Veterinary Science Course

Course Overview

English

Veterinary Science deals with the healthcare, treatment, prevention of diseases, breeding, nutrition, and management of animals. The course prepares students to work with domestic animals, livestock, poultry, dairy animals, pets, and wildlife, playing a vital role in animal health, food safety, public health, and the rural economy.

Veterinary education is both scientifically rigorous and practically intensive, involving classroom learning, laboratory work, farm training, hospital exposure, and fieldwork. Graduates become qualified Veterinary Doctors who can diagnose diseases, perform surgeries, provide preventive care, and support animal production systems. Tamil Nadu is one of the strongest states for Veterinary education due to its dedicated veterinary university, structured counselling system, strong livestock sector, and wide job opportunities.

தமிழ்

Veterinary Science (கால்நடை மருத்துவம்) என்பது மிருகங்களின் ஆரோக்கிய பராமரிப்பு, நோய் தடுப்பு, சிகிச்சை, இனப்பெருக்கம், ஊட்டச்சத்து மற்றும் மேலாண்மை ஆகியவற்றை உள்ளடக்கிய ஒரு முக்கிய மருத்துவத் துறையாகும்.
இந்த படிப்பை முடித்தவர்கள் கால்நடை மருத்துவர் (Veterinary Doctor) ஆக பணியாற்ற முடியும்.

Theory, laboratory work, veterinary hospitals, farms மற்றும் field training ஆகியவை இணைந்த கடுமையான பயிற்சி முறையால், Veterinary Science ஒரு மிக முக்கியமான மற்றும் பொறுப்புள்ள தொழில்முறை படிப்பாகும். கால்நடை வளர்ப்பு மற்றும் பால் உற்பத்தி அதிகமுள்ள மாநிலமாக இருப்பதால், தமிழ்நாடு Veterinary கல்விக்கான சிறந்த மாநிலமாக உள்ளது.

University / Authority for Veterinary Science Courses (Tamil Nadu)

English

Veterinary education in Tamil Nadu is governed by:

• Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Chennai – Dedicated state veterinary university

• Veterinary Council of India (VCI) – National regulatory authority

All Veterinary colleges must be VCI approved and affiliated to TANUVAS.

தமிழ்

தமிழ்நாட்டில் Veterinary Science கல்வி:

• Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS)

• Veterinary Council of India (VCI)
  என்ற அமைப்புகளின் கட்டுப்பாட்டில் நடைபெறுகிறது.

Course Duration for Veterinary Science Courses

Veterinary Science Courses Offered

English

Undergraduate Programme
BVSc & AH

Postgraduate Programmes
MVSc (Surgery, Medicine, Gynecology, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Public Health, Microbiology, Pathology, etc.)

Doctoral Programmes
PhD in Veterinary & Animal Sciences

தமிழ்

Veterinary துறையில் UG (BVSc), PG (MVSc) மற்றும் PhD நிலைகளில் பாடநெறிகள் வழங்கப்படுகின்றன.

Eligibility Criteria for Veterinary Science Courses

English

• BVSc & AH: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English

• Minimum age: 17 years

• NEET-UG qualification is mandatory

தமிழ்

• BVSc & AH: +2 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English)

• குறைந்தபட்ச வயது: 17

• NEET-UG qualification கட்டாயம்

Admission Process for Veterinary Science Courses (Tamil Nadu)

English

BVSc & AH admissions are 100% NEET-UG based.

Admission through:

• Tamil Nadu State Quota Counselling (via TANUVAS / State counselling authority)

• All India Quota (15%)

Seat allotment depends on:

• NEET score & rank

• Reservation category

• College preference & availability

CollegeShine Counselling & Admission Support
✔ NEET cut-off analysis for Veterinary
✔ State quota counselling guidance
✔ College selection based on rank & category
✔ Complete counselling & admission support

தமிழ்

தமிழ்நாட்டில் Veterinary சேர்க்கை முழுமையாக NEET-UG அடிப்படையில் நடைபெறுகிறது.
CollegeShine, counselling முதல் seat confirmation வரை முழுமையான வழிகாட்டுதலை வழங்குகிறது.

Cut-off Calculation for Veterinary Science Courses

English

Veterinary cut-off is calculated only based on NEET-UG score and rank.
+2 marks are not considered.

தமிழ்

Veterinary cut-off என்பது NEET score & rank அடிப்படையில் மட்டுமே கணக்கிடப்படுகிறது.

Entrance Exams for Veterinary Science Courses

NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
– Mandatory for BVSc & AH admission.

Subjects / Curriculum

English

Veterinary Anatomy · Physiology · Biochemistry · Animal Nutrition · Veterinary Pathology · Microbiology · Parasitology · Pharmacology · Veterinary Surgery · Veterinary Medicine · Gynecology & Obstetrics · Animal Genetics & Breeding · Livestock Production · Poultry Science · Veterinary Public Health · Clinical Practice & Internship

தமிழ்

Anatomy, Physiology, Surgery, Medicine, Animal nutrition, Livestock management மற்றும் clinical training ஆகியவை பாடத்திட்டத்தில் அடங்கும்.

Scholarships for Veterinary Science Courses (Tamil Nadu)

7.5% Government School Students Quota
Tamil Nadu Government school-ல் முழுமையாக படித்த மாணவர்களுக்கு 7.5% reservation (State quota counselling-ல்).

First Graduate Fee Concession
முதல் தலைமுறை பட்டதாரிகளுக்கு அரசு விதிமுறைகளின்படி fee concession.

SC / ST / BC / MBC / Minority Scholarships
Community-based Tamil Nadu Government scholarships apply.

Central Government Scholarships
Eligible students National Scholarship Portal (NSP) மூலம் apply செய்யலாம்.

Scope & Career Opportunities in Veterinary Science

(Strong Professional Career Flow)

Clinical Veterinary Practice
Veterinary Doctor · Animal Hospital Practice · Pet Clinics

Government Services
Veterinary Officer · Livestock Development Officer · Animal Husbandry Department

Dairy, Poultry & Livestock Industry
Dairy farms · Poultry companies · Feed industries

Research & Academics
Veterinary Colleges · Research Institutes

Public Health & Food Safety
Meat inspection · Veterinary public health roles

Business Ideas for Veterinary Science Graduates

Veterinary Clinics & Pet Hospitals
Independent clinics for pets and farm animals.

Dairy & Poultry Farming
Commercial dairy and poultry units.

Animal Feed & Nutrition Business
Feed manufacturing and consultancy.

Pet Care & Allied Services
Pet grooming, boarding, training centres.

Higher Studies after Veterinary Science

MVSc · PhD · Specialized Clinical Certifications · Management courses related to Agri & Livestock sector

Salary Expectations (Approx)

Why Study Veterinary Science in Tamil Nadu?

Tamil Nadu offers a dedicated veterinary university (TANUVAS), structured NEET counselling, strong livestock economy, and wide government & private job opportunities, making it one of the best states for Veterinary education in India.

Top Veterinary Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu

(Authority & Trust Style)

Madras Veterinary College, Chennai
India’s oldest veterinary college with excellent academic and clinical exposure.

Veterinary College and Research Institute (VCRI), Namakkal
Known for poultry and livestock research.

VCRI, Tirunelveli
Strong regional veterinary training centre.

VCRI, Theni
Focused on livestock and rural veterinary services.

VCRI, Orathanadu (Thanjavur)
Well-established veterinary institution under TANUVAS.