Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Ranking & Chennai Campus Life

About Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University - [TANUVAS]

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) was established in 1989. It is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. TANUVAS is a state university and the first veterinary university in Asia.

The university is recognized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). It is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). TANUVAS ranked 12th in the NIRF 2023 rankings for the agriculture category.

TANUVAS offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Undergraduate courses include BVSc & AH, BTech in Food, Dairy, and Poultry Technology, and Bioinformatics and Biotechnology. The university also provides postgraduate and PhD programs.

The campus features state-of-the-art laboratories. Students have access to veterinary hospitals and research centers. TANUVAS also operates research farms for various studies.

Key Highlights

TANUVAS was established in 1989. It is a government and autonomous state institution.

The official website for TANUVAS is www.tanuvas.ac.in.

Particulars	Details
Establishment Year	1989
Type	Government/Autonomous State Institution
Website	www.tanuvas.ac.in

Admission Process 2025-26

TANUVAS offers admission through merit and entrance exams. Tamil Nadu candidates get in based on Class 12 marks. Out-of-state candidates need NEET UG, JEE Mains, or TANUVAS exams.

You can apply online or offline. Visit the university website to fill out forms and upload documents. Then, submit printed forms in person or by courier.

Course	Entrance Exam	Eligibility	Application Mode
B.V.Sc. & A.H.	NEET UG (out-of-state), TANUVAS Exam (out-of-state)	60% in Class 12 PCB, 17+ years by 31 Dec 2025	Online and Offline
B.Tech. (Food Technology)	NEET UG, JEE Mains, TANUVAS Exam	70% in Class 12 PCB/BT, 17+ years by 31 Dec 2025	Online
B.Tech. (Dairy Technology)	NEET UG, JEE Mains, TANUVAS Exam	70% in Class 12 PCB/BT, 17+ years by 31 Dec 2025	Online
B.Tech. (Poultry Technology)	NEET UG, JEE Mains, TANUVAS Exam	70% in Class 12 PCB/BT, 17+ years by 31 Dec 2025	Online
M.V.Sc. (Animal Genetics and Breeding)	TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam	Bachelor's degree, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
M.V.Sc. (Animal Husbandry Economics)	TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam	Bachelor's degree, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
M.V.Sc. (Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education)	TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam	Bachelor's degree, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
M.V.Sc. (Animal Nutrition)	TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam	Bachelor's degree, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
M.V.Sc. (Livestock Production and Management)	TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam	Bachelor's degree, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
M.V.Sc. (Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology)	TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam	Bachelor's degree, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
M.Tech. (Food Technology)	GATE 2026, TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam	Bachelor's degree, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
M.Tech. (Dairy Technology)	GATE 2026, TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam	Bachelor's degree, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
M.Tech. (Poultry Technology)	GATE 2026, TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam	Bachelor's degree, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
M.Sc. (Biotechnology)	TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam, UGC NET	Bachelor's degree, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
M.Sc. (Biochemistry)	TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam, UGC NET	Bachelor's degree, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
M.Sc. (Microbiology)	TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam, UGC NET	Bachelor's degree, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
M.Sc. (Zoology)	TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam, UGC NET	Bachelor's degree, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
M.Sc. (Botany)	TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam, UGC NET	Bachelor's degree, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
M.Sc. (Chemistry)	TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam, UGC NET	Bachelor's degree, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
M.Sc. (Food Science and Nutrition)	TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam, UGC NET	Bachelor's degree, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
Ph.D. Programs	TANUVAS PhD Entrance Test (PET), UGC NET with JRF	Master's degree with 55% marks, pass entrance exam	Online and Offline
Event	Date	Status	Remarks
Application Start	Last week of May 2026	Tentative	Projected based on 2025 pattern
Application Deadline	20 June 2026	Tentative	Expected deadline for 2026-27 session
Entrance Exam (TANUVAS PG Entrance Exam)	To be announced	Tentative	University schedule
Entrance Exam (GATE 2026)	To be announced	Tentative	Check official NTA/IIT website for confirmed dates
Entrance Exam (NEET UG 2026)	To be announced	Tentative	Check official NTA website for confirmed dates
Result Declaration	To be announced	Tentative	University schedule
Counseling Start	To be announced	Tentative	University schedule
Admission Deadline	To be announced	Tentative	University schedule
Classes Begin	Mid-September 2026	Tentative	Based on 2025 pattern

