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TANUVAS - Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Placement, Ranking

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Updated on - Oct 25, 2023 04:13 PM IST

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TANUVAS Contact Details

College Location

  • addressKattupakkamKattankalathur Post
  • telephonewww.tanuvas.ac.in

Admission Updates for 2025

TANUVAS Overview

What's new at TANUVAS ?

TANUVAS  has achieved 12th place in the NIRF Ranking 2023 under the Agriculture and Allied Sectors category. 

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chennai, was established in 1876 and offers diploma, certificate, UG, PG and doctoral courses in the fields of veterinary and animal sciences. In September 1989, TANUVAS became Asia's first veterinary and animal sciences university and comprises four faculties, which include the Faculty of Food Sciences, Faculty of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, and Faculty of Fisheries Sciences.

The TANUVAS courses are offered at UG, PG, and PhD levels in various fields such as science, pharmacy, poultry, food technology, fisheries, medicine, allied sciences, daily technology, business administration, etc. The university has several constituent institutions to offer various courses across 40 streams. The constituent institutions of TANUVAS are listed below in the table:

TANUVAS Constituent Institutions

Colleges and institutionsDegrees Offered
  1. Madras Veterinary College, Chennai (MVC, Chennai)
B.V.Sc and A.H., M.Sc, M.V.Sc, M.Phil in Biotechnology, PhD, Postgraduate Diploma
  1. Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal 
B.V.Sc. and A.H, M.V.Sc, and PhD 
  1. Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli
B.V.Sc. and A.H. 
  1. Veterinary College and Research Institute, Orathanadu
B.V.Sc. and A.H. 
  1. Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem
B.V.Sc. and A.H. 
  1. Veterinary College and Research Institute, Theni
B.V.Sc. and A.H. 
  1. Veterinary College and Research Institute, Udumalpet
B.V.Sc. and A.H. 
  1. College of Food and Dairy Technology, Koduvalli
B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD (Food Technology)
  1. College of Poultry Production and Management, Hosur
B.Tech and M.Tech (Poultry Technology)
  1. Post Graduate Research Institute in Animal Sciences, Kattupakkam
M.V.Sc. and PhD in Animal Sciences

Apart from these constituent institutions, TANUVAS has several research stations, research farms, and nutrition centres. Listed below are the TANUVAS research stations:

  • Post Graduate Research Institute in Animal Sciences
  • University Research Farm
  • Poultry Research Station
  • Mecheri Sheep Research Station
  • Sheep Breeding Research Station
  • Kangayam Cattle Research Station
  • Pulikulam Cattle Research Station
  • Bargur Cattle Research Station
  • Regional Research and Educational Centre (RREC)
  • Central Feed Technology Unit
  • Institute of Animal Nutrition

TANUVAS has received the prestigious "Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award-2011", discerning its excellent performance in education, research and expansion in the nation in the field of agricultural sciences such as veterinary, animal and fisheries sciences, on the occasion of the 84th Foundation Day of ICAR (Indian Agricultural Research Institute) and the ICAR Award Ceremony, held among 63 agricultural and veterinary universities in New Delhi. TANUVAS is the first veterinary university in India to bag this coveted award.

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Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Highlights

Establishment year | Ownership Type1989 | Public 
Campus size700 Acres
Student intakeApproximately 1000
No. of departments80+
NIRF ranking (2021)36 (Overall)
No. of courses offered8 courses across 52 streams
Entrance exam conductedTamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Common Entrance Examination
Types of scholarshipsMerit-based
Official websitehttps://tanuvas.ac.in/ 
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TANUVAS NIRF Ranking 2023

According to the NIRF Ranking 2023 released on June 6, 2023, TANUVAS has secured the 12 position in the Agriculture and Allied Sectors category.

