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KVAFSU - Admission 2024, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

LocationBidar (Karnataka)
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Year of Establishment2004
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Written By Rajeshwari De - Content Writer
Updated on - Oct 31, 2023 11:21AM IST

About KVAFSU

Recognizing the loss of two decades of prime development in the growth of animal husbandry, dairy, and fisheries under Agricultural Universities established, the Government of Karnataka took bold steps on the floor of the Legislative Assembly to establish the new Karnataka Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries Sciences University. The Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries University Act 2004, which was published in the Karnataka Gazette Extraordinary on the 23rd of February, 2004, established the KVAFSU. The University was founded solely for the advancement of education and learning, the conduct of research and extension education, and the transfer of rural-oriented technologies in the fields of Veterinary, Animal, Dairy, and Fisheries Sciences in Karnataka. Check Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University Admission Process.

KVAFSU is an autonomous academic institution governed by its Board of Management, which governs university policies in accordance with the provisions of the act and statutes. The Finance Committee also backs the University administration. Academic matters are handled by the Board of Studies of Faculties and the Academic Council, while the Research Council and Extension Education Council decide on the University's research and extension activities, respectively.

The University offers Postgraduate and Doctoral Degree programs in Veterinary and Animal Sciences at four constituent Veterinary Colleges at Bidar, Bengaluru, Shimoga and Hassan while Dairy & Fisheries Sciences are being offered at Dairy Science College, Bengaluru, and College of Fisheries, Mangaluru, respectively. Check Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University Courses & Fees.

KVAFSU Highlights

KVAFSU Placements

The Placement Cell at KVAFSU offers various opportunities to students and ensures that as many students as possible are placed with decent packages. Large national manufacturing companies, such as Amul and Nestle, visit the campus for recruitment, and students are offered competitive pay packages. KVAFSU is a good university that does its best to place its students in reputable companies. Internships with stipends are also available to students at the university. If we look at the previous year's average of university-placed packages, we can see that students received a minimum of INR 4.2 LPA and a maximum of INR 8.4 LPA.

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Courses & Admission 2024 at KVAFSU

The modes of Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University course admissions 2023 are online and offline. Admission to various courses is based on entrance exams and merit. At the PG level, KVAFSU offers a two-year full-time master's program. The full-time course is offered in around three specializations. The college also offers Ph.D. courses to students. Below mentioned are some of the courses offered by KVAFSU and their respective specialization and the Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University Course.

DegreeSpecialisationsEligibility
Masters programVeterinary & Animal ScienceA Bachelor's degree in Veterinary/Dairy/Fisheries science from any Institute/University accredited by ICAR/VCI, New Delhi
Dairy Science
Fisheries Science
Doctoral programVeterinary & Animal ScienceHave appeared for the All India Competitive Examination (AICEA-PhD)
Dairy Science
Fisheries Science

The Candidates selected shall pay the prescribed fee immediately during the counseling cum admission process for Master’ & Doctoral degree programme in Online mode as per instructions in the website (The Group Health Insurance fee to be fixed by the company has to be paid in cash only at the time of registration in the respective colleges). 

Registration: The candidates admitted to Master/Doctoral degree after paying the prescribed fee shall report to the Head of the department concerned for advice on the courses to be taken and complete the prescribed formalities of registration on or before their respective ‘Last Date of Registration’.

Eligibility: Eligible candidates for this two years full-time MBA course shall possess B.Tech. (D.Tech.)/B.V.Sc./B.V.Sc&a. H.JB.F.Sc./B.Sc. (Agri.)/B. Sc. (Ag. Maco)/ B.Sc.(Horti. ) B Sc (Rural Home Sci.)y B.Tech.(Food Engg.) B.Sc.(Food Tech.)/ B.Tech.(Agri.Engg.) B Sc (Sericulture)/ B.Sc./B.Com/B.B.M./B.B.A. The candidates who have studied a years' undergraduate degree programme or possess a postgraduate degree in any discipline are also eligible. 

Written Test: Candidates seeking admission have to appear for a written test compulsorily on the date mentioned below. 

Reservation of Seats: The seats shall be reserved in accordance with the existing reservation policy of Govt. of Karnataka. However, no fee concession is given to any of the categories, since this is a self-financed degree programme. Application: Log on to www.foodmba.in for online application. Application fee of Rs.500/- for SC/ST/Cat-1 and Rs.1000/- for Others shall be paid through NEFT RTGS to the account of Assistant Comptroller, MBA Revolving fund (Canara Bank, Hebbal A/C No.0425101050836 IFSC code: CNRB0000425). The filled in applications duly complete in all respects along with the requisite application fee should be submitted on or before 21-11-2022. 

