Admission Procedure

Programme of Study

The institute has adopted Veterinary council of India (VCI) regulations and curricula since its inception for the 5 ½ (Five and half) years Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) degree programme and the degree is recognized by the VCI. The College is affiliated to the Pondicherry University.

B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree programme of study is an annual system of education spread over 5 ½ complete professional years including a compulsory internship of one year undertaken after the successful completion of all credits as prescribed in the syllabus. The education curriculum is challenging and enterprising with six-day working week. The institute imparts quality and high standards of veterinary education.

Eligibility for admission

A pass in higher secondary or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Biology/Botany & Zoology, Physics and Chemistry (40% for OBC/MBC/BCM/EBC/BT/SC).

Age Limit

The lower age limit is 17 years as on Dec. 31 during the year of admission and the upper age limit is 25 years as on Dec. 31 during the year of admission. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5 years for OBC/MBC/BCM/EBC/BT/SC.

Disability

A candidate shall not be allowed for admission to B.V.Sc. & A.H degree, if he/she suffers disabilities in Physical Fitness as mentioned in the Veterinary Council of India Regulation, 2016 and listed below: (a) Disability of total body including disability of the chest/spine more than 50% (b) Disability of lower limb more than 50% (c) Disability of upper limb (d) Visually handicapped candidates and those with hearing disability (e) Candidates with progressive diseases like myopathies etc. (f) Disabilities which otherwise would interfere in the performance of the duties of a veterinarian The disability should be certified by a duly constituted and authorized Medical Board comprising of at least three specialists out of which two should be of the specialty concerned and the candidate has to present himself/herself before the Medical Board. The last valid Disability Certificate of the candidate from a Medical Board should not be more than three months old from the date of submitting his/her certificate as a disabled candidate.

Intake for B.V.Sc. & A.H. – 2019-20

The total sanctioned intake for B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree programme for the academic year 2019-20 is 80. The allocation of number of seats to the various categories and the selection procedure are given below.

Category	No. of Seats	Selection by	Selection based on
1. Domicils of UT of Puducherry (Government Quota)	30	Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC)	Qualifying Exam Marks
2. Self-financing Category Candidates (UT of Puducherry)	10	CENTAC	Qualifying Exam Marks
3. All India Quota - VCI(15%)	12	Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi	NEET Score
4. Candidates from Goa	5	Govt. of Goa	Qualifying Exam Marks
5. Candidates from Nagaland	5	Govt. of Nagaland	Qualifying Exam Marks
6. NRI Candidates / Wards of NRI parents	4	CENTAC	NEET Score
7. Self-financing Category Candidates (National)	12	CENTAC	NEET Score
8. Foreign Nationals	2	CENTAC	Qualifying Exam Marks
TOTAL	80

1. Domicils of UT of Puducherry (Government Quota)

There are 30 seats available for the candidates belonging to Union Territory of Puducherry seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this college. Candidates shall apply online to the Centralized Admission Committee CENTAC at https://www.centacpuducherry.in After obtaining the Provisional allotment order from CENTAC, the candidates should report at RIVER for admission before the date specified in the allotment order.

Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the marks obtained in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology in the qualifying examination. The usual reservation policy as prescribed by the Government of Puducherry will be followed.

2. Self Financing Category Candidates (UT of Puducherry)

There are 10 seats available for the candidates belonging to Union Territory of Puducherry seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this college. Candidates shall apply online to the Centralized Admission Committee CENTAC at https://www.centacpuducherry.in After obtaining the Provisional allotment order from CENTAC, the candidates should report at RIVER for admission before the date specified in the allotment order.

3. Veterinary Council of India Quota (All India Quota (15%)

There are 12 seats available for the candidates seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this college. Candidates shall apply online to the Veterinary Council of India to http://aipvt.vci.nic.in/ After obtaining the Provisional allotment order from CENTAC, the candidates should report at RIVER for admission before the date specified in the allotment order.

Selection of candidates under this category is based on the NEET score. For more on admission through Veterinary Council of India, Click here

4. Candidates from Goa

There are 5 seats available for the candidates belonging to Goa seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this college. Candidates shall apply to the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Goa. Selection of candidates will be done by the Government of Goa. Selected candidates should report to RIVER for admission.

5. Candidates from Nagaland

There are 5 seats available for the candidates belonging to Nagaland seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this college. Candidates shall apply to the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Nagaland. Selection of candidates will be done by the Government of Nagaland. Selected candidates should report to RIVER for admission.

6. NRI Candidates

There are 4 seats available for the NRI candidates or wards of NRI parents seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this college. Candidates shall apply online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Government of Puducherry at https://www.centacpuducherry.in After obtaining the Provisional allotment order from CENTAC, the candidates should report at RIVER for admission before the date specified in the allotment order.

Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the NEET score.

7. Foreign National Candidates

There are 2 seats available for the Foreign National candidates seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this college. Candidates shall apply online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Government of Puducherry at https://www.centacpuducherry.in After obtaining the Provisional allotment order from CENTAC, the candidates should report at RIVER for admission before the date specified in the allotment order.

Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the marks obtained in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology in the qualifying examination.

8. Self Financing Category Candidates (National)

There are 12 seats available for candidates from any part of India seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this college. Candidates shall apply online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Government of Puducherry at https://www.centacpuducherry.in After obtaining the Provisional allotment order from CENTAC, the candidates should report at RIVER for admission before the date specified in the allotment order.

Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the NEET score.

Note:

If any seat falls vacant under the NRI category, the same will be filled from the merit list of Self-financing category candidates.
If any seat falls vacant under the Foreign National category, it will be filled from the merit list of NRI candidates. If candidates are not available under NRI merit list, then the vacant seats will be filled from the merit list of Self financing category candidates.
If any seat falls vacant under the self-financing category, the same will be filled from the merit list of NRI candidates.

