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Veterinary Science (BVSc)

BVSc → Veterinary Practitioner → MVSc (specialisation) → Veterinary Surgeon / Government Veterinary Officer / Animal Husbandry Dept / Research

Duration

5.5 years (5 years academic + 6 months internship)

Stream

PCMB

Entry Salary

₹35,000–₹55,000/month (government veterinary officer)

5-Year Salary

₹60,000–₹1,00,000/month (senior veterinary surgeon, own clinic)

Eligibility

PU Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Minimum 50% in PCB (40% reserved). Age 17 and above at admission.

Entrance Exam Details

ExamKCET / NEET (some states accept NEET for BVSc)
Conducting BodyKEA (KCET) for Karnataka seats
ScheduleApril (KCET)
PatternKCET — PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), 60 MCQs each. No negative marking.

Career Progression

BVScVeterinary PractitionerMVSc (specialisation)Veterinary Surgeon / Government Veterinary Officer / Animal Husbandry Dept / Research

Expected Salary Range

Entry Level (Year 1)

₹35,000–₹55,000/month (government veterinary officer)

Starting salary for freshers

After 5 Years (Experienced)

₹60,000–₹1,00,000/month (senior veterinary surgeon, own clinic)

With relevant experience and specialisation

Preparation Roadmap

BVSc through KCET requires rank within 15,000–40,000 (Karnataka Biology rank). Same preparation as NEET-level Biology. Strong in Zoology helps. Very stable government career — every taluk has a veterinary hospital. Good for students who love animals and prefer rural/semi-urban work.

Available at The City Academy

The City Academy provides direct preparation for this career path through our PU Science programme (Karnataka State Board).

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