CVAS Bikaner Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Courses, Fees & Eligibility

College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner (CVAS Bikaner), is a prestigious institution offering specialized programs in animal husbandry and veterinary science. The college is recognized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), which conducts a strenuous selection process for entries into various programs designed to attract only the best candidates.  The admission process for CVAS Bikaner usually starts in August-September with the current academic year under discussion. This, in turn, offers numerous degree programs including Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), Diploma in Animal Husbandry, Master of Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc.), and Doctorate of various specializations in veterinary science. 

For the undergraduate admissions, a competitive entrance examination is conducted by CVAS Bikaner. Admission to that program is entirely based upon merit as per the performance of the candidate at the entrance examination, without any other consideration for merit or weightage whatsoever.  For the postgraduate (M.V.Sc.) program and doctoral (Ph.D.) program, an interview is conducted for all eligible candidates. The merit list for admission in each subject is then prepared by a committee constituted by the Dean of College on the basis of the performance in the interview.

Application Process

The application process for CVAS Bikaner varies depending on the program:

For B.V.Sc. & A.H.:

1. Candidates must apply for and appear in the competitive entrance examination.
2. Based on the entrance exam results, a merit list is prepared.
3. Shortlisted candidates are required to submit necessary documents and complete the admission formalities.

For Diploma in Animal Husbandry:

1. Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board with the required subjects.
2. Applications are invited, and a merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
3. Selected candidates are required to complete the admission process by submitting required documents and paying the fees.

For M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. Programs:

1. Eligible candidates must apply for the desired program when applications are invited.
2. Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview with the committee constituted by the Dean.
3. Merit lists are prepared for each subject based on the interview performance.
4. Selected candidates are required to complete the admission formalities, including document submission and fee payment.

Required documents generally include:

• Mark sheets and certificates of 10th and 12th standard
• Bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheets (for postgraduate admissions)
• Master's degree certificate and mark sheets (for Ph.D. admissions)
• Entrance exam score card (for B.V.Sc. & A.H.)
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Migration certificate
• Character certificate
• Medical fitness certificate

Degree wise Admission Process

B.V.Sc. & A.H.: Admission to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry program is solely based on the candidate's performance in a competitive entrance examination. The program has an intake of 80 students per year. No other merit or weightage is considered for admission to this program.

Diploma in Animal Husbandry: This program admits 50 students annually. The admission is merit-based and takes into consideration the marks obtained in the Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination. Candidates must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, or Agriculture stream subjects with Biology as one of the optional subjects.

M.V.Sc. Programs: CVAS Bikaner offers various M.V.Sc. specializations including Animal Biotechnology, Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary Pathology, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Livestock Production and Management, among others. The intake varies for each specialization, ranging from 2 to 7 seats. Admission to these programs involves an interview process for eligible candidates.

Ph.D. Programs: The college offers doctoral programs in numerous fields such as Livestock Production and Technology, Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary Physiology, Veterinary Pathology, and more. For Ph.D. admissions, eligible candidates are interviewed by a committee constituted by the Dean of the College, which prepares merit lists for each subject.