DUVASU Mathura Admissions

🩺 College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry

Departments:

• Veterinary Anatomy
• Veterinary Physiology
• Veterinary Biochemistry
• Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
• Veterinary Parasitology
• Veterinary Microbiology
• Veterinary Pathology
• Veterinary Public Health
• Veterinary Epidemiology
• Animal Nutrition
• Animal Genetics and Breeding
• Livestock Production Management
• Livestock Products Technology
• Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics
• Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education
• Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
• Veterinary Medicine
• Poultry Science
• Veterinary Clinical Complex (VCC)
• Livestock Farm Complex (LFC)

Academic Programmes:

• B.V.Sc. & A.H. – 5½ years
• M.V.Sc. – Minimum 4 semesters
• Ph.D. – Minimum 6 semesters

🧬 College of Biotechnology (Self-Finance)

Departments:

• Plant Biotechnology
• Animal Biotechnology
• Microbial & Environmental Biotechnology
• Bioinformatics

Academic Programmes:

• B.Tech. (Biotechnology) – 4 years
• M.Sc./M.V.Sc./M.Tech. (Biotechnology) – Minimum 4 semesters
• Ph.D. (Biotechnology) – Minimum 6 semesters
• Certificate Course: Self Reliant Mushroom Farming

🐟 College of Fisheries Science

Departments:

• Aquaculture
• Fisheries Resource Management
• Aquatic Animal Health Management
• Aquatic Environment Management
• Fish Processing Technology
• Fish Engineering
• Fisheries Extension Economics & Statistics

Academic Programmes:

• B.F.Sc. – 4 years
• M.F.Sc. – Minimum 4 semesters

🧀 College of Dairy Science

Departments:

• Dairy Technology
• Dairy Engineering
• Dairy Chemistry
• Dairy Microbiology
• Dairy Business Management
• Pilot Dairy Unit cum Business Process Development Centre

Academic Programmes:

• B.Tech. (Dairy Technology) – 4 years
• M.Sc./M.Tech. (Dairy Science) – Minimum 4 semesters

🎓 Diploma Programmes

• Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy (DVP) – 2 years 3 months
• Diploma in Livestock Extension (DLE) – 2 years 3 months

📅 Important Scheduled Dates – Admissions 2026–27

Online Registration & Submission

• Opening Date: 15.02.2026
• Closing Date: 15.04.2026
• Applies to:
  • B.V.Sc. & A.H.
  • B.Tech. (Biotechnology)
  • B.F.Sc.
  • B.Tech. (Dairy Technology)
  • M.V.Sc. & Ph.D. (Veterinary Science)
  • M.Sc./M.V.Sc./M.Tech./Ph.D. (Biotechnology)
  • M.Sc./M.Tech. (Dairy Science)
  • M.F.Sc.
  • Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy
  • Diploma in Livestock Extension

📝 Entrance Examination Dates

• Undergraduate Entrance Examination (UGEE-2026): 17.05.2026 (Sunday)
• Diploma Entrance Examination (DEE-2026): 07.06.2026 (Sunday)
• Postgraduate Entrance Examination (PGEE-2026): 21.06.2026 (Sunday)

📌 Counselling & Instructions

Counselling:

• Undergraduate Degree Programmes – To be Announced
• Postgraduate Degree Programmes – To be Announced
• Diploma Programmes – To be Announced
• University reserves the right to have various rounds of counselling
• Dates will be available on University website

Important Instructions:

• Only online applications will be considered
• No documents required at application stage
• Fee payment only through online mode
• Application considered valid only after successful fee credit
• Fee is non-refundable
• Entrance result available on University website
• Disputes subject to jurisdiction of Courts at Mathura

🏫 Student Amenities

• Indoor & outdoor sports facilities
• Gymnasium
• NCC/NSS compulsory participation
• Educational tours
• LAN & internet connectivity
• Cafeteria
• Bank & ATM
• University Library (10 AM – 7 PM)
• Eleven hostels (6 boys, 5 girls) with Wi-Fi
• Students Council
• Communication Skills & Personality Development Programme
• JRF Coaching Classes

🎓 Scholarships & Stipends

• B.V.Sc. & A.H.
  • Three merit scholarships per professional year
  • Tuition fee waived for scholarship holders
  • ICAR National Talent Scholarship @ Rs. 3,000/- pm (VCI students from outside state)
• M.V.Sc.
  • Rs. 1,000/- pm per department (one student)
  • ICAR National Talent Scholarship @ Rs. 5,000/- pm (outside U.P.)
• Social Welfare Department – Monthly stipend & fee refund as per Govt. of U.P. rules
• Award of Medals
  • University Gold, Silver & Bronze Medals
  • Vice-Chancellor Medal
  • Various memorial medals as per University rules
  • Applicable across B.V.Sc., M.V.Sc., Ph.D., B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Tech., B.F.Sc., M.F.Sc. programmes