TANUVAS NIRF Ranking Category

NIRF Ranking 2023

 Agriculture and Allied Sectors 12
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TANUVAS Fee Structure and List of Courses

TANUVAS courses include 8 courses across 52 streams at the UG, PG, and PhD levels. These courses offered are in the fields of sciences, pharmacy, poultry, food technology, fisheries, medicine, allied sciences, daily technology, and business administration. As a state university, TANUVAS fee structure is affordable compared to other universities, so that students from below the poverty line have access to quality education. The TANUVAS course fees vary for each course, such as bachelor's, master's, or doctoral. The table below lists all the TANUVAS courses and fees, and their eligibility to be enrolled.

TANUVAS Courses and Eligibility Criteria 

Courses

Tuition Fees (First-Year Fees)

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry

Rs 21,915 

10+2 or equivalent examination with biology, chemistry and physics as compulsory subjects and any one of agricultural practices/poultry/dairying vocational subjects with a minimum of 70% marks in the aggregate.

Bachelor of Technology

Rs 13,595 

10+2 or equivalent examination with biology, mathematics, chemistry and physics as compulsory subjects with a minimum of 70% marks in the aggregate.

Master of Veterinary Sciences 














 

Rs 33,325 

Candidates who have passed B.V.Sc or B.V.Sc and A.H. examination with a minimum aggregate of 65% from TANUVAS or any other equivalent recognised University thereof shall be eligible for the course.

Master of Technology 

Candidates who have passed B. Tech in Foot Technology, Dairy Technology, or Poultry Technology examinations with a minimum aggregate of 55% from TANUVAS or any other equivalent recognised university thereof should be eligible for the course.

Master of Science 

Candidates who have passed the B.Sc. examination in a relevant discipline with a minimum aggregate of 55% from TANUVAS or any other equivalent recognised university should be eligible for the course.

PG Diploma 

Rs 33,325 (total course fees)

Candidates who have passed the B.V.Sc or B.V.Sc and A.H. examination or equivalent examination with a minimum aggregate of 50% from Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University or any other equivalent recognised university should be eligible for the course.

PhD 

Rs 33,325 

Candidates with M.V.Sc and A.H. degrees in the concerned fields of specialisation with at least 65% aggregate from a government recognised university are eligible to apply.

For PhD in Technology (food, poultry, and dairy), candidates must have an M.Tech degree in the concerned field of specialisation with at least 65% aggregate from a Government recognized university.

MBA 

Candidates who have passed the graduation examination in a relevant discipline or equivalent examination with a minimum aggregate of 50% from TANUVAS or any other equivalent recognised university thereof should be eligible for the course.

TANUVAS Courses and Specialisations 

Courses 

Specialisation

B.Tech

  • Food Technology
  • Dairy Technology
  • Poultry Technology 

M.Tech

  • Food Technology
  • Dairy Technology
  • Poultry Technology 

B.V.Sc

  • Animal Nutrition
  • Animal Genetics
  • Animal Health
  • Animal Physiology
  • Animal Biotechnology

M.Sc

  • Bioinformatics
  • Biostatistics

PG Diploma 

  • Business Management (Animal & Fisheries Sciences)
  • Bioinformatics
  •  Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosis
  •  Companion Animal Practice

M.Phil 

  • Biotechnology

MBA 

  • Food and Business Management
  • Livestock Business Management

M.V.Sc

  • Poultry Science
  • Biostatistics
  • Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics
  • Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology
  • Veterinary Physiology
  • Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension
  • Animal Genetics and Breeding
  • Veterinary Anatomy & Histology
  • Veterinary Pathology
  • Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
  • Veterinary Microbiology
  • Livestock Production & Management
  • Veterinary Preventive Medicine
  • Veterinary Biochemistry
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
  • Wildlife
  • Animal Biotechnology
  • Livestock Products Technology

PhD 

  • Livestock Products Technology
  • Animal Biotechnology
  • Food Technology
  • Veterinary Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology 

TANUVAS Distance Learning Programmes

In addition to regular courses, TANUVAS offers a few distance learning programmes monitored and evaluated by the university's Distance Education Cell. New courses and syllabuses are developed regularly by this cell only. The following are the TANUVAS courses being offered through distance education mode: 

  1. Dairy farming 
  2. Goat farming 
  3. Animal Welfare
  4. Livestock and poultry farm manager 
  5. Management of infertility in bovines 
  6. Recent trends in disease diagnosis and treatment of ruminants 
  7. Optimising cattle feeding with locally available feed resources 
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TANUVAS Admission Dates 2022

TANUVAS admission 2022 will be open soon for UG, PG, and PhD courses. Candidates seeking TANUVAS admission to UG courses must appear for the CET (Common Entrance Test) conducted by the university. TANUVAS admission to PG and PhD courses is also granted based on candidates' performance in CET.

