Bihar Veterinary College, Patna

Established on April 2, 1927, by Sir Henry Wheeler, then Governor of Bihar & Orissa, Bihar Veterinary College (BVC) is the fifth oldest veterinary college in undivided India. Located in the heart of Patna, Bihar, BVC is a constituent college of Bihar Animal Sciences University (BASU).

Academic Programs

BVC offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in veterinary sciences and animal husbandry:

• B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry)
  Duration: 5½ years (66 months)
  Seats: 75 (85% State Quota, 15% All India Quota)
  Admission: Through NEET-UG, followed by counseling by BCECE Board.

• M.V.Sc. (Master of Veterinary Science)
  Duration: 2 years
  Specializations: 15 (e.g., Veterinary Pharmacology, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Surgery)
  Seats: 61
  Admission: Based on ICAR AIEEA-PG merit list.

• Ph.D. in Veterinary Sciences
  Duration: 3 years
  Specializations: 12 (e.g., Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Microbiology)
  Seats: 16
  Admission: Based on ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF examination.

Fee Structure

• B.V.Sc. & A.H.
  Total Tuition Fee: ₹22,500 for the entire duration. Additional fees for hostel, library, and laboratory facilities apply.

• M.V.Sc.
  Total Tuition Fee: ₹12,000 for the entire duration.

• Ph.D.
  Details on fees are available upon inquiry with the college administration.

Campus Facilities

• Veterinary Clinical Complex: A state-of-the-art facility providing treatment for over 15,000 clinical cases annually, including diagnostics and surgeries.

• Library: A 14,000 sq ft air-conditioned library housing over 21,000 books and 5,000 bound periodicals, along with e-library facilities.

• Hostels: Separate hostels for boys and girls with amenities like 24-hour power and water supply. Food charges are approximately ₹2,300 per month.

• Sports & Recreation: Facilities include a gymnasium, indoor stadium, and grounds for various sports activities.

Admission Process

• B.V.Sc. & A.H.: Candidates must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Admission is through NEET-UG, followed by counseling by BCECE Board.

• M.V.Sc. & Ph.D.: Admission is based on ICAR AIEEA-PG and AICE-JRF/SRF examinations, respectively, with counseling conducted by BASU.