M.V.Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME ADMISSION PROSPECTUS

RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF VETERINARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

(RIVER)

Kurumbapet, Puducherry – 605 009, INDIA

www.river.edu.in

M.V.Sc. DEGREE PROGRAMME

(As per PG regulations 2022 approved by Pondicherry University)

ADMISSION PROSPECTUS – 2023-24

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (RIVER)

Kurumbapet, Puducherry - 605 009. INDIA

(Government of Puducherry Institution, Affiliated to Pondicherry University) (NAAC

“B+” Grade Accreditation, UGC 2(f) & 12(B) status awarded Institute)

M.V.Sc. Admission Prospectus– Academic Year 2023-24

The Institute also offers Post-Graduate programme (Master of

Veterinary Science – M.V.Sc.) in 12 disciplines namely, Livestock

Products Technology (LPT), Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Education

(VAE), Veterinary Biochemistry (VBC), Veterinary Medicine (VMD),

Veterinary Microbiology (VMC), Veterinary Gynecology & Obstetrics

(VGO), Veterinary Pathology (VPP), Veterinary Surgery & Radiology

(VSR), Livestock Production and Management (LPM), Veterinary

Public Health and Epidemiology (VPE), Animal Nutrition (ANN) and

Veterinary Physiology (VPY)

Introduction

www.river.edu.in

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary

Education and Research, Puducherry came

into existence on 14

October 1994. This

institute is wholly funded by the

Government of Puducherry and is managed

by a Board of Governors with Secretary to

Government of Puducherry (Animal

Husbandry) as the Chairman. The Institute

has adopted Veterinary Council of India

(VCI) regulations and curricula since its

inception for the 5½ years Bachelor of

Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry

(B.V.Sc. & A.H.) Degree Programme and

the degree is recognized by the VCI. The

Institute is affiliated to the Pondicherry

University. The main campus with 59 acres

is set on a picturesque locale adjoining the

KVK campus at Kurumbapet, Puducherry.

RIVER has been awarded the ‘Chief

Minister’s Award for excellence in Public

Administration 2022’ by the Govt. of

Puducherry.

A State of the art ‘Centre for Translational

Research cum Central Instrumentation

facility’ has recently been established for

strengthening the research activities of the

institute. The institute campus is located in

three zones. The zones A and B are at

Kurumbapet which is about 5 kms from

Puducherry town. The Administrative

building, Academic blocks, Central library,

Instructional Farm Complex, Fodder

demonstration farm, Canteen, Student’s co-

operative stores and aviary cum fish pond

are located in Zone A. The student’s

hostels, gymnasium and residential

complex are located in Zone B. The Zone C

is located at Mettupalayam, approximately 2

kms from the main campus where the

Veterinary Clinical complex functions.

MoU with other Institutions/Universities

International Universities:

1. Purdue University, Indiana, USA

2. Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University,

Bangladesh

3. University of Malaysia, Kelantan

4. University of Melbourne, Australia

5. University of Queensland, Australia

6. Charles Sturt University, Australia

7. University of Tuscia, Italy

8. University of Foggia, Italy

9. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria

10. University of LaSella, France

11. University of Perugia, Italy

Indian Institutions

1. ICAR- CIRG, Makhdoom, UP

2. ICAR- NIANP, Bangalore, Karnataka

3. ICAR- NMRI, Hyderabad

1. Programme of Study

Master of Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc.) degree programme is a 2 year degree programme as per the

ICAR syllabus 2022 and shall have four semesters. The programme includes 40 credits of course work, 30

credits of research work and compulsory non-credit courses.

2. Eligibility for admission

2.1 Academic Qualification: B.V.Sc & A.H Degree recognized by Veterinary Council of India with a

minimum O.G.P.A of 6.0 in 10.0 point scale. (5.0 for SC/ST candidates). In other grading systems

OGPA/Marks will be appropriately proportioned with 10 point grading scale.

2.2 Age Limit:

The candidate should not have completed 35 years as on 26.11.2023 (relaxable up to 5 years

for SC/ST candidates)

3. Intake for M.V.Sc. – 2023-24

The discipline wise total intake for M.V.Sc. degree programme for the academic year 2023-24. are as follows

Discipline

Total

Seats

U.T. of

Puducherry

Other

State

Livestock Products Technology

Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension

Education

Veterinary Biochemistry

Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Microbiology

Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Veterinary Pathology

Veterinary Surgery & Radiology

Livestock Production & Management

Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology

Animal Nutrition

Veterinary Physiology

TOTAL

4. Criteria for residence of UT of Puducherry

A candidate is considered as resident of UT of Puducherry if he/she is an Indian National and satisfies at

least one of the following criteria:

1. Those candidates or whose parents have been residing continuously in the Puducherry UT at least for 5

years as on the last date of submission of application (Form D).