FEE STRUCTURE FOR B.V.Sc. & A.H.FOR ADMISSION TO THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2018-19

	B.V.Sc. & A.H.
Category	I year	II Year	III Year	IV Year
Regular Fees 1. CENTAC (30>	(Rs.)	(Rs.)	(Rs.)	(Rs.)	(Rs.)
Admission fee*	3000
Tuition fee***	25000	25000	25000	37500	25000
Special fee*** (Lab,Comp,Lib)	11140	11140	11140	16710	11140
Exam fee (int)***	500	500	500	750	500
Educational visit fee***	500	500	500	750	500
Student welfare fee***	1000	1000	1000	1500	1000
Sports fee***	550	550	550	825	550
Insurance fee***	200	200	200	300	200
Id card fee*	250
CO-OP MEMBER FEE*	110
STUDENT COUNCIL FEE*	500	500	500	500	500
MAGAZINE FEE***	250	250	250	250	250
CAUTION DEPOSIT**	3000
UNIVERSITY DEV. FEES	1258/1363
GRAND TOTAL	47,258/ 47,363	39,640	39,640	59,085	39,640
In addition to the regular fees mentioned above, the students under following categories have to pay the non-refundable fees specified below
2. SELF-SUPPORTING(PY)# (10)	1,00,000	1,00,000	1,00,000	1,00,000	1,00,000
3. VCI (12)	18,000	18,000	18,000	18,000	18,000
4. GOA /NAGALAND@ (5+5)	6,60,000
5. NRI @@ (4)	5,50,000	5,50,000	5,50,000	5,50,000	5,50,000
6. SELF-SUPPORTING(OS)$(12)	5,50,000	5,50,000	5,50,000	5,50,000	5,50,000
7. FOREIGN NATIONAL@@ (2)	5,50,000	5,50,000	5,50,000	5,50,000	5,50,000

For each extended year of study, the fee applicable to that year of study needs to be paid.

*One-time-Non-refundable; **One-time-Refundable; ***Annual-Non-refundable

# New category introduced w.e.f. 2018-19 with an additional fee of Rs.1,00,000/- payable every year

$ New category introduced w.e.f. 2018-19 with an additional fee of Rs.5,50,000/- payable every year

@ One time support fee for Goa & Nagaland Revised from 4,50,000 to 6,00,000 w.e.f. 2018-19

@@ Institutional Development Fee for NRI/FN Revised from 4,00,000 to 5,50,000 w.e.f. 2018-19

Note: IDF payment shall be only through Electronic /Wire Transfer to the Bank account of the Institute throughout the period of study.

(Account holder name: Dean, RIVER; Name of the Bank: Vijaya Bank, RAGACOVAS branch, Puducherry;

Account No: 680901010002210; IFSC code: VIJB0006809; MICR code: 605029003; Swift code: VIJBINBBMDM)

Refund of fee paid policy for Under Graduate

In the event of an admitted student leaving the course, the following refund of fee policy will be followed.

Situation	Refund policy
ON REQUEST RECEIVED 15 DAYS BEFORE THE SPECIFIED DATE OF CLOSURE OF ADMISSION. (OR) ON REQUEST RECEIVED WITHIN 15 DAYS BEFORE THE SPECIFIED DATE OF CLOSURE OF ADMISSION AND THE SEAT COULD BE FILLED.	CENTAC CENTAC ENTIRE FEE LESS THE ADMISSION FEE WILL BE REFUNDED. NRI / FN / SELF-FINANCING CATEGORY NTIRE FEE LESS THE ADMISSION FEE WILL BE REFUNDED. HOWEVER, THE INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT FEE PAID WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. VCI CATEGORY ENTIRE FEE LESS THE ADMISSION FEE WILL BE REFUNDED. HOWEVER, THE INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT FEE PAID WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. GOA / NAGALAND CATEGORY ENTIRE FEE LESS THE ADMISSION FEE WILL BE REFUNDED. HOWEVER, THE ONE-TIME SUPPORT FEE PAID WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
ON REQUEST RECEIVED WITHIN 15 DAYS BEFORE THE SPECIFIED DATE OF CLOSURE OF ADMISSION AND THE SEAT REMAINS VACANT (OR) DISCONTINUANCE OF COURSE ANY TIME AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE COURSE OF STUDY	CENTAC ENTIRE FEE PAID FOR THAT ACADEMIC YEAR WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. FURTHER, AN AMOUNT OF RS. 2 LAKHS HAS TO BE PAID FOR DISCONTINUING THE COURSE AND RECEIPT OF ALL ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES. NRI / FN / SELF-FINANCING CATEGORY ENTIRE FEE AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT FEE PAID FOR THAT ACADEMIC YEAR WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. FURTHER, THE INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT FEE FOR THE REMAINING YEARS OF STUDY ALSO HAS TO BE PAID FOR DISCONTINUING THE COURSE AND RECEIPT OF ALL ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES. VCI CATEGORY ENTIRE FEE AND INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT FEE PAID FOR THAT ACADEMIC YEAR WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. FURTHER, AN AMOUNT OF RS. 2 LAKHS HAS TO BE PAID FOR DISCONTINUING THE COURSE AND RECEIPT OF ALL ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES.
	GOA / NAGALAND CATEGORY ENTIRE FEE AND THE ONE-TIME SUPPORT FEE PAID FOR THAT ACADEMIC YEAR WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. FURTHER, AN AMOUNT OF RS. 2 LAKHS HAS TO BE PAID FOR DISCONTINUING THE COURSE AND RECEIPT OF ALL ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES.

RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF VETERINARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF VETERINARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Programme of Study