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Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS) is a state government veterinary university established in 2010 under the Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Act, 2010. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), and is approved by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI). RAJUVAS is the premier veterinary university of Rajasthan, headquartered in Bikaner.
RAJUVAS is too young and a specialised state veterinary university to appear in the NIRF major university ranking lists. It does not participate in NIRF at this time.
The main campus in Bikaner spans approximately 100 acres and is home to the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CVAS), Bikaner. The university operates three constituent colleges and 65 affiliated institutes offering 2-year diploma programmes in animal husbandry across Rajasthan.
- BVSc and AH (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry) — 5.5 years (5 years + 6-month compulsory internship), available at CVAS Bikaner and CVAS Navania, Vallabhnagar, Udaipur
- MVSc — 17 specialisations including Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Pathology, Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding and Genetics, Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, and Animal Biotechnology, offered at the Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (PGIVER), Jaipur
- PhD — 12 specialisations in veterinary and animal science disciplines
- Diploma in Animal Husbandry — 1-year programme at affiliated institutes
The total BVSc and AH fee is INR 86,700 over 5 years (INR 17,340 per year). MVSc total fee is INR 40,120 for 2 years (INR 20,060 per year).
Merit-based scholarships are available for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS students through the Rajasthan state government and the National Scholarship Portal. ICAR Junior Research Fellowships are available for PhD students.
RAJUVAS does not conduct conventional campus placement drives. Career outcomes are oriented toward veterinary practice, government services, the dairy and livestock industry, and academic research. The BVSc placement rate was reported at 95% with an average salary of INR 4.69 LPA as per 2022-23 data.
RAJUVAS Admission Dates 2026
BVSc and AH admissions for the 2026-27 batch at RAJUVAS have concluded. Admissions were based on NEET UG 2026 merit through centralised state veterinary counselling conducted by the Rajasthan government. The next admission cycle for 2027-28 will follow the same NEET UG route with counselling expected in July to September 2027.
| Event | 2026-27 Session (Concluded) |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Exam | May 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Results | June 2026 |
| Rajasthan Vet Counselling Registration | July 2026 |
| Document Verification and Seat Allotment | August to September 2026 |
| Classes Commencement | September to October 2026 |
Tentative dates for the 2027-28 admission cycle are given below, based on the pattern of previous years. MVSc and PhD admissions are through ICAR-AIEEA PG and ICAR-JRF examinations respectively.
| Event | 2027-28 Session (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2027 Exam | May 2027 |
| Counselling Registration (BVSc) | July 2027 |
| ICAR-AIEEA PG 2027 (MVSc) | July 2027 |
| Seat Allotment and Admission | August to September 2027 |
The table below covers the course-wise entrance exam accepted at RAJUVAS across programme levels.
| Programme | Entrance Exam | Seat Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| BVSc and AH | NEET UG | 85% Rajasthan domicile, 15% VCI All India quota |
| MVSc | ICAR-AIEEA PG | State seats (University merit) + ICAR seats |
| PhD | ICAR-JRF or University entrance | University allocated seats |
| Diploma in Animal Husbandry | Merit-based (Class X/XII marks) | Affiliated institutes across Rajasthan |
RAJUVAS Courses and Fees
RAJUVAS offers programmes exclusively in veterinary science and animal husbandry across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The flagship BVSc and AH programme spans 5.5 years (including a 6-month compulsory rotating internship) with a total fee of INR 86,700. The MVSc programme covers 17 specialisations at PGIVER, Jaipur.
| Programme | Duration | Specialisations | Annual Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BVSc and AH | 5 years + 6-month internship | Single integrated programme | INR 17,340 | INR 86,700 |
| MVSc | 2 years | 17 specialisations (Anatomy, Pathology, Surgery, Nutrition, Genetics, Microbiology, and others) | INR 20,060 | INR 40,120 |
| PhD | 3 years (minimum) | 12 disciplines | INR 20,060 | INR 60,180 |
| Diploma in Animal Husbandry | 1 year | Animal husbandry practices | INR 1,50,000 | INR 1,50,000 |
CVAS Bikaner and CVAS Navania, Vallabhnagar (Udaipur) each offer the BVSc and AH programme. PGIVER, Jaipur is the dedicated postgraduate and research institute of RAJUVAS. RAJUVAS also oversees 65 affiliated institutes offering 2-year diploma programmes in Animal Husbandry across rural Rajasthan.
