Bachelor of Veterinary Science [BVSc] & A.H.
Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science [BVSc] & A.H. program include a range of tuition and associated costs. General category students are required to pay an annual tuition fee of approximately 56,000 to 58,600 INR, while payment seat students face a significantly higher fee of roughly 558,500 INR per year. Hostel fees amount to 12,000 INR annually. Additional costs include a registration fee of 2,000 INR.
Scholars from outside Uttar Pradesh are eligible for a monthly scholarship of 3,000 INR, and rank-based scholarships are available with awards of 6,000, 5,000, and 4,000 INR per month for the top three rankers, respectively. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students benefit from an annual tuition fee as low as 36,800 INR and are eligible for a scholarship of 36,000 INR per year. Overall, scholarships and financial assistance options significantly reduce the effective costs for eligible students.
About Bachelor of Veterinary Science [BVSc] & A.H.
The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, Bareilly, offers a 5-year 6-month full-time BVSc and AH (Animal Husbandry) programme including a 1-year mandatory internship for 55 seats. Admission is through NEET-UG scores followed by IVRI-level merit counselling. Total tuition fees for General/OBC category are INR 2.25 Lakhs for the full programme. IVRI is ranked 6th in NIRF Agriculture Rankings 2023 and is India’s premier ICAR-affiliated deemed veterinary research university.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open October 2026 (Tentative).
Key Points
- IVRI is the only ICAR-affiliated deemed-to-be university dedicated exclusively to veterinary sciences
- BVSc students must complete a mandatory co-curricular activity: NCC, equestrian training, NSS, or sports
- Access to IVRI’s national reference labs for animal disease diagnostics and biosafety research
IVRI BVSc and AH Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) - General/OBC Regular Seats |
|---|---|
| Year I (includes INR 10,000 refundable caution money) | INR 58,500 |
| Year II | INR 38,200 |
| Year III | INR 38,200 |
| Year IV | INR 57,300 |
| Internship Year (Year V to VI) | INR 33,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 2,25,200 |
- INR 10,000 caution money and INR 5,000 hostel security paid in Year I are refundable on completion.
- SC/ST candidates pay lower fees under government concession norms at IVRI.
- Payment seat fees range INR 5,00,000 to 7,50,000 per year for sponsored category.
IVRI BVSc and AH Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opens | February 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closes | March 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Admit Card | June 14, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam (Re-exam) | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result | July 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
| IVRI BVSc Counselling and Seat Allotment | August to September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Reporting and Admission at IVRI | October 8, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | November 2026 (Tentative) |
- IVRI conducts its own merit-based counselling for BVSc after NEET-UG results.
- Minimum 75% attendance is mandatory per course in each academic year at IVRI.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology and English
- SC/ST and special category candidates require minimum 47.5% aggregate marks at 10+2
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026 and valid NEET-UG 2026 score
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with required percentile for veterinary programme admission
- Monitor IVRI official website (ivri.nic.in) for BVSc admission notification after NEET result
- Register on IVRI admission portal and upload NEET-UG scorecard and required documents
- Participate in IVRI merit-based counselling and receive seat allotment based on NEET rank
- Report to IVRI campus, Izatnagar, Bareilly with original documents by the specified date and pay first-year fees
✓ Opt for this if
- You want BVSc from India’s leading ICAR veterinary research institute
- Access to national reference labs and animal science research matters to you
- You are targeting a career in veterinary research or government animal services
- INR 2.25 Lakhs total fee for a 5.5-year BVSc at a premier institute suits your budget
✗ Skip if
- You prefer BVSc at a college in your home state under state counselling
- You are targeting a metropolitan location for companion animal practice
- You cannot relocate to Bareilly for a 5.5-year residential programme
- You need campus placement support for private veterinary or corporate agri-business roles
IVRI BVSc and AH Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| ICAR National Talent Scholarship | INR 2,000 per month | Merit-based for NEET-UG top scorers admitted at IVRI |
| IVRI Rank-Based Scholarship | INR 4,000 to 6,000 per month | Top 3 NEET rankers: INR 6,000 (1st), 5,000 (2nd), 4,000 (3rd) |
| Out-of-State Student Scholarship | INR 3,000 per month | BVSc students from states other than Uttar Pradesh |
| National Scholarship Portal | Varies by category | SC/ST/OBC/EWS income-based, applied via scholarships.gov.in |
- ICAR and IVRI scholarships are disbursed directly to eligible enrolled students.
IVRI BVSc and AH FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BVSc and AH at IVRI Bareilly for General category?
Ans. The total fee for BVSc and AH at IVRI Bareilly for General/OBC regular seats is INR 2,25,200 for the 5.5-year programme. Year I costs INR 58,500 (includes refundable deposits), Years II and III cost INR 38,200 each, Year IV costs INR 57,300, and the Internship Year costs INR 33,000. SC/ST candidates pay lower fees under government concession norms.
Ques. Is admission to IVRI BVSc based on NEET-UG or a separate entrance exam?
Ans. Admission to BVSc and AH at IVRI Bareilly is exclusively based on NEET-UG scores. IVRI does not conduct a separate entrance test. After NEET-UG results, IVRI announces its admission notification on ivri.nic.in and conducts its own merit-based counselling for seat allotment based on NEET rank, category-wise allocation, and seat availability.
Ques. What are the research opportunities for BVSc students at IVRI?
Ans. IVRI houses national reference labs for foot-and-mouth disease, brucellosis, avian influenza, and other animal diseases. BVSc students can assist in ICAR-funded research projects, access pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, and biotechnology labs, and participate in surveillance and diagnostic studies. This research exposure during the undergraduate programme distinguishes IVRI from most state veterinary colleges.
Ques. What career options are available after BVSc and AH from IVRI?
Ans. BVSc and AH graduates from IVRI can work as veterinary surgeons in government animal husbandry departments, ICAR research stations, military remount and veterinary corps, and state livestock development agencies. Graduates may also pursue MVSc at IVRI or other ICAR universities through ICAR AIEEA PG, or apply for Indian Veterinary Service roles through UPSC.
Ques. Does IVRI provide hostel accommodation and what co-curricular activities are mandatory?
Ans. Yes, IVRI provides hostel accommodation at Izatnagar campus. Hostel charges of INR 12,000 to INR 18,000 per year are included in the year-wise fee structure. All BVSc students must complete a mandatory non-credit co-curricular activity from NCC, equestrian training, NSS, or sports as part of the programme requirements.
Ques. How many seats are available in BVSc at IVRI and what is the selection process?
Ans. IVRI offers 55 seats in the BVSc and AH programme, comprising regular merit seats for General, OBC, SC/ST, and special categories, as well as payment seats at higher fees. Selection is merit-based on NEET-UG rank. IVRI announces its BVSc admission schedule on ivri.nic.in after NEET results and conducts centralised merit counselling for seat allotment.