2. Children of Central / State Government Servants / Defence Personnel / Central Paramilitary Forces/

Employees of Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies wholly or substantially run either by the

Central Government or by the Puducherry UT administration for at least a minimum period of three years to

the last date of submission of application (Form D).

3. Children of natives of the Puducherry UT who have declared any place in Puducherry UT as their hometown

and so certified by their respective Heads of Office. In such case, Nativity Certificate in the Prescribed

Format has to be enclosed along with the Admission Application (Form E).

4. Children of Defence Personnel who were killed or disabled in action and children of Central Government

Servants / Puducherry UT Government Servants/ Defence Personnel / Employees of Public Sector

Undertakings as referred in Category (2) who died while in service in Puducherry (Form D).

5. French National residing in Puducherry UT and covered by the terms of the Treaty of Cession shall be

treated on par with the candidates who produce the prescribed Puducherry Residence Certificate. Such

French Nationals will not be required to produce Residence Certificate; instead they should produce a

Certificate of Registration issued for this purpose from the French Consulate at Puducherry. Children of

these French Nationals shall not be considered for admission under the quota of Non-Residents.

For this purpose the relevant certificate in original has to be enclosed.

5. Seat Matrix for M.V.Sc. – 2023-24

The following seat allocation will be followed for the academic year 2023-24

Sl.

No.

Discipline

UT of Puducherry

Other States

Grand

Total

EWS

OBC*

MBC

Total

EWS

OBC

Total

Livestock Products

Technology

Veterinary and Animal

Husbandry Extension

Education

Veterinary Biochemistry

Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Microbiology

Veterinary Gynaecology &

Obstetrics

Veterinary Pathology

Veterinary Surgery &

Radiology

Livestock Production &

Management

10.

Veterinary Public Health &

Epidemiology

Animal Nutrition

Veterinary Physiology

Total

*Includes OBC/EBC/BCM

Includes SC/ST/BT

Note:

1. Unfilled reserved seat (if any) will be converted to unreserved seat in the final counselling and filled.

2. If sufficient number of candidates from U.T. of Puducherry is not available even after the conversion of reserved

seats, the seats will be converted to other states Quota (Unreserved) and filled. Similarly, the vice versa will be

followed in case of other states quota also.

6. Application Procedure

Application for admission should be made in the prescribed form. The application and other details can be

downloaded from the Institute website: www.river.edu.in

The soft copy of the duly completed application along with relevant documents should be sent to

pgadmissionrive[email protected] on or before 5 pm on 26/11/2023. A Non-Refundable Fee of Rs.1000/-

(Rupees One Thousand only) should be transferred to the RIVER SNA A/C No. 69480100010548, Bank

of Baroda, RAGACOVAS Branch, IFSC Code: BARB0VJRAJI (Fifth digit is zero) [Rs. 500/- (Rupees

Five Hundred only) for SC/ST candidates]. All the original documents and filled in application form

with two good quality photographs along with one set of photocopies (self attested) should be brought

on the day of examination during verification. Without the payment of Application fee and original

documents the candidate will not be allowed to write the entrance examination. Applications which are

incomplete or received after the due date and time shall be rejected summarily and no correspondence will be

entertained in this regard.

Candidates who are employed should send their application form along with NO OBJECTION

CERTIFICATE and prescribed fee through proper channel so as to reach this office on or before the due

date. However, they can submit an advance copy along with the necessary certificates. If selected for the

course he/she will be permitted to join the course only on production of relieving orders from the concerned

employer.

Documents to be attached and submitted along with Filled in Application

B.V.Sc. & A.H. Degree Certificate**

Proof of Date of Birth

Transcripts of B.V.Sc. & A.H. Degree

Nationality Certificate* (Form A)

Residence Certificate* (Form C & D/E) - [Only for the students of Puducherry]

Caste Certificate*

EWS certificate* (Form F)

* These certificates need to be recent and original.

** In case of the students who will be completing their degree on or before October 26.11.2023, Course

Completion Certificate from the respective Institutions can be submitted in place of Degree

Certificate/Provisional Degree Certificate.

7. Selection Procedure for admission

All eligible candidates applying for M.V.Sc. Degree Programme will have to appear for PG Entrance

Examination (PGEE-2023) to be conducted by RIVER. The list of eligible candidates for appearing the

PGEE-2023 will be displayed in the RIVER website (www.river.edu.in) on 27/11/2023 by 5 pm.

