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Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) is a public state university established in 1989 by the Government of Tamil Nadu. It was the first veterinary university to be set up in Asia. The university is regulated by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and holds NAAC A Grade accreditation.
As per NIRF Agriculture and Allied Sectors Ranking 2025, TANUVAS is ranked 26th in India. The university ranked 17th in the same category in 2024.
The main administrative campus is at Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. TANUVAS operates 11 constituent colleges spread across the state, including Madras Veterinary College (Chennai, est. 1903), colleges at Namakkal, Tirunelveli, Orathanadu (Thanjavur), Thoothukudi, Salem, Udumalaipettai, Theni, and Hosur.
- BVSc and AH (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry): 5-year flagship programme, offered at 7 constituent colleges across Tamil Nadu
- B.Tech programmes: Dairy Technology, Food Technology, and Poultry Production Technology (4-year each), at the College of Food and Dairy Technology (Koduvalli) and College of Poultry Production and Management (Hosur)
- Postgraduate programmes: MVSc in 29 specialisations, M.Tech (Dairy Chemistry, Dairy Technology, Food Technology), M.Sc (Biotechnology), M.Phil (Biotechnology)
- Doctoral programmes: PhD in over 25 veterinary, animal husbandry, and allied science disciplines
- PG Diplomas: Companion Animal Practice, Dairy Technology, Food Safety and Quality Management, Molecular and Biochemical Technology, Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosis
The total fees for BVSc and AH are INR 96,055 for the full 5-year programme. B.Tech programme fees are INR 1,04,385 for the complete 4-year course.
TANUVAS offers the TANUVAS Merit Scholarship, ICAR Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship, and multiple state government schemes for SC/ST and backward class students.
BVSc graduates posted a median placement package of INR 8.40 LPA in 2024. MVSc graduates recorded a median of INR 10.20 LPA in the same year.
TANUVAS Admission Dates 2026
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are governed by NEET UG for the BVSc and AH programme and ICAR AIEEA UG for B.Tech programmes. The IV Round of seat allotment has been released and the 2026-27 cycle is in its concluding stage.
| Event | Status / Date (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| UG Counselling Registration | Closed |
| IV Round Allotment List | Released (October 2026) |
| Last Date to Report to Campus | 7 October 2026 |
| PG Admission Process | Ongoing (check official portal) |
The table below lists the qualifying entrance examinations accepted for each programme family at TANUVAS under the 2026-27 admission cycle.
| Programme | Entrance Exam | Quota Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| BVSc and AH | NEET UG | 85% Tamil Nadu State Quota, 15% ICAR AIEEA All-India Quota |
| B.Tech (Dairy / Food / Poultry Technology) | ICAR AIEEA UG, TANCET | State and ICAR quota |
| MVSc / M.Tech | ICAR ARS-NET, TANUVAS Entrance Test | State and ICAR quota |
| PhD | ICAR NET, TANUVAS Research Entrance Test | State and ICAR quota |
TANUVAS Courses and Fees
TANUVAS offers over 60 programmes across veterinary science, animal husbandry, dairy technology, food technology, poultry production, and biotechnology. The table below covers major programme families with fees from the university fee structure for General Category candidates.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (General Quota) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVSc and AH | 5 years | 10+2 PCB with 50%, valid NEET UG score | INR 96,055 |
| B.Tech (Dairy Technology) | 4 years | 10+2 PCB/PCM with 50%, ICAR AIEEA | INR 1,04,385 |
| B.Tech (Food Technology) | 4 years | 10+2 PCB/PCM with 50%, ICAR AIEEA | INR 1,04,385 |
| B.Tech (Poultry Production Technology) | 4 years | 10+2 PCB with 50%, ICAR AIEEA | INR 1,04,385 |
| MVSc (29 specialisations) | 2 years | BVSc and AH degree, valid ICAR NET score | INR 96,925 |
| M.Tech (Dairy / Food Technology) | 2 years | B.Tech in relevant discipline | INR 96,925 |
| M.Sc (Biotechnology) | 2 years | BSc in relevant science discipline | INR 1,16,925 |
| PhD (25+ disciplines) | 3 years | Masters degree, ICAR NET or GATE | INR 1,44,175 |
| PG Diploma (5 specialisations) | 1 year | BVSc or relevant degree | INR 49,675 to 59,675 |
The BVSc programme is offered at Madras Veterinary College (Chennai), Namakkal, Tirunelveli, Orathanadu, Salem, Udumalaipettai, and Theni constituent colleges, with seat intake varying by campus. The College of Poultry Production and Management at Hosur is the only campus offering B.Tech (Poultry Production Technology) in the TANUVAS system.
