IVRI M.V.Sc Poultry Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to M.V.Sc. Poultry Science at IVRI is based on the ICAR AIEEA-PG examination conducted by the National Testing Agency. The computer-based test comprises 120 multiple-choice questions carrying 480 marks. Candidates who qualify are shortlisted for centralised online counselling at icarcounseling.com. There is no direct or merit-based admission route to this programme.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.V.Sc. programme at IVRI, including mandatory hostel, is INR 92,700 as per the 2026-27 fee schedule. Year 1 fees amount to INR 55,500, which includes one-time examination and university admission charges, and Year 2 fees are INR 37,200. Mess charges are billed separately at actual cost. SC and ST candidates pay reduced fees with tuition waived.

Ans. Hostel accommodation at INR 12,000 per year is part of the standard fee structure at IVRI and students are housed on the Bareilly campus. Mess charges are paid separately at actual cost based on consumption. The institute operates as a fully residential campus and students are expected to reside on-site for the full 2-year duration of the programme.

Ans. Graduates of M.V.Sc. Poultry Science from IVRI can pursue careers as ICAR scientists, state animal husbandry department veterinary officers, researchers in pharmaceutical and poultry nutrition companies, faculty at veterinary and agricultural universities, and specialists in poultry feed or processing industries. Many graduates also qualify for Ph.D. programmes at ICAR institutions or state agricultural universities.

Ans. Candidates must hold a BVSc and AH degree or an equivalent 4 to 6-year bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Allied Sciences. General, OBC-NCL, and EWS candidates require a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or 7.50 OGPA. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates need 50% marks or 6.60 OGPA. The minimum age at the time of admission is 19 years as of August 31 of the admission year.

Ans. M.V.Sc. students at IVRI can apply for the ICAR NTS-PG Scholarship of INR 5,000 per month for out-state students admitted via AIEEA-PG, subject to merit and good conduct. The PM-USP Yojana offers INR 82,000 per year for students from families with income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs. The UGC PG National Scholarship of INR 10,000 per year is available for first-time PG students under 30. All scholarships are administered through the National Scholarship Portal.