TANUVAS Admission 2022 Important Dates:

The e-prospectus for TANUVAS admission to UG, PG and PhD courses has been released. The tentative important dates for TANUVAS admission 2022-23 include:

TANUVAS Events

Important Dates

Start date for application

1st week of June 2022

Last date for application 

4th week of June 2022

Entrance exam

1st week of July 2022

TANUVAS CET Result

2nd week of July 2022

TANUVAS Merit List

4th week of July 2022

Personal Interview 

1st week of August 2022

Counselling 

3rd week of August 2022

TANUVAS Application Process 2022 

The TANUVAS application process generally starts in June every year with the release of the application form for its programme. The selection criteria for different courses qualify the standard entrance test conducted by the university. The TANUVAS application process is entirely online. To complete the TANUVAS application form, candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps:

  • Candidates have to visit the official admission portal of TANUVAS
  • Select the programme and fill in the registration form with the required information, including educational details, personal details, and contact address.
  • Scanned signatures and colour photographs of the candidate must be uploaded along with the TANUVAS application form. To avoid any difficulty in the admission process, the candidates are advised to keep all the required documents, such as birth certificates, category certificates, last qualifying degree certificates, etc., handy.
  • Finally, submit the application form. And pay the TANUVAS application fee via any online payment method such as net banking, credit and debit cards, BHIM UPI, Paytm, etc. Candidates are advised to keep the receipt of the fee paid as proof for further reference. If a confirmation page is not generated after completing the fee payment, then the transaction is cancelled, and the deducted amount is refunded to the candidate's account. Then candidates have to make transactions again. 
  • The TANUVAS application fee is Rs 1,200 for general and OBC candidates, while SC, ST and PWD candidates have to make a payment of Rs 600.
  • Eligible candidates will be eligible to appear for the entrance exam. 

TANUVAS Admission Process

For TANUVAS admissions to UG, PG, and PhD courses, students have to appear for CET and get valid scores. The TANUVAS admission process is given below:

  • TANUVAS CET (Common Entrance Test) is a computer-based test that is mandatory to qualify for admission. Exam patterns and questions are based on the subject, and the course one is applying for.
  • Candidates have to first submit the CET application form. 
  • Next the candidates have to appear for the CET.
  • The university uploads the list of shortlisted candidates on its website for a personal interview. It is advised that aspirants keep checking the TANUVAS website for regular updates.
  • Upon qualifying for the examination, candidates are invited for personal interviews by the TANUVAS admission committee (the admission committee is different for different courses). The selection of candidates for TANUVAS admission is based on their overall performance in the last qualifying examination, CET marks, and personal interview marks.
  • PhD aspirants are exempted from CET only if they have qualified for national-level entrance examinations such as the UGC/CSIR NET (JRF) examination, SET, GATE (with a valid score), or Teacher Research Fellowship.
  • MBA aspirants are exempted from the CET only if they have qualified for national-level entrance examinations such as CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT etc.
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TANUVAS Seat Reservation

Gender Male Female
General 0 0
OBC 2 2
SC 2 0
ST 0 0
Muslim 0 0
PWD 0 0
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TANUVAS Cut Off

The university will release the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University cut-off list for all its undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes on the basis of CET scores. Candidates seeking TANUVAS admission must know what marks and ranks they must secure to get a seat in the desired UG and PG programmes. Check the TANUVAS CET cut-off 2021 for marks and ranks in the table below. Meeting the TANUVAS admission cut-off is mandatory for candidates to enrol in the university. 

