Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and

Research

(RI

VE

R)

Kurumbapet, Puducherry – 605 009, INDIA

www.river.edu.in

B.V.Sc. & A.H. Degree Programme

INSTITUTE INFORMATION

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2023-24

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (RI

VE

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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)

Introduction

INSTITUTE INFORMATION BROCHURE 2023-24

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of

Veterinary Education and

Research, Puducherry

came into existence on

14

th

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

5 ½ (Five and half 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.

www.river.edu.in

The institute campus is located in three zones. The zones A and B

are at Kurumbapet which is about 6 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.

The Institute also offers Post-Graduate programme (Master of

Veterinary Science – M.V.Sc.) in 13 disciplines namely,

Livestock Products Technology (LPT), Veterinary & Animal

Husbandry Education (VAE), Veterinary Biochemistry (VBC),

Veterinary Microbiology (VMC), Veterinary Pathology (VPP),

Veterinary Surgery & Radiology (VSR), Veterinary Gynaecology

& Obstetrics (VGO), Veterinary Medicine (VMD), Veterinary

Public Health and Epidemiology (VPE), Veterinary

Parasitology (VPA), Livestock Production and Management

(LPM), Veterinary Physiology (VPY), Animal Nutrition (ANN).

Another Post-Graduate programme (Master of Science in Animal

Biotechnology and Ph.D. prgramme in 5 Veterinary disciplines

namely Veterinary Biochemistry (VBC), Veterinary Pathology

(VPP), Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology (VPE),

Veterinary Medicine (VMD) and Veterinary Gynaecology &

Obstetrics (VGO) is proposed to be commenced from 2023-24.

B.V.Sc. & A.H.

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.

Intake for B.V.Sc. & A.H. – 2023-24

3The total sanctioned intake for B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree programme is 100* for 2023-24.

(* subject to approval by Pondicherry University).

Category

No. of

Seats

Selection by

Selection based on

1. Govt. Quota (Domiciles of UT

of Puducherry)

47

Centralised Admission

Committee (CENTAC),

Govt. of Puducherry

Qualifying Exam Marks

2.

Self-Supporting (Domiciles of

UT of Puducherry)

10

CENTAC,

Govt. of Puducherry

Qualifying Exam Marks

3.

Self-Supporting (National)

22

CENTAC,

Govt. of Puducherry

NEET 2023 All India Rank

4.

NRI Candidates /

Wards of NRI parents

4

CENTAC,

Govt. of Puducherry

NEET 2023 All India Rank

5. Foreign Nationals

2

CENTAC,

Govt. of Puducherry

Qualifying Exam Marks

6. All India Quota for VCI (15%)

15

Veterinary Council of

India, New Delhi

NEET 2023 All India Rank

TOTAL

100

Eligibility for admission:

A pass in higher secondary or equivalent examination

in single attempt 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 and not for Foreign National

candidates). Improvement marks in higher secondary

examination will not be considered.

Age Limit:

The lower age limit is 17 years as on

31.12.2023

.

No upper age limit

Person with 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

application for admission.

Admission Procedure

1. Govt. Quota -

(Domiciles of UT of Puducherry)

47 seats

There are 47 seats available for the

candidates belonging to Union Territory

of Puducherry seeking admission to the

first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course

offered by this Institute for the academic

year 2023-24.

Selection of candidates under this

category is by Centralized Admission

Committee (CENTAC), Govt. of

Puducherry.

Candidates shall apply online to the

Centralized Admission Committee

(CENTAC)

at https://www.centacpuducherry.in

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 based on the marks obtained in the

subjects of Physics, Chemistry, (Biology/

Biotechnology/Botany and Zoology) in the

qualifying examination.

The usual reservation policy as

prescribed by the Government of

Puducherry will be followed in the

allocation of 47 seats in this category.

Fees: Please refer the fee structure 2023-24.

For further details and latest information on policy

and counselling support, please contact 0413-

2655571 or visit https://www.centacpuducherry.in

2. Self-Supporting (Puducherry)-

10 seats

(Domiciles of UT of Puducherry)

• There are 10 seats available for the candidates belonging to UT of Puducherry seeking

admission to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute for the

academic year 2023-24.

• Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee

(CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry.

• Candidates shall apply online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC)

at https://www.centacpuducherry.in

• Selection of candidates under this category is based on the marks obtained in the

subjects of Physics, Chemistry, (Biology/Biotechnology/Botany and Zoology) in the

qualifying examination.

