Madras Veterinary College (MVC) Admission 2026 follows separate selection systems for the B.V.Sc & A.H. and M.V.Sc programmes. The B.V.Sc & A.H. course costs a total of INR 95,955, while the M.V.Sc annual fee is INR 32,413.

For B.V.Sc & A.H., Class 12 marks decide admission to the 85% Tamil Nadu State Quota, while NEET-UG scores are used for the 15% All-India Quota. M.V.Sc admission is based on the TANUVAS Common Entrance Test, called CET. TANUVAS manages state quota counselling through its online portal.

MVC Admission Portal 2026: adm.tanuvas.ac.in

Admission Update:
  • B.V.Sc & A.H. (UG): The tentative admission period continues until November 3, 2026.
  • M.V.Sc and Ph.D: Both programmes use the TANUVAS admission process, with CET required for selection.
  • TN State Quota merit calculation: The score is prepared from Biology, worth 100 marks, and Physics, worth 100 marks, for a total of 200. Chemistry marks do not form part of this calculation.
  • Tamil Nadu domicile is compulsory for the 85% state quota. Students from other states can seek admission through the 15% All-India Quota under VCI or ICAR.
  • There is no management quota for B.V.Sc & A.H. Management seats are not permitted under Veterinary Council of India rules, so every seat is allotted on merit.
  • A 7.5% horizontal reservation applies within every category to students who attended Tamil Nadu government schools from Classes 6 to 12.
  • Age requirement: Applicants must be at least 17 years old. The upper age is 21 years as of December 31, 2026, but SC, SCA and ST applicants have no upper age limit.
  • Application charge: General category applicants pay INR 600. SC, SCA and ST students receive a refund of INR 350 after admission.
  • MVC Chennai has 360 of the 660 B.V.Sc & A.H. seats offered across TANUVAS colleges.

NOTE: B.V.Sc & A.H. seats at Madras Veterinary College cannot be obtained through a management quota. Merit determines admission under the 85% TN State Quota and 15% All-India Quota. The college also has an NRI quota, for which applications must be submitted at adm.tanuvas.ac.in.

Madras Veterinary College Important Dates 2026

Event Date
B.V.Sc & A.H. admission period, tentative October 8 to November 3, 2026

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Madras Veterinary College B.V.Sc and AH Admission 2026

B.V.Sc & A.H. requires 5.5 years to complete, including a compulsory internship lasting one year. Madras Veterinary College is India’s oldest veterinary college and operates the country’s largest veterinary teaching hospital. Applicants enter the programme through either the Tamil Nadu State Quota or the All-India Quota.

Madras Veterinary College B.V.Sc and AH Eligibility Criteria

Admission eligibility is based on the applicant’s Class 12 subjects and marks, age, category and domicile status.

Criterion Requirement
Qualifying examination Class 12, or 10+2, completed through regular mode
Academic stream subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology, including Botany and Zoology
TN State Board vocational stream subjects Biology with Agricultural Practices, Poultry Science or Dairying
General category marks 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Reserved category marks Only pass marks are needed, with no minimum percentage
Minimum age 17 years as of December 31, 2026
General category maximum age 21 years as of December 31, 2026
SC, SCA and ST age rule No upper age limit
State quota domicile Tamil Nadu domicile is compulsory

Madras Veterinary College B.V.Sc and AH Selection Criteria

Seat allocation depends on the quota under which a student applies. The state quota uses Class 12 merit, while the All-India Quota considers NEET-UG performance.

Important: NEET-UG does not decide admission to the 85% Tamil Nadu State Quota. For these seats, the ranking score comes only from Class 12 Biology and Physics and is calculated out of 200. NEET-UG applies to the 15% All-India Quota.

Track 1: Tamil Nadu State Quota, 85% of seats

  • The merit total combines Biology, worth 100 marks, and Physics, worth 100 marks.
  • NEET-UG marks have no role in preparing the state quota rank list.
  • Online counselling is organised by TANUVAS through adm.tanuvas.ac.in.
  • Only applicants with Tamil Nadu domicile can claim state quota seats.

Tamil Nadu State Quota Reservation:

Category Percentage
Open Competition (OC) 31%
Backward Class (BC) 26.5%
Most Backward Class / DNC (MBC) 20%
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15%
Backward Class Muslim (BCM) 3.5%
Scheduled Caste Arunthathiyars (SCA) 3%
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 1%

Within each category, 7.5% horizontal reservation is available to eligible Tamil Nadu government school students.

