Bachelor of Veterinary Science [BVSc] & A.H.

Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU), Bidar, offers a 5-year BVSc and Animal Husbandry programme across its constituent veterinary colleges in Karnataka. The course combines 4.5 years of classroom and clinical instruction with a 6-month compulsory internship. Admission is through KCET 2026 Biology stream managed by KEA, based on PCB merit. Total fees for the five-year programme stand at INR 3,13,650 for Karnataka domicile students.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Class Commencement begins August 2026 (Tentative).

KVAFSU BVSc AH Fees 2026

• Hostel and mess charges are payable separately as per the respective campus norms.
• Fee figures pertain to 2025-26 and may be revised for 2026-27 by the university.

KVAFSU BVSc AH Admission 2026

• KEA conducts centralised counselling for all KVAFSU BVSc AH seats including state and AIQ.
• Candidates must produce KCET rank card and caste certificate at counselling reporting.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 2nd year PUC or 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as individual subjects.
• Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB and English for General category candidates. SC/ST candidates need 40% aggregate.
• Valid KCET 2026 Biology stream score. Minimum age 17 years as of December 31, 2026. Karnataka domicile of at least 7 years required for state quota seats.

Admission Process

• Register for KCET 2026 Biology stream through the official KEA portal.
• Appear for the KCET examination in April 2026 at the designated centre.
• Check KCET rank and merit list published on the KEA website after June 6, 2026.
• Participate in KEA online counselling by filling college and course preferences for KVAFSU BVSc AH.
• Seat allotment is based on KCET Biology rank and applicable category reservations per VCI norms.
• Report to the allotted KVAFSU constituent college for document verification and fee payment.

✓ Opt for this if

• Karnataka domicile students seeking affordable government veterinary education.
• Interested in careers in animal husbandry, dairy science, or government veterinary services.
• Total course budget of INR 3.13 lakhs is well within reach.
• Prefer a government university with multiple campus locations across Karnataka.

✗ Skip if

• Not a Karnataka domicile and state quota seats are not accessible.
• Prefer MBBS or human medical sciences over veterinary education.
• Looking for veterinary programmes in metro cities with broader corporate placement.

KVAFSU BVSc AH Scholarships 2026

• Applications for government scholarships are submitted via the National Scholarship Portal.
• Karnataka Rajyotsava Scholarship is available for meritorious students from backward districts.

KVAFSU BVSc AH FAQs

Ques. What entrance exam is required for BVSc AH admission at KVAFSU?

Ans. Admission to BVSc AH at KVAFSU for Karnataka domicile students is based on KCET 2026 Biology stream score, managed by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. Candidates must register for KCET, appear for the exam held in April, and participate in KEA online counselling after results are declared in June. No separate NEET score is required for state quota seats under current Karnataka regulations for veterinary programmes.

Ques. What is the total fee for BVSc AH at KVAFSU?

Ans. The annual tuition fee at KVAFSU for BVSc AH is INR 62,730. Over the 5-year programme, the total tuition comes to INR 3,13,650. Hostel and mess charges are payable separately and vary across KVAFSU’s different campus locations in Bidar, Bengaluru, Hassan, and Shivamogga. As a state government university, these fees are among the most affordable for professional veterinary education in the country.

Ques. Which campuses offer BVSc AH under KVAFSU?

Ans. KVAFSU offers BVSc AH through its constituent veterinary colleges located at Bidar (main campus), Hebbal in Bengaluru, Hassan, and Shivamogga. Each campus has its own veterinary teaching hospital and livestock farms for practical training in large and small animal care. Seat allotment to a specific campus is done through KEA counselling based on the candidate’s KCET Biology rank and preference choices.

Ques. What career options are available after BVSc AH from KVAFSU?

Ans. Graduates of BVSc AH from KVAFSU can join Karnataka government veterinary department, KMF (Karnataka Milk Federation), animal feed companies, poultry firms, or set up private veterinary practice. Research careers are possible at NIANP and NDRI. Higher study options include M.V.Sc through ICAR-AIEEA PG entrance or state-level postgraduate counselling at KVAFSU and other veterinary universities across India.

Ques. Is there an All India Quota for non-Karnataka students at KVAFSU?

Ans. Yes, 15% of BVSc AH seats at KVAFSU are reserved as All India Quota seats open to candidates from outside Karnataka. These seats are also allocated through KEA counselling based on KCET Biology rank, without requiring the Karnataka domicile condition. Non-domicile candidates interested in KVAFSU should register for KCET 2026 and select KVAFSU constituent colleges in their counselling preference list.

Ques. What subjects are covered in the BVSc AH programme at KVAFSU?

Ans. The BVSc AH curriculum at KVAFSU spans nine core departments: Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Pathology, Parasitology, Surgery, Medicine, and Animal Husbandry Extension. Clinical rotations in the final year cover large animal (cattle, equines, buffaloes) and small animal (dogs, cats) medicine and surgery. The programme also includes elective exposure to fisheries science and wild animal care through KVAFSU’s research facilities.