7.1 PG Entrance Examination (PGEE-2023)

The original certificates will be verified at 9.00 am on 30.11.2023 (Thursday) at the Examination Hall,

RIVER and the admit card will be issued. PGEE-2023 will be conducted at 11.00 A.M. on 30.11.2023

(Thursday) at the Examination Hall of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research

(RIVER), Kurumbapet, Puducherry. All the eligible candidates can appear for the Entrance Examination on

the given date at their own risk. No separate intimation will be sent to the candidates for appearing in

the Entrance Examination. No TA and DA will be paid to the candidates for appearing in the

Examination.

The duration of the Entrance Examination is two hours. The Syllabus for the Entrance Examination shall be

the entire syllabus prescribed by the VCI for B.V.Sc. & A.H. Degree Programme. The paper will contain 200

Multiple Choice questions and the medium of examination shall be English.

7.2 Merit List

Among the candidates who secure a minimum of 50% (40% for SC/ST candidates) of cumulative marks

obtained in the entrance examination and qualifying degree will only be considered for merit list. The

selection of candidates will be based on a merit list drawn on cumulative marks obtained in the

B.V.Sc/B.V.Sc & AH examination (60%) and the entrance examination (40%). In case of a tie in the

merit list i.e. candidates having obtained equal marks in the merit list, the inter-se merit will be decided

in order of preference as under:

Marks obtained in the PGEE-2023

OGPA/ Marks in the Qualifying examinations

Age (Candidates older in age are given preference)

There is no Provision for Re-evaluation.

7.3 Counseling

Counseling for Admission will be held at 10.00 am on 01-12-2023 at the Office of the Dean, RIVER,

Puducherry. The candidates appearing for counseling are required to pay the entire requisite fee for I

Semester of I M.V.Sc in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of RIVER SNA, payable at

Puducherry and deposit all the original certificates. The Admission Letter will be issued to the selected

candidates on the same day on receipt of the above.

8. Fee Structure

Details of Tuition Fee and Other Fee for the M.V.Sc course is given below

Category

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Rs.

Admission fee

5,000

Tuition fee

19,000

Special fee

(Lab, Comp, Lib)

11,945

Exam fee (Int.)

250

Student welfare fee

1,000

Sports fee

500

Id card fee

250

Co-op member fee

110

Student council fee

500

Magazine fee

250

Caution Deposit*

5000

Total

43,805

31,195

33,445

31,195

* Refundable after completion of the Course

In addition, Registration Fee, Matriculation Fee, Recognition Fee, University Development Fee, University

Examination Fee shall be paid as prescribed by the Pondicherry University from time to time.

NOTE

All the above fees (Semester 1) should be paid at the time of admission.

Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.

If a student discontinues the course completely, he/she shall be refunded the Caution Deposit and

Students Council Fee only.

Fee structure is subject to revision from time to time.

In case of temporary/permanent discontinuation of PG programme he/she shall repay the entire stipend

amount received by him/her.

9. Stipend

All admitted candidates will be paid a stipend of Rs 8000/- (Eight Thousand Rupees only) per month for a

maximum period of two years or till the submission of the thesis whichever is earlier. However, the stipend

is granted only on submission of the satisfactory monthly Progress Reports to the Dean of the Institute by the

concerned Head of Department. Failed candidates will not be eligible for stipend in the subsequent

semester(s). Further an amount of Rs. 25,000/- (Twenty Five Thousand Rupees only) per student as

research grant will be paid to the concerned department during the second year of their study.

10. Hostel Accommodation

Separate Hostel for Boys and Girls are available. At present hostel accommodation is limited to girl student

based on availability. The fee structure for the hostel accommodation is as follows

Partculars

Item

Amount (Rs.)

Annual fee

(non-refundable)

Hostel Rent per annum – Type 1 (or) Type 2

7000 (or) 10000

One time fee payable at the time of

admission (non-refundable)

Hostel Admission fee

500

Hostel inmate welfare fund

500

One time fee payable at the time of

admission

(refundable after adjustment, if any, at the

time of vacating the hostel)

Hostel Caution Deposit

1000

Mess deposit (to be paid to the Warden of the

Hostel towards boarding Security)

7000

Total

16000 (or)

19000

Note: If a student discontinues the course completely, only the hostel caution deposit and mess deposit

will be refunded, after adjustment, if any.

