Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry - 2024 Admission, Fees, Courses, Ranking, Placement

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (RIVER)

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (RIVER) was inaugurated on the auspicious day of Vijayadasami on the 14th October 1994.  Initially it was called Pondicherry Veterinary College, later christened as the Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, named after Rajiv Gandhi (RAGOVAS), in a state function presided over by Sonia Gandhi.  In due time, a full-fledged 59-acre (240,000 m2) campus was established adjoining the Krishi Vignan Kendra campus at Kurumbapet, Puducherry.   In 2013, RAGACOVAS was renamed as Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (RIVER).  It is the first veterinary college in India to adopt the course curriculum advocated by the Veterinary Council of India, as per Minimum Standards of Veterinary Education in India.

Over the past 30 years RIVER has contributed towards educating and grooming some of the finest veterinarians of the country.   Since its inception the institute has made spectacular progress owing to the excellent support extended by the Board of Governors and the Government of Puducherry.  The Pondicherry Veterinary College Society (PVCS) is governed by the Board of Governors with the Secretary (Animal Husbandry and Animal Welfare), Government of Puducherry as the Chairman and the Dean, RIVER as Member-Secretary.   Management of Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Pondicherry is working under Thiru S. Velmurugan (Chairman).  The Academic Departments have been established as per the mandatory stipulations of the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and the current faculty strength is 56. The faculty members are from reputed colleges and institutions of the country.

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research is set in 59 acres of land and located in1st Main Rd, Pipdic Industrial Estate, Vazhudhavur Road, Kurumbapet, Mettupalayam, Puducherry, India.

The campus is spread across three locations. The main campus adjoining the Krishi Vignan Kendra campus is on the Thirukanur Road, at Kurumbapet, which is 6 km from the Pondicherry bus station and the railway station. The campus can be reached by buses from Pondicherry to Thirukkanur.

The main campus houses Campuses A and B.  Campus A consists of the administrative block, departments, central library, herbal garden, mini-zoo and the livestock farm. Campus B consists of the ICAR block, student hostels, dean's quarters, faculty and non-teaching staff quarters, playground, gymnasium/badminton Court and basketball court. The teaching hospital campus is in the industrial estate at Mettupalayam. The campus can also be reached through Vazhudhavoor Road.

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research is fully funded by the Government of Puducherry and Affiliated to the Pondicherry University.  RIVER is Approved by Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi, Recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) and Accredited Grade "B+" by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council.  In May 2006 the Institute was added to the American Veterinary Medical Association list of veterinary colleges of the world.  There was also a Review on landless livestock farming by women in Southern states of India published at FAO.

 Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry is an Educational institute imparting Undergraduate and Post graduate specializations in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry, as well as having a veterinary Hospital/Clinic providing Veterinary health care in the region.  RIVER offers BVSc &AH and MVSc (10 programs) in Veterinary Medicine and Allied Sciences.  The Institute has adopted Veterinary council of India (VCI) regulations and curricula since its inception for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) degree program and the degree is recognized by the VCI.  The accepted eligibility exam for admission is NEET. 

The alumni from RIVER have established sound basis across the country and globe.  It is yet another moment to cherish that current the Dean of RIVER Puducherry, is one among them.  A rare occasion to witness wherein a graduate from the college who travelled across the globe and established himself as the world’s top 2 percent researcher is now back to the same college to lead it from the front as the Dean

Facilities provided at RIVER include spacious Classrooms, Library, Computer Section, Sports & recreational Facilities, Gymnasium,separate Hostels for Men and Women, Canteen, Transport, Central Instrumentation Facility, and more.  The college also has Exclusive Animal Farms for practical Training of Students.  The clinical training facility was established after a veterinary hospital run by the Animal Husbandry Department of Puducherry State Government was taken over by the college to establish a full-fledged teaching hospital for imparting veterinary clinical training to the students.

