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The Maharashtra CET Cell is expected to increase the MHT CET 2026 application fee by ₹150–₹250 for around 19 entrance exams. Earlier, the fee structure was ₹500–₹600 for offline tests and ₹800–₹1,000 for online exams. The registration process for MHT CET 2026 is likely to begin in the last week of December 2025.
The MHT CET 2026 registration process is likely to begin in the final week of December 2025, in line with last year’s late-December schedule. For the first time, the exam will be held twice—in April and May. The PCM papers are scheduled for April 11–19 and May 14–17, while the PCB papers are expected to take place from April 21–26 and May 10–11, 2026.
The ICAR 2025 Round 4 seat allotment results for UG, PG, and PhD admissions in Agriculture and Allied Sciences have been released. Candidates must complete online document verification, rectify discrepancies if any, and pay the seat acceptance fee by November 12, 2025.
About MAFSU
MAFSU Admissions 2023 - MAFSU PG admissions 2022 are currently ongoing. The MAFSU final merit list (PG) will be released on March 24, 2023. The application window was open from February 27 - March 8, 2023. Classes for these PG programmes at Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University will begin in April 2023.
Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, commonly known as MAFSU, is a state-owned university in Nagpur, Maharashtra dedicated to fishery sciences and dairy technology. The university was established in 2000 under the State Act No. 1998 (MAH.XVII of 1998). It has a total of six veterinary colleges, two fishery science colleges, two dairy technology colleges, one wildlife research and training centre, and three Krishi Vigyan Kendras under its umbrella.
MAFSU is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The university offers a total of seven UG, PG, doctoral, and diploma programmes in the fields of animal husbandry, fishery sciences, and dairy technology. All these MAFSU courses are offered under its 10 constituent colleges. Students can apply for these courses online through the university’s official website.
The MAFSU campus is home to modern infrastructure and facilities that include a well-developed Students Welfare Section, an auditorium, a university Library, a Bio-informatics Center, and a training and placement centre. Over the years, the university also has dedicated itself to developing the infrastructure of its constituent colleges by building hostels, digital libraries, smart classrooms, and well-equipped laboratories, among many others. It also provides placement opportunities in various government and private organisations, and NGOs.
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MAFSU Courses and Admission 2026
Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University is dedicated to providing relevant education in the fields of dairy technology, animal husbandry, and fishery sciences through its network of constituent colleges and affiliated institutions. The list of MAFSU courses inlcudes courses such as B.V.Sc and AH, B.Tech in Dairy Technology, M.Tech in Dairy Technology, B.F.Sc, M.V.Sc, PhD in Veterinary Sciences, and Diploma in Livestock Management and Dairy Production. The MAFSU fees structure is quite reasonable. However, the university reserves the right to increase the fee structure at any time during the degree course by/up to 10%.
Want to learn more about MAFSU courses and fees? Refer to the table below.
Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University Courses and Eligibility 2024
| Programmes | Annual Fees | Eligibility Criteria |
| B.V.Sc and AH | Rs 59,160 | Class 12 : 50% Exam : NEET UG |
| B.F.Sc | Rs 59,160 | Class 12 : 50% Exam : MHT CET |
| M.V.Sc | Rs 80,190 | Graduation : CGPA 6.0 Exam : AIEEA (PG) |
| B.Tech in Dairy Technology | Rs 59,160 | Class 12 : 50% Exam : MHT CET |
| M.Tech in Dairy Technology | Rs 80,910 | Graduation : CGPA 6.0 Exam : AIEEA (PG) |
| Diploma in Livestock Management and Dairy Production | - | Class 12 |
| PhD in Veterinary Sciences | - | Postgraduation : 55% Exam : AICE JRF/SRF |
MAFSU PG admissions 2022 have started. The MAFSU final merit list (PG) will be published on March 24, 2023. The application process began from February 27, 2023 and ended on March 8, 2023. Classes for these PG programmes at Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University will begin in April 2023.
The MAFSU admission process is primarily is an entrance-test-based process. The university accepts a number of national and state-level entrance tests dedicated to technical and veterinary studies. These entrance tests accepted by Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University are MHT CET, AIEEA (UG), AIEEA (PG), NEET UG, and AICE (PhD). while NEET UG, AIEEA, and AICE (PhD) are conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), MHT CET is organised by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. the university provides admission to its various UG, PG, and PhD programmes based on a candidate’s performance in the prescribed entrance exams.
Want to learn more about MAFSU admission dates 2023? Read the section below.
Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences Admission Dates 2024
M.V.Sc | |
| Events | Dates |
| Application Starts | February 27, 2023 |
| Application Ends | March 8, 2023 |
| Display of Final Merit List | March 24, 2023 |
| Display of First Allotment List (Region Quota) | March 28, 2023 |
| Display of Second Allotment List (Region Quota) | April 3, 2023 |
| Commenecement of Classes | April 25, 2023 |
M.Tech Dairy Technology | |
| Events | Dates |
| Application Starts | February 27, 2023 |
| Application Ends | March 8, 2023 |
| Display of Final Merit List | March 24, 2023 |
| Display of First Allotment List | March 27, 2023 |
| Display of Second Allotment List | April 5, 2023 |
| Commenecement of Classes | April 18, 2023 |
MAFSU Application Process 2024
Students who are interested in joining the university must apply to the university directly. They must submit the MAFSU application successfully to be considered for the selection process. Students are also advised to read the Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University prospectus before starting the application process.