🎓 B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Total Seats: 100)

• VCI Seats: 15% (15 seats)
• Open Seats: 45% (45 seats)
• Payment Seats: 22.5% (22 seats)
• NRI/OCI/PIO Dependent/NRI Sponsored: 5% (5 seats)
• Women Category: 10% (10 seats)
• University Ward Category: 2.5% (3 seats)

🧬 B.Tech. (Biotechnology) (Total Seats: 50)

• Open Seats: 87.5% (44 seats)
• Women Category: 10% (5 seats)
• University Ward Category: 2.5% (1 seat)

🐟 B.F.Sc. (Total Seats: 40)

• Open Seats: 87.5% (35 seats)
• Women Category: 10% (4 seats)
• University Ward Category: 2.5% (1 seat)

🥛 B.Tech. (Dairy Technology) (Total Seats: 40)

• Open Seats: 87.5% (35 seats)
• Women Category: 10% (4 seats)
• University Ward Category: 2.5% (1 seat)

🎓 B.V.Sc. & A.H.

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, English
• Age: 17–25 years (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC)
• Minimum Marks: UR/OBC/EWS: 50%, SC/ST: 47.5%
• Must appear in UGEE-2026
• Qualifying Percentile: UR/OBC/EWS: 30%, SC/ST: 20%
• Selection based on UGEE-2026 merit + reservation rules
• Must be domicile of Uttar Pradesh (NRI/OCI/PIO excluded)
• Intermediate 2026 appearing candidates eligible
• Provisional admission; concealment/wrong info → cancellation

🧬 B.Tech. (Biotechnology)

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology/Mathematics, English
• Age: 17–25 years (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC)
• Minimum Marks: UR/OBC/EWS: 50%, SC/ST: 47.5%
• Must appear in UGEE-2026
• Qualifying Percentile: UR/OBC/EWS: 30%, SC/ST: 20%
• Selection based on UGEE-2026 merit + reservation rules
• Intermediate certificate required at counselling
• Intermediate appearing candidates eligible
• Provisional admission; concealment/wrong info → cancellation

🐟 B.F.Sc.

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, English
• Age: 17–25 years (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC)
• Minimum Marks: UR/OBC/EWS: 50%, SC/ST: 47.5%
• Must appear in UGEE-2026
• Qualifying Percentile: UR/OBC/EWS: 30%, SC/ST: 20%
• Selection based on UGEE-2026 merit + reservation rules
• Intermediate certificate required
• Must be domicile of Uttar Pradesh
• Provisional admission; concealment/wrong info → cancellation

🥛 B.Tech. (Dairy Technology)

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, English
• Age: 17–25 years (5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC)
• Minimum Marks: UR/OBC/EWS: 50%, SC/ST: 47.5%
• Must appear in UGEE-2026
• Qualifying Percentile: UR/OBC/EWS: 30%, SC/ST: 20%
• Selection based on UGEE-2026 merit + reservation rules
• Intermediate certificate required
• Must be domicile of Uttar Pradesh
• Provisional admission; concealment/wrong info → cancellation

📌 Applications & Subjects

• Apply online at: www.upvetuniv.edu.in
• Candidate must fill subject choice for UGEE-2026:
  • B.V.Sc. & A.H.: PCB
  • B.F.Sc.: PCB
  • B.Tech. (Biotechnology): PCB or PCM
  • B.Tech. (Dairy Technology): PCB or PCM
• No change in subject choice after submission
• Question paper as per chosen subject

📄 UGEE-2026 & Admit Cards

• Conducted by DUVASU, Mathura
• Mandatory for UG admission (except certain NRI category)
• Admit Cards downloadable from www.upvetuniv.edu.in
• Examination Centres (choose two):
  • Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Mathura, Meerut, Varanasi
• University may cancel centre if required

🏛️ VCI & Payment Seats – B.V.Sc. & A.H.

