Animal Nutritionist
Animal Nutritionists formulate and evaluate diets for livestock, poultry and companion animals to optimise growth, reproduction and health. In India they work in veterinary hospitals, dairy and poultry industries, feed companies, research institutes and extension services. Career paths include BVSc & AH, B.Sc. Animal Science/Agriculture and allied engineering routes into food/dairy technology.
Actions for your grade
- Strengthen basics in Biology and Chemistry; participate in science fairs or biology clubs
- Attend agri / veterinary awareness camps or short courses if available
- Keep grades strong to open choices for 11–12 science streams
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Animal Nutritionist
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
Primary clinical route; NEET UG is used for veterinary admissions in many states and central institutes.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsNEET UG
- DegreeBVSc & AH (5.5 years including internship)
- CollegesMadras Veterinary College · Ivri Bareilly · Govt Veterinary College Pune
- CareerAnimal Nutritionist
Good entry to feed industry, research assistant and extension roles; PG specialization often recommended.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsCUET UG
- DegreeB.Sc. (Animal Science / Nutrition) or B.Sc. Agriculture (3–4 years)
- CollegesBanaras Hindu University · Anand Agricultural University · College of Agriculture Bengaluru
- CareerAnimal Nutritionist
Engineering route into feed processing, quality control and dairy industry; supplement with animal-nutrition courses.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsJEE Main
- DegreeB.Tech in Food Technology / Dairy Technology (4 years)
- CollegesIIT Kharagpur · Ndri Karnal
- CareerAnimal Nutritionist
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
JEE Main NTA | Class 12 PCM | Very Hard | Jan & Apr |
NEET UG NTA | Class 12 PCB, 50%+ | Very Hard | May |
CUET UG NTA | Class 12 (any stream) | Medium | May-Jun |
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.