DUVASU Mathura conducts admission through its own entrance examinations, followed by merit lists, counselling, document verification and seat allotment. Programmes such as B.V.Sc. and A.H. and B.Tech Biotechnology use UGEE for university selection. The application processing charge is INR 2,000 per entrance examination, payable online and non-refundable.
Applicants must meet the programme-specific academic, age and domicile requirements. DUVASU manages its university admission process independently of MCC, JoSAA and State DTE counselling. The 15 VCI seats in B.V.Sc. and A.H. follow separate Veterinary Council of India counselling, with unfilled seats returning to the university.
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DUVASU Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| VCI stray-round fee refunds for eligible candidates | Last week of November 2026 |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
DUVASU Undergraduate Admission 2026
University undergraduate selection uses UGEE merit and Uttar Pradesh Government reservation rules. B.V.Sc. and A.H., B.F.Sc. and B.Tech Dairy Technology require Uttar Pradesh domicile under their stated admission criteria. B.Tech Biotechnology has no domicile restriction and accepts applicants from any state.
Reservation, Age and Application Conditions
| Reservation Category | Stated Share |
|---|---|
| SC | 21% |
| ST | 2% |
| OBC | 27% |
| UR, including EWS | 50%, including 10% EWS |
The standard undergraduate age range is 17 to 25 years as of December 31, 2026. SC/ST/OBC candidates receive a 5-year upper-age relaxation. Candidates appearing in the 2026 Intermediate or Class 12 examination may take UGEE, with admission remaining provisional until final marksheets establish eligibility during counselling verification.
Separate forms and processing fees are required when applying for different entrance examinations. Application payments are accepted only through credit card, debit card or net banking. Documents are not submitted at the initial application stage.
B.V.Sc. and A.H.: Duration and Academic Eligibility
The B.V.Sc. and A.H. programme lasts 5.5 years, covering 4 professional years and an internship period. Applicants must pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English.
| Requirement | UR / OBC / EWS | SC / ST |
|---|---|---|
| Class 12 aggregate in the prescribed Science subjects and English | 50% | 47.5% |
| Minimum UGEE qualifying percentile | 30th percentile | 20th percentile |
| Age range stated in the eligibility table | Standard range of 17 to 25 years, subject to applicable relaxation | 17 to 30 years |
| Domicile | Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate required | Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate required |
Crossing the qualifying percentile does not guarantee a seat or a counselling invitation. Only candidates included in the published counselling merit list can participate.
B.V.Sc. and A.H. Seat Distribution
| Seat Category | Seats | Selection Arrangement |
|---|---|---|
| VCI | 15 | Separate Veterinary Council of India counselling; unfilled seats return to DUVASU |
| Open | 45 | University counselling using UGEE merit |
| Payment | 22, listed as 22.5% of intake | UGEE qualification and all prescribed eligibility conditions remain compulsory |
| NRI / OCI / PIO | 5 | NRI and PIO direct applicants are ranked using Class 12 marks; NRI-sponsored applicants must appear in UGEE |
| Women | 10 | Payment-category seats allotted through UGEE merit |
| University employee wards | 3 | University ward category |
| Total intake | 100 | Distributed across the categories above |
DUVASU does not describe these payment seats as a traditional management quota. Payment-category applicants must qualify UGEE. For university entrance-based allotment, board marks are excluded from the main merit calculation and are used only when resolving ties.
Ties are resolved first through Class 12 aggregate, then aggregate marks in Science subjects, and finally age, with the older candidate placed higher.
B.V.Sc. and A.H. Fees
| Fee Component | Amount | Applicable Period or Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Open-category professional fee | INR 40,300 | Each of Professional Years I, II and III |
| Open-category Professional Year IV fee | INR 58,800 | The 1.5-year fourth professional period |
| One-time admission dues | INR 17,750 | Payable at first admission; includes refundable caution, library and hostel-security deposits |
| Additional payment-category charge | INR 3,00,000 | First professional year, over normal fees |
| Additional payment-category charge | INR 1,50,000 | Each subsequent professional year before Professional Year IV, over normal fees |
| Additional payment-category charge | INR 2,25,000 | Professional Year IV, over normal fees |
| UGEE application processing | INR 2,000 | Non-refundable |
| Counselling charge | INR 500 | Payable online or at the counter |
| Seat-acceptance charge | INR 5,000 | During online counselling |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
B.V.Sc. and A.H. Application Procedure
- Register through the university admission portal and complete the online application without submitting documents at this stage.
