana Patil College Of Veterinary Science (KNPCVC), Satara
- Birsa Agricultural University: Faculty Of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Ranchi
- Veterinary College And Research Institute (VCRI), Namakkal
- Veterinary College And Research Institute (VCRC), Tirunelveli
- College Of Veterinary Sciences And Animal Husbandry (CVSAH), Aizawl
- Other Veterinary Colleges:
- M.B.Veterinary College (MBVC), Dungarpur
- Arawali Veterinary College (AVC), Sikar
- Mahatma Jyotiba Fule College Of Veterinary And Animal Science, Chomu
- College Of Veterinary Science And Animal Husbandry (CVSAH), Junagadh
- Guru Angad Dev Veterinary And Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
- Additional Colleges:
- GB Pant University Of Agriculture & Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar
- Punjab Khalsa College Of Veterinary Sciences
📋 List of Top Private Veterinary Colleges in India State Level SVC approved Collges
Below is a state-wise list of leading private veterinary colleges along with fees and expected NEET cutoff 2025 for general category students:
🏥 Tamil Nadu
1. Madras Veterinary College – Self-Financed Seats (TNJVASU)
- Location: Chennai
- Fees: ₹85,000 – ₹1.2 lakh/year (self-financed quota)
- NEET 2025 Cutoff (GEN): 420+
- Admission Through: Tamil Nadu NEET State Counselling
🏥 Karnataka
2. KVAFSU Private Affiliated Colleges
- Colleges: N.E.S. Veterinary College (Shimoga), Veterinary College (Hassan)
- Fees: ₹75,000 – ₹1.5 lakh/year
- NEET 2025 Cutoff (GEN): 390–420+
- Seats: Under management quota
- Admission Through: Karnataka CET + NEET (via KEA)
🏥 Uttar Pradesh
3. Shri Krishna AYUSH University Veterinary Wing (Private)
- Location: Mathura
- Fees: ₹1.25 lakh/year
- NEET 2025 Cutoff (GEN): 350+
- Affiliation: UP Veterinary University
- Admission Through: UP State NEET Counselling
4. Integral University, Lucknow
- Program: B.V.Sc. & A.H.
- Fees: ₹1.1 lakh/year
- NEET Required: Yes
- Cutoff: 350+
- Approval: VCI Recognized
🏥 Rajasthan
5. Mewar University, Chittorgarh
- Fees: ₹1.3 lakh/year
- NEET Cutoff: 340+
- Affiliation: Rajasthan State Veterinary Council
- Mode of Admission: NEET + Direct admission via university counselling
🏥 Madhya Pradesh
6. RKDF Veterinary College, Bhopal
- Fees: ₹1.4 lakh/year
- NEET Cutoff: 330+
- Seats: Management quota available
- Affiliation: NDVSU, Jabalpur
🏥 Haryana
7. Private Veterinary Colleges under LUVAS
- Examples: Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak
- Fees: ₹1.5 lakh/year
- NEET 2025 Cutoff: 370+
- Admission Process: LUVAS counselling through NEET marks
🏥 Punjab
8. GADVASU Affiliated Self-Financed Colleges
- Colleges: Khalsa Veterinary College, Amritsar (private wing)
- Fees: ₹90,000 – ₹1.2 lakh/year
- NEET Cutoff: 360+
- Seats: Limited management quota seats
- Approval: VCI + GADVASU
🏥 Chhattisgarh
9. Chhattisgarh Private Veterinary College (under CGKV)
- Fees: ₹1.2 lakh/year
- Cutoff (2025): 340+
- Admission Through: NEET + CG counselling
🏥 Jharkhand
10. Private College Affiliated to BAU, Ranchi
- Fees: ₹1.3 lakh/year
- Cutoff: 330+
- Mode: NEET + State-level merit counselling
📌 Admission Process for Private Veterinary Colleges (2025)
Most private veterinary colleges in India follow one of the following modes:
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| NEET-Based State Counselling | States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, UP, and MP admit private college students via NEET-based merit list. |
| Direct Admission with NEET Score | Few deemed/private universities accept direct admission post-NEET results. |
| Management/NRI Quota | Reserved seats for high-fee category with relaxed cutoffs (300–350 NEET score). |
📊 Private Veterinary College Fees Summary (2025)
| State | Average Fees/Year (₹) | Cutoff Range (GEN) |
|---|---|---|
| Tamil Nadu | ₹85,000 – ₹1.2 lakh | 400–450 |
| Karnataka | ₹1.2 – ₹1.5 lakh | 390–420 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹1.0 – ₹1.3 lakh | 350–380 |
| Rajasthan | ₹1.3 lakh | 340–370 |
| MP | ₹1.4 lakh | 330–360 |
| Punjab/Haryana | ₹90,000 – ₹1.5 lakh | 350–390 |
| Chhattisgarh/Jharkhand | ₹1.2 – ₹1.3 lakh | 330–360 |
❗ Important Notes for Students
- VCI Recognition is mandatory. Ensure the college is approved by the Veterinary Council of India before applying.
- Internship is compulsory for registration as a Veterinary Practitioner.
- Hostel fees are usually separate (₹30,000–₹60,000/year).
- NRI/Management quotas exist in many private colleges with higher fees (₹3–5 lakh/year).
🎓 Career Scope after B.V.Sc & A.H.
After completing the B.V.Sc & A.H. course, students can work in:
- Government veterinary hospitals
- Private pet clinics
- Livestock farms
- Animal husbandry & dairy departments
- Research labs (ICAR/IVRI)
- Pursue M.V.Sc. or start own veterinary practice
🔚 Conclusion
Private veterinary colleges in India have bridged the gap in demand for veterinary education, especially in states with limited government seats. With affordable fee structures, NEET-based admissions, and growing scope, these colleges provide an excellent platform for aspiring veterinary professionals in 2025.
Make sure to verify college approval status, VCI recognition, and seat matrix before applying. Focus on achieving at least 350–400+ NEET marks to secure a seat in reputed private veterinary colleges.