Veterinarian
Veterinarians diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases in animals ranging from household pets to livestock and wildlife. In India, they are central to food safety, zoonotic disease control, and a livestock sector worth over ₹10 lakh crore. Career avenues include government veterinary services, private clinical practice, research, and the animal pharma industry.
Actions for your grade
- Secure strong marks in Science and Maths to keep PCB stream open
- Participate in biology olympiads or science fairs with animal/ecology topics
- Research VCI-approved vet colleges and their NEET cutoffs by state
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Veterinarian
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
PCB mandatory in Class 11-12; NEET UG cutoffs for government seats are competitive (550+ recommended).
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsNEET UG
- DegreeB.V.Sc & A.H. (5.5 years incl. 6-month compulsory internship)
- CollegesGadvasu Ludhiana · Luvas Hisar · Tanuvas Chennai
- CareerVeterinarian
Same NEET UG score used; VCI-approved colleges only — verify approval status before admission.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsNEET UG
- DegreeB.V.Sc & A.H. (5.5 years incl. internship)
- CollegesMafsu Nagpur · Manav Rachna Faridabad · Sri Venkateswara Vet University Tirupati
- CareerVeterinarian
Requires B.V.Sc completion; admission via ICAR-JRF/institution entrance — boosts research and specialist salary significantly.
- NowScience Stream
- ExamsNEET UG
- DegreeM.V.Sc (2 years) in Surgery, Pathology, Microbiology, or Public Health
- CollegesIvri Bareilly · Gadvasu Ludhiana · Tanuvas Chennai
- CareerVeterinarian
Entrance exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Difficulty | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
NEET UG NTA | Class 12 PCB, 50%+ | Very Hard | May |
Where to Study
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