RAJUVAS Admission Process
All RAJUVAS programmes require entrance examinations conducted at the national level by ICAR/NTA or through state-level counselling for BVSc. The admission process is merit-based with no management quota for BVSc seats.
BVSc and AH Admission
BVSc and AH admission is entirely through NEET UG merit. The RPVT (Rajasthan Pre-Veterinary Test) has been discontinued. Seat distribution follows Rajasthan reservation norms with 85% state domicile quota and 15% All India quota managed by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI).
- Eligibility: Class XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board, minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST)
- NEET qualifying cutoff: 50th percentile for General/EWS; 40th percentile for SC, ST, OBC
- Domicile: 85% seats require Rajasthan domicile certificate
- Stages: NEET UG, Rajasthan vet counselling registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, fee payment, reporting to college
The CVAS Bikaner and CVAS Navania campuses each have approximately 35 government seats and 50 payment-category seats for BVSc and AH per academic year. The NEET UG closing rank for the government-category CVAS Bikaner has varied across years depending on the cohort’s NEET score distribution.
MVSc Admission
MVSc admission is through the ICAR-AIEEA PG examination conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Candidates with ICAR-JRF/SRF status are given preference and scholarship eligibility. Eligibility is BVSc and AH from a VCI-recognised university with a minimum of 60% aggregate.
PhD Admission
PhD admissions at PGIVER follow the ICAR-JRF/ASRB examination route. Candidates must hold MVSc in a relevant discipline with minimum 60% aggregate. A research proposal and interview may be required at PGIVER.
RAJUVAS Career Outcomes
RAJUVAS does not conduct formal campus placement drives typical of engineering or management colleges. Career pathways after BVSc and AH are diverse and well-structured, spanning government veterinary services, armed forces, industry, and academia.
- Government Veterinary Services: Rajasthan state government recruits Veterinary Officers and Animal Husbandry Officers through RPSC. Central government recruits through UPSC for Indian Forest Service and other all-India services.
- Indian Army Veterinary Corps: BVSc graduates are eligible for Short Service Commission in the Army Veterinary Corps
- Livestock and Dairy Industry: Private dairy companies, poultry integrators, and cattle feed companies recruit veterinarians for field and technical roles
- Animal Health Pharmaceuticals: Animal health divisions of pharmaceutical companies recruit for field veterinary and regulatory roles
- NABARD and Co-operative Banks: Agricultural finance institutions recruit BVSc graduates as Development Officers
- Research and Academia: MVSc and PhD holders join ICAR institutes, state animal husbandry departments, and university teaching positions
| Career Pathway | Typical Starting Salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State Veterinary Officer (RPSC) | INR 5 to 7 LPA | Rajasthan Pay Matrix Grade |
| Army Veterinary Corps (SSC) | INR 7 to 10 LPA | Short Service Commission |
| Private Livestock / Dairy Industry | INR 3.5 to 6 LPA | Field Veterinarian or Technical Officer roles |
| Animal Health Pharma | INR 4 to 7 LPA | Field or regulatory veterinary positions |
| ICAR Research / University Teaching | INR 5 to 8 LPA (with MVSc/PhD) | Requires ICAR-JRF and PhD for substantive positions |
The reported overall BVSc placement rate at RAJUVAS stands at 95% with an average salary of INR 4.69 LPA as per 2022-23 institutional data. Top recruiting organisations have included NABARD, Indian Army Veterinary Corps, Paayas Milk Producer Company, and state animal husbandry departments.
