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    VCI Counselling 2026: Dates OUT, Stray Round Registration Today, Choice Filling

    VCI Counselling 2026: Dates OUT, Stray Round Registration Today, Choice Filling

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    Deep PathakUpdated on 09 Sep 2026, 12:13 PM IST
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    The Veterinary Council of India is conducting the VCI counselling 2026 at vci.admissions.nic.in. The authority will open VCI counselling 2026 stray round registration and choice filling window today, September 9, 2026. Candidates will be able to register and fill preferences for stray round VCI 2026 counselling till September 10. A direct link for stary round VCI counselling 2026 registration and choice filling will be provided below, after availability.

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    1. VCI counselling 2026: Overview
    2. VCI counselling 2026 schedule
    3. VCI counselling 2026: Complete procedure
    4. VCI counselling 2026: Important documents
    5. VCI counselling 2026 seat allotment list
    VCI Counselling 2026: Dates OUT, Stray Round Registration Today, Choice Filling
    VCI Counselling 2026

    A total of 734 seats in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H) course are filled under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) counselling of VCI. For VCI AIQ counselling, eligible aspirants are invited based on the merit list of NEET UG. During VCI counselling, candidates need to submit their choices of courses and colleges. The VCI counselling 2026 allotment list is based on candidate choices, marks and rank secured in NEET result, reservation, number of seats, and other factors. Check complete details on the VCI counselling 2026 schedule, overview, how to apply, important documents and more.
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    VCI Counselling 2026 Round 1 Result PDF

    VCI counselling 2026: Overview

    Particulars

    Details

    Mode of counselling

    Online

    Conducting Body

    15% AIQ counselling - Veterinary Council of India

    85% state quota counselling - Respective state authorities

    Exam to qualify

    NEET 2026

    Course

    B.V.Sc & AH

    Number of seats

    734 - 15% AIQ seats

    Official website

    vci.admissions.nic.in

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    VCI counselling 2026 schedule

    Candidates should be aware of the Veterinary Counselling 2026 dates to avoid missing any important information counselling event. Check VCI 2026 counselling dates in the table below.

    VCI counselling Round 1 date 2026

    Process

    Date

    Payment of fees/Registration

    August 18 to 23, 2026

    Choice filling and seat locking

    August 18 to 23, 2026

    Seat allotment process

    August 24, 2026

    Announcement of Result/allotment

    August 26, 2026

    Reporting at the college

    August 26 to 31, 2026

    VCI 2026 counselling round 2 schedule

    Process

    Date

    Payment of fees/Registration

    September 1 to 2, 2026

    Choice filling and seat locking

    September 1 to 2, 2026

    Seat allotment process

    September 3, 2026

    Announcement of Result/allotment

    September 4, 2026

    Reporting at the college

    September 4 to 8, 2026

    VCI counselling 2026 dates: Stray round

    Process

    Date

    Payment of fees/Registration

    September 9 to 10, 2026

    Choice filling and seat locking

    September 9 to 10, 2026

    Seat allotment process

    September 11, 2026

    Announcement of Result/allotment

    September 12, 2026

    Reporting at the college

    September 12 to 15, 2026

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    VCI counselling 2026: Eligibility criteria

    Before registering for VCI 2026 counselling, candidates must fulfil the following eligibility criteria, which are mentioned below:

    • Candidates must be Indian Citizens.

    • The candidate must have attained a minimum age of 17 yeaof as on December 31, 2026.

    • The candidates should have qualified for NEET UG 2026.

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    VCI counselling 2026: Complete procedure

    The VCI 2026 counselling is done based on NEET UG rank and through VCI Counselling portal, vci.admissions.nic.in. Check the step-by-step process of VCI counselling 2026 below.

    Step 1: VCI counselling registration 2026

    NEET-qualified aspirants can participate in VCI 2026 counselling to secure a BVSc & AH seat under 15% AIQ. The first step of counselling is VCI counselling registration. Check the steps to register for VCI counselling 2026 below.

    • Visit VCI official website, vci.admissions.nic.in or click on the link provided here.

    • To register, enter NEET roll number, application number, candidate name, category, and contact details.

    • After entering asked details, students need to pay the required registration fee’

    • The fee can be paid in an online mode using a credit/debit card or in an offline mode using a bank challan. Aspirants must note that all banking-related matters are to be dealt by the Bank of Baroda.