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University Cut Off 2021

Candidates seeking TANUVAS admission must know what marks and ranks they must secure to get a seat in the desired UG and PG programmes. In the table below, check the TANUVAS CET cutoff 2021 for marks and ranks. Meeting the TANUVAS cutoff is mandatory for candidates to get enrolled in the institute. 

TANUVAS Cut Off 2021

Course/Category 

OC

BC

BCM

MBC

SC

SCA

ST

B.V.Sc & A.H. (Academic)

190

188

180

185

179

175

167

B.V.Sc & A.H. (Vocational)

183

175

164

180

166

160

-

B.Tech (Food Technology)

170

165

159

163

160

157

-

B.Tech (Poultry Technology)

170

165

159

163

160

157

-

B.Tech (Dairy Technology)

170

165

159

163

160

157

-

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TANUVAS Placements

The TANUVAS placement process often starts in September with the campus drive of top firms having national and international reputations. In the TANUVAS placement drive 2021, 85% of students have been placed in their desired fields and positions according to their aspirations and skills. 

The TANUVAS placement cell prepares its students to be placed in various firms and industries such as hospitals, pharmacies, clinics, research sectors, PSUs, corporate sectors, poultry industries, various NGOs, bio-sys departments, and dairy farms etc. The TANUVAS placement cell is actively working to conduct workshops, seminars, placement camps, guest lecture training, and trade fairs to bring the recruiters and students under one roof.

The TANUVAS placement cell endorses respectful and considerable job opportunities for its students. Several programmes are organised under the TANUVAS placement cell to develop students' skills. In addition, it endeavours to place all the students seeking an opportunity to get employed in reputed government institutions, non-government institutions, and other organisations. The TANUVAS placement data is given below in the table with several recruiters, offers, salary packages, etc.

TANUVAS Placement Statistics 2021

ParticularsStatistics
Recruiters125+
Offers Made800
Students placed800
Highest Salary PackageRs 20 LPA.
Average salary packageRs 12 LPA

TANUVAS Recruiters

VibracZoetisMerckElanco 
BoehringerIngelheim MerialBayer
IdexxHeska Corporation VetoquinolAashirwad Exports 
Biomerieux India Pvt. Ltd Burlvets Nutritional TechnologiesEnrich Solutions Genex Biopharma 
Globion Global Biotech Gotarne Farm Solutions.
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Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University Scholarships

There are several TANUVAS scholarship programmes for its students. Not only scholarships, but the university also financially supports the students with various fellowship and award programmes. TANUVAS scholarship facilities for UG and PG students help the students with financial assistance and reward academic performance. The TANUVAS scholarship programmes are listed below, with the criteria to be fulfilled by students to be eligible for them.

  • The top scorers of each course are eligible for the TANUVAS scholarship
  • Students from the category SC/ST/OBC quota who obtained 75% in the higher secondary examination and got a good rank in the national level entrance examination are eligible to get this scholarship.
  • Students who obtained 75% in the higher secondary examination and got a good rank in the national level entrance and belong to the minority communities are also eligible to get a scholarship.
  • The university offers students from economically weaker backgrounds a TANUVAS scholarship
  • Students whose at least one parent is serving or has served in the Indian Defence Services are also eligible for the TANUVAS scholarship
  • Students who have given a state level performance in sports are eligible for the TANUVAS scholarship
  • Physically challenged students are also eligible

TANUVAS Fee-Waiver Scholarship Scheme Eligibility

  • Candidates must be enrolled in UG courses at any of TANUVAS or its affiliated colleges
  • Candidates should be from the SC, ST or OBC category
  • The family income of the candidate should not be more than Rs 1 LPA

In addition to this, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University is entitled to provide financial assistance to its M.Tech students in the form of a stipend worth Rs 18,000 per month through the ministry's human resources department. To be eligible for this stipend, only one condition is that they must have passed the GATE.