TN State Quota reference cutoffs for 2024-25, out of 200:

Category Cutoff (out of 200)
BC 192.50
BCM 187.00
MBC/DNC 193.00
SC 192.00
SCA 193.50
ST 187.50

These values are reference cutoffs from 2024-25. The 2026 cutoff will change according to the number of applicants and available seats.

Track 2: All-India Quota, 15% of seats

  • NEET-UG scores form the basis of selection.
  • The Veterinary Council of India and ICAR conduct the counselling process.
  • Students from any Indian state may compete for these seats.
  • Registration must be completed through the centralised VCI or ICAR counselling system.

NRI Quota: Madras Veterinary College has NRI seats, and applicants for this quota must use adm.tanuvas.ac.in. B.V.Sc & A.H. has no management quota.

How to Apply for B.V.Sc and AH at Madras Veterinary College?

  • Open the TANUVAS application website at adm.tanuvas.ac.in.
  • Create an account using an active email address and mobile number.
  • Enter the Class 12 details, including the Biology and Physics marks used for merit.
  • Upload the requested records, including the Class 12 marksheet and domicile certificate.
  • Complete the online payment of INR 600 if applying under the General category.
  • Check the submitted form and finish the online application process.
  • Take part in TANUVAS online counselling if shortlisted for the state quota.
  • Students seeking an AIQ seat must register separately for VCI or ICAR counselling after NEET-UG results.

B.V.Sc & A.H. Fee Structure for 5.5 Years:

Year / Period Fee (INR)
Year 1 INR 21,915
Year 2 INR 17,590
Year 3 INR 17,590
Year 4 INR 26,860
Internship Year, Year 5 INR 12,000
Total for 5.5 Years INR 95,955

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Students should confirm the final charges with the college or through the official TANUVAS website.

Madras Veterinary College M.V.Sc Admission 2026

M.V.Sc is a 2-year postgraduate degree offered in 22 specialisations. TANUVAS selects students through its Common Entrance Test, a written examination conducted by the university. Tamil Nadu domicile candidates compete for 75% of the seats, while the remaining 25% form the all-India quota.

Madras Veterinary College M.V.Sc Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants need a B.V.Sc or B.V.Sc & A.H. degree from TANUVAS or another university recognised by VCI.
  • The qualifying degree must carry at least 55% aggregate or an OGPA of 2.75 out of 4.0.
  • Tamil Nadu domicile is needed for the 75% domicile quota. Applicants from across India can compete for the other 25% of seats.

Madras Veterinary College M.V.Sc Selection Criteria

The university conducts TANUVAS CET for admission and calls eligible students for counselling after announcing the results. The TANUVAS Admission Committee handles state quota PG counselling without an outside centralised counselling agency.

  • CET is an offline multiple-choice examination with 200 questions and a duration of 2 hours.
  • The merit total is 200 marks, combining qualifying examination marks out of 100 with the CET score out of 100.
  • Across TANUVAS colleges, including MVC, students can choose from 22 specialisations.

M.V.Sc Fee Structure:

Period Fee (INR)
Annual fee INR 32,413
Total for 2 years INR 64,826

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The college can confirm the final amount. Fee information is also available through the official TANUVAS website.

How to Apply for M.V.Sc at Madras Veterinary College?

  • Register for TANUVAS CET through adm.tanuvas.ac.in.
  • Pay the application fee of INR 1,000 for the General category or INR 350 to INR 500 for reserved categories.
  • Complete and submit the online application with the required details.
  • Take the offline TANUVAS CET, which contains 200 multiple-choice questions.
  • After the results, attend counselling conducted by the TANUVAS Admission Committee.

Madras Veterinary College Ph.D Admission 2026

Madras Veterinary College offers Ph.D study in more than 20 specialisations. The programme lasts for at least 3 years, and admission considers the TANUVAS CET together with an interview.

Madras Veterinary College Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

  • A relevant master’s degree in veterinary science or animal science is required.
  • Applicants must have at least 55% marks or an OGPA of 2.75 out of 4.0 in the qualifying programme.

Madras Veterinary College Ph.D Selection Criteria

Several academic and research components contribute to the final selection score. Once the CET and interview stages are complete, the TANUVAS Admission Committee prepares the selection list.

Component Maximum Marks
TANUVAS CET, with 200 MCQs in 2 hours 75
OGPA or qualifying examination marks 40
Research experience 10
Publications 15
Medals and awards 10

The Ph.D annual fee ranges from INR 27,942 to INR 42,108. Depending on the specialisation, the total for 3 years ranges from INR 83,825 to INR 1,26,000.

