

For aspiring veterinarians, the College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (CVASc) in Pantnagar is a name that often tops the list. Established in 1960, it's a constituent college of the prestigious G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology. The college holds accreditation from the Veterinary Council of India (VCI), and its parent university was ranked 1st among Agriculture and Allied Sector universities by NIRF in 2023, reflecting its high academic standards. The college is renowned for its comprehensive veterinary programs, with the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) being the most sought-after course. It also offers advanced degrees like MVSc and PhD across various specializations. Admission to the flagship BVSc & AH program is highly competitive and depends entirely on your NEET-UG score, with seat allocation managed through VCI counselling for the All India Quota. Being a government institution, the fees are quite affordable, with the annual cost for the BVSc program being approximately INR 58,000. While the complete placement statistics for the 2026 batch are yet to be released, the college has a strong track record of placements. Based on recent data, the median package for graduating UG students hovers around INR 5 LPA. Graduates find excellent opportunities in both government and private sectors. Many are recruited as Veterinary Officers in state departments, while others join the Indian Army's Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC). Private sector recruiters from the dairy, poultry, and pharmaceutical industries also actively hire from the campus, offering diverse career paths.