Vision
To be an institution of international repute in Veterinary education, research and extension having competent faculty committed for the development of livestock
Mission
To produce Veterinarians of calibre by imparting quality Veterinary Education to the students of UG and PG
To promote Veterinary research and extension
To coordinate with State Govt., ICAR, State Veterinary Universities and other research organizations in all aspects of research, extension, training
To Undertake studies for efficient animal production
To provide farm advisory services

PROGRAMME OF STUDY
The Institute has adopted Veterinary council of India (VCI) regulations and curricula since its inception for the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) degree programme and the degree is recognized by the VCI. The College is affiliated to the Pondicherry University.
B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree programme of study is an annual system of education spread over 5 ½ complete professional years including a compulsory internship of one year undertaken after the successful completion of all credits as prescribed in the syllabus. The education curriculum is challenging and enterprising with six-day working week. The institute imparts quality and high standards of Veterinary education.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION
A pass in higher secondary or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in Biology/Biotechnology/Botany & Zoology, Physics and Chemistry (40% for OBC/MBC/BCM/EBC/BT/SC/ST) and NEET 2023 qualified (Only for SS(National) & NRI candidates).
AGE LIMIT
The lower age limit is 17 years as on Dec. 31 during the year of admission and no upper age limit.
DISABILITY
A candidate shall not be allowed for admission to B.V.Sc. & A.H degree, if he/she suffers disabilities in Physical Fitness as mentioned in the Veterinary Council of India Regulation, 2016 and listed below: (a) Disability of total body including disability of the chest/spine more than 50% (b) Disability of lower limb 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 The disability should be certified by a duly constituted and authorized Medical Board comprising of at least three specialists out of which two should be of the specialty concerned and the candidate has to present himself/herself before the Medical Board. The last valid Disability Certificate of the candidate from a Medical Board should not be more than three months old from the date of submitting his/her certificate as a disabled candidate.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE
1. Government Quota (Domicils of UT of Puducherry)
There are 47 seats available for the candidates belonging to Union Territory of Puducherry seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute.
For more details about U.T. of Puducherry Residence – See CENTAC General Information Brochure 2023-24 Volume I Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry
Candidates can submit their application online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) at https://www.centacpuducherry.in
Last date for applying is Over.
After obtaining the Provisional allotment order from CENTAC, the candidates should report at RIVER, Puducherry for admission before the date specified in the allotment order. Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the marks obtained in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology in the qualifying examination. The usual reservation policy as prescribed by the Government of Puducherry will be followed for allocation of seats under this category.

Documents to be Produced at the time of Admission

Original CENTAC Provisional Allotment Order
Birth Certificate / Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10 Mark Statement)
Higher Secondary (10+2) or Equivalent Examination Mark Sheet
Transfer Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
Conduct Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
Migration Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied, if any
Nationality Certificate
Residence Certificate
Community Certificate, if applicable
Medical Fitness Certificate
Recent Passport size colour Photos (2 nos.)
Aadhar Card (Photocopy)
Regional Reservation Certificate, if applicable
Horizontal reservation (FF/PWD/ESM/MSP) certificate, if applicable
2. Self-Supporting (Domicils of UT of Puducherry)
There are 10 seats available for the candidates belonging to Union Territory of Puducherry seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute.
For more details about U.T. of Puducherry Residence – See CENTAC General Information Brochure 2023-24 Volume I Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry
Candidates can submit their application online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) at https://www.centacpuducherry.in
Last date for applying is over. Application CLOSED
Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the marks obtained in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology in the qualifying examination. No reservation is followed. Seats will be filled by drawing General Merit among the applicants.

Note:
If any seat falls vacant under this category, the same will be filled from the merit list of Self-Supporting (National) category with the fees applicable to Self-Supporting (National) candidates Documents to be Produced at the time of Admission
Original CENTAC Provisional Allotment Order
Birth Certificate / Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10 Mark Statement)
Higher Secondary (10+2) or Equivalent Examination Mark Sheet
Transfer Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
Conduct Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
Migration Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied, if any
Nationality Certificate
Residence Certificate
Medical Fitness Certificate
Recent Passport size color Photos (2 nos.)
Aadhar Card (Photocopy)
3. Self-Supporting (National)
There are 22 seats available for Indian citizens residing in any part of India seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute.
Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry
Candidates can submit their application online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) till 18.07.2023 at https://www.centacpuducherry.in
Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the NEET 2023 All India Rank.
No reservation is followed. Seats will be filled by drawing General Merit among the applicants

Note:
If any seat falls vacant under this category, the same will be filled from the merit list of NRI candidates.