• No reservation. Seats will be filled by drawing general merit among the applicants.

Fees:

Please refer the fee structure 2023-24.

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 Supporting (National) candidates.

For further details and latest information on policy and counselling support, please contact 0413-2655571

3. Self-Supporting (National) - 22 seats

There are 22 seats available for candidates seeking admission under this category to the first

year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree programme offered by this Institute for the academic year 2022-23.

Who can Apply: Indian nationals residing in any part of India.

• Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee

(CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry.

• Candidates shall apply online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC)

at https://www.centacpuducherry.in

• Selection of candidates under this category is based on NEET-2022 All India Rank.

• No reservation. Seats will be filled by drawing general merit among the applicants.

Fees: Please refer the fee structure 2023-24.

Note:

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

For further details and latest information on policy and counselling support, please contact 0413-2655571

4. NRI Candidates / Wards of NRI Parents - 4 seats

There are 4 seats available under this category for those

a. NRI candidates / Wards of NRI parents /

b. Children of Indian citizens who are born abroad and holds a passport/ Citizenship of

a country other than India (or) has an OCI/ PIO card will be considered as an NRI.

seeking admission to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute

for the academic year 2023-24

(NRI - an Indian citizen residing outside India for a combined total of at least 183 days in a financial year.)

• Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee

(CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry.

• Candidates shall apply online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC)

at https://www.centacpuducherry.in

• Selection of candidates under this category is based on NEET-2023 All India Rank.

Fees: Please refer the fee structure 2023-24.

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

supporting (National) candidates.

For further details and latest information on policy and counselling support, please contact 0413-2655571

Candidates need to submit Equivalent Certificate issued by Indian Association of

Universities, New Delhi, if the Qualifying examination was completed in an accredited /

approved / recognized foreign boards and Universities.

5. Foreign national Candidates - 2 seats

There are 2 seats available under this category for foreign national candidates seeking

admission to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this Institute for the

academic year 2022-23.

Foreign National - One who holds a passport/ Citizenship of a country other than India and

must not be of Indian Origin.

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) / Person of Indian Origin (PIO) having Foreign Passport

will not be considered as Foreign National.

Note: Non-Resident Indian (NRI) / Indian Citizen whose qualifying examination is from an

International Board/ Foreign University will NOT BE CONSIDERED as Foreign National.

Candidates who have studied in English medium and obtained a pass in the qualifying

examination with Good Grades in Biology (or Botany and Zoology), Physics and

Chemistry are eligible for admission to the above programmes.

Candidates studied in other medium of instruction should produce the proficiency

certificate for their skill in reading, writing and speaking English from recognized

Institutes.

Foreign national candidates need to submit Equivalent Certificate issued by Indian

Association of Universities, New Delhi, if the Qualifying examination was completed in an

accredited / approved / recognized foreign boards and Universities.

• Selection of candidates under this category is by Centralized Admission Committee

(CENTAC), Govt. of Puducherry.

• Candidates shall apply online to the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC)

at https://www.centacpuducherry.in

• Selection of candidates under this category is based on marks obtained in the subjects of

Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Botany and Zoology in the Qualifying exam.

Fees:

Please refer the fee structure 2023-24.

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) candidates.

For further details and latest information on policy and counselling support, please contact 0413-2655571

5. All India Quota for Veterinary Council of India –VCI (15%) 15 seats

There are 15 seats (15%) available under All-India quota (VCI) for candidates seeking

admission to the first year B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course offered by this institute for the

academic year 2023-24.

• Selection of candidates under this category is by VCI, New Delhi

•

Apply online to VCI, New Delhi at http://aipvt.vci.nic.in.

• Selection of candidates under this category is based on NEET 2023 All India Rank

After obtaining the Provisional allotment order from VCI, the candidates should report at

RIVER for admission before the date specified in the allotment order.

Fees: For complete information on fees, please refer the fee structure

2023-24.

Note: If there are vacant seats under this category, the same will be filled from the merit

list of Self supporting (National) candidates with fees applicable to Self supporting

(National) category candidates.

If candidates are not available under Self supporting (National) category, then

the

vacant seats will be filled from the merit list of NRI candidates with fees applicable

to NRI candidates as the case may be.

For further information on admission under VCI category, please visit http://aipvt.vci.nic.in

IMPORTANT:

1. 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.

