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PROGRAMME OF STUDY

The Institute has adopted Veterinary council of India (VCI) regulations and curricula since its inception for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) degree programme and the degree is recognized by the VCI. The College is affiliated to the Pondicherry University.
B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree programme of study is an annual system of education spread over 5 ½ complete professional years including a compulsory internship of one year undertaken after the successful completion of all credits as prescribed in the syllabus. The education curriculum is challenging and enterprising with six-day working week. The institute imparts quality and high standards of Veterinary education.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

A pass in higher secondary or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Biology/Biotechnology/Botany & Zoology, Physics and Chemistry (40% for OBC/MBC/BCM/EBC/BT/SC/ST) and NEET 2024 qualified (Only for SS (National) & NRI candidates).

AGE LIMIT

The lower age limit is 17 years as on Dec. 31 during the year of admission and no upper age limit.

DISABILITY

A candidate shall not be allowed for admission to B.V.Sc. & A.H degree, if he/she suffers disabilities in Physical Fitness as mentioned in the Veterinary Council of India Regulation, 2016 and listed below:
(a) Disability of total body including disability of the chest/spine more than 50%
(b) Disability of lower limb more than 50%
(c) Disability of upper limb
(d) Visually handicapped candidates and those with hearing disability
(e) Candidates with progressive diseases like myopathies etc.
(f) Disabilities which otherwise would interfere in the performance of the duties of a veterinarian
The disability should be certified by a duly constituted and authorized Medical Board comprising of at least three specialists out of which two should be of the specialty concerned and the candidate has to present himself/herself before the Medical Board. The last valid Disability Certificate of the candidate from a Medical Board should not be more than three months old from the date of submitting his/her certificate as a disabled candidate.

INTAKE FOR B.V.SC. & A.H. : 2024-25

The total sanctioned intake for B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree programme for the academic year 2024-25 is 100 (Subject to approval by Pondicherry University). The allocation of number of seats to the various categories and the selection procedure are given below.

Category No. of Seats Selection by Selection based on
Government Quota (Domicils of UT of Puducherry) 47 Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry Qualifying Exam Marks
Self-supporting (Domicils of UT of Puducherry) 10 Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry Qualifying Exam Marks
Self-supporting (National) 22 Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry NEET 2024 All India Rank
NRI Candidates / Wards of NRI parents 4 Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry NEET 2024 All India Rank
Foreign Nationals 2 Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry Qualifying Exam Marks
All India Quota - VCI (15%) 15 Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi NEET 2024 All India Rank
TOTAL 100

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

1. Government Quota (Domicils of UT of Puducherry)

There are 47 seats available for the candidates belonging to Union Territory of Puducherry seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute.
For more details about U.T. of Puducherry Residence - See CENTAC General Information Brochure 2024-25 Part I
LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19WKSsmF5RaMoRd4AZIJPwWudUL7e-Iba/view
Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry.
Candidates can submit their application online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) at https://www.centacpuducherry.in

Last date for applying is Over.

After obtaining the Provisional allotment order from CENTAC, the candidates should report at RIVER, Puducherry for admission before the date specified in the allotment order.
Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the marks obtained in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology in the qualifying examination.
The usual reservation policy as prescribed by the Government of Puducherry will be followed for allocation of seats under this category.

Documents to be Produced at the time of Admission

  1. Original CENTAC Provisional Allotment Order
  2. Birth Certificate / Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10 Mark Statement)
  3. Higher Secondary (10+2) or Equivalent Examination Mark Sheet
  4. Transfer Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
  5. Conduct Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
  6. Migration Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied, if any
  7. Nationality Certificate
  8. Residence Certificate
  9. Community Certificate, if applicable
  10. Medical Fitness Certificate
  11. Recent Passport size colour Photos (2 nos.)
  12. Aadhar Card (Photocopy)
  13. Regional Reservation Certificate, if applicable
  14. Horizontal reservation (FF/PWD/ESM/MSP) certificate, if applicable