- Select PCB as the entrance-paper subject choice and pay the INR 2,000 processing fee online.
- Download the admit card and appear for UGEE at the allotted examination centre.
- Check the result and published counselling merit list.
- Pay the INR 500 counselling charge and the INR 5,000 seat-acceptance charge through the prescribed process.
- Attend offline verification at the Mathura campus with original certificates.
Student feedback describes the faculty as highly qualified, supportive and approachable, with Ph.D. and national-fellowship credentials. Students also highlight laboratory exposure that they consider stronger than that at most other veterinary colleges at undergraduate level.
B.Tech Biotechnology, B.F.Sc. and B.Tech Dairy Technology
These 4-year programmes use UGEE merit and operate through the Colleges of Biotechnology, Fisheries Science and Dairy Science on the Mathura campus. Applicants need Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 50% for UR/OBC/EWS or 47.5% for SC/ST.
| Programme | Intake | Class 12 Subjects | Domicile |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Biotechnology | 50 seats | PCB or PCM, with English | No domicile restriction |
| B.F.Sc. | 40 seats | PCB and English | Uttar Pradesh domicile required |
| B.Tech Dairy Technology | 40 seats | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology, and English | Uttar Pradesh domicile required |
The minimum UGEE threshold is the 30th percentile for UR/OBC/EWS and the 20th percentile for SC/ST. Selection also follows Uttar Pradesh Government reservation.
| Programme | Open Seats | Women’s Seats | University Ward Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Biotechnology | 44 | 5 | 1 |
| B.F.Sc. | 35 | 4 | 1 |
| B.Tech Dairy Technology | 35 | 4 | 1 |
None of these three programmes has an NRI or payment-seat category. The application instructions list PCB-paper applicants for Biotechnology or Fisheries and PCM-paper applicants for Biotechnology or Dairy Technology. The selected paper is locked when applying and cannot subsequently be changed. One application covers programmes available within the same subject paper.
Other Undergraduate Fees
| Programme or Charge | Amount | Billing Description in the Article |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Biotechnology | INR 45,600 | Described as “semester fee per year” |
| B.F.Sc. | INR 30,600 | Described as “semester fee per year” |
| B.Tech Dairy Technology | INR 30,600 | Described as “semester fee per year” |
| Application processing | INR 2,000 | Per entrance application |
| Counselling | INR 500 | After the result |
| Seat acceptance | INR 5,000 | During counselling |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Application Steps for the Other UG Programmes
- Complete the online form and choose the appropriate PCB or PCM paper.
- Pay the INR 2,000 processing fee.
- Download the admit card and appear for UGEE.
- Following the result, register for online counselling and pay INR 500.
- Pay the INR 5,000 seat-acceptance charge through the prescribed allotment process.
UGEE Paper and Examination Centres
UGEE contains 200 multiple-choice questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics. Each correct answer earns 4 marks, while each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 1 mark.
The examination centres are Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut and Varanasi, giving 8 centres across Uttar Pradesh. Applicants select 2 preferred centres while completing the form.
DUVASU Postgraduate Admission 2026
Most postgraduate programmes accept applicants from across India without an age limit. Employed applicants must submit their applications through their employer. Admission requires the prescribed qualifying-degree OGPA or equivalent percentage, followed by the applicable PGEE and counselling process.
| Programme | Seats | Qualifying Degree |
|---|---|---|
| M.V.Sc., Veterinary Science | 78 | B.V.Sc. and A.H. from a VCI-recognised veterinary college |
| M.Sc. / M.V.Sc. / M.Tech, Biotechnology | 10 | B.Sc. Life Sciences, B.Tech Biotechnology or B.V.Sc. |
| M.Sc. / M.Tech, Dairy Science | 3 | B.Tech or B.Sc. in Dairy Technology or Food Technology |
| M.F.Sc., Aquaculture | 2 | B.F.Sc. from a recognised university |
For M.V.Sc., the minimum qualifying-degree OGPA is 6.0 out of 10 for UR/OBC/EWS and 5.5 out of 10 for SC/ST/PH. The stated general relaxation for SC/ST/PH applicants is 0.5 OGPA below the applicable general-category requirement.
Postgraduate Selection and Examination
Master’s selection uses PGEE merit together with Uttar Pradesh Government reservation. Minimum qualifying examination marks are 50% for UR/OBC/EWS and 40% for SC/ST.
- The master’s PGEE paper has 200 MCQs and a duration of 2 hours.
