The Institute has adopted Veterinary council of India (VCI) regulations and curricula since its inception for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) degree programme and the degree is recognized by the VCI. The College is affiliated to the Pondicherry University.
B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree programme of study is an annual system of education spread over 5 ½ complete professional years including a compulsory internship of one year undertaken after the successful completion of all credits as prescribed in the syllabus. The education curriculum is challenging and enterprising with six-day working week. The institute imparts quality and high standards of Veterinary education.
A pass in higher secondary or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Biology/Biotechnology/Botany & Zoology, Physics and Chemistry (40% for OBC/MBC/BCM/EBC/BT/SC/ST) and NEET 2024 qualified (Only for SS (National) & NRI candidates).
A candidate shall not be allowed for admission to B.V.Sc. & A.H degree, if he/she suffers disabilities in Physical Fitness as mentioned in the Veterinary Council of India Regulation, 2016 and listed below:
(a) Disability of total body including disability of the chest/spine more than 50%
(b) Disability of lower limb more than 50%
(c) Disability of upper limb
(d) Visually handicapped candidates and those with hearing disability
(e) Candidates with progressive diseases like myopathies etc.
(f) Disabilities which otherwise would interfere in the performance of the duties of a veterinarian
The disability should be certified by a duly constituted and authorized Medical Board comprising of at least three specialists out of which two should be of the specialty concerned and the candidate has to present himself/herself before the Medical Board. The last valid Disability Certificate of the candidate from a Medical Board should not be more than three months old from the date of submitting his/her certificate as a disabled candidate.
The total sanctioned intake for B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree programme for the academic year 2024-25 is 100 (Subject to approval by Pondicherry University). The allocation of number of seats to the various categories and the selection procedure are given below.
| Category | No. of Seats | Selection by | Selection based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Quota (Domicils of UT of Puducherry) | 47 | Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry | Qualifying Exam Marks |
| Self-supporting (Domicils of UT of Puducherry) | 10 | Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry | Qualifying Exam Marks |
| Self-supporting (National) | 22 | Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry | NEET 2024 All India Rank |
| NRI Candidates / Wards of NRI parents | 4 | Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry | NEET 2024 All India Rank |
| Foreign Nationals | 2 | Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry | Qualifying Exam Marks |
| All India Quota - VCI (15%) | 15 | Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi | NEET 2024 All India Rank |
| TOTAL | 100 |
There are 47 seats available for the candidates belonging to Union Territory of Puducherry seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute.
For more details about U.T. of Puducherry Residence - See CENTAC General Information Brochure 2024-25 Part I
LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19WKSsmF5RaMoRd4AZIJPwWudUL7e-Iba/view
Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry.
Candidates can submit their application online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) at https://www.centacpuducherry.in
After obtaining the Provisional allotment order from CENTAC, the candidates should report at RIVER, Puducherry for admission before the date specified in the allotment order.
Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the marks obtained in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology in the qualifying examination.
The usual reservation policy as prescribed by the Government of Puducherry will be followed for allocation of seats under this category.
There are 10 seats available for the candidates belonging to Union Territory of Puducherry seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute.
For more details about U.T. of Puducherry Residence - See CENTAC General Information Brochure 2024-25 Part I
LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19WKSsmF5RaMoRd4AZIJPwWudUL7e-Iba/view Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry
Candidates can submit their application online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) at https://www.centacpuducherry.in
Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the marks obtained in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology in the qualifying examination.
No reservation is followed. Seats will be filled by drawing General Merit among the applicants.
Note:
If any seat falls vacant under this category, the same will be filled from the merit list of Self-Supporting (National) category with the fees applicable to Self-Supporting (National) candidates
There are 22 seats available for Indian citizens residing in any part of India seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute.
Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry.
Candidates can submit their application online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) at https://www.centacpuducherry.in
Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the NEET 2024 All India Rank.
No reservation is followed. Seats will be filled by drawing General Merit among the applicants
Note:
If any seat falls vacant under this category, the same will be filled from the merit list of NRI candidates.
There are a total of 4 seats available for the a. NRI candidates or wards of NRI parents and b.Children of Indian citizens who are born abroad and holds a passport/ Citizenship of a country other than India (or) has an OCI/ PIO card seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute.
Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry
Candidates can submit their application online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) at https://www.centacpuducherry.in
Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the NEET 2024 All India Rank.
Note:
If any seat falls vacant under this category, the same will be filled from the merit list of Self-supporting (National) category candidates.
There are 2 seats available for the Foreign National candidates (One who holds a passport/ Citizenship of a country other than India and must not be of Indian Origin) seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) / Person of Indian Origin (PIO) having Foreign Passport will not be considered as Foreign National.
Candidates studied in other medium of instruction should produce the proficiency certificate for their skill in reading, writing and speaking English from recognized Institutes.
Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry
Candidates can submit their application online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) at https://www.centacpuducherry.in
Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the marks obtained in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology in the qualifying examination.
Note:
If any seat falls vacant under this category, the same will be filled from the merit list of NRI candidates. If candidates are not available under NRI merit list, then the vacant seats will be filled from the merit list of Self-supporting (National) category candidates.
There are 15 seats available for the candidates seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute.