2. Self-Supporting (Domicils of UT of Puducherry)

There are 10 seats available for the candidates belonging to Union Territory of Puducherry seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute.
For more details about U.T. of Puducherry Residence - See CENTAC General Information Brochure 2024-25 Part I
LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19WKSsmF5RaMoRd4AZIJPwWudUL7e-Iba/view Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry
Candidates can submit their application online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) at https://www.centacpuducherry.in

Last date for applying is 10th JUNE 2024

Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the marks obtained in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology in the qualifying examination.
No reservation is followed. Seats will be filled by drawing General Merit among the applicants.
Note:
If any seat falls vacant under this category, the same will be filled from the merit list of Self-Supporting (National) category with the fees applicable to Self-Supporting (National) candidates

Documents to be Produced at the time of Admission

  1. Original CENTAC Provisional Allotment Order
  2. Birth Certificate / Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10 Mark Statement)
  3. Higher Secondary (10+2) or Equivalent Examination Mark Sheet
  4. Transfer Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
  5. Conduct Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
  6. Migration Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied, if any
  7. Nationality Certificate
  8. Residence Certificate
  9. Medical Fitness Certificate
  10. Recent Passport size colour Photos (2 nos.)
  11. Aadhar Card (Photocopy)

3. Self-Supporting (National)

There are 22 seats available for Indian citizens residing in any part of India seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute.
Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry.
Candidates can submit their application online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) at https://www.centacpuducherry.in
Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the NEET 2024 All India Rank.
No reservation is followed. Seats will be filled by drawing General Merit among the applicants

Note:
If any seat falls vacant under this category, the same will be filled from the merit list of NRI candidates.

  1. Original CENTAC Provisional Allotment Order
  2. Birth Certificate / Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10 Mark Statement)
  3. Higher Secondary (10+2) or Equivalent Examination Mark Sheet
  4. Transfer Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
  5. Conduct Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
  6. Migration Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied, if any
  7. Nationality Certificate
  8. Residence Certificate
  9. Medical Fitness Certificate
  10. Recent Passport size color Photos (2 nos.)
  11. Aadhar Card (Photocopy)
  12. NEET 2024 Score Sheet
  13. NEET 2024 Admit Card

4. NRI Candidates

There are a total of 4 seats available for the a. NRI candidates or wards of NRI parents and b.Children of Indian citizens who are born abroad and holds a passport/ Citizenship of a country other than India (or) has an OCI/ PIO card seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute.
Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry
Candidates can submit their application online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) at https://www.centacpuducherry.in
Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the NEET 2024 All India Rank.

Note:
If any seat falls vacant under this category, the same will be filled from the merit list of Self-supporting (National) category candidates.

Documents to be Produced at the time of Admission

  1. Original CENTAC Provisional Allotment Order
  2. Birth Certificate / Proof of Date of Birth
  3. Higher Secondary (10+2) or Equivalent Examination Mark Sheet
  4. Transfer Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
  5. Conduct Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
  6. Migration Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied, if any
  7. Nationality Certificate
  8. Residence Certificate
  9. Medical Fitness Certificate
  10. Recent Passport size colour Photos (2 nos.)
  11. Aadhar Card (Photocopy)
  12. NEET 2024 Score Sheet
  13. NEET 2024 Admit Card
  14. NRI Status Certificate of the NRI Parent issued by the Indian Embassy - NRI Status Certificate Format
  15. OCI / PIO Card along with evidence of birth in a foreign country (whichever is applicable - either 14 or 15)
  16. NRI/NRE Bank Account Pass Book/Account Statement of the NRI Parent (First page of the pass book and transaction for last three months)
  17. Copy of Valid Visa/OCI/PR status and Passport of the NRI Parent
  18. Undertaking by the NRI Parent in the form of an Affidavit - Undertaking Format

5. Foreign National Candidates

There are 2 seats available for the Foreign National candidates (One who holds a passport/ Citizenship of a country other than India and must not be of Indian Origin) seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) / Person of Indian Origin (PIO) having Foreign Passport will not be considered as Foreign National.
Candidates studied in other medium of instruction should produce the proficiency certificate for their skill in reading, writing and speaking English from recognized Institutes.
Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry
Candidates can submit their application online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) at https://www.centacpuducherry.in
Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the marks obtained in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology in the qualifying examination.

