Postgraduate UGC Approved by VCI MVSC

Master of Veterinary Science MVSc · 2 years

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Master of Veterinary Science course overview, eligibility, duration and progression options.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Graduation
Entrance exam
ICAR AIEEA PG
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
MANDATORY: registration with the State Veterinary Council / VCI
Overview

About this course

A regulated veterinary postgraduate route. Verify official eligibility and approved specialisation facilities.

Indicative eligibility: A recognised veterinary bachelor degree, registration and specialisation-specific admission requirements.

Always verify the current official admission notification before applying.

01 · Overview

Course overview

A regulated veterinary postgraduate route. Verify official eligibility and approved specialisation facilities.
02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

A recognised veterinary bachelor degree, registration and specialisation-specific admission requirements. Exact marks, subjects, age, entrance and selection rules vary by institution and admission year.
03 · More detail

What students and parents should verify

Check recognition, syllabus, faculty, facilities, practical exposure, total cost, refund rules, entrance process, progression and credible outcome evidence before admission.
04 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Veterinary colleges
  • ICAR institutes (IVRI, NDRI)
  • State animal husbandry departments
  • Veterinary pharmaceutical companies
  • Poultry and dairy corporations
  • Zoos and wildlife parks

What you can study next.

  • Ph.D
  • ARS via ICAR NET
  • Specialised clinical practice
  • Post-doctoral research
05 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 40,000 - 75,000 per month.

Typical duration. 2 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Graduation Any — A recognised veterinary bachelor degree, registration and specialisation-specific admission requirements.

Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.

Admission

Entrance exams for this course

ICAR AIEEA PG
Accepted or institution-specific

An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

3 routes mapped from this qualification.

Veterinary Doctor
Diagnoses, treats and helps prevent disease in animals while supporting animal and public health.
Alternative route
Veterinary Officer (state govt)
gazetted, rural posting
Alternative route
Assistant Professor
Teaches and researches at a college or university. Requires a postgraduate degree plus UGC NET (or CSIR NET / ICAR NET in the sciences and agriculture), and increasingly a Ph.D for permanent appointment.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

Courses that lead here

B.V.Sc & A.H. (Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry)
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for Master of Veterinary Science?

B.V.Sc & A.H. with VCI registration. Admission is through ICAR AIEEA PG, State veterinary university entrance.

How long does Master of Veterinary Science take?

2 years. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.

What does Master of Veterinary Science cost?

Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after Master of Veterinary Science?

Ph.D, ARS via ICAR NET, Specialised clinical practice, Post-doctoral research.

Does Master of Veterinary Science need a licence or registration to practise?

MANDATORY: registration with the State Veterinary Council / VCI.