Candidates enrolled in the PhD programme at TANUVAS on a regular basis are eligible for a monthly stipend of Rs 31,000 from MHRD for the first two years of the programme and a monthly stipend of Rs 35,000 for the next three years of course of study; after completing five years, if students are still working on their doctoral degree, then they are provided monthly financial assistance of Rs 12,000 for only one year. PhD scholars are eligible for a stipend only if they have qualified for national-level entrance examinations such as UGC/CSIR NET (JRF) examination, SET, GATE (with a valid score), or Teacher Research Fellowship.

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TANUVAS Campus Facilities and Infrastructure

The 700-acre campus of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University, Chennai, has everything a student will need for their overall development. The campus is located at Madhavaram Milk Colony in the capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai.

The TANUVAS campus houses 10 constituent institutions, an academic block, hospitals and clinics, complexes, student-faculty and residential staff quarters, a healthcare centre that is operational 24 hours, an administration block, and all other offices. The TANUVAS campus is also provided with an instructional livestock farm complex block, livestock products technology block, teaching veterinary clinical complex block, and the following clinical units to cater for the needs of small and large animals as a part of the TANUVAS infrastructure:

  • Endoscopy Referral Clinic
  • Cardiology Referral Clinic
  • Imaging Referral Clinic
  • Large Animal Referral Clinic
  • Small Animal Critical Care
  • Nephrology Referral Clinic
  • Oncology Referral Clinic

These clinics are well equipped with advanced instruments for different tests, including upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, bronchoscopy, otoscopy, vaginoscopy, cystoscopy, electrocardiography, ECG, blood pressure, phonocardiogram, ultrasound, ultrasonography, echocardiography, chemotherapy, and many more. In addition, the TANUVAS campus is well equipped with a sports ground for indoor and outdoor games, a gym, an ATM, a library, a mess, an auditorium, hostels, laboratories, a cafeteria, bus transportation facilities, postal services, etc.

