TANUVAS - Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Overview:

TANUVAS stands for Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. It is India's first veterinary university, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in veterinary and allied sciences.

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The TANUVAS provides a comprehensive guide for admission to undergraduate programs in BVSc & AH and B.Tech courses in Food Technology, Dairy Technology, and Poultry Technology. The application process is strictly online and open from May 26 to June 20, 2025. A total of 660 seats are available for BVSc & AH across seven constituent colleges and 100 seats for B.Tech programs. Eligibility requires candidates to have completed 10+2 with Biology or Mathematics streams, meeting specific minimum mark criteria, age limits (17-21 years as of July 1, 2025), and Tamil Nadu nativity. Special quotas are available for differently-abled candidates, ex-servicemen, sports persons, children of freedom fighters, NRI/ICAR/VCI candidates, and 7.5% reservation for government school students.Application fees differ by course and category, and all supporting documents must be uploaded during application submission. The counselling process is primarily online, except for special categories which require in-person counselling. Admission to BVSc & AH involves signing a bond agreement with a ₹3 lakh penalty if the student discontinues after admission.

1. Madras Veterinary College, Chennai
2. Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal
3. VCRI, Tirunelveli
4. VCRI, Orathanadu
5. College of Food and Dairy Technology, Koduvalli
6. College of Poultry Production and Management, Hosur

Eligibility

TANUVAS UG Admission Eligibility (Tamil Nadu State Quota)

1. Nativity
   • Must be an Indian citizen and a native of Tamil Nadu.
   • If the candidate has studied Class VIII to XII in Tamil Nadu, no Nativity Certificate is required.
   • If studied any one of Class VIII to XII outside Tamil Nadu, a Nativity Certificate (Annexure-I) must be submitted.
   • OCI/PIO cardholders native of Tamil Nadu can apply under Open Category, unless born abroad after 04.03.2021.
2. Age Limit (As on 31.12.2025)
   • Minimum: 17 years
   • Maximum:
     • General / OBC: 21 years
     • SC / SCA / ST: No upper age limit
     • Differently-abled: +5 years age relaxation
3. Eligible Educational Streams
   • BVSc & AH:
     • Academic Stream: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology / Botany & Zoology
     • Vocational Stream: Biology + Agricultural Practices / Poultry / Dairying (only Tamil Nadu State Board)
   • BTech (FT / PT / DT):
     • Academic Stream only: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
4. Minimum Qualification
   • Pass in 10+2 / HSC / CBSE or equivalent
   • Pass in Class 11 is also mandatory (TN State Board - after March 2019)
   • Candidates from Open Schooling / Private Mode / Biology as additional subject are not eligible
   • Improvement Marks and Co-curricular Marks are not considered
   • Attempts:
     • SC / SCA / ST: Max 3 attempts
     • Others: Max 2 attempts
5. Special Category Reservations

   Category	BVSc & AH	BTech (FT)	BTech (PT)	BTech (DT)
   Differently-abled (5%)	33	2	2	1
   Sports (5 Seats)	5 (3B+2G)	1	1	1
   Children of Ex-servicemen	2	1	1	1

   • Government School Students: 7.5% horizontal reservation (from Class 6 to 12 in TN Govt. schools).
   • Must mention EMIS number in application.
   • Preferential allotment but can also compete in general category.

NRI / Wards of NRI / NRI-Sponsored Category

• BVSc & AH - 9 seats
• BTech (Food Technology) - 2 seats

• Must have completed 12 years of schooling (HSC/CBSE/ISC or equivalent) in English Medium
• Subjects required:
  • BVSc AH: Biology (or Zoology + Botany), Physics, Chemistry
  • BTech (FT): Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
• NRI Definition: Indian citizen residing outside India for more than 182 days/year
• OCI/PIO are treated as NRIs for educational purposes

• NRI status certificate (Candidate/Parent/Sponsor) from Indian Embassy (Specimen I / I(a))
• Blood relationship proof with sponsor (Specimen I(a), II)
• Sponsor's NRI/NRE/Foreign account bank statement for last 6 months
• Payment proof in USD from NRI account only

