Veterinary Science deals with the diagnosis, treatment and curing of diseases in
birds and animals of all kinds. It involves Animal husbandry, breed
improvement, livestock conservation, and poultry care etc. Though the course of
study of Veterinary science is quite similar to that of human medical sciences
the job of a Veterinarian is tougher than the job of a General medical
practioner.
A Veterinary doctor has to administer timely vaccination of pets and farm
animals thereby preventing diseases which are transmitted from animals to human
beings. At times Veterinary doctor has to conduct surgery also. The activities
of a Veterinarian indirectly affect the growth of agricultural sector of the
country. There is immense scope for research in this field which makes the
Vet’s profession more challenging.
The Veterinary Council of India regulates the Veterinary education and
practice in India. The VCI can recommend or withdraw recognition of veterinary
qualifications granted by veterinary institutions in India.
Admission to the courses run by Universities/Institutes is made through common
entrance tests, mostly along with other medical entrance examinations, set as
per the regulations of VCI.
VCI conducts an All India Common Entrance Examination (AICEE)for
filling up 15% of total number of seats on Merit in each Government Veterinary
College in India (except from Jammu and Kashmir State) from Indian Nationals
for admission to 1st year of Bachelor of
Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry degree course (B.V.Sc.
& A.H) for every academic sessions.
Eligibility as per VCI norms
Higher Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination
equivalent to 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and any other elective
subject and English with 50% aggregate marks
or
B.Sc.examination from a recognized University with not less than two of the
following subjects (with 50% aggregate marks) - Physics, Chemistry and Biology
(Botany/Zoology) and has passed the 10+2 examination with the following
subjects - Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.
| Course Details Subjects of Study during the course are Veterinary anatomy& Histology, Parasitology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Microbiology, Pathology, public health, Animal breeding& nutrition, Livestock production& management, ,Animal reproduction, Clinical Veterinary Medicine etc. Duration of Course -The duration of the B.V.Sc and AH varies from four-and-a-half years to five years, including the period of internship. During the first four years the student is introduced to theoretical and practical training in various disciplines and the fifth year is devoted to hands-on training, of which six months is through internship. In addition they will be trained in dairying and poultry sciences. After B.V.Sc and AH course most of the learners go on to pursue the post-graduate programme. |
Master in Veterinary Science.
The M.V.Sc is a two-year course. The specialization options are medicine, surgery, anatomy, bacteriology, biochemistry, cardiology, dermatology, microbiology, molecular biology, anaesthesia, gynaecology, pathology, toxicology, virology pharmacology, etc. A candidate can also pursue study in Doctoral programmes if he prefers a job in research and teaching areas.
UNIVERSITIES/VETERINARY COLLEGES IMPARTING VETERINARY EDUCATION LEADING TO B.V.Sc. & A.H./B.V.Sc. DEGREE IN SOUTHERN REGION
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