2. If any admitted candidate discontinues the course at any time/ disqualified as per VCI

norms adopted by Pondicherry University, the refund of fee policy mentioned in this

prospectus will be followed.

3. We have no agents appointed / authorised by us to deal with the Self-Supporting / NRI

admission in any part of the country.

For further clarifications (if any) kindly contact The Deputy Registrar (Academic), RIVER

Phone: 0413-2274985

Email: academics@river.edu.in, [email protected]

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

(www.river.edu.in) notification.

The selected candidates are required to produce the following certificates in original to the Institute at

the time of admission whichever is applicable.

A. Govt. Quota candidates -

(Domiciles of UT of Puducherry)

1. Original CENTAC Provisional Allotment Order

2. Birth Certificate / Proof of Date of Birth

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

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

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

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

7. Nationality Certificate (or copy of Passport)

8. Residence Certificate

9. Community/Caste Certificate

10. Medical Fitness Certificate

11. Recent Passport size colour Photos (2 nos.)

12. Aadhar Card (Photocopy)

13. Regional Reservation Certificate (if applicable)

14. Horizontal reservation (FF/PWD/ESM/MSP) certificate (if applicable)

B. Self-Supporting candidates (

Domiciles of UT of Puducherry

)

1. Document 1-8, 10, 11 & 12 (mentioned in A. Govt. quota (Domicils of UT of Puducherry)

C. Self-Supporting candidates (National)

1. Document 1-8, 10,11 & 12 (mentioned in A. Govt. quota (Domicils of UT of Puducherry)

2. NEET-2023 Score sheet

D. NRI candidates

1. Document 1-8, 10-12 (mentioned in A. Govt. quota (Domicils of UT of Puducherry)

2. NEET -2023 Score sheet

3. NRI Status Certificate of the NRI Parent issued by the Embassy of the respective Country under their seal

4. OCI / PIO card along with proof of birth in a foreign country (whichever is applicable, either 3 or 4)

5. NRI/NRE Bank Account Pass Book/Account Statement of the NRI Parent (First page of the pass book

and transaction for last three months)

6. Copy of Valid Visa/OCI/PR status and Passport of the NRI Parent

7. Undertaking by the NRI Parent in the form of an Affidavit

E. Foreign National candidates

1. Document 1-6, 10,11 (mentioned in A. Govt. quota (Domicils of UT of Puducherry)

2. Proof for the Citizenship of the candidate

3. Photocopy of the passport of the candidate (original Passport to be shown for verification)

4. Equivalent Certificate issued by Association of Indian Universities, if the qualifying exam is completed

in accredited foreign Boards/Universities

5. Certificate showing that the candidate has undergone the qualifying school education in English

medium (or) Certificate showing the skill of reading, writing and speaking English from recognized

Institutes.

6. Eligibility Certificate / No Objection Certificate from Indian Embassy.

7. Valid International Passport with Visa

All t h e a b o v e d o c u m en t s a r e ma n d a tory for s u b m i s s i o n to Pondicherry University and for the Institute record.

Documents to be Produced at the time of Admission

Fee Structure for admission to B.V.Sc. & A.H. – Academic year 2023-24

B.V.Sc. & A.H.

Regular Fees

I year

(1 year)

II Year

(1 year)

III Year

(1 year)

IV Year

(1 ½ years)

V Year

(1 year)

1. Govt. Quota (UT of PY) (47)

(Rs.)

Admission fee*

3000

-

Tuition fee***

30000

45000

30000

Special fee***

(Lab,Comp,Lib)

15640

23460

15640

Exam fee (int)***

500

750

500

Educational visit fee***

500

750

500

Student welfare fee***

1000

1500

1000

Sports fee***

550

825

550

Insurance fee***

200

300

200

Id card fee*

250

-

Co-op member fee*

110

-

Student council fee***

500

Magazine fee***

250

Caution Deposit**

3000

-

Total

55,500

49,140

73,335

49,140

In addition to the regular fees mentioned above, the students under the following categories

have to pay the additional non-refundable tuition fees specified below.