- Questions follow the undergraduate syllabus of the relevant discipline.
- There is no negative marking.
- M.V.Sc. discipline allotment takes place during counselling according to PGEE rank and available seats.
- ICAR SRF-qualified applicants and in-service applicants from SAUs or ICAR are exempt from PGEE. Their seats are additional to the published intake.
Postgraduate Fees
| Programme or Charge | Amount | Period or Condition |
|---|---|---|
| M.V.Sc. | INR 20,350 | Per semester |
| M.Sc. / M.Tech Biotechnology | INR 75,850 | Per semester |
| PGEE application processing | INR 2,000 | Non-refundable |
| Counselling | INR 500 | During counselling |
| Seat acceptance | INR 5,000 | To confirm allotment |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Postgraduate Application Procedure
- Submit a separate PGEE application through the university website. Employed applicants must route it through their employer.
- Pay INR 2,000 online. Documents are not submitted at the application stage.
- Download the admit card and appear at the Mathura examination centre, unless exempt.
- After the result, participate in university counselling.
- Pay the INR 500 counselling charge and INR 5,000 seat-acceptance charge through the prescribed process.
DUVASU Ph.D. Admission 2026
Doctoral admission is open on an all-India basis, with no age limit. Applicants must meet the programme’s qualifying-degree OGPA or equivalent-percentage requirement. SC/ST/PH applicants receive the stated 0.5 OGPA relaxation, and employed candidates must apply through their employer.
| Programme | Seats | Required Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D., Veterinary Science | 38 | M.V.Sc. in the concerned subject |
| Ph.D., Biotechnology | 3 | Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology or a related field |
Doctoral Entrance Examination and Exemptions
The Ph.D. PGEE paper contains 100 MCQs, lasts 1 hour and carries no negative marking. Questions follow the master’s syllabus of the concerned subject. Mathura is the only PGEE examination centre.
ICAR SRF-qualified candidates and in-service candidates from SAUs or ICAR are exempt from PGEE. Their admission seats are over and above the published count.
Doctoral Fees
| Programme or Charge | Amount | Period or Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D., Veterinary Science | INR 24,350 | Per semester |
| PGEE application processing | INR 2,000 | Non-refundable |
| Counselling | INR 500 | During counselling |
| Seat acceptance | INR 5,000 | To confirm allotment |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Ph.D. Application Procedure
- Complete the appropriate PGEE application online, routing it through the employer when applicable.
- Pay the separate INR 2,000 application charge without submitting documents at this stage.
- Download the admit card and take the examination at Mathura, unless exempt.
- Participate in DUVASU counselling following the result.
- Complete the prescribed INR 500 counselling and INR 5,000 seat-acceptance payments.
DUVASU Diploma Admission 2026
The Institute of Para-Veterinary Sciences offers the Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy (DVP) and Diploma in Livestock Extension (DLE). Both operate under a self-finance scheme, last 2 years and 3 months, and have 60 seats each. Selection uses the separate Diploma Entrance Examination, DEE.
Diploma Eligibility
Applicants need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English. Uttar Pradesh domicile is compulsory for both programmes.
| Requirement | UR / OBC / EWS | SC / ST |
|---|---|---|
| Class 12 aggregate in the prescribed Science subjects and English | 50% | 45% |
| Minimum DEE percentile | 30th percentile | 20th percentile |
| Age as of December 31, 2026 | Standard range of 17 to 25 years, subject to applicable relaxation | 17 to 30 years |
The stated upper-age relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST/OBC applicants. Diploma allotment follows DEE merit and Uttar Pradesh Government reservation.
DEE Paper, Centres and Tie Resolution
- DEE contains 200 questions: 50 Physics, 50 Chemistry and 100 Biology.
- The examination lasts 3 hours and has no negative marking.
- Lucknow and Mathura are the only centres. Applicants provide 2 preferences and must include Mathura as one of them.
- Ties are resolved through Class 12 aggregate, then Science-subject aggregate, then age, with the older applicant ranked higher.
Diploma Fees
| Fee Component | Amount | Applicable Period |
|---|---|---|
| DVP semester fee | INR 36,750 | Per semester |
| DLE semester fee | INR 36,750 | Per semester |
| Internship charge | INR 12,500 | One-time payment |
| DEE application processing | INR 2,000 | Non-refundable |
| Counselling | INR 500 | At counselling |
Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm
Diploma Application Procedure
- Submit a separate DEE application through the university website. This form is distinct from UGEE and PGEE applications.
