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Register NowThe Veterinary Council of India (VCI) is a statutory body under the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, established through the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984. It regulates veterinary education and practice across India.
For the academic year 2025-26, VCI will fill 15% of total B.V.Sc. & A.H. seats in all recognized veterinary colleges, including TANUVAS (Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University), through NEET (UG) 2025 scores.
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| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian Nationals are eligible. |
| OCI / PIO Candidates | Eligible under General Category. Must produce valid proof. |
| Minimum Age | Must be 17 years or older as on 31st December 2025. |
| Educational Qualification | Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English. Must also qualify NEET (UG) 2025. |
| Minimum Marks (General) | 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech & English in qualifying exam. |
| Minimum Marks (SC/ST/Others) | 47.5% aggregate (as per VCI MSVE 2016 regulations). |
| Merit Basis | Admission will be strictly based on NEET-UG 2025 ranking and fulfillment of other criteria. |
| Foreign Qualification | Must provide equivalency certificate from Association of Indian Universities (AIU). |
| Grade/CGPA System | Candidates must convert grades to marks with a certified formula and submit proof. |
| Physical Disability |
Candidates with the following conditions are not eligible:
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| Disability Certificate | Must be issued by a Medical Board with 3 specialists (latest certificate within 3 months). |
| Category | Reservation % | Important Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% | |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% | |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% | Must have valid EWS certificate as per Central Govt. norms. |
| Other Backward Class (OBC - NCL) | 27% | Only Non-Creamy Layer OBCs listed in Central OBC list are eligible. |
| Physically Handicapped (PwD) | 5% in each category | Must meet disability criteria as per MSVE Regulations, 2016. Certificate required. |
Note: OBC candidates not in the Central List or belonging to the creamy layer should apply under General category.
Online Counselling (General and Others)
Sliding Procedure:
Important:
Fig) TANUVAS complete process - All India Quota
| Resource | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Council of India (VCI) Portal | Central platform for All India Quota counseling, seat matrix, results, and notices. | vci.admissions.nic.in |
The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) has released the official online counselling schedule for admission to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H.) degree course under the 15% All India Quota (VCI Quota) for the academic year 2025-26.
Eligible NEET (UG) 2025 qualified candidates can register, fill their choices, and participate in seat allotment as per the schedule below.
| Round | Payment of Fees / Registration | Choice Filling & Seat Locking | Seat Allotment Process | Result / Seat Allotment Announcement | Reporting at Allotted College | Duration Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | 8th Oct 2025 (11:00 AM) – 13th Oct 2025 (11:55 PM) |
9th Oct 2025 (11:00 AM) – 13th Oct 2025 (11:55 PM) |
14th Oct 2025 | 15th Oct 2025 | 15th – 21st Oct 2025 | 6 Days Registration, 5 Days Choice Filling, 1 Day Allotment, 7 Days Reporting |
| Round 2 | 22nd Oct 2025 (11:00 AM) – 23rd Oct 2025 (11:55 PM) |
22nd Oct 2025 (11:00 AM) – 23rd Oct 2025 (11:55 PM) |
24th Oct 2025 | 25th Oct 2025 | 25th – 30th Oct 2025 | 2 Days Registration, 2 Days Choice Filling, 1 Day Allotment, 6 Days Reporting |
| Stray Round (Round 3) |
31st Oct 2025 (2:00 PM) – 3rd Nov 2025 (10:00 AM) |
31st Oct 2025 (2:00 PM) – 3rd Nov 2025 (10:00 AM) |
4th Nov 2025 | 5th Nov 2025 | 5th – 10th Nov 2025 | 4 Days Registration, 4 Days Choice Filling, 1 Day Allotment, 6 Days Reporting |
Official Notification PDF: Download Here
Recognized Veterinary Colleges under 15% VCI Quota: 3
VCI will conduct three online counselling rounds:
For Candidates:
For Colleges/Universities:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| SC | 15% |
| ST | 7.5% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer, Central List) | 27% |
| EWS | 10% |
| PwD (Horizontal) | 5% |
Note: OBC candidates from creamy layer or not in the Central List should apply as General category.
| Sl. No. | Conversion Category | Converted Into |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST (PwD) | ST |
| 2 | SC (PwD) | SC |
| 3 | OBC (PwD) | OBC |
| 4 | UR (PwD) | UR |
| 5 | EWS (PwD) | EWS |
| 6 | EWS | UR |
Registration Fee (Round 1 & Round 2)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1000 |
| EWS / OBC | ₹900 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Transgender | ₹500 |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹50,000 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Transgender | ₹25,000 |
The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) has published a College-wise Seat Matrix under its 15% All India Quota (AIQ) for the B.V.Sc & A.H. course. When each recognized veterinary college is allotted seats, it follows multiple reservation categories. The matrix specifies seats for each college under its university, the number of UR (Unreserved / General) seats, UR-PwD (Persons with Disabilities), EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) general, EWS-PwD, OBC (Other Backward Classes) and OBC-PwD, SC (Scheduled Caste) and SC-PwD, ST (Scheduled Tribe) and ST-PwD. This structured breakdown shows candidates exactly how many seats are available under each vertical category (General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST) and how many of those are earmarked for PwD (Horizontal) in that college.
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"College Wise Seats Available for Counselling (15% VCI) 2025" -> Here you go 👇
The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) has officially opened the online counselling portal for Veterinary All India Quota (AIQ) 2025 admissions. Eligible candidates seeking admission to B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree courses under the 15% All India Quota can now register and participate in the counselling process through the official link below.
Additionally, the Nodal Officers List for Veterinary AIQ Counselling 2025 has also been published for candidate reference and support.
| Description | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Veterinary AIQ – Online Counselling Application Link (VCI 2025) | Apply Online Here |
| Nodal Officers List – Veterinary AIQ 2025 | Download PDF |
The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) has published the Round-1 Allotted List for B.V.Sc & A.H (All India Quota, AIQ) counselling for 2025. This includes candidate ranks, allotted institutes, categories, and seat allocations. Download the official PDF to view the full details.
The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) has released the All India Quota (AIQ) Round 2 Seat Matrix for undergraduate veterinary courses (B.V.Sc & A.H.) for the year 2025. Candidates can check available seats, institute-wise distribution, and category-wise details through the official PDF link below.
The All India Quota (AIQ) Round 2 Result for Veterinary (VET) Counselling 2025 has been officially published. Candidates can now check their allotment status and download the result PDF through the official link below.
Reviewed by TheSmartSteps Data Research Team