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.