Wondering how to complete the MAFSU application process? Refer to the section below.
Step 1: Go to the MAFSU official website, click on your preferred course, and register yourself on the application portal.
Step 2: Fill out the application form with all the required information and upload all the important documents.
Step 3: Pay the stipulated MAFSU application fee to complete the application process successfully.
MAFSU Highlights
MAFSU Placements
The university has a Training and Placement Centre that takes care of all the MAFSU placement activities during every placement season. The centre helps is students to get access to all technical skills and knowledge to get placed in the relevant industries. Students from the university get placed in various government entities, private agencies, and NGOs after finishing their courses through MAFSU placements. The university also offers its students support to get placed through the National Recruitment Agency (NRA).
Find out MAFSU placement data in the table below.
Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University Placement Highlights 2022
| Name of the College | Government Service | Private Industry | Self-employed | NGOs and other Institutions | Higher Education | Total |
| MVC Mumbai | 27 | 14 | - | - | - | 41 |
| NVC Nagpur | 19 | 2 | 4 | - | 3 | 18 |
| COVAS Parbhani | 138 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 160 |
| COVAS Udgir | 59 | 1 | - | - | - | 60 |
| KNPCVS Shirwal | 7 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 53 | 86 |
| PGIVAS Akola | 26 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 44 |
| CDT Warud | - | 15 | - | - | 12 | 27 |
| CD Udgir | - | 19 | - | - | 5 | 24 |
| COFS Nagpur | - | 2 | 1 | - | 22 | 25 |
| COFS Udgir | - | 9 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 33 |
MAFSU Campus Facilities and Infrastructure
The MAFSU campus is located at Futala Lake Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra. The campus has all required facilities to provide an inclusive and enriching learning environment. The university has a total of 10 constituent institutions across the region. It has developed several facilities like hostels, laboratories, libraries, and smart classrooms to make them well-equipped. The university has a central library with 741 e-books, 31 print journals, 31 e-journals, 5125 back volumes, three CD-ROM databases, 3269 PG and PhD dissertations, and other reading material related to animal and fishery sciences.
Here is a list of all MAFSU facilities at its main university campus.
- Internet Facilities
- Well-equipped labs
- A central library
- An auditorium
- A Bio-informatics Centre
- Smart Classrooms
Campus Facilities
Auditorium
Computer Lab
Guest house
Gym
Library
Medical Facilities
Grounds
Conference Room
Cafeteria 
Laboratories
Common RoomMAFSU Scholarships
At MAFSU, students get access to various government-sponsored scholarship schemes. These MSFSU scholarships help students to pursue their academic careers without the hint of financial burden. Students can apply for these scholarships after checking their eligibility criteria. PhD students at the university can get monthly fellowship provided by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to carry forward their research. Here is a list of scholarships available at Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University.
- National Talent Scholarship (UG)
- National Talent Scholarship (PG)
- ICAR JRF/SRF
MAFSU Seat Reservation
| Gender | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 0 | 0 |
| OBC | 0 | 13 |
| SC | 2 | 3 |
| ST | 2 | 5 |
| Muslim | 0 | 0 |
| PWD | 0 | 0 |
MAFSU Merit List 2025
The university is responsible for preparing and releasing the course-specific MAFSU merit lists to provide admission to deserving students. It considers an applicant’s score in the prescribed entrance examination while preparing the Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University merit list. Students whose names are appeared on the merit lists are provided with admission allotment letters. They must confirm the seats within the stipulated timeframe by visiting the university campus for the document verification round.
Below is more information on the MAFSU merit list.
MAFSU Final Merit List 2022 - Course-wise
| Programmes | Merit List |
| B.V.Sc and AH | Click here |
| B.F.Sc | Click here |
| B.Tech in Dairy Technology | Click here |
MAFSU Scholarship Statistics 2025
| Gender | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 14 |
| OBC | 6 | 7 |
| SC | 6 | 3 |
| ST | 4 | 4 |
| Muslim | 0 | 0 |
| PWD | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Community | 0 | 0 |
MAFSU Constituent Colleges 2025
Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University has a total of 10 constituent colleges under its umbrella. The university offers all its courses through these constituent colleges. The list of MAFSU constituent colleges includes six veterinary colleges, two fishery science colleges, and two dairy technology colleges. It also has one wildlife research and training centre and three Krishi Vigyan Kendras affiliated with the university.
Here is a list of all the MAFSU constituent colleges and affiliated institutions:
- Mumbai Veterinary College (MVC Mumbai)
- Nagpur Veterinary College (NVC Nagpur)
- College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Parbhani (COVAS Parbhani)
- College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Udgir (COVAS Udgir)
- Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Akola (PGIVAS Akola)
- College of Fishery Sciences Nagpur (CFS Nagpur)
- College of Fishery Sciences Udgir (CFS Udgir)
- College of Dairy Technology Warud (CDT Warud)
- College of Dairy Technology Udgir (CDT Udgir)
- Nagpur Wildlife Research and Training Centre
- Krishi Vigyan Kendra Tadsar
- Krishi Vigyan Kendra Dudhburdi
- Krishi Vigyan Kendra Nagaon
MAFSU Awards, Recognition, Accreditations, and Collaborations
MAFSU Recognition
- Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University is recognised by the Univesity Grants Commission (UGC) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
MAFSU Contact Details
College Location
Sr. No. 149, Nr. VIP ROAD, VESU-BHARTHANA,AT POST VESU, TALUKA CHORYASI
https://mafsu.ac.in/
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