Note:
If any seat falls vacant under this category, the same will be filled from the merit list of NRI candidates. If candidates are not available under NRI merit list, then the vacant seats will be filled from the merit list of Self-supporting (National) category candidates.

Documents to be Produced at the time of Admission

  1. Original CENTAC Provisional Allotment Order
  2. Birth Certificate
  3. Higher Secondary (10+2) or Equivalent Examination Mark Sheet
  4. Transfer Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
  5. Conduct Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
  6. Migration Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied, if any
  7. Nationality Certificate (Copy of Valid International Passport)
  8. Medical Fitness Certificate
  9. Recent Passport size colour Photos (2 nos.)
  10. Equivalent Certificate issued by Association of Indian Universities, if the qualifying exam is completed in accredited foreign Boards/Universities
  11. Valid International Passport with Visa

6. All India Quota (Veterinary Council of India - 15%)

There are 15 seats available for the candidates seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute.
Selection of candidates under this category is by Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi.
Candidates shall apply online to the Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi at http://aipvt.vci.nic.in/
Selection of candidates under this category is based on the NEET-2024 All India Rank.
After obtaining the Provisional allotment order from VCI, New Delhi, the candidate should report at RIVER, Puducherry for admission before the date specified in the allotment order.
For more on admission through Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi.

DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION

  1. VCI Allotment Order
  2. Birth Certificate / Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10 Mark Statement)
  3. Higher Secondary (10+2) (or) Provisional Certificate (Qualifying Examination Certificate). Provisional Certificate is permissible for those candidates who had passed in the year 2023 only.
  4. Transfer Certificate / School Leaving Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
  5. Conduct Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
  6. Migration Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied, if any
  7. Admit Card of NEET UG – 2023 issued by NTA for appearing in the NEET Examination.
  8. Rank Card of NEET UG – 2023 issued by NTA.
  9. Latest Community Certificate, if applicable
  10. Medical Fitness Certificate, issued by a Govt. Medical Officer
  11. Recent Passport size colour Photos (2 nos.) (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form in NEET UG -2023).
  12. Aadhar Card/Voter ID Card/Ration Card/Passport/PAN written in the Application Form of NEET – UG – 2023 (any one of the ID is required as mentioned in NEET application)

