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

MAFSU’s Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry is a 5.5-year professional degree comprising four academic years plus one year of compulsory rotating internship. Offered across five constituent veterinary colleges in Maharashtra, the program admits 432 students annually through NEET UG merit. Total college fees for Maharashtra State candidates are INR 2,96,215 for the full program. VCI recognition and strong government placement avenues make this one of Maharashtra’s most sought-after veterinary qualifications.

📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).

MAFSU BVSc AH Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Year 1 College Fees	INR 62,635
Year 2 College Fees	INR 56,960
Year 3 College Fees	INR 56,960
Year 4 College Fees (1.5 academic years)	INR 85,260
Internship Year Fees	INR 34,400
Hostel Charges, Nagpur campus, optional, per year	INR 19,800 to INR 29,700
Total Fees (excluding hostel)	INR 2,96,215

• College Caution Money of INR 3,000 is refundable on program completion.
• Hostel Caution Money (INR 5,000) and Mess Deposit (INR 2,500) are refundable.
• Fees reflect the 2025-26 structure and may be revised up to 10%.

MAFSU BVSc AH Admission 2026

Event	Date
NEET UG Registration Opens	Feb 8, 2026
NEET UG Registration Closes	Mar 8, 2026
NEET UG Admit Card Release	Jun 14, 2026
NEET UG Exam	Jun 21, 2026
NEET UG Result	Jul 16, 2026
MAFSU Online Registration Opens (Tentative)	August 2026
MAFSU Online Registration Closes (Tentative)	September 2026
Counselling Round 1 Registration Closes (Tentative)	October 2026
Class Commencement (Tentative)	November 2026

• NEET UG 2026 result was declared on July 16, 2026.
• MAFSU 2026-27 counselling schedule will be notified on the admission portal.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Pass 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as compulsory subjects
• Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for unreserved candidates and 40% for SC/ST candidates
• Minimum age 17 years as of December 31, 2026
• Qualify NEET UG in the current admission cycle

Admission Process

• Register on the official MAFSU admission portal at admissions.mafsu.ac.in
• Upload NEET UG scorecard, 10+2 mark sheet, domicile certificate and other required documents
• Merit list is prepared based on NEET UG scores and Maharashtra State domicile eligibility
• Participate in online counselling for choice filling and seat allotment
• Report to allotted constituent college for document verification within the notified period
• Pay the prescribed fees online to confirm admission

✓ Opt for this if

• Students targeting government veterinary service roles in Maharashtra
• NEET UG qualifiers who prefer government-supported professional veterinary education
• Those interested in livestock health, animal production, and rural extension
• Reserved category students eligible for state fee concessions
• Candidates planning M.V.Sc. or postgraduate research after the degree

✗ Skip if

• Students wanting a shorter clinical degree with faster entry into practice
• Those preferring urban-focused private hospital placement over rural postings
• Candidates needing pan-India counselling access for veterinary seats
• Students unable to commit 5.5 years including mandatory rotating internship
• Those seeking research-focused pure science or biomedical pathways

MAFSU BVSc AH Placement 2026

Metric	Value
Students Placed (2024-25)	63
Median Annual Salary	INR 6,00,000

MAFSU BVSc AH Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
State Government Fee Concession	Tuition fee, Exam fee and Library fee waived	SC/ST/OBC/VJNT/SBC candidates
EBC Fee Concession	50% or 100% Tuition fee and 50% Exam fee	Economically Backward Class with income certificate
Post-Matric Scholarship	As per Maharashtra government rates	SC/ST/VJNT/SBC/OBC enrolled students

• Apply through the official Maharashtra scholarship portal for state concessions.
• EBC income certificate must be submitted at the time of admission.

MAFSU BVSc AH FAQs

Ques. Is NEET UG mandatory for BVSc AH at MAFSU and what score is needed?

Ans. NEET UG is compulsory for admission to BVSc AH at all MAFSU constituent colleges. For general category candidates, a score of 450 and above is typically required, while reserved category candidates may be considered with scores in the 200 to 300 range depending on category and seat availability in each counselling round.

Ques. How many seats are available and across how many colleges?

Ans. MAFSU offers 432 seats for BVSc AH distributed across five constituent veterinary colleges in Maharashtra. Seats are divided between the Maharashtra State quota and the All India quota, with domicile-based reservations applicable to state-quota seats.

Ques. What does the 5.5-year BVSc AH program involve at MAFSU?

Ans. The program covers four professional academic years of veterinary training followed by one year of compulsory rotating internship. The internship is conducted at government veterinary hospitals, livestock farms, and disease diagnostic laboratories, providing hands-on clinical exposure before graduation.

Ques. Does MAFSU provide hostel accommodation for BVSc AH students?

Ans. Yes, hostel facilities are available at constituent colleges. At the Nagpur campus, annual hostel charges range from INR 19,800 in second and third years to INR 29,700 in the fourth year for normal accommodation. Hostel Caution Money of INR 5,000 and Mess Deposit of INR 2,500 are charged once and are refundable.

Ques. What scholarships are available to BVSc AH students at MAFSU?

Ans. SC/ST/OBC/VJNT/SBC students receive a full waiver on tuition, examination, and library fees through state government concessions. Economically Backward Class students can claim 50% or 100% tuition fee concession by submitting an income certificate at admission. The Post-Matric Scholarship through the Maharashtra government is also available to eligible students.

Ques. What career paths are open after BVSc AH from MAFSU?

Ans. Graduates can enter government service as veterinary officers through state PSC exams, practice as clinical veterinarians, or join livestock development agencies. Postgraduate admission to M.V.Sc. programs is a common route for research and academic careers. NIRF data for 2024-25 shows 63 MAFSU BVSc graduates were placed with a median annual salary of INR 6,00,000.