2. Self supporting (UT-PY)

(10)

1,20,000

3. Self supporting (National)

(22)

6,50,000

4.All India Quota (VCI) (15)

22,000

The following two categories will pay a net fee as indicated in US dollars

5. NRI (4)

US$9,500

6. Foreign National (2)

US$10,000

Total Fee

1. Govt Quota (UT- PY) (47)

55,500

49,140

73,335

49,140

2. Self Supporting (UT-PY)

(10)

1,75,500

1,69,140

169,140

193,335

1,69,140

3. Self Supporting (National)

(22)

7,05,500

6,99,140

7,23,335

6,99,140

4. NRI (4)

US$9,500

5. Foreign National (2)

US$10,000

6. All India Quota (VCI) (15)

77,500

71.140

71,140

95,335

71,140

For each extended year of study, the fee applicable to that year of study needs to be paid.

*One-time-Non-refundable; **One-time-Refundable; ***Annual-Non-refundable

In addition to the total fee, an amount of Rs.540 (or) Rs.890 towards recognition fee, matriculation fee, sports fee, registration fee

and University Development fund as specified by the Pondicherry University may be paid as one time fee by all the candidates.

Further, examination fee as specified by the Pondicherry University may be paid at the time of every annual examination.

The total fee is to be paid as a single instalment for each year of the course. If under any circumstances, the student happens to

continue studies at RIVER exceeding the prescribed course duration of 5 ½ years, he/she shall pay the total fee

applicable to that year of study till he/she completes the course (subject to a maximum of 9 years from the Date of

Registration). Tuition Fee payment [for SS(N), NRI & FN candidates ] shall be only through Electronic /Wire Transfer to

the Bank account of the Institute throughout the period of study. (Account holder name: RIVER SNA ; Name of the Bank: Bank

of Baroda, RAGACOVAS branch, Puducherry; Account No: 69480100010548; IFSC code: BARB0VJRAJI; MICR code: 605012009)

Hostel Fees

Separate Hostel for Boys and Girls are available.

Item

Amount (Rs.)

Annual fee

(non-refundable)

Hostel Rent per annum – Type 1 (or)

Hostel Rent per annum – 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.

Refund of fee paid policy for Under Graduate

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

be followed.

Situation

Refund

policy

On request received 15 days

before the specified date of

closure of admission.

(or)

On request received within

15 days before the specified

date of closure of admission

and if the seat fallen vacant

could be filled.

Total fee less the admission fee will be refunded.

On request received within

15 days before the specified

date of closure of admission

and if the seat remains vacant

(or)

Discontinuance of course any

time after the commencement

of the course of study (after

the closure of admission).

Total fee paid for that academic year will not be refunded. Further, the tuition

fee for the remaining years of study has to be paid for discontinuing the course

and receipt of all original certificates.

FORMAT OF NRI STATUS CERTIFICATE

(In the Letter head of the Embassy

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No. Dated:

CER

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This is to certify that ………………………….. (name of NRI parent) holder of Indian

passport

No …………….... dated ………………… issued at …………………… …..

(place of issue)

is residing in this country since ……………. . He / She is a Non-

Resident Indian.

Signature:

Designation:

Seal of the Issuing Authority

Official seal of the Embassy

UNDERTAKING BY THE NRI PARENT

(Affidavit signed by Notary)

I,

(NRI Parent),

S/o

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year

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, declare and solemnly affirm as follows:

1.

I

am

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as

annual income is .

in and my

2. I am sponsoring Mr./Ms. for studying B. V. Sc. & A. H.

degree course at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and

Research, Puducherry - 605 009. India

3. I understand that t he ne t fee, as specified in the fee structure 2023-24 in US Dollars

per annum and is to be paid at the beginning of each academic year inclusive of

other fees, exclusive of living and other expenses. I also understand that, if my

candidate discontinues the course at any time/ disqualified as per VCI norms adopted

by Pondicherry University, the total fees once paid shall not be refunded under any

circumstances and their original certificates shall be released only after paying the

tuition fees applicable for the remaining period of the course. I am also aware of

the Academic Rules and Regulations of the B. V. Sc. & A.H. degree program of the

Institute.

4, I, hereby guarantee to provide full financial support for

M

r.

/Ms

.

______________________t

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meet the educational cost and living expenses as required

for studying BVSc. & AH degree programme at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of

Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry-605 009, India starting from the

Academic Year 2023-24.

5. Further, I realize that I am fully responsible for and will be held accountable by the

Institute for maintaining the Terms and Conditions of this declaration.

Place: Signature of the Sponsor

Date :

Witnesses :

1. Signature Name :

Address :

2. Signature Name :

Address :

Affidav

it

Signature of Notary with

S

eal