  1. Hostel – TANUVAS hostel is located near the institution and has nine blocks with a capacity of 750 students' accommodation. The University and its constituent institutions have separate hostels and messes for girls and boys students. Facilities like a reading room, modernised kitchen, an indoor stadium, RO water and a solar water heater are provided for the inmates.
  2. Student Day Centre – On TANUVAS campus, a building complex that houses ten lecture halls and two seminar halls equipped with audiovisual facilities is available. Two lecture halls are also provided in the animal husbandry block and a modern conference hall has been set up in the clinical block.
  3. Gym - Gymnasium is part of the TANUVAS facilities. Students can take care of their health and fitness by making use of this gymnasium facility provided by the university. The gym is well equipped with exercise and training equipment. 
  4. Internet - A server station located at MVC campus (a constituent institution of TANUVAS). It had five servers to cater to the internet and intranet services of the TANUVAS headquarters and all its constituent colleges. A firewall has been installed at Server Station to secure the computer network of the university. It is available with provision for 20 people to conveniently browse. 
  5. Sports – The TANUVAS campus has outdoor and indoor games facilities for students' recreation, including basketball, badminton, tennis courts, cricket, and football grounds. The campus sports ground also has a running track. 
  6. Hospital - A hospital attached to the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University for treating small and large ruminants and also companion animals. The hospital is provided with excellent diagnostic and surgical facilities. Along with this hospital, there is a 24 hours functioning casualty unit, inpatient unit, and referral clinic that are equipped with advanced equipment like an ophthalmoscope, endoscope, arthroscope, ECG, dialyzer, Electro Encephalo Graph etc.
  7. Training and Research Centre - TANVAS University has 16 Veterinary University Training and Research Centres, three Farmers' Training Centres, two Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and two Fisheries Training and Research Centres, which encompass the entire Tamil Nadu state to cater to the needs of the farming community.
  8. Cafeteria – The air-conditioned cafeteria facilities provided by the university include Chinese, Indian, and South Indian cuisines. There is another split cafeteria available for coffee and snacks on the campus. 
  9. Bioinformatics Centre - The Biotechnology Information System (BTIS) at TANUVAS was established in the year 1990-91 under the Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi. This centre is well equipped with CD ROM databases, broadband Internet connectivity, IBM Think Centre A50 computer system, a 48X CD ROM Drive, and a 40GB HDD for online and offline information retrieval and bioinformatics.
  10. Auditorium – The university has two auditoriums to be used for academic talks, conferences, seminars, slide and film shows, demonstrations, lectures, workshops, etc.
  11. Wifi – The TANUVAS campus has high-speed wifi connectivity in all laboratories, libraries, hostels, auditoriums and seminar halls, and even guest houses. The campus has been using the new standard for next-generation wireless technology for wifi networks so that the teachers, students, and support staff can easily access the data, voice, multimedia, and video conferencing services as well as research, e-learning, and business applications.
  12. Laboratories – The university has set up various laboratories for different departments. TANUVAS laboratories are air-conditioned and equipped with various modern instrumental facilities inside them related to all the fields. They are sophisticated but well-equipped, so more than 40 students can perform their experiments simultaneously. An e-learning laboratory at TANUVAS with seven workstations, one CD/ DVD duplicator, two video workstations and a label printer to cater to the needs of the content designer and developers of the e-learning modules. The following are the laboratories housed on the TANUVAS campus. 
  • Animal Feed Analytical and Quality Control Laboratory  
  • Central Animal Feed and Food Residue Laboratory 
  • Central. University Laboratory 
  • Leptospira Diagnostic Laboratory 
  • Shrimp Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
  • Bacterial Vaccine Research Centre
  • Viral Vaccine Research Centre
  • Centralised Instrumentation Laboratory
  • Centralised Clinical Laboratory
  • ICAR-Core Laboratory
  1. Library – The TANUVAS library, situated at MVC campus is one of the biggest of its kind in India, to offer the knowledge building of its students, research scholars, faculty members, and scientists with a rich information resources base of more than 40,000 books, 25,000 back volumes, 500 e-books, 65 national journals, 100 foreign journals, and 5 online databases. It allows the students to have access to about 2,800 e- journals through the CeRA (the Consortium for e-Resources in Agriculture). The Institutional membership facility (MALIBNET) at TANUVAS Chennai helps the students to share the resources of 20 important libraries in the city.
  2. Farmers Training Centres – Three farmers training centres are housed at TANUVAS at Kancheepuram, Theni and Tiruvarur. Also, the university has three Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) at Kattupakkam, Kundrakudi and Namakkal.
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TANUVAS Hostel Details

Hostel Type Number of Hostels Intake Capacity Student Residing
Boys 1 80 2
Girls 1 25 0
Others 0 0 0
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TANUVAS Awards, Recognition, Accreditations, and Collaborations

  • Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University is recognised as a premium university in the Tamil Nadu state, which proves its all-around academic superiority and unmatchable dedication to veterinary and animal husbandry subjects.
  • Every year, the TANUVAS awards hundreds of PhD and M.Phil degrees, verifying the integrity and extent of the university's work.
  • A number of research projects are being carried out across a wide range of veterinary sciences in collaboration with a few organisations and institutions at both national and international levels.
  • Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University has not only stabilised itself as a top leader in the state but has also earned a name in the country through collaboration with more than 50 universities by signing a Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with them. 

TANUVAS Awards 

  • The Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University has received the prestigious “Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award-2011”, discerning its excellent performance in education, research and expansion in the nation in the field of agricultural sciences such as veterinary, animal, and fisheries sciences, on the occasion of the 84th Foundation Day of ICAR (Indian Agricultural Research Institute) and the ICAR Award Ceremony held among 63 agricultural and veterinary universities in New Delhi. TANUVAS Chennai is the first veterinary university in India to bag this award.
  • Veterinary College and Research Institute (VCRI), Namakkal, a constituent institution of TANUVAS has been conferred the “Udyog Excellence Award” by the ICAR, New Delhi in 200 for outstanding achievement in economic and social development, through the International Institute of Education and Management (IIEM) New Delhi.
  • MVC Chennai, a constituent institution of TANUVAS, has gained the status of ‘Centre of Excellence" in Animal Biotechnology and Immunology by UGC.

