Veterinary College, Shimoga Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Courses, Fees & Eligibility

Veterinary College, Shimoga (VC Shimoga) is an incumbent and prestigious institution to educate and train people in the field of veterinary science and animal husbandry within the ambit of providing quality education. Also, it has been under the aegis of the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) by passing many stringent, merit-based admission criteria to all such programs. Advisedly, the admissions begin every year anytime from August to September, which is usually the time at which the academic calendar commences. Particularly, such dates change concerning each specific year, but it is best that students prepare several months in advance for admissions preparation, especially the competitive entrance exams.

Thus, admission to Bachelors programs is mainly based on the performance of successful candidates in the common entrance test organized by the Government of Karnataka, mostly in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, as 50% of weight given to the M.B.V.Sc and AH program will be from the entrance test conducted by Government of Karnataka. As far as merit goes, admissions in VC Shimoga are put forth for postgraduate degrees; qualifying set criteria differ with respect to each specific M.V.Sc program. With an extensive list of M.V.Sc specializations, the college is home to all the eligibility criteria and selection checks in case of admission for each of them. 

Application Process

The following programs have application processes that vary within Veterinary College, Shimoga:

For B.V.Sc and AH program:

1. A common entrance test conducted by the Government of Karnataka in each subject of Physics, Chemistry and Biology shall apply to all candidates.
2. Eligible candidates may apply to VC Shimoga after the announcement of results from the entrance test. 
3. The college considers for admission 50% marks obtained in the entrance test in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
4. Candidates will be ranked based on the performance and thus be admitted based on merit.

For M.V.Sc programs: In general, particular details are not available for each specialization; however, the overall process involves:

1. Completion of Bachelor's qualification in Veterinary Sciences or allied Veterinary Science from recognized university.
2. Direct application through VC Shimoga for the desired M.V.Sc specialization.
3. Entrance examination or interview depending on the departmental requirements.
4. The selection will be made based on the overall academic merit and any other specific unit requirements. 

Typically, the admission entails

• Filled up application form.
• Entrance examination scorecard (for B.V.Sc and AH).
• Transcripts and other academic certificates for admissions prior to this.
• Proof of date of birth.
• Category certificates (if applicable).
• Other documents specified by the college at the time of admission.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.V.Sc and AH (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry): This flagship undergraduate course will be offered by VC Shimoga. Merit-based admissions into this program are conducted by considering the marks obtained by students in the common entrance test conducted by the Government of Karnataka from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Thus the program would include the brightest and most dedicated minds.

M.V.Sc (Master of Veterinary Science): VC Shimoga is offering 11 specializations in the M.V.Sc program. It will have the following specializations:

1. Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
2. Veterinary Public Health
3. Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension
4. Animal Nutrition
5. Veterinary Pathology
6. Animal Genetics and Breeding
7. Veterinary Microbiology
8. Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics
9. Veterinary Anatomy
10. Veterinary Parasitology and Veterinary Physiology
11. Biochemistry

Although the admission procedure for the M.V.Sc program is merit-based, the admission procedures for each specialization are not available in the available data. Interested individuals may visit the college website or contact the admissions office for more detailed information about the admission procedure for the chosen specialization.