Rajasthan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Bikaner - 2024 Admission, Fees, Courses, Ranking, Placement

Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS)

Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS) is a state agricultural university located in Bikaner.  It was established on 18^th May 2010 by the Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Act, 2010 of the Government of Rajasthan, amended in 2013.  The University was established to plan, initiate, guide, coordinate, and monitor research in the field of Veterinary and Animal Science. The first vice-chancellor of RAJUVAS was the then Governor of Rajasthan, Professor A.K. Gahlot.  Its constituent colleges are College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner (CVAS Bikaner), College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Navania, Vallabhnagar, Udaipur (CVAS Udaipur) and Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (PGIVER).  It also has 65 other institutes awarding two-year diplomas.

RAJUVAS is in the heritage and exotic palatial buildings having magnificent pillars, richly carved fire mantles and Italian colonnades of the erstwhile Ganga Avenue, housing the College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner (since 1954) and its precincts, spreading over 200 acres of land.  The university is located at Vijay Bhawan Palace Complex, Veterinary University Road, Near Deen Dayal Upadhyay Circle, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India.  The nearest railway station is the Lalgarh Junction Railway Station, and is around 15 minutes away from the RAJUVAS. Students coming from outside the State can take a cab or a bus from the Jaipur International Airport.  Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Science is well connected by all modes of transportation.

RAJUVAS has the approval of UGC.  It is accredited by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).  A total of seven Veterinary institutions are constituent colleges of RAJUVAS while four Veterinary colleges in Rajasthan are affiliated to the university.  

RAJUVAS offers UG (BVSc & AH), PG (MVSc), Doctorate (PhD), Two-year Diploma and Multi Skill Development Programs in Veterinary Science.  The University conducts the Rajasthan Pre-Veterinary Test (RPVT) exam for admission to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.VSc & AH) and a Pre PG Entrance Exam for the Master of Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc) course.  Additionally, a Pre P.hD entrance test is conducted for admission to Ph.D. programs.  RAJUVAS also offers a two year Animal Husbandry Diploma Program (AHDP) in 75 different institutes.  The University accepts NEET scores for admissions.

The campus facilities at RAJUVAS include Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports facilities, Wi-fi and Labs. Additionally the university provides Anti ragging helpline, Wardens, Student Union, NCC unit, NSS Unit, Games, Placement Cell and much more for the well-being of its students and staff.

The Placement and Career Counselling Cell at Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences provides Job Placement assistance/opportunities, Possibilities for Internships and Career Counselling to its students. RAJUVAS Placement Cell provides training to the students from the very first year rendering Placement activities such as Resume preparation, Mock tests, Interviews, Skill Development Programs, Career Fairs, and many other activities.

The Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner has been established for the purpose of development of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in the state of Rajasthan in specific and in the country in general by ensuring proper and systematic instruction, training, research and extension in up to date system of Veterinary and Animal Sciences and its allied sciences. The University is marching ahead to provide technical and scientific support for transforming state animal husbandry from sustainability to improved profitability. Improved production in association with productivity spurts has led the State to be one of the leaders in the country for milk, meat and wool production with the support of scientific and technological interventions and a favorable policy environment. 

VISION
Make available appropriately trained human resource, generate suitable technologies and transfer new knowledge and technical knowhow to stakeholders for the purpose of enhancing income of farmers and landless owner through Animal Husbandry in Rajasthan.

Admission to B.V.Sc. & A.H.
Admission: Through NTA NEET UG score

On the basis of merit through NEET UG examination conducted by NTA.

Minimum Eligibility Qualification
10+2 examination/equivalent examination conducted by an Education Board/University/Council (duly recognized by the Rajasthan Board, CBSE, New Delhi) with not less than pass marks in each subject and not less than 50% marks in the aggregate of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. However, in the case of SC/ST candidates, the minimum aggregate required is 40%. OR Any examination of a University/Education Board/ College/School in a foreign country recognized by the Academic Council as an equivalent for the purpose with good knowledge of English.

Minimum Age
17 years on or before the 31 December of the year of his/her admission to the 1st year of B.V.Sc. & A.H. course.

Allocation of seats
1. 85% of sanctioned seats are reserved for Rajasthan domicile candidates.
2. Only 15% of seats are opened for Veterinary Council of India.
3. Regular seats: 35 at Bikaner, 35 at Navania, (Udaipur) and 35 at Jaipur.
4. Payment seats: 50 at Bikaner, 50 at Navania, (Udaipur) and 50 at PGIVR Jaipur. (Payment seat fees: Rs 3.00 lac
in addition to the regular fee per year) (NRI/ NRI Sponsored Seats : 05 seats in each constituent college)

PLACEMENT & COUNSELLING
img2007In order to provide the best possible career option, personality development, creating scope for improving skills and other human resource development activities to the aspiring graduates, the University Placement Cell is functioning at RAJUVAS with the following objectives:

To collect information about job opportunity/ prospects for students both within/outside the State and abroad.
To collect information about opportunities available within India and outside for higher studies.
To explore the possibilities of getting financial assistance from various organizations for pursuing higher studies in India/abroad.
The cell regularly arranges motivational programmes, besides conducting both on-campus and off-campus recruitment interviews for the benefit of the aspiring graduates. The cell also organizes soft skill development programmes for the personality development of the graduates. This cell is maintaining a computerized database of veterinary graduates and post-graduates. With the help of this database, the cell sponsors list of students to the recruiting agencies for possible employment.