TANUVAS Recognition 

  • Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University is officially recognised by UGC (University Grants Commission) India with the 65th rank among all universities in India.
  • TANVAS University has been ranked 12th among all agriculture, horticulture, veterinary, and fisheries universities in the country. It is an important achievement as this university has moved up from 41st place in 2017 to 12th place in 2020.
  • Among all the veterinary universities in India, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University tops the list.
  • In 2019, the university ranked 36 in overall institutional rankings in India. 
  • The TANUVAS Chennai has ranked 8th Best among Chennai colleges by NIRF ranking in 2019.
  • On the parameters covered under teaching the university has scored 30 marks.
  • On the parameters under extension and outreach, TANUVAS has scored 30 marks.
  • Under peer recognition the university has obtained 10 marks.
  • When it comes to research parameters, the university has scored 30 marks.

TANUVAS Accreditations 

  • Ranked number one among all veterinary universities in India, TANUVAS is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with A Grade.
  • The Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University is also accredited by ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), New Delhi

TANUVAS Collaborations 

MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding)

  1. SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)
  2. Crescent Innovation & Incubation Council (CIIC), Tamil Nadu 
  3. Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, Chennai
  4. Virginia Tech University, US
  5. Indian Immunologicals, Hyderabad 
  6. Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Trust, Ramanathapuram 
  7. Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur 
  8. TIL Biosciences, Chennai 
  9. Agricultural Technology Management Agency (Velore) 
  10. Serum Institute of India Ltd., Pune 
  11. PNP & Associates Pvt. Ltd.
  12. Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Chennai
  13. Central Council for Research in Ayurveda & Siddha, New Delhi
  14. Waltham Foundations Centre, U.K.
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Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University Contact Details

Point of Contact

Phone

E-mail

Vice Chancellor

  • 044 25551574
  • 044 26204433

tanuvas@vsnl.com 

Registrar 

  • 044 25551584
  • 044 26544811

tenvetreg@vsnl.net.in 

Admission Helpline Number 

  • 044 25551586

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Public information officer 

  • 044 25551579
  • 044 25551579 (Fax)
  • 09344131680

deetanuvas@vsnl.com

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FAQs

Q.1. What is the basis of the exam on which one can take admission to Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University, Chennai?

The Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University grants admission on the basis of CET exam scores at different levels for all of its courses. For admission to certain courses like PhD and GATE, candidates can be exempted from CET if they have qualified for a national entrance exam.

Q.2. Is TANVAS Chennai, a suitable university for specially-abled candidates?

Yes, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University provides disabled students with access to all courses and facilities offered by it. Moreover, it has a special counselling centre for candidates with special needs and also prepares them in every possible way for placement and employment opportunities. 

Q.3. How many levels of study are available at the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University?

There are five levels of study at the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University:

  • B.V.Sc, B.Tech, etc at graduation level
  • M.V.Sc, M.Sc, Mtech etc. at Masters level for for a duration of two years
  • PG Diploma for a duration of one year
  • M.Phil for a duration of two years, one year of coursework and one year of dissertation submission.
  • PhD For full-time 4 years and can be extended by one more year with regard to the 9B clause

Q.4. What are the selection criteria at Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University?

The admission selection process of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University is completely merit-based. Candidates are selected on the basis of the scores and ranks they obtained in the common entrance exam for all courses, followed by a personal interview and counselling.

Q.5. How to register for various courses in Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University admission?

For the course registration at Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University, candidates can download a prospectus from the concerned constituent or affiliated college. Follow the guidelines /steps given for course registration in the brochure. For any other inquiries regarding registration, please contact the concerned college.

Q.6. What are the hostel facilities available at TANUVAS Chennai?