Masters’ Degree Programme Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria for admission to Masters’ degree programme as per ICAR: 

i. A Bachelor's degree in Veterinary/Dairy/Fisheries science from any Institute/University accredited by ICAR/VCI, New Delhi 

ii. OGPA of 6.00/10.00 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for general category and 5.50/10.00 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for SC/ST/Cat-I candidates at Bachelor’s degree level for Veterinary and Animal Sciences. 

iii. OGPA of 6.50/10.00 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for general category and 6.00/10.00 or equivalent CGPA /equivalent percentage of marks for SC/ST/Cat-I candidates at Bachelor’s degree level for Dairy and Fisheries Sciences. 

iv. Candidates for master's degree programme should be a citizen of India and must have studied in any educational institution(s) in Karnataka State for a period of not less than seven academic years at any time up to the Bachelor degree as on 1st July of the admission year. [Not applicable to candidates who are GOK, GOI, ICAR nominees, NRIs and Foreign Nationals (FN)]. However, in the event of candidates not being available in a particular subject then the domicile requirement of seven years could be relaxed to outside state candidates in respect of admission to masters’ degree programmes of the University. The domicile requirement is not applicable for admission to doctoral degree programmes. 

v. Candidates must have appeared for the All India Entrance Examination for Admission to Masters’ degree Programme (AIEEA-PG) conducted by NTA-ICAR New Delhi in the academic year 2022-23 and produce a scorecard (Rank card) in the specified subject. 

Doctoral Programme Eligibility

i. Master’s degree in the respective or allied subject from any Institute/University accredited by ICAR, New Delhi. 

ii. OGPA of 7.00/10.00 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for general category and 6.50/10.00 or equivalent CGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for SC/ST/Category-I candidates at Masters’ degree level. 

iii. The allied subjects for admission to the Doctoral degree programme in various disciplines of Veterinary, Animal, Dairy and Fisheries Sciences shall be notified by the University from time to time. 

iv. Candidates must have appeared for the All India Competitive Examination for Admission to Doctoral Degree programme (AICEA-PhD) conducted by NTA-ICAR New Delhi in the academic year 2022-23 and produce a scorecard (Rank card) in the specified subject.

Candidates have to apply ‘Online’ along with the requisite application fee (Rs. 400-00 for SC/ST and Cat-I candidates; Rs. 80,000 for GM and other categories candidates).

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KVAFSU FAQs

Can foreign nationals apply to KVAFSU for admission?

Yes, foreign nationals may apply by completing an application form and submitting their biodata to the university via ICAR or agencies/consultants nominated by ICAR/GOI, New Delhi, or their embassies. Such candidates are not required to take the entrance exam and are chosen solely on merit.

Is there a hostel available for outstation students at KVAFSU Bidar?

Yes, KVAFSU bidar provides outstation students with accommodations on a first come, first served basis. Those who wish to apply for hostel accommodations must do so at the beginning of the academic year by paying a deposit fee in the admission office at the time of admission.

What is the basic fee structure at KVAFSU Bidar for various courses?

The fee structure of KVAFSU is determined by the course that a candidate selects. It is Rs 5.77 lacs for B.V.Sc, Rs 63,192 for M.V.Sc, and Rs 3.6 lacs and 1 lacs for B.Tech and MBA, respectively. Similarly, the Ph.D. costs Rs 63,192, and the B.F.SC. costs Rs 3.6 lacs. Please keep in mind that this fee structure only applies to the first year.

What are the UG admission requirements at KVAFSU Bidar?

A candidate for admission to KVAFSU UG courses must have completed 10+2 with at least 50% marks in Science and English as one of its language subjects. They must take an entrance exam administered by KEA and pass it in order to be admitted to KVAFSU.

What documents are required for UG admission at KVAFSU Bidar?

The following documents are required for UG admission at KVAFSU: a 10th class mark sheet, a 12th class mark sheet (from a recognised institution), an Aadhar card or any other government document (address proof), a caste certificate (if applicable), and a migration certificate (if applicable).

What is the eligibility criteria for the KVAFSU Doctoral Programme?

The Eligibility Criteria for admission to Doctoral degree programmes is that the student must have a  Masters’ degree in the respective or allied subject from any Institute/University accredited by ICAR, New Delhi.

What is the eligibility criteria for KVAFSU Master’s programme?

The Eligibility Criteria for admission to Masters’ degree programme as per ICAR: is that the candidate must have A Bachelor's degree in Veterinary/Dairy/Fisheries science from any Institute/University accredited by ICAR/VCI, New Delhi

Does Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University provide Hostels?

