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About Bachelor of Veterinary Science [BVSc] & A.H.
College of Veterinary and Animal Science (COVAS), Pantnagar, is a constituent college of Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT), Uttarakhand. The BVSc and AH programme spans 5 years over 10 semesters, with an intake of 65 state-domicile and 24 payment seats. Admission is through the annual GBPUAT Entrance Exam. The semester tuition fee is INR 83,600, with total academic fees for the full course amounting to INR 8,61,945.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins July 2026.
COVAS Pantnagar BVSc Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Semester Academic Fee (per semester) | INR 83,600 |
| Annual Institutional Fee (per year) | INR 4,339 |
| Admission Fee (one-time) | INR 4,250 |
| Hostel and Mess (per semester) | INR 20,000 (advance, adjusted against actual) |
| Payment Seat Fee (per annum) | INR 5,00,000 |
| Total Academic Fees (5 years, 10 semesters) | INR 8,61,945 |
- Total academic fees computed as 10 semesters at INR 83,600 plus 5 years at INR 4,339 plus one-time INR 4,250.
- Payment seat students pay INR 5,00,000 per annum as additional institutional fee.
- Hostel and mess advance of INR 20,000 per semester is adjustable against actual expenses incurred.
COVAS Pantnagar BVSc Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GBPUAT Application Form Closed | Apr 30, 2026 |
| GBPUAT Admit Card Released | May 25, 2026 |
| GBPUAT Entrance Exam Held | Jun 7, 2026 |
| GBPUAT Result Declared | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Counselling Registration Closes | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- GBPUAT Entrance Exam is the sole mode of admission to BVSc and AH at COVAS Pantnagar.
- Counselling is conducted by GBPUAT at its Pantnagar campus for all UG veterinary seats.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Biotechnology with English from a recognized board
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General category (45% for SC/ST/PwD candidates)
- Valid score in GBPUAT Entrance Exam conducted in the current admission cycle
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the year of admission
- Uttarakhand domicile required for state-quota seats. Payment seats are open to all India candidates
Admission Process
- Register and submit the GBPUAT Application Form online at gbpuat.org.in during the application window
- Download admit card from the portal and appear for the GBPUAT Entrance Exam at the allotted centre
- Check result on the GBPUAT portal and note your rank in the BVSc merit list
- Attend GBPUAT counselling with required documents and category certificates
- Fill and lock seat preferences during the choice-filling window
- Report to COVAS Pantnagar on the allotted date, complete verification, and pay the semester fee to confirm admission
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking a BVSc from one of India’s oldest agricultural universities
- Uttarakhand domicile holder with a strong PCB academic record
- Interested in livestock management, dairy science, or poultry research
- Planning a career in government animal husbandry or veterinary services
✗ Skip if
- Not comfortable with a rural campus setting in Terai region
- Seeking a metro-based college with urban veterinary hospital exposure
- Non-Uttarakhand domicile seeking regular-quota seats (only 24 payment seats available)
- Expecting structured corporate or private sector campus recruitment support
COVAS Pantnagar BVSc Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students | Full tuition fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance | SC/ST students with Uttarakhand domicile in government institutions |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students | Up to INR 5,500 per annum | OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates with Uttarakhand domicile |
| GBPUAT Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Top-ranked GBPUAT entrance exam qualifiers in BVSc programme |
- Post-matric scholarship applications are submitted on the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
- GBPUAT merit scholarship eligibility and amounts are notified at the start of each academic session.
As mentioned, College of Veterinary & Animal Science Pantnagar offers admission to B.V.Sc Animal Husbandry program based on NEET rank. College of Veterinary & Animal Science Pantnagar NEET Cutoff 2025 rank is 53263 for the General category. Further, NEET cutoff rank is 53822 for OBC , 161572 for SC , 206457 for ST and 53408 for EWS category. Check College of Veterinary & Animal Science Pantnagar Cutoff
College of Veterinary & Animal Science Pantnagar B.V.Sc Animal Husbandry Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in College of Veterinary & Animal Science Pantnagar B.V.Sc Animal Husbandry Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the College of Veterinary & Animal Science Pantnagar B.V.Sc Animal Husbandry program in 2025 was closed at the 206457 rank , whereas in 2024, the closing rank was 157054 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | Cutoff rank 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| General | 33814 | 37039 |
| OBC | 42422 | 43052 |
| SC | 161572 | 157054 |
| ST | 206457 | - |
| EWS | 53408 | 42004 |
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, College of Veterinary & Animal Science Pantnagar ranks 16 out of 51 colleges in India and 2nd in state Uttarakhand for its B.V.Sc Animal Husbandry program.
Read more on College of Veterinary & Animal Science Pantnagar Rankings here
COVAS Pantnagar BVSc FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BVSc and AH at COVAS Pantnagar for a state-domicile student?
Ans. For a state-domicile student, the total academic fee for the BVSc and AH programme at COVAS Pantnagar is INR 8,61,945 over 5 years. This covers the semester fee of INR 83,600 per semester across 10 semesters, the annual institutional fee of INR 4,339 per year, and the one-time admission fee of INR 4,250. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately at INR 20,000 per semester as an adjustable advance.
Ques. What is the GBPUAT Entrance Exam and how is admission done for BVSc at Pantnagar?
Ans. The GBPUAT Entrance Exam is a university-level test conducted annually by Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology for admission to its undergraduate programmes including BVSc and AH. The exam was held on June 7, 2026. Candidates are ranked based on their performance and are called for counselling. Seat allotment is done based on rank, category, and Uttarakhand domicile status.
Ques. How many seats are available for BVSc at COVAS Pantnagar and who can apply?
Ans. COVAS Pantnagar offers a total of 89 BVSc and AH seats. Of these, 65 are reserved for Uttarakhand domicile students under the regular state-quota, and 24 are payment seats open to candidates from across India. Non-Uttarakhand candidates can only apply for the 24 payment seats, which carry a higher fee of INR 5,00,000 per annum in addition to standard institutional charges.
Ques. What career opportunities are available after completing BVSc and AH from COVAS Pantnagar?
Ans. Graduates of BVSc and AH from COVAS Pantnagar pursue careers in the Uttarakhand Department of Animal Husbandry, dairy cooperatives, the poultry and aquaculture industries, pharmaceutical companies with veterinary product lines, FSSAI and food safety roles, and private veterinary practice. Many also opt for postgraduate studies through ICAR-AIEEA PG or direct university entrance exams to pursue MVSc or PhD programmes in veterinary sciences.
Ques. Is the BVSc and AH programme at COVAS Pantnagar recognised by the Veterinary Council of India?
Ans. Yes, the BVSc and AH programme at COVAS Pantnagar is recognized by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI), which is the statutory body that governs veterinary education in India. VCI recognition is mandatory for graduates to register as veterinarians and practice in India. Candidates should confirm current recognition status on the VCI website before admission as recognition is reviewed periodically by the council.