• VCI Seats allotted by Veterinary Council of India; if unfilled → University fills
• Payment Seats: UGEE-2026 merit selection; reservation policy applicable
• Fee Structure:
  • First Professional: Rs. 3.00 lacs + other fees
  • II & III Professional: Rs. 1.5 lacs per year + other fees
  • 4th Professional (1.5 years): Rs. 2.25 lacs + other fees

🌏 NRI / OCI / PIO / NRI Sponsored Seats

• No domicile requirement
• NRI/OCI/PIO dependent: No UGEE required
• NRI sponsored: Must appear in UGEE
• Fee:
  • First Professional: US $ 8000 + normal fee
  • Subsequent Professionals: US $ 4000
  • 4th Professional: US $ 6000
• Unfilled seats transferred to UR Payment seats

👩 Women Seats

• B.V.Sc. & A.H.: Filled under payment category as per UGEE merit
• Other programmes: Filled based on UGEE merit
• Reservation policy applicable

👨‍💼 University Employee Ward Seats

• Only spouse/children of regular DUVASU employees
• Must submit certificate (Annexure K)
• Filled under payment category
• Fee Concessionfor Class III/IV employees:
  • 1st Year: Rs. 1.5 lacs
  • Subsequent Years: Rs. 50,000
  • 4th Professional: Rs. 75,000
• Unfilled seats transferred to UR category

🎯 Reservation Policy (Programme-wise)

• Vertical Reservation:
  • SC: 21%
  • ST: 2%
  • OBC: 27%
  • UR: 50% (including 10% EWS)
• Sub-Categories (One seat each):
  • Children of Freedom Fighters
  • Children of Defence Personnel
  • Physically Handicapped
• Note on Physical Handicap (B.V.Sc. & A.H.):
  • Not eligible if suffering from:
    • Disability > 50% (body/chest/spine)
    • Lower limb > 50%
    • Upper limb disability
    • Visual/hearing impairment
    • Progressive diseases
    • Disabilities interfering with veterinary duties
  • Disability must be certified by Medical Board (fee borne by candidate)

🏆 Method of Selection – Undergraduate Programmes

• Merit-Based Admission:
  • Admission strictly in order of merit-cum-reservation
  • Merit based on marks obtained in UGEE-2026
  • Merit list applies to:
    • B.V.Sc. & A.H.
    • B.Tech. (Biotechnology)
    • B.F.Sc.
    • B.Tech. (Dairy Technology)
• Minimum Qualifying Percentile:
  • UR/OBC/EWS: 30 percentile
  • SC/ST: 20 percentile
  • Percentile determined based on highest marks secured in UGEE-2026
  • University may lower cut-off if seats remain vacant
  • Score above qualifying criteria does not guarantee admission
  • Candidate must:
    • Be included in merit list
    • Produce all certificates at counselling
    • Claim category correctly during application submission
• Inter-se Ranking (Tie-Breaking Criteria):
  • Higher aggregate % in all Intermediate (10+2) subjects
  • Higher aggregate % in science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech/Math)
  • If still equal, candidate senior in age (earlier DOB) ranks higher

🎓 Post Graduate Programme (Academic Session 2026–27)

Distribution of seats for Master's and Doctorate programmes across different colleges is given below.

🐄 College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry

🧬 College of Biotechnology

🥛 College of Dairy Science (Master’s)

🐟 College of Fisheries Science (Master’s)

⚠ Important Notes on Seat Distribution

• Unfilled ICAR seats will be filled by the University through PGEE-2026.
• The University may increase Doctorate seats by shifting vacant seats from other disciplines.
• For In-Service candidates: One additional PhD seat per department may be increased over sanctioned strength.
• All academic programmes are full-time.
• A student cannot enroll in more than one programme.
• Admission authority: Registrar.
• Admission may be cancelled in case of misrepresentation, concealment of facts, or error.

🎓 Diploma Programme (Academic Session 2026–27)

📊 Distribution of Seats

• Diploma in Veterinary Pharmacy (DVP)
  • Total Seats: 60
• Diploma in Livestock Extension (DLE)
  • Total Seats: 60

🎂 Age Requirement

• Must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December, 2026.
• Maximum age limit: 25 years.
• Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

🎓 Educational Qualification

• Must have passed 10+2 / Intermediate(U.P. Board or equivalent) with:
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology / Biotechnology
  • English
• Minimum aggregate marks required:
  • 50% for UR/OBC/EWS candidates
  • 45% for SC/ST candidates
• Equivalent examination recognized by the Association of Indian Universities with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English is also acceptable.

📝 Entrance Examination Requirement

• Candidate must have appeared in Diploma Entrance Examination (DEE-2026) conducted by DUVASU.
• Must be declared eligible based on DEE-2026 result.

🏆 Basis of Admission

• Admission shall be made strictly on the basis of merit in DEE-2026.
• Reservation will be applied as per State/University Rules.
• No additional merit or weightage shall be considered.

📄 Document Requirement

• Candidate must produce mark sheet/certificate of Intermediate or equivalent qualifying examination at the time of counselling.

📍 Domicile Requirement

• Candidate must be domicile of Uttar Pradesh.