Hostel accommodation shall be provided on the campus to the extent available, on a “First come first serve” basis. The prescribed application form for admission to the Hostel should be submitted to the concerned Chief Warden/ Warden well in advance of the commencement of the academic year.

Does KVAFSU provide scholarships?

One University Resident Merit scholarship (URMS) shall be awarded in each of the subjects under the Masters’ (Rs. 800/- per month) as well as Doctoral Degree Programme (Rs. 1,200/- per month) during each Academic year and is restricted only to those students who have graduated from the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru/Dharwad and KVAFSU, Bidar.

What are the courses offered by KVAFSU?

The University offers Postgraduate and Doctoral Degree programs in Veterinary and Animal Sciences at four constituent Veterinary Colleges at Bidar, Bengaluru, Shimoga and Hassan while Dairy & Fisheries Sciences are being offered at Dairy Science College, Bengaluru, and College of Fisheries, Mangaluru, respectively.
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KVAFSU Scholarships

Gender Male Female
Total 63 18
OBC 40 4
SC 9 7
ST 0 0
Muslim 0 0
PWD 0 0
Minority Community 0 0

KVAFSU Admission Dates 2023

Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University offers admission to postgraduate and doctoral programs. Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University admission to PG courses is offered based on the All India Entrance Examination (AIEEA-PG) followed by a personal interview. As per the KVAFSU PG admission criteria, A Bachelor's degree in Veterinary/Dairy/Fisheries science from any Institute/University accredited by ICAR/VCI, New Delhi. For KVAFSU admission to Ph.D program, candidates are shortlisted based on candidates performance in the entrance test and personal interview round.

Tentative Calendar of Events for Post Graduate (PG) Admission for the year 2022-23

EventsDates
ON-LINE option entry for Special Category Seats1/01/2023 & 02/01/2023
Allotment of seats under Special Category10/01/2023 (After 6:00 PM)

Last date for payment of admission fees by the candidates who have

been allotted seats under Special Category

16/01/2023 (Before 4:00 PM)
Mock Allotment
Option entry by candidates online1/01/2023 & 02/01/2023
Mock Allotment06/01/2023 (After 6:00 PM)
First round seat allotment processes
Option entry by candidates online

07/01/2023

1st round seat allotment10/01/2023 (After 6:00 PM
Last date for payment of admission fees by the candidates who have been allotted seats in 1st round, ON-LINE16/01/2023
Commencement of semester, last date for registration (Before 4:00 PM)
Second round seat allotment processes
Announcement of vacancy position17/01/2023 (After 6:00 PM)
Option entry by the candidates for 2nd round seat allotment, ON-LINE18/01/2023
Second/FINAL Round seat allotment20/1/2023 (After 6:00 PM)

Last date for payment of admission fees by candidates who have been

allotted seats in 2nd round, ON-LINE

23/01/2023
Last date for registration to seats allotted in second round

KVAFSU Application Process 2023

The application process for Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University is completely online. Candidates are required to follow the below-mentioned steps to complete the KVAFSU application process:

Step 1: Register on the official admission portal of Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (admission. Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University.in) with basic details, including name, category, DOB, parent's information, mobile number, address, previous academic qualifications details, and signatures

Step 2: Then fill out the written test ticket for your chosen specialisation (the course you want to take in that particular program).

Step 3: Candidates will be chosen based on their performance in the previous qualifying examination, written entrance exam, and counselling (for PG and Ph.D).

Step 4: The final list of candidates will be posted on the college's website.

KVAFSU Application Form Offline

  • The application form must be downloaded online or obtained from the administration along with the prospectus for their respective programme (UG/PG/PhD/Diploma).
  • Once you have the form, fill it out with all of the necessary information, including your name, category, DOB, parent's information, mobile number, address, previous academic qualifications details, and signatures for the KVAFSU Admission Process. 
  • The applicant should carefully fill out the index card indicating the subject group to which admission is sought.
  • The duly completed application form should be submitted to the Registrar's office, KVAFSU, along with the application fee to Nandinagar, PB No.6, Bidar on or before the deadline, as applications received after the deadline will be rejected.

KVAFSU Seat Reservation

Gender Male Female
General 0 0
OBC 74 19
SC 14 14
ST 5 3
Muslim 9 3
PWD 0 0

Related Questions

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NavyashreeS • Jun-23-2023
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Triparna Choudhury • Jun-23-2023

Yes, if you want to pursue B.V.Sc from Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, you will have to appear for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET). You must meet the KCET cutoff to be eligible for admission. As per previous year trends, the KCET closing rank 2023 for the general category is expected to range from 1353-1355. After you meet the required cutoff, you will have to participate in the KCET counselling and seat allotment process. After the seat allotment process is complete, you must report to the university to proceed with the fee payment and document verification.

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