Documents to be Produced at the time of Admission
Original CENTAC Provisional Allotment Order
Birth Certificate / Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10 Mark Statement)
Higher Secondary (10+2) or Equivalent Examination Mark Sheet
Transfer Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
Conduct Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
Migration Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied, if any
Nationality Certificate
Residence Certificate
Medical Fitness Certificate
Recent Passport size color Photos (2 nos.)
Aadhar Card (Photocopy)
NEET 2023 Score Sheet
NEET 2023 Admit Card
4. NRI Candidates
Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the NEET 2023 All India Rank.

Note:
If any seat falls vacant under this category, the same will be filled from the merit list of Self-supporting (National) category candidates.

Documents to be Produced at the time of Admission

Original CENTAC Provisional Allotment Order
Birth Certificate / Proof of Date of Birth
Higher Secondary (10+2) or Equivalent Examination Mark Sheet
Transfer Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
Conduct Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
Migration Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied, if any
Nationality Certificate
Residence Certificate
Medical Fitness Certificate
Recent Passport size color Photos (2 nos.)
Aadhar Card (Photocopy)
NEET-2023 Score Sheet
NEET 2023 Admit Card
NRI Status Certificate of the NRI Parent issued by the Indian Embassy – NRI Status Certificate Format
OCI / PIO Card along with evidence of birth in a foreign country (whichever is applicable – either 14 or 15)
NRI/NRE Bank Account Pass Book/Account Statement of the NRI Parent (First page of the passbook and transactions for the last three months)
Copy of Valid Visa/OCI/PR status and Passport of the NRI Parent
Undertaking by the NRI Parent in the form of an Affidavit – Undertaking Format
5. Foreign National Candidates
There are 2 seats available for the Foreign National candidates (One who holds a passport/ Citizenship of a country other than India and must not be of Indian Origin) seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) / Person of Indian Origin (PIO) having Foreign Passport will not be considered as Foreign National.
Candidates studied in other medium of instruction should produce the proficiency certificate for their skill in reading, writing and speaking English from recognized Institutes.
Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry
Candidates can submit their application online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) at https://www.centacpuducherry.in
Selection of candidates under this category is from the merit list drawn based on the marks obtained in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology in the qualifying examination.

Note:
If any seat falls vacant under this category, the same will be filled from the merit list of NRI candidates. If candidates are not available under NRI merit list, then the vacant seats will be filled from the merit list of Self-supporting (National) category candidates.

Documents to be Produced at the time of Admission

Original CENTAC Provisional Allotment Order
Birth Certificate
Higher Secondary (10+2) or Equivalent Examination Mark Sheet
Transfer Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
Conduct Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
Migration Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied, if any
Nationality Certificate (Copy of Valid International Passport)
Medical Fitness Certificate
Recent Passport size colour Photos (2 nos.)
Equivalent Certificate issued by Association of Indian Universities, if the qualifying exam is completed in accredited foreign Boards/Universities
Valid International Passport with Visa
6. All India Quota (Veterinary Council of India - 15%)
There are 15 seats available for the candidates seeking admission under this category to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute.
Selection of candidates under this category is by Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi.
Candidates shall apply online to the Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi at http://aipvt.vci.nic.in/
Selection of candidates under this category is based on the NEET-2023 All India Rank.
After obtaining the Provisional allotment order from VCI, New Delhi, the candidate should report at RIVER, Puducherry for admission before the date specified in the allotment order.
For more on admission through Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi.

DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION
VCI Allotment Order
Birth Certificate / Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10 Mark Statement)
Higher Secondary (10+2) (or) Provisional Certificate (Qualifying Examination Certificate). Provisional Certificate is permissible for those candidates who had passed in the year 2023 only.
Transfer Certificate / School Leaving Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
Conduct Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied
Migration Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied, if any
Admit Card of NEET UG – 2023 issued by NTA for appearing in the NEET Examination.
Rank Card of NEET UG – 2023 issued by NTA.
Latest Community Certificate, if applicable
Medical Fitness Certificate, issued by a Govt. Medical Officer
Recent Passport size colour Photos (2 nos.) (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form in NEET UG -2023).
Aadhar Card/Voter ID Card/Ration Card/Passport/PAN written in the Application Form of NEET – UG – 2023 (any one of the ID is required as mentioned in NEET application)

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