Each hostel of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University is provided with recreational facilities such as TVs, a health club, indoor games, and PCOs. Hostels are provided with geysers, water coolers, Wi-Fi connectivity, and common rooms. Each hostel at the university has its own live-in warden and a faculty member who administers the accommodation. 

Q.7. Is it possible to apply for an undergraduate course at Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University if the class 12th mark sheet is unavailable?

Yes, a candidate can apply provisionally for the UG course at Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University if the mark sheet of class 12th is not available. However, students must bring all original documents and mark sheets to registration. Admission will not be granted to candidates who do not have the original documents. 

Q.8. Can I join Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University after senior secondary?

Yes, for applying to undergraduate programmes at TANUVAS Chennai, a candidate who has passed the 12th-level exam from any recognised board or university is eligible. But to apply for PG programme admission, candidates must have passed a graduation degree with a minimum of 55% marks from any recognised board or university. 

Q.9. Can a candidate get admission to Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University programmes without an entrance exam prescribed by the university?

A candidate can get admission to TANUVAS programmes without an entrance exam prescribed by the university in the situation if he has secured prescribed marks in their last qualifying exam and has qualified for a national-level entrance exam. The selection of such candidates is made on the basis of the candidate's performance in the personal interview only, and no entrance examination such as the CET is needed as prescribed by the university.

Q. 10. Is there a hostel facility available within the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University campus?

Yes, the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University campus currently provides hostel facilities for its students. The university has hostels for accommodation of 750 students. studying at this time in it. In addition, there are separate facilities for men and women within the college campus. 

Q.11.What is the average package offered to students at Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University?

The average package offered to the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University students last year was Rs 12 LPA, depending on one’s skills and knowledge.

Q.12. What is the placement percentage of the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University?

The Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University Placement is 100% unless one wants to go for a higher study.

Q.13. Is it necessary to do an internship of 6 months as a Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University student?

Yes, being a Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University student and for becoming a practising veterinary surgeon, it is compulsory as per the Indian Council of Medical Sciences to have a six months internship certificate from the TANUVAS itself.

Q.14. What would happen if a student receives an offer at Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University but cannot clear all the exams in the final semester?

If a student receives an offer at Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University and is not able to clear all the exams in the final semester, then the offer will expire as the institution won’t wait another six months for the candidate. Candidates can apply again for the same position once they clear all of their subjects.

Q.15. Is Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University a public university?

TANUVAS, or the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University, is a Tamil Nadu state public university. It is considered one of the country's top-ranked universities for veterinary courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels in poultry, dairy, animal husbandry, and fisheries fields. 

Q.16. Is an appearing student eligible for applying to Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University courses?

The candidates who are yet to appear in their respective final qualifying examinations may also apply for admission to Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University programmes. In the process of their selection, they are entitled to admission to their desired course of study only if they secure the minimum percentage of marks as prescribed by the university in their qualifying examination and they are able to submit all documents in original, including the final marks-sheet of the qualifying examination, prior to the deadline fixed for registration by the university.

Q.17. How to pay the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University application fee?

The Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University application fee can be paid using any gateway from SBI/Paytm payment through debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI. Candidates are advised to keep the receipt of the fee paid as proof for further reference. If the “Confirmation Page” does not generate after successfully completing the payment of the fee, then the transaction is cancelled, and the deducted amount is refunded to the candidate's account. Then candidates have to make transactions again. 

Q.18. Do candidates need to submit the application fee payment confirmation page to TANUVAS?

No, the candidates are not required to submit the application fee payment confirmation page (or any document) to Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University. However, students are advised to retain the following documents in hard copy with them for any future Reference/ correspondence:

  • Copy of the confirmation page of the Online Application Form (at least three copies)
  • Fee receipt ( at least three copies)
  • Photographs (same as uploaded during registration)

Q.19. Is there a negative marking in the entrance exam for CET?

Yes, there is a provision for negative marking in the entrance exam for Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University.

Q.20. How does Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University ensure that the students receive proper practical exposure?

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University has many collaborations with many global and national hospitals and medical institutes, allowing it to organise various events to expose students to practical knowledge and make them hone their skills to match these requirements.

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