FEE STRUCTURE FOR B.V.SC. & A.H.-ADMISSION TO THE YEAR 2024-25

B.V.Sc. & A.H.
Regular Fees I year II Year III Year IV Year V Year
A. Govt. Quota(UT-PY) : 47 Seats (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.) (Rs.)
1. Admission fee* 3,000
2. Tuition fee*** 30,000 30,000 30,000 45,000 30,000
3. Special fee*** (Lab,Comp,Library) 15640 15640 15640 23460 15640
4. Exam fee (int)*** 500 500 500 750 500
5. Educational visit fee*** 500 500 500 750 500
6. Student welfare fee*** 1000 1000 1000 1500 1000
7. Sports fee*** 550 550 550 825 550
8. Insurance fee*** 200 200 200 300 200
9. Id card fee* 250
10. Co-op Member Fee* 110
11. Student Council Fee*** 500 500 500 500 500
12. Magazine Fee*** 250 250 250 250 250
13. Caution Deposit** 3000
TOTAL 55,500 49,140 49,140 73,335 49,140
IN ADDITION TO THE REGULAR FEES MENTIONED ABOVE, THE STUDENTS UNDER THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES HAVE TO PAY THE ADDITIONAL NON-REFUNDABLE TUITION FEES SPECIFIED BELOW
2. Self supporting (UT-PY) (10) 1,20,000 1,20,000 1,20,000 1,20,000 1,20,000
3. Self supporting (National) (22) 6,50,000 6,50,000 6,50,000 6,50,000 6,50,000
4. All India Quota(VCI) (15) 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000
5. NRI (4) US$9,500 US$9,500 US$9,500 US$9,500 US$9,500
6. Foreign National (2) US$10,000 US$10,000 US$10,000 US$10,000 US$10,000
Total Fee
1. Govt. Quota(UT-PY) 55,500 49,140 49,140 73,335 49,140
2. Self Supporting(UT-PY) (10) 1,75,500 1,69,140 1,69,140 1,93,335 1,69,140
3. Self Supporting (National) (22) 6,50,000 6,50,000 6,50,000 6,50,000 6,50,000
4. All India Quota (VCI) (15) 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000
5. NRI (4) US$9,500 US$9,500 US$9,500 US$9,500 US$9,500
6. Foreign National (2) US$10,000 US$10,000 US$10,000 US$10,000 US$10,000
Total Fees I Year II Year III Year IV Year V Year
1. Govt. Quota(UT-PY) (47) 55,500 49,140 49,140 73,335 49,140
2. Self Supporting (UT-PY) (10) 1,75,500 1,69,140 1,69,140 1,93,335 1,69,140
3. Self Supporting (National) (22) 7,05,500 6,99,140 6,99,140 7,23,335 6,99,140
4. NRI (4) US$9,500 US$9,500 US$9,500 US$9,500 US$9,500
5. Foreign National (2) US$10,000 US$10,000 US$10,000 US$10,000 US$10,000
6. All India Quota (VC) (15) 77,500 71,140 71,140 95,335 71,140
For each extended year of study, the fee applicable to that year of study needs to be paid. *One-time-Non-refundable; **One-time-Refundable; ***Annual-Non-refundable In addition to the total fee, an amount of Rs.540 (or) Rs.890 towards recognition fee, matriculation fee, sports fee, registration fee and University Development fund as specified by the Pondicherry University may be paid as one time fee by all the candidates. Further, examination fee as specified by the Pondicherry University may be paid at the time of every annual examination. The total fee is to be paid as a single installment for each year of the course. If under any circumstances, the student happens to continue studies at RIVER exceeding the prescribed course duration of 5 ½ years, he/she shall pay the total fee applicable to that year of study till he/she completes the course (subject to a maximum of 9 years from the Date of Registration). Tuition Fee payment [for SS(N), NRI & FN candidates] shall be only through Electronic /Wire Transfer to the Bank account of the Institute throughout the period of study. (Account holder name: RIVER SNA; Name of the Bank: Bank of Baroda, RAGACOVAS branch, Puducherry; Account No: 69480100010548; IFSC code: BARB0VJRAJI; [ BARB zero VJRAJI ] MICR code: 605012009;

HOSTEL FEES

Separate hostels are available for boys and girls
Item Rs.
1. Annual fee (non-refundable)
Hostel Rent per annum – Type 1 (or) Type 2 7,000 or 10,000
2. One-time fee payable at the time of admission (non-refundable)
Hostel Admission fee 500
Hostel inmate welfare fund 500
3. One-time fee payable at the time of admission (refundable after adjustment, if any, at the time of vacating the hostel)
Hostel Caution Deposit 1,000
Mess deposit (to be paid to the Warden of the Hostel towards boarding Security) 8,000
TOTAL 17,000 or 20,000

Note: If a student discontinues the course completely, only the hostel caution deposit and mess deposit will be refunded, after adjustment, if any.

REFUND OF FEE PAID POLICY FOR UNDER GRADUATE STUDENTS

In the event of an admitted student leaving the course, the following refund of fee policy will be followed.
Situation Refund Policy
1. On request received 15 days before the specified date of closure of admission (or) On request received within 15 days before the specified date of closure of admission and if the seat fallen vacant could be filled Total fee less the admission fee will be refunded (for all categories)
2. On request received within 15 days before the specified date of closure of admission and if the seat remains vacant (or) Discontinuance of course any time after the commencement of the course of study (after the closure of admission) Total fee paid for that academic year will not be refunded. Further, the tuition fee for the remaining years of study has to be paid for discontinuing the course and receipt of all original certificates (for all categories)

The Pondicherry Veterinary College later rechristened as Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAGACOVAS) is now renamed as the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (RIVER). The Pondicherry Veterinary College Society (PVCS) is governed by the Board of Governors.

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