PLACEMENT
NABARD: Ashish Kulshrestha, a graduate of the College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner, has been selected as Assistant Manager (RDBS) in National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development, an apex bank of the rural sector in India.
JRF/SRF by ICAR: Four graduate students of the College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner, namely Ajeet Mahla, Vinod Kumawat, Om Prakash Soni and Pramod Dangi have been selected for JRF by ICAR in the year 2011-12. Mr S.M. Yaseen, a student of the Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology was selected for SRF.
Punjab and Sind Bank: Prahlad Mangal, a graduate of the College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner, has been selected as AFO in Punjab and Sind Bank.
Customs Inspector: Gaurav Somani (Batch 2009) graduate of the College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Bikaner, has been selected as Customs Inspector, Office of the Commissioner, Customs House, Visakhapatnam, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
Veterinary Corps: Aman Rustagi and Dr Achin Arora (Batch 2007) of the College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Bikaner, have been shortlisted for grant of commission as officer in Remount & Veterinary Corps – Indian Army.
Macro Dairy Venture Pvt. Ltd., Ludhiana: The officers of Punjab Macro Dairy Venture Private Limited, Ludhiana, a leading dairy in the country have come here to recruit veterinarians on 22-23 June 2011. In the recruitment process, HR managers of Macro Dairy followed the selection process by direct written test, group discussion and personal interview for the selection of ten veterinarians.
BASIX Krishi Samrudhi Ltd, Ludhiana: A Campus Interview was conducted by BASIX Krishi Samrudhi Ltd., Ludhiana on 26-27 September 2011 at RAJUVAS, Bikaner Campus, Through this campus interview, eight students were selected for Livestock Attendants and two students were selected for Veterinary Officers position and posted in Punjab State.
Dudhmansagar Dairy, Gujarat Dudhmansagar Dairy selected seven students of RAJUVAS through campus interview on 28-29 August 2012. In the recruitment process, HR & Administrative Managers of this dairy conducted the selection process through a written test followed by group discussion and a personal interview.
SRIJAN (NGO): Three students were selected through Placement Cell of the University in SRIJAN (Self Reliant Initiatives through Joint Action), an NGO in February 2013.
Paayas Milk Producer Company Ltd.: Eight students of RAJUVAS, Bikaner were selected through Placement Cell of the University on the post of Veterinary Executive in the Paayas Milk Producer Company Ltd., Jaipur in December 2013. These veterinary executives were placed at Milk chilling centres across eight districts (Jaipur, Ajmer, Tonk, Sikar, Pali, Nagaur, Bhilwara, Dausa) of Rajasthan on the package of Rs. three lacs per annum.

GAMES & SPORTS FACILITIES


There goes a good proverb -“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. Games and sports are important for success in every walk of our life. The importance of games and sports can never be minimized. First of all, they are good exercises and help to build fine physique for the boys and girls. It makes them mentally alert and physically strong. Secondly, students learn to cope with difficult situations. By displaying their feats before many spectators, they can overcome their nervousness.

Thirdly, games and sports are good diversions and give them the energy to learn their lessons well. In the RAJUVAS, Games and Sports are a regular feature of the college curriculum and include all outdoor and indoor games and athletics. RAJUVAS main campus has a 320 bigha eco-friendly area having vast playgrounds and having good facilities for games and sports. The two tennis courts and one badminton court both having light facilities to play at night are situated in main University campus. The facilities for athletics, football, hockey, kabaddi, cricket basketball, volleyball and table tennis are present in boy’s hostel at the campus with lights to play at night for basketball & volleyball. There is a pavilion for a seating capacity of 500 is present at common playgrounds. In the pavilion, there is an indoor table tennis facility with electric lights. The girls’ hostel has playing facilities for basketball, volleyball and badminton. Gymnasium facility for students is also available at University campus. In the gymnasium 4 stations multi gym, roller trade mill, cross trainer, orbit bike, standing and sitting twister, pro-curl bench, abdominal pro-bench are provided for exercise.

University Games and sports competitions are annual affairs in RAJUVAS. Sports are generally held in winter months. Students take part in various games like high and long jumps and different kind of races. These annual sports & games foster competitive spirit and sportsmanship among the participants and make them disciplined. Interclass tournaments are held in relation to football, kabaddi, cricket, tennis, basketball, volleyball, badminton etc. The RAJUVAS teams are regularly participating in inter veterinary university and inter agricultural university games and sports competitions. The coaching camps for different games are organized before sending teams for inter-university competitions.