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

Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU), Tirupati, admits students to its 5-year Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc and AH) through AP EAPCET counseling. The total programme fee is INR 1,82,000, making it one of the most affordable professional degree programmes in the country. SVVU is Andhra Pradesh’s dedicated veterinary university with constituent colleges across the state and is recognised by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI).

📋 Admission Status: AP EAPCET 2026 BVSc counseling registration is currently open and closes on July 29, 2026. Register at apeapcet.apsche.ac.in.

Key Points

• India’s only state dedicated exclusively to veterinary and animal husbandry education
• Constituent colleges spread across Andhra Pradesh provide livestock and poultry clinical exposure
• VCI-recognised degree enables direct eligibility for government veterinary officer examinations

SVVU BVSc Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
BVSc and AH Programme Fee (5-year programme)	INR 1,82,000
Total Fees	INR 1,82,000

• Fees are for the complete 5-year BVSc programme including the 6-month compulsory internship.
• Hostel and mess charges are payable separately to the respective constituent college.

SVVU BVSc Admission 2026

Event	Date
AP EAPCET 2026 BVSc Counseling Registration Closes	July 29, 2026
Certificate Verification and Seat Allotment	August 2026
Class Commencement	August 10, 2026

• Counseling is conducted by APSCHE at apeapcet.apsche.ac.in based on AP EAPCET rank.
• AP domicile and local area reservations apply as per AP government norms.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
• Qualified in AP EAPCET 2026 with a valid rank in the Agriculture and Veterinary stream
• Must fulfill Andhra Pradesh domicile or local area eligibility as specified in the AP EAPCET counseling brochure

Admission Process

• Appear for AP EAPCET 2026 in the Agriculture and Veterinary stream
• Register for BVSc counseling at apeapcet.apsche.ac.in before July 29, 2026
• Upload required documents including 10+2 marksheet and caste certificate during online registration
• Fill college and course choices online during the choice filling window
• Seat allotment is released based on AP EAPCET rank and choices filled
• Report to the allotted SVVU constituent college by August 10, 2026 for fee payment and admission confirmation

✓ Opt for this if

• Want a VCI-recognised BVSc from Andhra Pradesh’s dedicated veterinary university
• Interested in government veterinary officer or animal husbandry department careers
• Looking for a low-cost professional degree at a state government veterinary university
• Have a valid AP EAPCET rank in the Agriculture and Veterinary stream

✗ Skip if

• Do not hold AP domicile eligibility for AP EAPCET BVSc counseling
• Prefer a central or ICAR-funded veterinary institution with national intake
• Looking for a BVSc programme in another state closer to home

SVVU BVSc Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
AP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC Students)	As per AP government norms	SC students domiciled in Andhra Pradesh with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs
AP Post-Matric Scholarship (ST Students)	As per AP government norms	ST students domiciled in Andhra Pradesh with income eligibility as notified
BC Welfare Scholarship (AP)	As per AP Backward Classes welfare norms	OBC students domiciled in Andhra Pradesh with family income below INR 1.5 Lakhs
EBC Scholarship (AP)	As per AP government notification	Economically backward class students with family income below INR 1 Lakh per annum
SVVU Merit Scholarship	As per university norms	Top academic performers in each year of the BVSc programme

• AP government scholarships are applied for through the AP e-Pass portal after joining the programme.
• Scholarship amounts are notified annually by the respective welfare departments of Andhra Pradesh.

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, SVVU ranks 7 out of 52 colleges in India and 1st in state Andhra Pradesh for its B.V.Sc Animal Husbandry program.

Read more on SVVU Rankings here

SVVU BVSc FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for BVSc at SVVU?

Ans. The total fee for the 5-year BVSc and Animal Husbandry programme at Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University is INR 1,82,000 for the complete programme. This is the academic fee for all five years including the compulsory internship. Hostel and mess charges are paid separately to the constituent college in which the student is admitted and are not part of the programme fee above.

Ques. How is admission to SVVU BVSc done?

Ans. Admission to BVSc at SVVU is through AP EAPCET in the Agriculture and Veterinary stream. Candidates register for counseling at apeapcet.apsche.ac.in and fill their choice of SVVU constituent college and campus. Seat allotment is based on AP EAPCET rank, domicile, and reservation category. The 2026 counseling registration closes on July 29, 2026 and class commencement is on August 10, 2026.

Ques. Is AP domicile mandatory for SVVU BVSc admission?

Ans. Yes, AP EAPCET BVSc counseling is primarily for students domiciled in Andhra Pradesh. Local area reservations and AP state reservations apply as per government norms. Students who are not AP domicile holders may not be eligible for the majority of seats under AP EAPCET BVSc counseling. A small number of management and NRI quota seats may be available, depending on the constituent college. Candidates should check the AP EAPCET counseling brochure for the exact domicile and local area eligibility conditions.

Ques. What career options are available after BVSc from SVVU?

Ans. BVSc graduates from SVVU can appear for government veterinary officer posts through the AP Public Service Commission and UPSC combined geo-scientist and similar examinations. Other career paths include private veterinary practice, animal nutrition and feed companies, pharmaceutical companies in the animal health segment, poultry and livestock farms, ICAR research institutes, and state animal husbandry departments. Graduates can also pursue postgraduate degrees (MVSc) at SVVU or other ICAR-recognised institutions for academic and research careers.

Ques. What is the duration of the BVSc programme at SVVU?

Ans. The BVSc and Animal Husbandry programme at SVVU is a 5-year programme, consisting of 4.5 years of academic coursework and a compulsory 6-month rotating clinical internship. The programme follows the curriculum prescribed by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and covers subjects including Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Medicine, Surgery, and Animal Husbandry. The degree is recognised by VCI and enables graduates to practice veterinary medicine across India.

Ques. Which constituent colleges of SVVU offer BVSc admission through AP EAPCET?

Ans. SVVU has multiple constituent veterinary colleges spread across Andhra Pradesh, including colleges in Tirupati, Proddatur, Gannavaram, and other locations. All AP EAPCET BVSc seats across these constituent colleges are allotted through the common SVVU counseling under APSCHE. Candidates fill their preference order for colleges during choice filling and are allotted a college based on AP EAPCET rank and category. The full list of constituent colleges and available seats is published in the AP EAPCET 2026 counseling brochure at apeapcet.apsche.ac.in.