Important: The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) conducts counselling for 15% All India Quota seats for admission to recognized Veterinary Colleges (BVSc & AH degree course) across India. The remaining 85% state quota seats are counselled by individual state authorities.
📌 Overview & Quotas
| Parameter | Details |
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| Counselling Authority | Veterinary Council of India (VCI) |
| Official Website | vci.admissions.nic.in [1] |
| Seat Quota | 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in recognized Veterinary Colleges [1] |
| Courses | Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) [1] |
| Admission Basis | NEET UG 2026 All India Rank |
| Course Duration | 5.5 Years (including 1 year internship) [2] |
📅 VCI Counselling Schedule 2026
| Event / Activity | Expected Date | Status |
|---|
| Round 1 Registration & Fee Payment | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Choice Filling & Locking | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Round 2 Registration Starts | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Mop-up / Stray Round | To be announced | Coming Soon |
📌 Note: The exact schedule will be published on the official website (vci.admissions.nic.in) after the NEET UG 2026 results are declared by NTA.
📋 Counselling Process (Step-by-Step)
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1
Online Registration & Fee Payment
Register on the official portal using NEET credentials. Pay the non-refundable registration fee.
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Choice Filling & Locking
Select preferences of veterinary colleges. Arrange them in order of priority and lock the choices before the deadline. [6]
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Seat Allotment Result
VCI allocates seats based on NEET rank, reservation rules, and submitted choices. [2]
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Reporting & Upgradation
Report to the allotted college. If a candidate is allotted a seat in Round 1 but doesn't join, they cannot participate in further rounds unless specific fresh registration rules apply (as per the year's bulletin). [1]
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Mop-Up & Stray Vacancy Round
Fresh registrations are usually allowed in the Mop-Up round. For Stray Vacancy, existing registered candidates must pay a high participation fee (security deposit) to participate. [1]
💰 Registration Fee & Security Deposit
Payment must be done online via Net Banking, Debit, or Credit Card. [1]
| Phase | General / OBC / EWS / PIO | SC / ST / PwD / Transgender |
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| Registration Fee (Round 1, 2, Mop-Up) | ₹1,000 [1] | ₹500 [1] |
| Stray Round Participation Fee (Refundable Security) | ₹50,000 [1] | ₹25,000 [1] |
⚠️ Stray Round Penalty: The Stray Round participation fee is refunded if no seat is allotted. However, if a candidate is allotted a seat in the Stray Round and fails to report/take admission, the participation fee of ₹50,000 (or ₹25,000) shall be forfeited by the Council. [1]
🎯 Reservation Policy (15% AIQ Seats)
| Category | Reservation % |
|---|
| Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer) | 27% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% (Horizontal) |
📁 Documents Required for Admission
VCI Allotment Letter
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
NEET UG 2026 Rank Card
Class 10th Certificate (DOB Proof)
Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate
Character Certificate
6 Passport Size Photographs
Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable
PwD Certificate (If applicable)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who conducts the VCI counselling?
The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) conducts the 15% All India Quota counselling for BVSc & AH courses. [1]
What is the VCI registration fee?
The non-refundable registration fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. [1]
Is there a security deposit in VCI counselling?
Yes, specifically for the Stray Vacancy Round. A mandatory participation fee (security deposit) of ₹50,000 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹25,000 for SC/ST/PwD must be paid to participate in the stray round. This is refunded if no seat is allotted, but forfeited if an allotted seat is not joined. [1]
Are State Quota seats also counselled by VCI?
No, VCI only counsels for the 15% All India Quota. The remaining 85% of veterinary seats are counselled by the respective state authorities.
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