11. Refund of fee paid policy for Post Graduate students

In the event of an admitted student leaving the course, the following refund of fee policy will be followed.

Situation

Refund Policy

(for both Puducherry & Other State students)

On request received before the start of the academic

session & seat could be filled by the Institute before the

closure of admission.

Entire fee less than the admission fee will be refunded

If the seat remains vacant on account of withdrawal of

admission by the candidate or discontinuance of course

any time after the commencement of the course of study

Entire fee paid for the academic year will not be

refunded. Further, an amount of Rs.1.5 Lakh has to be

paid for discontinuing the course and receipt of all

original certificates.

12. Registration of course

The Registration of the course will be on 01.12.2023 and the commencement of classes will be on 08.12.2023.

13. Discipline

The Institute aims at maintaining the highest standard of discipline amongst the students. The students shall

abide by any General or Special Rules prescribed by the Institute with regard to discipline and conduct, from

time to time and shall give a written Undertaking thereof before being admitted.

Students shall not associate themselves with any political party or organization within or outside the Institute

campus.

ii)

Use of alcohol and intoxicating drugs inside the Institute and Hostel premises is strictly prohibited.

iii)

Students shall desist from agitations and demonstrations.

iv)

Every student shall carry an Identity Card issued by the Institute.

Any act of disobedience or misconduct will be seriously dealt with.

Ragging: “Ragging is strictly prohibited” by a notification issued by the Ministry of Human Resource

Development, Government of India, with a penalty ranging up to 2 years of imprisonment. If any “student

indulges in any form of ragging”, he/she will be summarily rusticated from the Institute. The decision of the

Dean of the Institute shall be final in case of complaints.

14. Progress in studies

A student is expected to keep steady progress in studies. A student found indifferent in studies or has poor

attendance, may face expulsion/ rustication from the Institute. The name of the student may be struck off from

rolls for unauthorized absence from classes.

15. Documents to be submitted at the time of joining

The selected candidate should produce the following certificates in original to the Institute at the time of admission.

Recent Passport size colour Photos (2 nos.)

Birth Certificate / Proof of Date of Birth

S.S.L.C mark sheet

Higher Secondary (10+2) or Equivalent Examination Mark Sheet

B.V.Sc. & A.H. Degree / Provisional Certificate

Transcripts of B.V.Sc. & A.H. Degree

Transfer Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied

Conduct Certificate, issued by the Head of the Institution last studied

Migration Certificate, if issued by the Head of the Institution last studied

10.

Nationality Certificate*

11.

Residence Certificate*

12.

Caste Certificate* (if applicable)

13.

Medical Fitness Certificate

14.

Aadhar Card (Photocopy)

15.

EWS certificate (if applicable)

* These certificates need to be recent and original.

All the above documents are mandatory for submission to Pondicherry University and for the Institute record

NOTE:

If any admitted candidate discontinues the course at any time/ disqualified by Pondicherry University, the refund

of fee policy mentioned in this prospectus will be followed.

Candidate failing to adhere to the conditions mentioned in the admission procedure shall forfeit their candidature and

the seat will be offered to the next eligible candidate in the Merit List.

Contact address

Dr. V. Sejian, M.V.Sc., Ph.D. Post.Doc (USA & Australia)

DEAN

Tel: 0413 – 2271671

Fax: 0413 – 2272005

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.river.edu.in

For further clarifications (if any), please contact

1. Dr. P.K. Mandal

Professor (PG Academics),

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (RIVER),

Kurumbapet, Puducherry – 605 009. India.

Mobile: 9489585699, 7010553430

Email: pgacademics@river.edu.in

2. Dr. V. Bhanu Rekha

Member Secretary, PG Admission Committee

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (RIVER),

Kurumbapet, Puducherry – 605 009. India.

Ph: +91 9443659103

For date of registration, orientation and commencement of classes, the candidate can follow the

Institute website (www.river.edu.in) notification.

Important Dates

i. Call for application - 16.11.2023 (Thursday)

ii. Last date of receiving applications - 26.11.2023, 5 pm (Sunday)

iii. Provisional list of eligible candidates - 27.11.2023, 5 pm (Monday)

iv. Date of Entrance Examination - 30.11.2023 (Thursday)

v. Date of Counseling - 01.12.2023 (Friday)

vi. Date of Registration - 01.12.2023 (Friday)

vii. Date of Commencement of Classes - 08.12.2023 (Friday)

Published by

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education & Research (RIVER),

Kurumbapet, Puducherry – 605 009. India

Phone: 0413 –2273001 – Ext. 202, 0413-2274985

Email: [email protected]