TANUVAS Admission Process
BVSc and AH Admission
BVSc and AH is the flagship programme with intake across 7 constituent colleges. Admissions are conducted through a centralised counselling process managed by the TANUVAS Admission Committee.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) and minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates)
- Age: Minimum 17 years as on 31 December of the year of admission
- Entrance: Valid NEET UG score is mandatory
- Quota: 85% seats filled through Tamil Nadu State quota and 15% through ICAR AIEEA UG All-India quota
- Process: Online application, counselling registration, choice filling, seat allotment in rounds, document verification, reporting to allotted campus
NEET UG closing rank for General Category BVSc seats at Madras Veterinary College (Chennai) typically falls within the top 10,000 ranks in Tamil Nadu. Constituent colleges at Salem, Theni, and Udumalaipettai see relatively lower closing ranks. Reservation policy follows Tamil Nadu norms: SC 18%, ST 1%, MBC/DNC 20%, BC 30%, BC-Muslims 3.5%, and EWS 10%.
B.Tech Programme Admission
B.Tech admissions in Dairy Technology, Food Technology, and Poultry Production Technology follow a combined merit-based counselling process. The 15% ICAR quota is filled through ICAR AIEEA UG scores and the state quota seats through TANCET/merit counselling. Eligibility requires 10+2 with PCB or PCM at 50% or above.
Postgraduate and PhD Admission
MVSc admissions require a BVSc and AH degree and a valid ICAR ARS-NET or TANUVAS Entrance Test score. M.Tech and M.Sc (Biotechnology) admissions follow entrance-based shortlisting with merit ranking. PhD admissions across all disciplines require a relevant Masters degree and a valid ICAR NET or TANUVAS Research Entrance Test score. Doctoral candidates must also clear an interview conducted by the respective department.
TANUVAS Placements and Career Outcomes
TANUVAS maintains a dedicated Placement Cell coordinating campus recruitment across its constituent colleges. Corporate recruiters from the dairy, poultry, feed, and animal pharmaceutical industries visit regularly. Government service remains the dominant career pathway for BVSc graduates through Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) and Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recruitment.
As per NIRF 2024 data, 233 out of 360 BVSc graduates (5-year programme) secured placements with a median annual package of INR 8.40 LPA. Among B.Tech (4-year) graduates, 57 out of 87 were placed at a median of INR 3.60 LPA. PG (MVSc/M.Tech) graduates posted a median of INR 10.20 LPA with 53 out of 67 placed.
| Programme | Students Placed (2024) | Total Graduating | Median Package (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BVSc and AH (5-year UG) | 233 | 360 | INR 8.40 LPA |
| B.Tech programmes (4-year UG) | 57 | 87 | INR 3.60 LPA |
| MVSc / M.Tech (2-year PG) | 53 | 67 | INR 10.20 LPA |
Confirmed corporate recruiters include Aviagen, Venkateshwara Hatcheries Limited (VHL), Aavin (Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation), and organisations from the dairy, feed, and animal pharma sectors. A significant share of BVSc graduates qualify as Veterinary Assistant Surgeons through TNPSC recruitment and enter government veterinary services across Tamil Nadu. PG graduates in veterinary specialisations often pursue doctoral research at ICAR institutes or take up faculty positions.
TANUVAS Rankings
TANUVAS is ranked by NIRF in the Agriculture and Allied Sectors category. It is one of the few specialised veterinary universities to appear consistently in national rankings, reflecting its research output and graduate outcomes.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | 2024 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Agriculture and Allied Sectors | 26 | 17 |
TANUVAS is accredited by NAAC with an A Grade. The university ranked 17th in NIRF Agriculture in 2024. The 2025 ranking declined to 26th, driven by a lower score in the Research and Professional Practice parameter (19.95 in 2025). Teaching, Learning and Resources scored 76.68 and Graduation Outcomes scored 62.09 in the 2025 NIRF assessment.
