Admission to Nagpur Veterinary College (Government-run, under Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University) for the BVSc & AH program requires an entrance exam , and you cannot get in without NEET or a similar recognized exam. Specifically:

• NEET-UG is accepted and required for admission via the All-India quota or Maharashtra state quota

• ICAR AIEEA (All-India Entrance Exam for Agriculture) is also accepted at Nagpur Veterinary College

• Some private veterinary colleges and certain state-run universities allow admission based on Class 12 marks or their own entrance tests , without requiring NEET

However, even private institutions often mandate at least a NEET score- even if it's just necessary to have appeared in the exam, not necessarily to qualify

• In Maharashtra, private veterinary colleges typically still expect NEET attendance ; for government colleges like Nagpur, it’s mandatory

Hello,

Indeed. Many veterinary colleges offers you admission without Neet. Many private and deemed colleges will offers admission through management quota seats on basis of 10+2 (PCB) marks or conduction of their own entrance exams.

Colleges Names:

• Sri Venkateswara Veterinary College
• OUAT, Bhubaneswar

Hello,

Indeed, a small number of veterinary colleges in India admit BVSc and AH students without the need for the Neet. These colleges of an have their own entrance tests aur use merit based admissions procedure. Neet is now required at most veterinary colleges, particularly those that receive state and federal funding.

Hello,

In India, obtaining bachelor of veterinary science degree in India without taking the Neet exam is feasible. Several institutions and colleges offer BVSc degrees based on different criteria, such as merit in the 10+2 (PCB) examinations are there on admission tests, even though NEET is a standard entrance exam for many Medical and veterinary courses.

Hello aspirant

So basically, if you want to do a B.V.Sc course in most places across India, you need to appear for NEET. It’s the main entrance exam used for admissions into veterinary colleges, both for All India Quota and most state quota seats too. Without NEET, getting into a government veterinary college is almost impossible.

There are a few exceptions though. Some private colleges or state universities might have their own entrance process or use 12th marks, like in Tamil Nadu or Odisha. But even then, seats are limited and the competition can still be high. So relying only on non-NEET options may reduce your chances.

If you’re serious about getting into a good veterinary college, it’s best to prepare for NEET and appear for it. That will open up more opportunities for you through both central and state-level counselling.

Hope this clears it up. All the best for your future plans!

Dear student,

No, you cannot become a veterinary doctor in India without NEET or another entrance exam. Admission to the BVSc & AH course, which is essential to practice as a veterinary doctor, is mostly through NEET-UG across India—both for central and state quota seats. Some states may allow admission through their own entrance exams (like RPVT, OUAT, AAU VET ), but direct admission without any entrance exam is not valid in recognized colleges. Also, degrees from non-recognized routes are usually not accepted for government jobs or higher studies , so skipping an entrance test isn’t advisable.

Dear student,

No, you can’t become a veterinary doctor in India without qualifying NEET . Admission to the B.V.Sc & AH course in almost all government and private colleges is done through NEET only . It’s mandatory across most states and central universities as per current rules.

So if you want to pursue veterinary science, clearing NEET is essential

No, you cannot become  a veterinary doctor in India without qualifying NEET. As per the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and most state authorities, NEET is compulsory for admission to the bachelor of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc & AH) course  You need to clear NEET and participate in state or national counselling to get a seat in a recognized veterinary college Without NEET, you may find some diploma or paramedical animal science courses, but those do not make you a veterinary doctor. So, NEET is mandatory for pursuing veterinary medicine legally and professionally in india

Dear student,

With a NEET 2025 score of 402 in the OBC category , your chances for government B.Sc. Nursing and BVSc (Veterinary Science) seats depend heavily on your home state and how competitive the cut-offs are there.

B.Sc. Nursing

You stand a fair chance in some government colleges, especially under state quota , where OBC cut-offs often range between 350–420 marks . States with more seats and lower competition give you better odds, particularly in later counseling rounds.

BVSc (Veterinary)

BVSc cut-offs are usually higher, with OBC seats often requiring 420–480 marks . With 402, it’s slightly below average , so chances in top government colleges are low, but you might get a seat in lower-tier government or private colleges under state quota.

HELLO,

If you are not interested in PCMB at PU college so switching to a diploma in veterinary will be a good option especially if you want to grow your career in that field and want a practical job

Just make sure to check the eligibility and Apply soon

You can check eligibility and top colleges for veterinary here-

https://medicine.careers360.com/articles/veterinary-courses-after-12th

https://medicine.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-diploma-in-veterinary-science-colleges-in-india

Hope that Helps!