B.Tech Admission

TANUVAS offers B.Tech programs in Food, Dairy, and Poultry Technology. Admission is based on TNEA counseling using Class 12 marks.

B.Tech Admission Details:

Criteria	Details
Entrance Exam	Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA)
Eligibility	10+2 with PCMB, 50-55% marks, Tamil Nadu resident, 17-21 years old
Cutoff	Calculated out of 200 marks (PCMB)
Seats Available	100
Duration	4 Years
Annual Fee	Rs 21,415 - Rs 21,915

Courses and Fee Structure

TANUVAS offers undergraduate programs in veterinary and animal sciences. You can study B.V.Sc. & A.H. and various B.Tech courses. These programs prepare you for careers in animal health and food technology.

Postgraduate programs at TANUVAS include M.V.Sc., M.Tech., and M.Sc. degrees. You can specialize in many areas of veterinary and animal sciences. There are also diploma programs available for further education.

Course	Duration	Annual Fee	Eligibility
B.V.Sc. & A.H.	5.5 Years	Rs 44,000	10+2 PCB
B.Tech Food Technology	4 Years	Not specified	10+2 PCMB
B.Tech Dairy Technology	4 Years	Not specified	10+2 PCMB
B.Tech Poultry Technology	4 Years	Not specified	10+2 PCMB
B.Sc Bioinformatics	3 Years	Not specified	10+2 PCB
B.Sc Biotechnology	3 Years	Not specified	10+2 PCB
B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Madras)	5.5 Years	Rs 44,000	10+2 PCB
B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Namakkal)	5.5 Years	Rs 44,000	10+2 PCB
B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Tirunelveli)	5.5 Years	Rs 44,000	10+2 PCB
B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Orathanadu)	5.5 Years	Rs 44,000	10+2 PCB
B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Salem)	5.5 Years	Rs 44,000	10+2 PCB
B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Theni)	5.5 Years	Rs 44,000	10+2 PCB
Course	Duration	Annual Fee	Eligibility
M.V.Sc.	2 Years	Not specified	B.V.Sc. & A.H.
M.Tech	2 Years	Not specified	B.Tech
M.Sc	2 Years	Not specified	B.Sc
Ph.D.	Variable	Not specified	M.V.Sc./M.Tech/M.Sc
PG Diploma in Companion Animal Practice	1 Year	Rs 33,325	Bachelor's degree
PG Diploma in Dairy Processing and Quality System	1 Year	Rs 33,325	Bachelor's degree
PG Diploma in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Medicine	1 Year	Rs 33,325	Bachelor's degree
PG Diploma in Molecular Biotechniques	1 Year	Rs 33,325	Bachelor's degree

B.Tech Program

The B.Tech program at TANUVAS focuses on food, dairy, and poultry technology. It offers hands-on training and a strong curriculum.

Career prospects are excellent in the food, dairy, and poultry industries. Graduates can work in quality control, product development, and management roles.

Specialization/Branch	Duration	Seats	Annual Fee
B.Tech (Food Technology)	4 Years	40	Rs 1,60,000
B.Tech (Poultry Technology)	4 Years	40	Rs 1,60,000
B.Tech (Dairy Technology)	4 Years	20	Rs 1,60,000
B.Tech (Biotechnology)	4 Years	30	Rs 1,60,000
B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)	4 Years	30	Rs 1,60,000
B.Tech (Environmental Engineering)	4 Years	20	Rs 1,60,000
B.Tech (Food Processing Technology)	4 Years	25	Rs 1,60,000
B.Tech (Animal Biotechnology)	4 Years	20	Rs 1,60,000

Scholarships and Financial Aid

TANUVAS offers various scholarships. These help students fund their education.