Selection of candidates under this category is by Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi.
Candidates shall apply online to the Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi at http://aipvt.vci.nic.in/
Selection of candidates under this category is based on the NEET-2024 All India Rank.
After obtaining the Provisional allotment order from VCI, New Delhi, the candidate should report at RIVER, Puducherry for admission before the date specified in the allotment order.
For more on admission through Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi.
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Fees | I year | II Year | III Year | IV Year | V Year |
| A. Govt. Quota(UT-PY) : 47 Seats | (Rs.) | (Rs.) | (Rs.) | (Rs.) | (Rs.) |
| 1. Admission fee* | 3,000 | ||||
| 2. Tuition fee*** | 30,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 | 45,000 | 30,000 |
| 3. Special fee*** (Lab,Comp,Library) | 15640 | 15640 | 15640 | 23460 | 15640 |
| 4. Exam fee (int)*** | 500 | 500 | 500 | 750 | 500 |
| 5. Educational visit fee*** | 500 | 500 | 500 | 750 | 500 |
| 6. Student welfare fee*** | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 1500 | 1000 |
| 7. Sports fee*** | 550 | 550 | 550 | 825 | 550 |
| 8. Insurance fee*** | 200 | 200 | 200 | 300 | 200 |
| 9. Id card fee* | 250 | ||||
| 10. Co-op Member Fee* | 110 | ||||
| 11. Student Council Fee*** | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| 12. Magazine Fee*** | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| 13. Caution Deposit** | 3000 | ||||
| TOTAL | 55,500 | 49,140 | 49,140 | 73,335 | 49,140 |
| IN ADDITION TO THE REGULAR FEES MENTIONED ABOVE, THE STUDENTS UNDER THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES HAVE TO PAY THE ADDITIONAL NON-REFUNDABLE TUITION FEES SPECIFIED BELOW | |||||
| 2. Self supporting (UT-PY) (10) | 1,20,000 | 1,20,000 | 1,20,000 | 1,20,000 | 1,20,000 |
| 3. Self supporting (National) (22) | 6,50,000 | 6,50,000 | 6,50,000 | 6,50,000 | 6,50,000 |
| 4. All India Quota(VCI) (15) | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 |
| 5. NRI (4) | US$9,500 | US$9,500 | US$9,500 | US$9,500 | US$9,500 |
| 6. Foreign National (2) | US$10,000 | US$10,000 | US$10,000 | US$10,000 | US$10,000 |
| Total Fee | |||||
| 1. Govt. Quota(UT-PY) | 55,500 | 49,140 | 49,140 | 73,335 | 49,140 |
| 2. Self Supporting(UT-PY) (10) | 1,75,500 | 1,69,140 | 1,69,140 | 1,93,335 | 1,69,140 |
| 3. Self Supporting (National) (22) | 6,50,000 | 6,50,000 | 6,50,000 | 6,50,000 | 6,50,000 |
| 4. All India Quota (VCI) (15) | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 |
| 5. NRI (4) | US$9,500 | US$9,500 | US$9,500 | US$9,500 | US$9,500 |
| 6. Foreign National (2) | US$10,000 | US$10,000 | US$10,000 | US$10,000 | US$10,000 |
| Total Fees | I Year | II Year | III Year | IV Year | V Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Govt. Quota(UT-PY) (47) | 55,500 | 49,140 | 49,140 | 73,335 | 49,140 |
| 2. Self Supporting (UT-PY) (10) | 1,75,500 | 1,69,140 | 1,69,140 | 1,93,335 | 1,69,140 |
| 3. Self Supporting (National) (22) | 7,05,500 | 6,99,140 | 6,99,140 | 7,23,335 | 6,99,140 |
| 4. NRI (4) | US$9,500 | US$9,500 | US$9,500 | US$9,500 | US$9,500 |
| 5. Foreign National (2) | US$10,000 | US$10,000 | US$10,000 | US$10,000 | US$10,000 |
| 6. All India Quota (VC) (15) | 77,500 | 71,140 | 71,140 | 95,335 | 71,140 |
For each extended year of study, the fee applicable to that year of study needs to be paid. *One-time-Non-refundable; **One-time-Refundable; ***Annual-Non-refundable In addition to the total fee, an amount of Rs.540 (or) Rs.890 towards recognition fee, matriculation fee, sports fee, registration fee and University Development fund as specified by the Pondicherry University may be paid as one time fee by all the candidates. Further, examination fee as specified by the Pondicherry University may be paid at the time of every annual examination. The total fee is to be paid as a single installment for each year of the course. If under any circumstances, the student happens to continue studies at RIVER exceeding the prescribed course duration of 5 ½ years, he/she shall pay the total fee applicable to that year of study till he/she completes the course (subject to a maximum of 9 years from the Date of Registration). Tuition Fee payment [for SS(N), NRI & FN candidates] shall be only through Electronic /Wire Transfer to the Bank account of the Institute throughout the period of study. (Account holder name: RIVER SNA; Name of the Bank: Bank of Baroda, RAGACOVAS branch, Puducherry; Account No: 69480100010548; IFSC code: BARB0VJRAJI; [ BARB zero VJRAJI ] MICR code: 605012009;