• Minimum: 17 years by 31-Dec-2025
• Maximum: 21 years by 01-Jul-2025

• 50% Qualifying Exam + 50% University Entrance Exam

Foreign National Category

• BVSc & AH - 5 seats
• BTech (Food Technology) - 2 seats

• Must be a foreign national with a valid foreign passport (Not of Indian Origin)
• OCI/PIO NOT eligible under this category
• Completed 12 years of education (Indian system or equivalent) in English Medium
• Subjects required:
  • BVSc & AH: Biology (or Zoology + Botany), Physics, Chemistry
  • BTech: Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
• English Proficiency Certificate if schooling was not in English

• Minimum: 17 years (by 31-Dec-2025)
• Maximum: 25 years (by 01-Jul-2025)

• Foreign national candidate/parent must have a foreign bank account with 6 months' statement
• Institutional Economic Fee and Development Fee must be paid in USD from a foreign bank account only

APPLICATION PROCESS (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Visit the Admission Portal

Go to: https://adm.tanuvas.ac.in/tnUgadmission

Step 2: Candidate Registration

Click on “New Registration”

Enter:

• Full Name
• Mobile Number
• Email ID
• Create a password

A verification OTP will be sent to your mobile/email—verify to complete registration.

Step 3: Login to Fill Application

Use your registered mobile/email and password to log in.

Start filling the application form in stages:

• Personal Details: Name, DOB, gender, religion, nativity, nationality
• Contact Details: Address, PIN code, district, mobile
• Parent/Guardian Info
• Community and Caste (for reservation)
• Educational Qualification: 10th and 12th marks and school details
• Special Categories: NCC/Sports/Ex-servicemen (if applicable)

Step 4: Upload Scanned Documents

• Photo (passport size) Max 200 KB
• Signature Max 100 KB
• 10th Mark Sheet & 12th Mark Sheet
• Transfer Certificate
• Nativity Certificate (if applicable)
• Community Certificate (for BC/MBC/SC/ST)
• Special Category Proof (e.g., Sports/NCC/Ex-servicemen)
• First Graduate Certificate (if applicable)
• Differently Abled Certificate (if applicable)

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Size: As per portal instructions

Step 5: Pay Application Fee

Payment via online mode only: Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI

Once payment is successful, you'll receive confirmation.

Step 6: Submit and Print Application

• Carefully review all the information.
• Click “Final Submit” — no edits allowed afterward.
• Download and print the submitted application form for your records.

No need to send hard copies to the university. Submission is completely online.

Important Dates (2025-26)

TANUVAS Provisional Rank Lists - 2025 UG Admissions

TANUVAS 2025: Download Official BVSc & AH / BTech Counselling PDFs (Round 1)

TANUVAS 2025 - Second Round Counselling Selection Lists & Important Dates

Last date for certificate verification, submission, and fee payment: 13.08.2025 (Wednesday), 05:00 PM

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The Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) has published the Second Round Counselling Selection Lists for BVSc & AH and B.Tech programs under various categories. Candidates can download the PDF lists from the links below.

TANUVAS 2025-26 - NRI / Wards of NRI / NRI Sponsored Category Updates

TANUVAS BVSc & AH 2025 - Third Round of Online Counselling

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) has released the Third Round of Online Counselling Schedule & Instructions for BVSc & AH (Academic - Internal) and B.Tech programs.

Important Instructions for All Candidates

• Carefully check your schedule, date, and time.
• Complete registration and choice filling within the given deadline.
• Keep all required documents ready for verification.
• Ensure a stable internet connection during the online counselling process.
• Follow the official instructions step by step to avoid errors.

TANUVAS - Third Round of Online Counselling (BVSc & AH)

The selection lists for BVSc & AH admissions (2025-2026) under the third round of counselling have been released:

1. Academic - Internal Quota - View List
2. Academic Quota - View List
3. Vocational Stream - View List

TANUVAS - NRI Seat Matrix (2025-2026)

The NRI seat matrix for BVSc & AH admissions has been published by TANUVAS.

View NRI Seat Matrix

Stay updated on the TANUVAS admission portal for further notifications.

🔗 Referral Links

• UG Admission Portal: https://adm.tanuvas.ac.in/tnUgadmission
• Prospectus PDF: TANUVAS Prospectus 2025-26
• Important Dates PDF: Important Dates 2025-26
• Official Website: https://www.tanuvas.ac.in

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