Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
ICAR
Estd 1876
State University

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chennai - Admission, Courses, Fees & Rankings 2024

byGaganDeep
Updated on - 18 Jul, 2024

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) is a state university with its headquarters in Chennai, Tamil Nadu which deals mainly with the fields of veterinary sciences and Animal Husbandry. The institution has recognition from ICAR, UGC and other statutory bodies as a university for agriculture. The university is accredited with NAAC ‘A’ grade and as per NIRF ranking of agricultural universities it is placed at 75th position in NIRF rankings 2023

TANUVAS extends its education facility in under graduate, post graduate and doctoral level in field of veterinary science, animal sciences, basic sciences, food technology, dairy technology, poultry science. The admission to the BVSc & AH and BTech courses are given according to the marks obtained by them in the TANUVAS entrance test which is held at the national level. For MSc and PhD, the seats are allocated either on the basis of the candidate’s performance in the TANUVAS entrance tests or the NET/GATE scores. Application forms available online starting May 2024 for the academic session 2024-25.  

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Highlights 2024

Attribute Details
University Short Name TANUVAS
Institute Type Public
Established 1989
Accepted Entrance Exams NEET, TANUVAS Entrance Exam
Approved By UGC (University Grants Commission)
NAAC Grade Yes, A
Complete Address Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai - 600 051, Tamil Nadu, India
Nearest Bus Stand Madhavaram Bus Depot
Nearest Railway Station Perambur Railway Station
Nearest Airport Chennai International Airport
Campus Area Size in Acres 533

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Eligibility Criteria 2024 (by Departments)

1. Candidate must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths as optional subjects and must have obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate for open category and 40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates. 

2. Must be at least 17 years of age on December 31 of the admission year for the UG courses and must have 20 years of age for PG courses.

3. For UG programs, qualification in National Level Entrance Exam also mandatory in some of cases. 

4. For PG, should have completed Bachelor’s degree in related fields with required minimum percentage as mentioned earlier.

5. Calculation of age, relaxations in percentage of marks and other rules and regulations of Tamil Nadu government regarding reservation and relaxations.

6. Some other requirements may include medical fitness certificate, domicile certificate etc may also be required for admission.

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Placements 2024

Recruitment opportunities for its veterinary, dairy technology and fisheries science graduates are fairly good in Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS). Companies that offer campus placements are Hatsun Agro Products, CavinKare, Nestle, GSK Pharmaceuticals, Venkateshwara Hatchries, Suguna Foods, Elanco Animal Health, Zoetis India, Provimi Animal Nutrition India and many others. The highest salary offered is approximately Rs 800000 per year and the average salary offered varies from Rs 350000 to Rs 450 000 per year. The statistics of campus placements and internships of the campus have recorded approximately 60-75% of eligible students getting placed every year. 

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Placements by Category

Course Category Highest Salary Package Average Salary Package
Ph.D 20 LPA 12 LPA
B.Tech (Food Technology) 12 LPA 8 LPA
B.Tech (Poultry Technology) 10 LPA 7 LPA
M.Tech (Food Technology) 18 LPA 11 LPA
M.Tech (Poultry Technology) 15 LPA 9 LPA
MBA (Agri Business Management) 15 LPA 10 LPA

21,415
Full Time
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]
Duration : 4 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2
Course Type : Degree
21,915
Full Time
Bachelor of Veterinary Science [BVSc] & A.H.
Duration : 5 Years
Level : Graduation
Eligibility : 10+2 with 50% + AIPVT
Course Type : Degree
33,325
Full Time
M.Phil. (Biotechnology)
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Doctorate/M.Phil
Eligibility : Post Graduation
Course Type : Degree
Full Time
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Food and Livestock Business management)
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
33,325
Full Time
Master of Science [M.Sc]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
33,325
Full Time
Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Food Technology)
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation with 50% + TANCET
Course Type : Degree
33,325
Full Time
Master of Veterinary Science [M.V.Sc]
Duration : 2 Years
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility : Graduation
Course Type : Degree
33,325
Full Time
Ph.D
Duration : 3 Years
Level : Doctorate/M.Phil
Eligibility : Post Graduation
Course Type : Degree
33,325
Full Time
Post Graduate Diploma
Duration : 1 Year
Level : Post Graduation
Eligibility :
Course Type : Diploma
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