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

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) offers a 5.5-year Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, including a mandatory one-year rotatory internship, across seven constituent veterinary colleges in Tamil Nadu. Admission is merit-based on 10+2 PCB marks with no entrance examination. Total fees for the full programme are INR 1,43,545. TANUVAS is ranked 12th in Agriculture by NIRF and the VCI-recognized degree is accepted for veterinary licensure across India.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling rounds begin 01 August 2026.

Key Points

• Compulsory 1-year rotatory clinical internship covering all veterinary departments.
• Veterinary Council of India-recognized degree accepted for licensure across India and recognized internationally.
• Seven constituent colleges across Tamil Nadu offer campus choice during TANUVAS online counselling.

TANUVAS BVSc AH Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Year 1 (1st Professional Year)	INR 32,710
Year 2 (2nd Professional Year)	INR 26,335
Year 3 (3rd Professional Year)	INR 26,335
Year 4 (4th Professional Year, 1.5 years)	INR 40,165
Internship Year (1 year)	INR 18,000
Total Fees (5.5 years)	INR 1,43,545

• SC/SCA/ST students from Tamil Nadu are fully exempt from tuition fees per TN Government GO.
• BC/MBC/DNC students are eligible for fee exemption as per Tamil Nadu Government notification.
• Government school students admitted under the 7.5% quota receive full fee exemption.

TANUVAS BVSc AH Admission 2026

Event	Date
TANUVAS UG Application Opened	26 May 2026
Application Closed (Tamil Nadu)	23 June 2026
NRI Application Closed	17 July 2026
Counselling Rounds	August 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	October 2026 (Tentative)

• 75% of BVSc seats are for Tamil Nadu native candidates selected on 10+2 PCB merit.
• Remaining 25% seats are filled through ICAR All India quota for candidates from all states.
• Campus preference can be exercised only once during TANUVAS online counselling process.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognized board with minimum 60% aggregate marks.
• Reserved category candidates (SC/SCA/ST) require only a passing mark in the qualifying examination.
• Minimum age 17 years as on 31 December 2026 and must be a Tamil Nadu native for TN quota seats.

Admission Process

• Register on adm.tanuvas.ac.in and fill the online BVSc UG application with 10+2 PCB details.
• Upload community certificate, nativity certificate, and class 12th marksheets during the application window.
• Receive merit rank based on aggregate in Biology and Physics/Chemistry as per TANUVAS marking pattern.
• Participate in online counselling and fill campus preferences on the TANUVAS admission portal.
• Report to the allotted constituent veterinary college with original documents for enrolment.
• Pay semester fees to complete admission and confirm the BVSc and AH seat.

✓ Opt for this if

• Passionate about veterinary medicine and animal husbandry as a lifelong career.
• Seeking an affordable VCI-recognized veterinary degree from a NIRF-ranked university.
• Tamil Nadu native or eligible for ICAR All India quota for veterinary science.
• Planning government veterinary roles in TN Animal Husbandry or ICAR institutes after graduation.

✗ Skip if

• Not genuinely interested in veterinary medicine and animal science practice.
• Not a Tamil Nadu native and unable to apply through ICAR All India quota.
• Expecting high private sector salary immediately after completing the degree.

TANUVAS BVSc AH Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility/Schedule
SC/SCA/ST Tuition Fee Exemption	Full tuition waiver	SC/SCA/ST candidates from TN as per GO Ms. No.27 of Animal Husbandry Dept
BC/MBC/DNC Fee Exemption	Tuition fee waiver	BC/MBC/DNC candidates as per Tamil Nadu Government notification
Government School 7.5% Quota	Full fee exemption	TN government school students per GO Ms. No.167 dated 31 August 2021
Free Education for First-Generation Students	Full fee exemption	Top 10 rank holders from non-graduate family backgrounds in BVSc programme

• SC/SCA/ST candidates must submit valid community certificate at admission for fee waiver.
• First-generation student scholarship confirmed at time of counselling rank verification by TANUVAS.

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, TANUVAS ranks 2 out of 51 colleges in India and 1 in state Tamil Nadu for its B.V.Sc Animal Husbandry program.

Read more on TANUVAS Rankings here

TANUVAS BVSc AH FAQs

Ques. Is there any entrance exam for BVSc admission at TANUVAS?

Ans. No separate entrance examination is required for BVSc admission at TANUVAS. Admission is purely merit-based on the candidate’s 10+2 performance in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. General category Tamil Nadu candidates need a minimum 60% aggregate. SC/SCA/ST candidates need only a passing mark. For ICAR All India quota seats, the same merit-based process applies to candidates from all states without any written entrance test.

Ques. What is the total fee for BVSc at TANUVAS and who is eligible for fee exemption?

Ans. The total fee for the 5.5-year BVSc programme at TANUVAS is INR 1,43,545 as per the 2026-27 prospectus. SC/SCA/ST candidates from Tamil Nadu are fully exempt from tuition fees per TN Government GO. BC/MBC/DNC candidates also receive exemption. Students admitted under the 7.5% government school quota are fully exempted per GO Ms. No.167 of 2021. Top 10 rank holders from non-graduate families in the BVSc programme also receive free education.

Ques. Can candidates from outside Tamil Nadu apply for BVSc at TANUVAS?

Ans. Yes, candidates from all states can apply for BVSc through the ICAR All India quota, which reserves 25% of total seats across TANUVAS constituent colleges. Selection is based on 10+2 merit in Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. The remaining 75% seats are reserved for Tamil Nadu native candidates and filled through TANUVAS state counselling on adm.tanuvas.ac.in.

Ques. Which constituent colleges of TANUVAS offer BVSc and how are campuses allotted?

Ans. TANUVAS has seven constituent veterinary colleges spread across Tamil Nadu including Madras Veterinary College in Chennai and veterinary colleges in Namakkal, Orathanadu, Salem, Tirunelveli, Udumalpet, and Vellore. Campus preference is filled once by candidates during the online counselling process on adm.tanuvas.ac.in. Seat allotment to campuses is based on merit rank and the preference order given during counselling. Changing campus preference after allotment is not permitted.

Ques. What are the career opportunities after completing BVSc from TANUVAS?

Ans. BVSc graduates from TANUVAS can pursue government veterinary officer roles through the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, join the Indian Army Veterinary Corps, work with ICAR veterinary research institutes, FSSAI, wildlife departments, zoos, and international organizations. Private practice as a licensed veterinarian is also a common pathway. Postgraduate studies such as MVSc at TANUVAS or national institutions like IVRI open opportunities in academic and research veterinary medicine.

Ques. What is the structure of the BVSc programme at TANUVAS?

Ans. The BVSc and AH programme at TANUVAS covers 4.5 professional years followed by a 1-year compulsory rotatory internship, totalling 5.5 years. The curriculum spans subjects including veterinary anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, microbiology, surgery, medicine, gynaecology, and animal husbandry across 9 semesters. The rotatory internship exposes students to all clinical departments, livestock farms, poultry units, and community veterinary outreach before eligibility for registration with the Veterinary Council of India.