VCI Veterinary Counselling (Veterinary Council of India - BVSc & AH, New Delhi)
Overview
The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) conducts centralised online counselling for the 15% All India Quota seats in BVSc & AH (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry) across government and private veterinary colleges, based on the NEET UG score. The erstwhile AIPVT was discontinued in 2022 - veterinary admission is now purely NEET-based. The remaining 85% seats are filled through state-quota counselling.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Online counselling (no written exam)
Duration:Conducted in multiple rounds
Total Marks:N/A
Marking Scheme:Seat allotment based on NEET UG rank, category and choice order
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have qualified NEET UG in the same year with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB (47.5% for reserved categories)
- Minimum 17 years of age; upper age relaxations apply
Important Dates
Round 1 registration
August 2027
Round 1 allotment
August 2027
Round 2
September 2027
Mop-up / Stray vacancy
October 2027
Application Process
- Register on vci.admissions.nic.in after the NEET UG result
- Pay the registration fee and refundable security deposit
- Fill and lock veterinary college choices in priority order
- Check round-wise seat allotment and report to the allotted college
💡 Preparation Tips
- A strong NEET UG rank is the only lever - there is no separate veterinary exam
- Research veterinary colleges, fees and bond conditions before locking choices
- Keep NEET scorecard, category and domicile certificates ready
❓ FAQs
Is there a separate exam for veterinary (BVSc)?
No. AIPVT was discontinued in 2022. BVSc & AH admission is now via NEET UG - VCI conducts the 15% All India Quota counselling.
How are the remaining 85% seats filled?
Through state-quota counselling conducted by the respective state authorities, also based on NEET UG rank.