Top Veterinary Science Colleges in Karnataka

Veterinary science is a medical field that studies animals. The government of the Karnataka state has made substantial progress in the field of veterinary science. In order to secure admission in one of the top veterinary colleges in Karnataka, students need to have certain eligibility criteria put forth by the college authorities. Veterinary colleges in Karnataka offer various courses such as Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc), Master of Science (MSc) in Veterinary Science and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Veterinary Colleges in Karnataka: Admission through NEET

NEET UG qualified candidates are also eligible for admission to veterinary colleges in the Karnataka state. NEET UG result is utilized for admissions to BVSc & AH courses in recognized veterinary colleges of the state under the 15% quota of Veterinary Council of India. Candidates seeking admission to veterinary courses through NEET will have to secure a minimum NEET cutoff.

List of Veterinary Colleges in Karnataka

Check the below given tables to know top veterinary colleges in Karnataka- courses they are offering and exams accepted.

Name of the college	Acceptable exams
Veterinary Colleges in Karnataka offering Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc)
Veterinary College, Hebbal	NEET, Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET)
Veterinary College, Bidar	Merit-based
Veterinary College, Hassan	NEET, Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET)
Veterinary College, Shimoga	NEET, Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET)
Veterinary Science Colleges in Karnataka offering Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc)
Veterinary College, Hebbal	Common Entrance Test (CET)
Veterinary College, Bidar	Common Entrance Test (CET)
Veterinary Colleges in Karnataka offering MSc
Transdisciplinary University, Bangalore
Veterinary Colleges in Karnataka offering PhD
Veterinary College, Hebbal	Common Entrance Test (CET)
Veterinary College, Bidar	Common Entrance Test (CET)

Veterinary Colleges in Karnataka: Eligibility Criteria

Check the below table to know the eligibility criteria to get admission to different veterinary courses offered by the veterinary colleges in the Karnataka state.

Course name	Eligibility criteria
BVSc	The candidate must have secured 50% marks in PCB subjects, and English in the second year PUC of Karnataka Pre-University Board or any equivalent board. Candidates applying through NEET must fulfill the eligibility criteria laid down by the NTA.
MVSc	Candidates must have completed their bachelor's program in the same or equivalent field.
MSc	The candidate must be a B.Sc holder with a minimum of 60% marks to pursue the program.
PhD	The aspirant must have completed his master's in any of the equivalent programs.

Top Veterinary Colleges in Karnataka: Admission Process

Check the below table to know about the admission process of various courses offered by the top veterinary colleges in Karnataka.

Particulars	Admission process
Undergraduate course	NEET qualified candidates can apply for the BVSc & AH courses offered in the state and appear in the 15% All India Quota counselling conducted by MCC. The Government of Karnataka conducts a Common Entrance Test for the aspirants. To appear in the test candidates are required to fill the application form. To get admission in any of the veterinary colleges in Karnataka, aspirants have to score a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Postgraduate courses	Candidates are required to appear for the Common Entrance Test conducted by the state authority by filling the application form
MSc course	Candidates will have to appear in the entrance examination conducted by the respective colleges. Admission is done based on the merit secured in the entrance test.
PhD courses	The aspirant has to be a postgraduate in a similar or equivalent subject. For admission in the course, candidates have to appear for an entrance conducted by the respective institute.

Frequently Asked Questions- Veterinary Colleges in Karnataka

Question: What are some of the specialisations offered by the Veterinary College, Hebbal in the master's program?

Answer: Some of the specialisations offered in the master's program are the following-

MVSc Animal Breeding Genetics and Biostatistics
MVSc Veterinary Biochemistry
MVSc Veterinary Physiology
MVSc Animal Nutrition
MVSc Animal Reproduction Gynaecology and Obstetrics
MVSc Veterinary microbiology
MVSc Veterinary Parasitology
MVSc Veterinary Pathology
MVSc Clinical Veterinary Medicine Ethics and Jurisprudence
MVSc Livestock Production and Management
MVSc Poultry Science
MVSc Livestock Products Technology
MVSc Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension

Question: Which colleges in Karnataka offer a Master's course in the field of Veterinary Science?

Answer: Two colleges in Karnataka offer a master's program in Veterinary Science- Veterinary College, Hebbal and Veterinary College, Bidar.

Question: What is the eligibility criteria for an undergraduate program in Veterinary Science?

Answer: To get admission to undergraduate veterinary courses, candidates must have scored a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates applying through NEET must fulfill the eligibility criteria as put forth by the NTA.

Question: What is the duration of a bachelor's course in Veterinary Science?

Answer: The tenure of a bachelor's program in Veterinary Science is usually 5-5.5years.

Question: Is English a compulsory subject to be eligible for a Bachelor's in Veterinary Science?

Answer: No, the English subject is not mandatory. However, it depends on college to college. Some of them do have the criteria.

Question: What is the fee for Transdisciplinary University, Bangalore in various M.Sc programs?

Answer: The expenditure is approximately Rs. 2.23 lakhs for each course.

Question: What are some of the career options after the completion of a course in Veterinary Science?

Answer: Some of the career options are Research Veterinarian, lecturer, private clinic vet, Food Safety and Inspection Veterinarian, etc.

Question: What is the eligibility criteria for the undergraduate course in veterinary science at Veterinary College, Hassan?

Answer: The candidate must have secured 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English in the second year PUC of Karnataka Pre-University Board or any equivalent board.

Question: Do all the Veterinary Science colleges in Karnataka offer full-time bachelor's courses?

Answer: Yes, all the colleges offer a full-time course for the undergraduate program.

Question: What are the specialisations available under Ph.D. at Veterinary College, Bidar?

Answer: Following are the specialisations offered -