Veterinary College,Hassan

Veterinary College, Hassan, established on 16 August 2007, spans approximately 80 acres on the outskirts of Hassan. The campus includes a main academic building, a modern veterinary hospital, separate hostels for boys and girls, staff quarters, guest house, sports complex with indoor and outdoor facilities, a gymnasium, and livestock farms.

Programs & Academics

• Undergraduate: 5½-year Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), structured as per VCI guidelines.

• Postgraduate: Master of Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc.) in seven ICAR-aligned departments.

• Departments: 18 specialized departments equipped with laboratories, smart classrooms, seminar halls, examination halls, a central library with digital access, in-patient clinical facilities, ambulatory services, and college transport.

Research & Extension

The college is focused on teaching, research, and rural outreach in veterinary and animal sciences. It emphasizes farmer-focused extension education, with services delivered through the Veterinary Clinical Complex and training programs designed to meet the needs of the Malenadu region.

Admission Process and Eligibility (2025)

• Intake: Approximately 358 seats for B.V.Sc. & A.H.

• Entrance Exams:

  • NEET-UG for 15% All India Quota

  • KCET for 85% Karnataka State Quota

  • NRI seats also available

• Expected KCET 2025 Cutoffs:

  • General Merit: 2200–2300

  • 1G Category: 4200–4300

• VCI AIQ 2024 Cutoffs (approximate):

  • Open: 65,620

  • OBC: 70,938

  • EWS: 73,541

  • SC: 205,983

  • ST: 222,711

Fee Structure

• Tuition Fee: Around ₹3.14 lakh

• Total Cost Including Hostel and Academic Fees: ₹3 to ₹7 lakh (for the full course duration)

• First-Year Fee Estimate: ₹1.41 lakh

Student Life and Internships

Students undergo a compulsory one-year rotating internship involving practical training in zoos, veterinary hospitals, dairy farms, and pharmaceutical labs. The curriculum offers hands-on exposure to livestock, poultry management, clinical work, and animal treatment. Student feedback highlights a disciplined academic environment, helpful faculty, and strong peer learning culture.

Placement & Top Recruiters

Veterinary College, Hassan maintains an average placement rate of 80 percent. Prominent recruiters include:

• Central Poultry Development Organisation (CPDO)

• Mysore Zoo

• Bannerghatta Biological Park

• Central Cattle Breeding Farms (CCBF)

• Southern Livestock Breeding and Training Centre (SLBTC)

• Government veterinary departments

• Private animal hospitals and clinics

• Pharmaceutical and veterinary product companies