College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry Aizawl B.V.Sc Animal Husbandry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total academic fee for the five-year BVSc and Animal Husbandry programme at CVSc AH Aizawl is INR 12,900 for the full programme duration. This includes tuition fee of INR 1,200 per year, other academic charges of INR 1,280 per year, and a one-time admission fee of INR 500 in the first year. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately as per CAU norms and are not included in this figure.

Ans. NEET-UG is mandatory only for the 15 percent VCI-quota seats that are open to candidates from across India. The remaining 85 percent of seats are filled through state nominations by the seven North Eastern states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura, through their own state-level processes, which may not require NEET. Candidates should check their respective state government’s nomination procedure.

Ans. Based on past admission cycles, CAU typically opens the application window for BVSc and Animal Husbandry admissions around October to November each year. For 2026-27 admissions, the application window is expected to open in October 2026. Candidates who qualify NEET-UG and meet the eligibility criteria should watch the official CAU website and the college admission portal for the notification.

Ans. Graduates can work in government veterinary services under state animal husbandry departments across North Eastern states. Other career options include positions in the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, and defence services. Graduates may also pursue clinical practice, work in the livestock and poultry industry, or continue with M.V.Sc. programmes within the Central Agricultural University system for specialised roles in animal health and research.

Ans. Yes, students from outside North Eastern states can apply for the 15 percent VCI-quota seats, which are open to candidates from across India on the basis of NEET-UG merit. These seats are managed by the Veterinary Council of India. However, the 85 percent state-nomination seats are reserved for students nominated by the seven North Eastern states, and candidates from other states are not eligible for those seats.

Ans. The college is set on a 169-acre campus in Selesih that includes an integrated teaching farm with cattle, pig, and poultry units for hands-on clinical training. Students gain exposure to indigenous livestock breeds and endemic animal diseases specific to the North Eastern region. The campus has fully equipped laboratories for anatomy, microbiology, pathology, and pharmacology, along with a veterinary clinical complex for case-based practical learning throughout the five-year programme.