RAJUVAS Scholarships
Students at RAJUVAS are eligible for Central Government and Rajasthan State Government scholarship schemes processed through the National Scholarship Portal. ICAR-funded fellowships are available at the postgraduate and doctoral level.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | SC/ST students enrolled in BVSc, income-based | Tuition fee and maintenance allowance |
| Post Matric Scholarship (OBC/EBC) | OBC/EBC students, parental income below INR 1 Lakh | Partial tuition support |
| Rajasthan State Scholarship | Rajasthan domicile, merit and income criteria | Varies by scheme |
| ICAR-JRF Scholarship (PhD) | ICAR-JRF qualified candidates enrolled in PhD | INR 31,000 per month (Junior Research Fellowship) |
| ICAR-JRF Scholarship (MVSc) | ICAR-AIEEA PG qualifiers with JRF status | INR 12,400 per month |
ICAR JRF and SRF scholarships are the most financially significant awards at RAJUVAS, available to qualified postgraduate and doctoral students pursuing research in veterinary and animal science disciplines.
RAJUVAS Campus and Infrastructure
RAJUVAS maintains three constituent campuses across Rajasthan. The main campus with CVAS Bikaner occupies approximately 100 acres in Bikaner, a city known for its livestock economy and camel research centre. The campus houses veterinary clinical facilities, animal houses, livestock farms, research laboratories, and a teaching hospital for small and large animals.
Separate hostel facilities are available for male and female students at CVAS Bikaner. Hostel fees range from INR 1,980 to INR 3,800 per month. The campus includes a sports ground, canteen, and basic student amenities. CVAS Navania at Vallabhnagar, Udaipur, provides an additional BVSc campus in the southern Rajasthan region.
PGIVER (Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary Education and Research) in Jaipur is the dedicated research and postgraduate campus, housing the MVSc and PhD programmes and specialised veterinary research facilities. RAJUVAS also oversees 65 affiliated diploma institutes spread across Rajasthan to extend animal husbandry education to rural areas.
RAJUVAS vs GADVASU vs MAFSU
Aspirants choosing a state veterinary university in North and Central India often compare RAJUVAS alongside Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) in Punjab and Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU) in Maharashtra. All three are state government veterinary universities admitting through NEET UG.
| Parameter | RAJUVAS, Bikaner | GADVASU, Ludhiana | MAFSU, Nagpur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 2010 | 2005 | 2000 |
| State | Rajasthan | Punjab | Maharashtra |
| Flagship Programme | BVSc and AH (5.5 years) | BVSc and AH (5.5 years) | BVSc and AH (5.5 years) |
| BVSc Admission | NEET UG | NEET UG | NEET UG |
| BVSc Annual Fee | INR 17,340 | Contact college | Contact college |
| Constituent Colleges | 3 colleges + 65 diploma institutes | 1 campus (main) | Multiple constituent colleges |
RAJUVAS serves the Rajasthan domicile quota students primarily and has the broadest geographic spread in the state through its 65 affiliated diploma institutes. GADVASU is well-regarded for its research output in Punjab’s dairy-farming belt. MAFSU covers Maharashtra and offers programmes in fisheries sciences in addition to veterinary disciplines. All three admit through NEET UG with state domicile reservation.
RAJUVAS FAQs
Ques. What is RAJUVAS and where is it located?
Ans. RAJUVAS (Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences) is a state government veterinary university established in 2010, headquartered in Bikaner, Rajasthan. It operates three constituent colleges: CVAS Bikaner, CVAS Navania Udaipur, and PGIVER Jaipur, along with 65 affiliated diploma institutes across Rajasthan. It is recognised by UGC, ICAR, and the Veterinary Council of India (VCI).
Ques. What is the BVSc fee at RAJUVAS?
Ans. The BVSc and AH fee at RAJUVAS is INR 17,340 per year, totalling INR 86,700 for the 5-year programme (excluding the 6-month internship period). This applies to government-quota seats. MVSc fees are INR 20,060 per year (INR 40,120 for 2 years).
Ques. Is NEET compulsory for BVSc at RAJUVAS?
Ans. Yes. BVSc and AH admission at RAJUVAS is entirely based on NEET UG merit. The earlier RPVT (Rajasthan Pre-Veterinary Test) has been discontinued. Candidates must score above the qualifying cutoff (50th percentile for General/EWS; 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC) and register for Rajasthan state veterinary counselling.