- Pay INR 2,000 online. No documents are needed at the initial application stage.
- Download the admit card and take DEE at the allotted Lucknow or Mathura centre.
- Following the result, attend counselling at the Mathura campus.
- Pay the INR 500 counselling charge and deposit the full prescribed fees when a seat is allotted.
DUVASU Scholarships 2026
DUVASU provides university merit awards and access to government-funded support. SC/ST/OBC students may receive Uttar Pradesh Government social-welfare benefits according to state rules.
- University Merit Scholarship for B.V.Sc.: The top 3 students in each professional year receive a full tuition-fee waiver based on academic performance.
- ICAR National Talent Scholarship for B.V.Sc.: INR 3,000 per month for students from outside Uttar Pradesh admitted through VCI seats.
- ICAR National Talent Scholarship for M.V.Sc.: INR 5,000 per month for out-of-state students admitted through ICAR seats.
- UP Government Social Welfare Stipend: Monthly stipend and fee reimbursement for eligible SC/ST/OBC students. A freeship card must be produced at registration every year from the second year onwards.
- ICAR JRF Coaching: Free coaching is organised annually to help students prepare for the ICAR All India JRF/SRF examination for postgraduate fellowships.
DUVASU Admission FAQs
Ques. Which undergraduate programmes use DUVASU’s entrance examination?
Ans. UGEE, the Undergraduate Entrance Examination conducted by DUVASU Mathura, is the university entrance route for B.V.Sc. and A.H., B.Tech Biotechnology, B.F.Sc. and B.Tech Dairy Technology. Its 200 MCQs cover Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics, with 4 marks for a correct answer and a 1-mark deduction for an incorrect answer.
Ques. For which courses must applicants establish Uttar Pradesh domicile?
Ans. The stated domicile requirement applies to B.V.Sc. and A.H., B.F.Sc., B.Tech Dairy Technology and both diploma programmes. B.Tech Biotechnology has no domicile restriction. Postgraduate and Ph.D. admission is open on an all-India basis.
Ques. What academic marks and entrance percentile are specified for B.V.Sc. applicants?
Ans. UR/OBC/EWS applicants need 50% aggregate in Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English. SC/ST applicants need 47.5%. The UGEE counselling threshold is the 30th percentile for UR/OBC/EWS and the 20th percentile for SC/ST.
Ques. How is the B.V.Sc. intake divided between seat categories?
Ans. The 100 seats comprise 15 VCI, 45 open, 22 payment, 5 NRI/OCI/PIO, 10 women’s and 3 university employee ward seats. VCI conducts its own counselling for its allocation.
Ques. How do payment seats differ from a traditional management quota?
Ans. DUVASU does not offer a traditional management quota, but B.V.Sc. and A.H. has 22 payment seats. Applicants must qualify UGEE and pay an additional INR 3,00,000 in the first professional year over normal fees. B.Tech Biotechnology, B.F.Sc. and B.Tech Dairy Technology have no payment category.
Ques. What professional-year charges are listed for open-category B.V.Sc. seats?
Ans. The stated charge is INR 40,300 for each of Professional Years I, II and III, and INR 58,800 for the 1.5-year Professional Year IV period. One-time admission dues are INR 17,750, including refundable caution, library and hostel-security deposits. Payment-seat students additionally pay INR 3,00,000 in the first professional year.
Ques. Can applicants take UGEE before their Class 12 results are available?
Ans. Candidates appearing in the 2026 Intermediate or Class 12 examination may take UGEE. Admission remains provisional until final marksheets confirming the required eligibility are submitted during counselling document verification.
Ques. What qualifications and OGPA are required for M.V.Sc.?
Ans. Applicants need B.V.Sc. and A.H. from a VCI-recognised veterinary college. The minimum OGPA is 6.0 out of 10 for UR/OBC/EWS and 5.5 out of 10 for SC/ST/PH. There is no age limit, and employed applicants must route their application through their employer.
Ques. How are processing charges paid when applying for more than one entrance examination?
Ans. UGEE, PGEE and DEE each require a separate application and a non-refundable processing fee of INR 2,000. Applicants taking multiple examinations must pay separately for each. Payment is online through credit card, debit card or net banking.
Ques. How do examination locations differ across UGEE, DEE and PGEE?
Ans. UGEE uses 8 Uttar Pradesh centres: Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut and Varanasi. Applicants choose 2 preferred centres. DEE is held only in Lucknow and Mathura, while PGEE uses Mathura alone.
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