Karanataka Veterinary Animal And Fisheries Science University - KVAFSU: Courses, Facilities

Jaya Laxmi

Updated on - Dec 12, 2024

To address the two-decade-long gap in the development of animal husbandry, dairy, and fisheries within Agricultural Universities, the Government of Karnataka took proactive steps to establish the Karnataka Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU). The university was founded under the Karnataka Act No. 9 of 2004, known as The Karnataka Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries University Act 2004, which was published in the Karnataka Gazette Extra-Ordinary on February 23, 2004. The establishment of KVAFSU aimed to focus on education, research, extension, and technology transfer in the fields of veterinary, animal, dairy, and fisheries sciences, with an emphasis on rural development. The university’s logo features the slogan "Farmers Friendly and Rural Oriented," highlighting its dedication to improving the farming community.

Prof. R.N. Sreenivas Gowda was appointed as the first Vice-Chancellor of KVAFSU, serving from September 2004 until February 9, 2008. Afterward, Prof. G.S. Bhat and Dr. S. Mallikarjunappa briefly held the position of Acting Vice-Chancellor from February 10 to July 24, 2008. Prof. Suresh Honnappagol succeeded as the second Vice-Chancellor, followed by Dr. C. Renukaprasad, who was appointed as the third Vice-Chancellor on September 21, 2012.

KVAFSU operates as an autonomous institution, governed by a Board of Management that sets policies in line with the provisions of the Act and statutes. The university’s academic and research activities are overseen by the Board of Studies, the Academic Council, the Research Council, and the Extension Education Council.

Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University Highlights

Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University  Courses  & Fees

Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University Eligibility for Admission

Students will be admitted to the University in accordance with the regulations set by the Board of Management. Any changes to these regulations will be made by the Vice-Chancellor with the approval of the Board, following the applicable government rules, which may be amended periodically. The Board of Management, based on the recommendations of the Academic Council, will decide the number of students to be admitted. Admission notifications for various degree programs will be published in leading newspapers and distributed to all university colleges.

Admission to Seats under General Quota and Reservation Quota:

Admission will be based strictly on merit, determined as follows:

1. B.V.Sc. & A.H.: The merit list will be based on 50% of the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the Government of Karnataka, following the “Minimum Standards of Veterinary Education Regulations 2008” set by the Veterinary Council of India.
2. B.Tech (D.Tech) & B.F.Sc.: Merit will be based on the percentage of marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology in the second-year Pre-University Examination of Karnataka or an equivalent examination.

Admission to Seats under Reservation Quota:

Admission is subject to seat reservations for SC/ST, Cat 1, OBC, and other categories as prescribed by the State Government. Additionally, there are reservations for special categories, including:

• Rural students
• Kannada medium students
• NCC (National Cadet Corps) candidates
• Sports quota
• Scouts and Guides
• Children of Ex-servicemen
• Candidates with Physical Disabilities
• Anglo-Indian community candidates

These reservation categories are based on the regulations issued by the Government of Karnataka.

To be eligible for admission to the University’s Bachelor degree programs, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Eligibility for Admission

B.V.Sc. & A.H. (as per the MSVE regulations of the Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi): 

• Candidates must have passed the second-year PUC from the Karnataka Pre-University Board or an equivalent examination, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
• For candidates from SC/ST and Cat-I categories, the minimum required aggregate marks is 40% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from the second-year PUC or an equivalent examination.
• Candidates must have appeared for the Common Entrance Test (CET) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority, Government of Karnataka.
• Candidates must be at least 17 years old as of December 31st of the academic year.

B.Tech. (D.Tech.) and B.F.Sc.:

• Candidates must have passed the second-year PUC from the Karnataka Pre-University Board or an equivalent examination, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics as elective subjects.

Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University Rankings

Karnataka Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU) has consistently been recognized as one of the top institutions by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023. The university performs well across various parameters, including faculty quality and employability, placing it among the leading universities.

In the NIRF 2023 rankings, KVAFSU is ranked 151-200 in the 'University' category. It competes with universities like Anurag University and SR University for this ranking.