To apply, check the TANUVAS website. Follow the specific instructions for each scholarship.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility	Amount	Application Process
TANUVAS Merit Scholarship	Full-time, Tamil Nadu candidates, minimum OGPA 6.5/10, academic merit	₹4,000–₹5,000 per month	Automatic, based on merit
Pattukottai Azhagiri Endowment	Outstanding academic performance	₹3,000–₹5,000 per month	Apply through university
National Talent Scholarship	High academic merit	₹10,320 per month	Apply through university nomination
ICAR Merit-Cum-Means	Merit + family income < ₹8 lakh/year	₹12,640 per month	Apply through ICAR portal
ICAR Junior Research Fellowship	Entrance exam rank, academic merit	₹37,000–₹42,000 per month	Apply through ICAR portal
MBC/BC Post-Matric Scholarship	Backward Classes, financial need	₹15,920 per month	Apply through Tamil Nadu government portal
Adi-Dravida Higher Education Scholarship	SC/ST, hostel students	₹5,040 per month	Apply through Tamil Nadu government portal
Vetri 1968 Trust Scholarship	Merit + financial need	Not specified	Apply through university

Campus Facilities

TANUVAS offers excellent academic facilities. The Chennai campus library has over 50,000 books and digital resources. Specialized labs and research centers support your learning.

The university provides comfortable residential options. Hostels at Chennai campus can house over 1,000 boys and 200+ girls. You'll also find sports facilities, a health center, and dining options on campus.

Facility	Details
Library	50,000 books, digital access, reading halls
Hostel	Boys: 1,000+ capacity, Girls: 200+ capacity, non-AC rooms
Laboratories	5+ specialized labs for veterinary sciences, research centers
Sports Complex	Indoor: table tennis, badminton; Outdoor: cricket, football, gym
Medical Center	Health centre, sick room, counseling services
Cafeteria	Mess with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, RO water
Auditorium	For events, seminars, and conferences
Wi-Fi	Available in hostels and academic areas
Transport	Shuttle service between campuses
Security	24/7 surveillance and security personnel

Frequently Asked Questions

When does admission start for 2025-26?

Admission starts in December 2025. Application deadline is January 2026. Students can apply online through the official website.

What is the eligibility for B.Tech admission?

Students need 10+2 with PCM subjects. Minimum 75% marks required. JEE Main score is mandatory for admission.

What is the annual fee structure?

B.Tech fee is Rs 2,00,000 per year. MBA fee is Rs 3,00,000 per year. Fee includes tuition and library charges.

What is the placement rate?

Overall placement rate is 94%. More than 1900 students placed. Highest package offered is Rs 45 LPA.

Are hostel facilities available?

Yes, separate hostels for boys and girls. Chennai campus hostel accommodates over 1000 students. Salem campus has hostels for 210 boys and 210 girls.

What scholarships are available?

Merit scholarships for 90%+ students. Need-based aid for low income families. Government scholarships also accepted.

What entrance exams are accepted?

TANUVAS accepts ICAR AIEEA for undergraduate programs. For postgraduate programs, ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF is required. Some programs may also accept state-level entrance exams.

How is the campus infrastructure?

TANUVAS has extensive library resources. Wi-Fi is available across campus. Sports facilities include indoor and outdoor games.

What are popular courses offered?

Popular undergraduate courses include B.V.Sc. & A.H. and B.Tech in Food Technology. Postgraduate courses like M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. in Veterinary Sciences are also offered. MBA in Food and Agri-Business Management is another sought-after program.

How to apply online?

Visit the official TANUVAS website. Fill out the application form. Submit required documents and pay the application fee online.