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    Step 2: VCI counselling choice filling and locking

    After successful VCI counselling 2026 registration, candidates can fill as many choices as they want. The list of colleges selected by candidates during VCI 2026 counselling choice filling are displayed on the right-hand side of the screen in a preference box.

    Students can arrange the choices filled in VCI counselling 2026 according to their preferences. Once candidates are satisfied with the choices filled, they must lock the choices and take a printout of the same for future use. In case the candidate fails to lock the choices filled during VCI 2026 counselling, they are locked automatically on the last day of registration.

    Step 3: VCI counselling 2026 seat allotment process

    The authorities conduct the VCI 2026 counselling seat allotment process after the completion of the registration and choice-filling process. Based on choices filled by candidates for VCI counselling, NEET exam score, reservation factors, seat matrix, and other criteria, the seats are allotted. The round-wise result of VCI counselling is announced in an online mode.

    Step 4: Reporting to the institute

    Candidates included in the VCI counselling 2026 seat allotment list must download the seat allotment letter and report to the respective institute to reserve their admission. To download the VCI counselling seat allotment letter, candidates need to log in at the VCI official website. The VCI counselling 2026 dates for reporting to the allotted colleges are released by VCI. Candidates failing to report to the respective institute have their candidature cancelled. At the time of reporting, students must carry all the important documents.

    VCI counselling fees 2026

    Registration fees for round 1 and 2

    Category

    Fee amount

    General

    Rs 1000

    EWS/OBC

    Rs 900

    SC/ST/PH/Transgender

    Rs 500

    Stray round participation fess

    General/ EWS/ OBC/ PIO

    Rs 50,000

    SC/ ST/ PH/ Transgender

    Rs 25,000

    VCI counselling 2026: Important documents

    Check the list of important documents required at the time of VCI counselling below.

    • NEET admit card

    • NEET result

    • Six passport-size coloured photographs uploaded in the NEET application form

    • AIPVT counselling registration page

    • Aadhaar card/Voter ID/Ration card/Passport

    • Date of Birth certificate

    • 10+2 mark sheet

    • Character certificate from the school last attended

    • OCI/PIO card

    • SC/ST/OBC certificate

    • PH certificate

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    VCI counselling 2026 seat allotment list

    The VCI counselling seat allotment result is declared in the form of a merit list in PDF format. Authorities announce the VCI counselling 2026 results separately after each round of counselling. The VCI seat allotment list will be provided hereafter availability. Meanwhile, candidates can check previous year's allotment results from the table below.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is VCI Counselling 2026?
    A:

    VCI Counselling 2026 is the process conducted by the Veterinary Council of India for admission to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H) course under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ).

    Q: How can I get the latest updates on VCI Counselling 2026 dates?
    A:

    Candidates can track the latest updates on VCI Counselling 2026 dates on the official VCI website, vci.admissions.nic.in.

    Q: How are candidates invited for VCI AIQ counselling?
    A:

    Candidates are invited based on their merit in the NEET UG 2026 exam. Aspirants need to complete the VCI counselling registration 2026 on the official website.


    Q: What are the stages of VCI Counselling 2026?
    A:

    VCI counselling 2026 is conducted in three stages: Round 1, Round 2, and Stray Round.

     

    Q: How is the VCI Counselling 2026 allotment list determined?
    A:

    The VCI Counselling 2026 allotment list is determined based on candidate choices, NEET 2026 marks, rank, reservations, seat availability, and other factors.


    Q: What is the eligibility criteria for VCI Counselling 2026?
    A:

    Candidates must be Indian citizens, have a minimum age of 17 years by December 31, 2026, and must have qualified NEET UG.

    Q: What is the procedure for VCI Counselling 2026?
    A:

    The procedure involves registration, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, and reporting to the institute.

    Q: How do I register for VCI Counselling 2026?
    A:

    Visit the official VCI website, enter NEET roll number, application number, candidate details, pay the registration fee online or offline, and complete the registration.

    Q: What is the fee for VCI Counselling 2026?
    A:

    The fee varies: General - Rs 1000, EWS/OBC - Rs 900, SC/ST/PwD - Rs 500.


    Q: How do I fill and lock my choices during VCI Counselling 2026?
    A:

    After registration, candidates need to fill in their preferred colleges and courses on the VCI website and lock their choices. Choices not locked are auto-locked on the last day of registration.

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