TANUVAS Scholarships
TANUVAS offers several scholarship schemes for meritorious and financially eligible students across its constituent colleges. Disbursement for most Central and State schemes is routed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| TANUVAS Merit Scholarship | Top academic performers per batch | Cash award and merit certificate |
| ICAR Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship | ICAR quota students with financial need | INR 1,000 per month (UG level) |
| SC/SCA/ST Welfare Scholarship | SC/ST students, Government of Tamil Nadu norms | Tuition fee waiver and maintenance allowance |
| BC/MBC Backward Class Scholarship | BC/MBC students meeting parental income criteria | Partial fee support and maintenance grant |
| Agricultural Labourers and Farmers Welfare Scheme | Children of agricultural labourers and farmers, Tamil Nadu | Fee concession and stipend |
| Pattukottai Azhagiri Endowment | Merit-based, open to TANUVAS students | Cash award |
Students may additionally apply through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for Central Government schemes including the PM-USP scholarship and Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST students.
TANUVAS Campus and Infrastructure
TANUVAS maintains its main administrative campus at Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai. The founding constituent college, Madras Veterinary College at Vepery, Chennai, dates to 1903 and is among the oldest veterinary institutions in India. The university runs seven veterinary clinical complexes across its campuses, serving as teaching hospitals for hands-on clinical training of BVSc students.
Chennai campus hostels house over 1,000 boys and 200+ girls. The Madhavaram campus hostel has nine blocks with a combined capacity of 750 resident students. Facilities include a modernised kitchen, RO drinking water, a solar water heater, a reading room, and an indoor sports facility.
Each constituent college operates dedicated teaching farms for cattle, buffalo, goat, and poultry, which are integral to the clinical and production training components of the BVSc and B.Tech programmes. The university library network provides digital access to research journals across campuses. An Innovation Centre and a Distance Education Directorate support applied research and continuing education for practising veterinarians across Tamil Nadu.
TANUVAS vs GADVASU vs SVVU
Candidates shortlisting government veterinary universities in India often compare TANUVAS with Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) in Ludhiana, Punjab, and Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University (SVVU) in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. All three are state government veterinary universities regulated by VCI and ICAR with comparable programme portfolios.
| Parameter | TANUVAS | GADVASU | SVVU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Ludhiana, Punjab | Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh |
| Established | 1989 | 2005 | 2005 |
| Type | State Veterinary University | State Veterinary University | State Veterinary University |
| NAAC Grade | A | A+ | A |
| NIRF 2025 (Agriculture) | 26 | Not in top 50 | Not in top 50 |
| Constituent Colleges | 11 | 5 | 5 |
| BVSc and AH Total Fees | INR 96,055 | As per Punjab state norms | As per AP state norms |
TANUVAS leads in network size with 11 constituent colleges, giving Tamil Nadu-domicile aspirants more campus options. GADVASU at Ludhiana holds an A+ NAAC grade and is strong in dairy and animal science research. SVVU serves Andhra Pradesh domicile candidates and offers lower-fee BVSc seats under the state quota. No single institution dominates across all parameters.
TANUVAS FAQs
Ques. Is NEET required for BVSc admission at TANUVAS?
Ans. Yes. NEET UG is mandatory for all BVSc and AH admissions at TANUVAS constituent colleges. The Veterinary Council of India requires NEET UG scores for BVSc admissions across all veterinary universities in India. There is no direct merit-based admission to BVSc without a valid NEET UG score.
Ques. What is the total fee for BVSc at TANUVAS?
Ans. The total fee for the 5-year BVSc and AH programme at TANUVAS under the General Category is INR 96,055 for the entire duration. SC/ST candidates are eligible for fee waivers under Tamil Nadu Government welfare schemes, which can significantly reduce or eliminate the fee burden.
Ques. What is the NIRF ranking of TANUVAS?
Ans. TANUVAS is ranked 26th in the NIRF Agriculture and Allied Sectors category in 2025. In 2024, the university ranked 17th in the same category. TANUVAS holds a NAAC A Grade accreditation.
Ques. Does TANUVAS have hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes. TANUVAS has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls at all constituent colleges. The Chennai campus (Madhavaram) alone houses over 1,000 boys and 200+ girls. Hostel facilities include separate messes, reading rooms, RO water, and sports amenities.
Ques. What are the career options after BVSc from TANUVAS?