Ques. How many BVSc seats does RAJUVAS have at CVAS Bikaner?
Ans. CVAS Bikaner has approximately 35 government-category seats and 50 payment-category seats for BVSc and AH per year. The 85% quota is reserved for Rajasthan domicile candidates, while 15% are All India quota seats managed by the Veterinary Council of India.
Ques. What are the career options after BVSc from RAJUVAS?
Ans. BVSc graduates from RAJUVAS can pursue state government Veterinary Officer posts through RPSC, Indian Army Veterinary Corps, private dairy and livestock companies, animal health pharmaceutical companies, NABARD, and academic/research positions after MVSc. The reported placement rate for BVSc graduates is 95%, with an average starting salary of INR 4.69 LPA as per 2022-23 data.
Ques. Does RAJUVAS have hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes. RAJUVAS CVAS Bikaner has separate boys and girls hostel facilities. Monthly hostel fees range from INR 1,980 to INR 3,800 depending on the room type. The hostels are on the main 100-acre campus in Bikaner.
Ques. Is RAJUVAS a good veterinary university?
Ans. RAJUVAS is the sole state veterinary university of Rajasthan, recognised by UGC, ICAR, and the Veterinary Council of India. It is the primary institution for BVSc admission in Rajasthan, offering low government-fee seats (INR 17,340 per year) and strong career placement in government vet services and the livestock industry. Its three constituent colleges and 65 diploma institutes make it the most geographically spread veterinary education body in Rajasthan.
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The reporting date for RAJUVAS (Rajasthan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences) for Round 1 admission was 13 September 2025 at 9:00 AM, at the Auditorium of CVAS, Bikaner, for document verification and fee payment.
The academic year for the B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry) program at the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner, under the Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS), typically began in June. Admissions are conducted through the NEET UG examination, and the counseling process is managed by the Central UG Admission Board formed by RAJUVAS. Candidates must register and participate in the online/offline counseling rounds as per the schedule displayed on the official RAJUVAS website
To download the RPVT admit card, visit the official RPVT or RUHS website. Click on the admit card link, enter your application number, date of birth, and security code. Download and print the admit card. Carry it with valid ID to the exam center.
With an All India Rank of 69,850 in the EWS category, admission to Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences may be difficult, as cutoffs are higher. However, chances depend on counselling rounds, seat availability, and category trends. You should still participate in counselling and consider backup colleges.
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There is only one Diploma course offered in RAJUVAS Bikaner. The name of the course is Diploma in Animal Husbandry. The per year fee of the course is INR 16 thousand. The total fee is INR 32 thousand.
The total fee structure for Diploma in A&H is INR 32,000 for 3 years and INR 16k per year.
yes, admission to the courses at RAJUVAS Bikane is done based on RPVT entrance exam conducted by the University itself.
To apply for admission, visit the RAJUVAS website: https://rajuvas.org/. Navigate to the "Result" section and there you’ll see a dropdown menu or a separate page listing various results. There you can look for results related to compartment exams.
B.V.Sc. Fees
The first year fee of B.V.Sc. is INR 15,740. The second, third, fourth and fifth year fees of the course are the same INR 13,340.
Candidate should have passed Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent from the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education or CBSE or equivalent from any recognized institute with the optional subjects: Physics, chemistry, and biology, OR Agriculture stream subjects (with Biology as one of the optional subjects). Admission shall be done on merit drawn on the basis of marks of Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent.
Click on the below link to get the RAJUVAS details regarding courses, fees, admission etc.
Link: RAJUVAS Bikaner Overview
Yes, RAJUVAS University is a government recognised university. The university was established under the Government Act only.
The cutoff for 2023 NEET at RAJUVAS has not been released yet. You may check the official website to be updated.
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The cutoff for 2023 NEET at RAJUVAS has not been released yet. You may check the official website to be updated.
The entrance exam i.e., RPVT is expected to be conducted in September 2023. Till that time, you will complete your 12th class.