Courses at Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University - Chennai Courses & Fees 2026

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University was established in 1989 and is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is a top ranked premium university. The university has been ranked 11th by NIRF 2024 under the Veterinary Sciences category. For Overall, it was placed in the 150-200 band by NIRF in 2024, after being in the 151-200 band in 2023. In the University category, it was 151-200 in 2024 and 101-150 in 2023. The college also secured the 17th position in 2024 for Agriculture and Allied Sectors by NIRF, improving from 12th in 2023. The institution also received the Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award in 2011. TANUVAS (a State University located in Chennai) offers UG, PG, Diploma, M.Phil, and PhD courses to students. These courses are provided across engineering, management, medical, and science domains. The institution provides programs such as Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) and B.Tech Food Technology as flagship courses, focusing on animal health, food processing, and related sciences. For example, the Master of Veterinary Science program, a 2-year course, requires a B.V.Sc / B.V.Sc & A.H. degree with a minimum OGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 (trimester system) or 6.50 out of 10.00 (semester system) or 65% aggregate marks for general candidates. There are over 100 courses available. The institute is located in a sprawling 700-acre campus at Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai. This campus is equipped with the latest innovations and facilities for students. Located in Chennai, this reputed university accepts NEET, TANCET, and ICAR AIEEA scores and conducts its own TANUVAS Entrance Exam for admissions. The college also considers Merit-based on 10+2 marks for some undergraduate programs like B.Tech Food Technology and B.Tech Dairy Technology.