Ans. BVSc graduates from TANUVAS pursue careers as Veterinary Assistant Surgeons through TNPSC recruitment, in private veterinary practice, at dairy cooperatives like Aavin, in the poultry and feed industries, and at pharmaceutical companies specialising in animal health. Many graduates also clear NEET PG (Veterinary) and pursue MVSc specialisations at TANUVAS or other ICAR institutions.
Ques. Which is the oldest constituent college of TANUVAS?
Ans. Madras Veterinary College at Vepery, Chennai, is the oldest constituent college of TANUVAS, founded in 1903. It was originally established as a veterinary school and was later upgraded to a degree-granting college. The college offers BVSc and AH and is the most sought-after campus under the TANUVAS counselling system.
Ques. Can students from outside Tamil Nadu apply to TANUVAS?
Ans. The 85% state quota seats at TANUVAS are reserved for Tamil Nadu domicile candidates. The remaining 15% are filled through the ICAR AIEEA All-India quota, which is open to eligible candidates from across India. NRI and Foreign National quota seats are also available at TANUVAS for specific programmes.
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Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) does not offer “direct admissions” where you can simply pay a fee or skip the standard entry process for its degree programs. Admissions to its undergraduate (e.g., BVSc & AH, B.Tech) and postgraduate programs are based on merit/entrance exams, online application, and counselling procedures as per the university’s rules and seat quotas; there is no official direct admission route outside this process
At Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), students belonging to the SC (Scheduled Caste) category are eligible for fee concessions under the Government Order (G.O.) Ms. No. 167, dated 31.08.2017. This order mandates that students from the SC/SCA/ST categories are entitled to full fee reimbursement for undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including B.V.Sc. & A.H., B.Tech, and M.V.Sc. The reimbursement covers tuition fees and other academic charges, ensuring that eligible students can pursue their studies without financial burden.
At the TANUVAS official admission portal (UG), Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University offers B.Tech in Food Technology and other UG courses through merit-based admission. It is a full-time 4-year programme, not a part-time B.Tech. Diploma holders like you may need to complete bridge or equivalence requirements before applying
Admission to Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University is merit-based for UG courses like BVSc. Candidates must pass 12th with PCB subjects. Apply online through the official portal, fill preferences, and attend counselling based on rank. Final admission is confirmed after document verification and payment of fees.
Applications are invited from eligible candidates through online form filling and payment followed by offline submission at the University. Candidates applying for any of the courses are required to score at least 60% marks in their last qualifying exam.
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) conducts entrance examinations for its postgraduate (PG) and doctoral (Ph.D.) programs. For the 2025-26 academic session, the tentative schedule is as follows:?
The exam is conducted in July- August. For preparation, the syllabus for the entrance exam includes topics relevant to the specific PG program you are applying for. The syllabus covers subjects such as veterinary sciences, animal husbandry, and related disciplines depending on the course you choose.
The fees of the BVSc is mentioned below:
The admission process of TAUVAS vary from course to course. Given below are the course wise admission criteria:
The expected Cutoff rank list of TANUVAS Undergraduate courses is listed below:
To join BVSc at TANUVAS, you must have domicile of Tamil Nadu and have passed 10+2 with required marks in subjects like PCB. You'll also need to be at least 17 years old as of Decemeber 31st. The admission process is such- you need to visit the official TANUVAS website and applying for the entrance exam and selection will be done based on merit followed by counselling.
You must have passed 10+2 with PCMB (minimum 60% marks, mere passing marks for reserved category candidates). Admisison is done on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination followed by counseling and verification documents. You can access the online application form from the official website of the university
You can check out the page TANUVAS Chennai Courses & fees to know more on the course duration as well as the fee details.
The total fee structure for BVSc course is INR 1,05,000 for 5 years and INR 21,000 per year at TANUVAS Chennai.
Admission process includes registration, choice filling and then counselling to get selection.
Admissions have been concluded for the academic year 2023-24 at the TANUVAS. The fee ranges between INR 21,415 to 33,325 depending on the courses. It is government university.
TANUVAS admission for session 2023 has already concluded.
The fee for BVSc at TANUVAS ranges between 17000 and 21000 annually. You need to give the entrance examination accepted by the college for admission to the course. For more info, Visit: BVSc at TANUVAS
You should have passed class 12 with relevant marks to be eligible for admission. You can check out details for these courses here; Courses at TANUVAS
No, TANUVAS only allows residents of Tamil Nadu to apply for their programmes.