Disclaimer: Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Final charges should be checked with the college or on the official TANUVAS website.

How to Apply for Ph.D at Madras Veterinary College?

  • Submit the Ph.D application through adm.tanuvas.ac.in.
  • Complete registration for the Ph.D TANUVAS CET.
  • Take the written examination containing 200 multiple-choice questions.
  • If shortlisted, appear for the interview held by the Admission Committee.
  • The final merit list combines the selection components shown in the table above.

Madras Veterinary College Scholarships 2026

MVC students may receive financial support based on their category, household income or academic record.

Scholarship Eligible Students
TN Government SC/SCA/ST Welfare Scholarship SC, SCA and ST students can receive a tuition fee exemption
TN Government Backward Class Scholarship BC and MBC/DNC students who meet Tamil Nadu government rules
TANUVAS Merit Scholarship The top 10 rank holders from non-graduate families receive free B.V.Sc education
ICAR JRF/SRF M.V.Sc and Ph.D students working in ICAR-funded research
INSPIRE Scholarship, DST-GOI Students placed in the top 1% of their Class 12 board examination
Central Sector Scholarship Students whose annual family income is below INR 4.5 lakh
Pattukottai Azhagiri Endowment Scholarship Meritorious TANUVAS students under this TANUVAS-specific award

Students from SC, SCA and ST categories must provide their caste certificates during counselling when applying for a Tamil Nadu Welfare Scholarship. ICAR awards JRF and SRF fellowships through a separate national-level selection process, not through MVC admission.

Madras Veterinary College Admission FAQs

Ques. Which MVC B.V.Sc seats require a NEET-UG score?

Ans. NEET-UG applies only to the 15% All-India Quota. It is not considered for the 85% Tamil Nadu State Quota, where the rank is calculated from Class 12 Biology and Physics marks, each worth 100, for a total of 200.

Ques. How does TANUVAS prepare the B.V.Sc state quota merit score?

Ans. TANUVAS adds Biology marks out of 100 to Physics marks out of 100. Chemistry is left out of the calculation. Applicants with higher combined Biology and Physics totals receive preference during counselling.

Ques. Can a student from outside Tamil Nadu claim an MVC state quota seat?

Ans. No. Tamil Nadu domicile is compulsory for the 85% state quota. Students from other states must compete through the 15% All-India Quota, which uses NEET-UG scores and VCI or ICAR counselling.

Ques. How much does the complete B.V.Sc & A.H. programme cost at MVC?

Ans. The total fee for 5.5 years is INR 95,955. The charges are INR 21,915 in Year 1, INR 17,590 in each of Years 2 and 3, INR 26,860 in Year 4 and INR 12,000 for the internship year. TANUVAS may revise these amounts.

Ques. Is direct or management-quota entry available for MVC B.V.Sc?

Ans. No. MVC does not fill B.V.Sc & A.H. seats through direct admission or a management quota. Merit decides admission through the 85% TN State Quota and the 15% All-India Quota. NRI seats are available, and applications for them are accepted through adm.tanuvas.ac.in.

Ques. What examination pattern and merit calculation apply to MVC M.V.Sc admission?

Ans. TANUVAS CET is an offline test containing 200 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 2 hours. The final merit score adds qualifying examination marks out of 100 and CET marks out of 100, making a total of 200. TANUVAS conducts its own counselling for state quota PG seats without an external centralised body.

Ques. What share of TANUVAS B.V.Sc seats is held by MVC Chennai?

Ans. MVC Chennai has 360 seats from the total 660 B.V.Sc & A.H. seats across TANUVAS colleges. The 2026 counselling seat matrix will be posted on adm.tanuvas.ac.in.

Ques. Who can use the 7.5% Tamil Nadu government school reservation?

Ans. It is available to students who studied in Tamil Nadu government schools continuously from Classes 6 to 12. The 7.5% horizontal reservation works within categories such as OC, BC, MBC and SC instead of forming a separate overall quota. A government school certificate must be shown during counselling.

Ques. Which certificates should applicants bring to B.V.Sc counselling?

Ans. Applicants need their Class 12 marksheet, Class 10 certificate as proof of date of birth, community certificate when claiming reservation, and domicile certificate. A government school certificate is required for the 7.5% reservation, while only AIQ applicants need the NEET-UG scorecard. Students should carry originals along with self-attested copies.

Ques. What historical features distinguish Madras Veterinary College?

Ans. Madras Veterinary College was India’s first institution to award a B.V.Sc degree at the bachelor’s level. Its teaching hospital is the largest veterinary teaching hospital in the country. The college is affiliated with Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai.