Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI)

Established in 1889, the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) is one of the premier Research Institutions dedicated to Livestock Research and Development of the region.  Formerly known as Imperial Bacteriological Laboratory, it was renamed in 1925 as Imperial Veterinary Research Institute.  The name of the institute was changed following independence to Indian Veterinary Research Institute.  Administrative control of the institute is currently under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi.  The Deemed University status was conferred by UGC in 1983.  IVRI is an Advanced Research Facility in the field of Veterinary Medicine and Allied branches.  It has regional campuses at Mukteshwar, Bangalore, Palampur, Pune, Kolkata and Srinagar.

The scientific strength of the institute also contributed to establishment of some reputed institutes such as the Central Avian Research Institute (CARI) at Izatnagar in 1979 and the High Security Animal Diseases Laboratory at Bhopal in 1998 (known as National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, since 2014).  In 2015, the institute established the Training and Education Center at Pune, Maharashtra.

Indian Veterinary Research Institute is located at Izatnagar, Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh. The Institute is spread over an area of 440.50 acres and located at a distance of 258 km from New Delhi.  It is about 8 km from Bareilly Junction, 6 km from Roadways Bus Depot and 1 km from Izatnagar Railway Station.  Bareilly Airport is about 8 km away from the IVRI Izatnagar.

 
IVRI has been recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi.  The administrative control of the Institute is vested with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. The Institute has also been recognized as the Centre for Advanced Faculty Training in Animal Nutrition and Animal Physiology by ICAR, New Delhi.  IVRI is one of the research institutions dedicated to livestock research and development of the region and an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institution.  

With the vast experience of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute, the Deemed University imparts quality education at UG, PG, Diploma and Doctoral levels.  The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Veterinary Council of India (VCI) had given the responsibility to start undergraduate courses of Veterinary Sciences i.e. B.V.Sc.&A.H., the admission for which is made only on the basis of merit obtained in NEET (UG) examination for the year in which admissions are made, subject to fulfillment of the other criteria as laid down by Veterinary Council of India Minimum Standards of Veterinary Education (MSVE) Regulations, 2016. 

IVRI also awards PG Degrees and Doctoral programs in more than 20 disciplines of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Livestock Products Technology, Basic Sciences and Extension Education.  Besides postgraduate degree courses, the institute has also been conducting various short-term National and International Training Programs, Short Courses and Summer Institutes to make the professionals familiar with latest developments in Veterinary and Animal Sciences.  The institute offers diploma courses in veterinary preventive medicine, animal husbandry, veterinary biological products, animal reproduction, poultry husbandry, medicine and surgery, zoo and wild animal health care and management, meat and meat products technology. The institute undertakes basic, advanced and applied research through 98 externally funded projects. The institute also addresses the International Research Projects on Animal Health and Production Systems.

Indian Veterinary Research Institute has been attracting a large number of foreign students, especially from developing countries.  The institute with faculty strength of more than 200(Mostly ICAR Scientists) has a major mandate of Research, Teaching, Consultancy and Technology Transfer Activities.   IVRI has a Placement Cell and being the prestigious institute in the field of veterinary sciences the students get good offers easily.

The Referral Veterinary Polyclinic and Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex (TVCC) provide treatment to livestock and pet owners and is an excellent platform for teaching purposes. The Wildlife Centre of the institute imparts education and training on wildlife health management and provides consultancy services to various State and Central organizations. The institute has also established the National Animal Science & Veterinary Educational Museum and a Mini Zoo for educational and recreational purposes.  It has a well established National Library of Veterinary Sciences, Bioinformatics Centre, ARIS Cell, Animal and Fodder Farms for the benefit of its students and staff.

Vision
Harness veterinary and animal science research and education for sustainable growth in livestock sector so as to ensure food and income security.

Mission
Research and development in veterinary and animal science to promote livestock and poultry health and production, generate human resources, develop and transfer technologies to ensure livestock production systems

Admission of students to BVSc & AH degree programme is made only on the basis of his or her merit obtained in NEET (UG) Examination for the year in which admissions are made, subject to fulfillment of the other criteria as laid down by Veterinary Council of India Minimum Standards of Veterinary Education (MSVE) Regulations, 2016.

IVRI BVSc AH Admission Application Portal on the IVRI Website.The detailed procedure for Counseling and Admission Procedure is made available on the website when the applications are invited for admissions.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates should be Indian Nationals.
A candidate must have attained minimum age of 17 years on or before the 31st December of the year for which admissions are taken.
The candidate must have qualified NEET(UG) Examination for the year in which admissions are made.
He or She has passed the qualifying examination as defined under VCI - MSVE Regulations, 2016 with the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology and English (as a core course) and obtained marks as specified under regulations (7) or an examination equivalent to intermediate science examination of an Indian University or Board recognized by the Association of Indian Universities taking Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology including a practical test in each of these subjects and English.

As per MSVE Regulations, 2016, a candidate under General Category for admission to the BVSc & AH degree course shall have to qualify in each of the subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and obtained 50% marks in aggregate of these subjects, at the qualifying examination. In respect of candidates belonging to the SC or ST or other special category of students as specified by the Government from time to time, marks required for admission shall be 47.5%.
Candidates securing equal to or more than the NEET (UG) cut-off marks as per category, will only be considered for admission against Regular/Open or Payment Seats.
The candidates seeking admission on the basis of NRI status are required to produce duly attested and verified photocopies of NRI/citizenship certificate, eligibility document and passport or any other valid document. The admission will be made on merit of 10+2 examination or equivalent without requirement of appearing in the NEET (UG) examination.
A candidate shall not be allowed admission to BVSc & AH degree course if he or she suffers the following disabilities, namely:-
(a)Disability of total body (including chest or spine) more than 50%

(b)Disability of lower limb of more than 50%

(c)Disability of upper limb

(d) Visually handicapped candidates and those with hearing disability

(e) Candidates with progressive diseases like myopathies etc.

(f) Disabilities which otherwise would interfere in the performance of the duties of a veterinarian.

Fellowships Available
Institute Scholarship will be offered to assist the students who need financial assistance. This provision will be utilized to assist as many students as possible who have good academic record and who are making diligent efforts to pursue higher education. No student/ scholarship holder shall apply for or accept any other scholarship/ award/ employment without prior approval of the Joint Director (Acad.). The details of the various scholarships available are indicated below:

Institute Scholarship
The Indian Veterinary Research Institute will award scholarship to MVSc and PhD students on the following terms and conditions:

IVRI Scholarship is admissible to only those candidates who are admitted through competitive entrance examination for MVSc/PhD degree programmes. The award to the fresh students shall be made by the Joint Director (Acad.) of the Institute on the recommendation of the ‘Standing Committee on Scholarship, Financial Assistance and Academic Progress’ which shall take into consideration the merit of each applicant based initially on his/her admission and subsequently on his/her performance at the Institute.

Transport

The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Deemed University, is well-connected by road and rail, ensuring convenient access for students, staff, and visitors. The campus is located in Izatnagar, Bareilly, and lies just 1 kilometer from Izatnagar Railway Station and around 8 kilometers from the major Bareilly Junction Railway Station. Road connectivity is excellent via IVRI Road, and local transport such as auto-rickshaws and taxis are readily available for daily commuting. Although the university does not have a dedicated internal shuttle service, the compact campus layout makes it easy to navigate on foot. For outstation students, Bareilly is also accessible via state-run buses, and the nearest airport is in New Delhi, approximately 250 kilometers away.