📝 Application

• Applications for DEE-2026 will be invited through advertisement in leading Hindi and English newspapers and on the University website.
• Candidates must apply online through prescribed application form available at:
  • www.upvetuniv.edu.in

📚 Diploma Entrance Examination (DEE-2026)

• DEE-2026 will be conducted by DUVASU, Mathura.
• Details regarding examination centres will be notified on the University website.

🎫 Admit Card

• Admit card for DEE-2026 can be downloaded from:
  • www.upvetuniv.edu.in

📍 Examination Centres

• DEE-2026 will be conducted at:
  • Lucknow
  • Mathura
• Candidates will be offered two choices for examination centre.
• One of the choices must be Mathura.
• The University reserves the right to cancel any centre due to logistical issues or insufficient number of candidates.
• In such case, candidates must appear at alternate centre allotted.
• No claim shall be entertained for non-appearance due to change of centre.

🏛 Reservation Policy

Reservation policy as per Uttar Pradesh Government Rules:

Vertical (Main Category)

• Scheduled Castes (SC): 21%
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 2%
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 27%
• Unreserved (UR): 50% (including 10% EWS)

Sub-Categories (From Main Categories)

• Children of U.P. Freedom Fighters: One seat
• Children of Defence Persons (Armed Forces): One seat
• Physically Handicapped: One seat
• Candidates claiming reservation must submit valid certificate issued by competent authority at the time of counselling.
• Failure to produce certificate will result in consideration under UR category.
• Vacant reserved seats will be filled from UR category candidates.
• For Physically Handicapped category, U.P. Government rules will apply.

👨‍👩‍👧 University Employee Ward Seat

• Only spouse/children of regular employees of DUVASU, Mathura are eligible.
• Applicant must submit due certificate from University.
• Unfilled employee ward seats in Diploma programme will be transferred to UR category.

• The University will strive to conduct counselling in online mode. However, if required, counselling may be conducted in offline mode at the University headquarters.
• All information regarding counselling will be made available on the University website.
• Candidates are strongly advised to visit the University website regularly for updates.

🏫 Offline Counselling

• If offline counselling is conducted:
• Candidate must pay a counselling fee of Rs. 500.00 (Non-refundable) at the counselling counter on the day of counselling.
• Candidate must deposit the full fee at the time of admission for the allotted seat.
• Offline counselling may be conducted in multiple rounds.
• Vacant seats from one round will be carried forward to the next round.
• Candidates must regularly check the University website for counselling schedule and updates.

💻 Online Counselling

The University will attempt to conduct online counselling. Detailed guidelines will be placed on the website.

• Candidates must regularly visit the University website.
• No complaint or petition will be entertained due to lack of awareness.

🔄 Two Stages of Counselling

• First Stage: Online counselling conducted in various rounds.
• Second Stage: Offline counselling conducted at University headquarters.

📑 Applicability

• Online counselling will be conducted for admission to all programmes.

📅 Schedule

• Schedule and details will be published on the University website after declaration of:
  • UGEE-2026 result
  • PGEE-2026 result
  • DEE-2026 result

👤 Responsibility of Candidate

• Candidates must frequently visit the website for updates.
• No individual counselling notice will be sent.
• No appeal will be entertained for non-participation due to lack of information.

💳 Counselling Fee (Online Mode)

• Candidate must login after result declaration.
• Must pay Rs. 500.00 (Non-refundable).
• Payment through online mode only.
• Payment gateway charges, if any, will be additional.

🪑 Seat Allotment

• Online counselling will be conducted in multiple stages.
• Seat allotment will be based on:
  • Merit
  • Choice filled
  • Category

💰 Seat Acceptance Fee

• Allotment will be provisional.
• Candidate must deposit Rs. 5000.00 (plus PG charges, if any) online.
• Without payment, seat allotment will be cancelled automatically.
• No appeal will be entertained for transaction failure or non-payment.

⬆ Upgradation Option

• After depositing seat acceptance fee, candidate may:
  • Retain the allotted seat, or
  • Apply for upgradation
• Deposit of seat acceptance fee is mandatory for upgradation consideration.

✅ Confirmation of Admission

• Provisional admission subject to document verification.
• Seat acceptance fee will be adjusted in final fee payment.
• If admission is cancelled due to:
  • Lack of documents, or
  • Misrepresentation of facts
• The seat acceptance fee will be forfeited.

🏫 Offline Round After Online Counselling

• After completion of online counselling, one offline round will be conducted.
• Candidates who participated online but did not secure admission may participate.
• Admission subject to:
  • Merit
  • Course preference
  • Category
  • Document verification
  • Fee payment

🔚 Mop-Up Round

• If required, mop-up round will be conducted.
• Mode: Offline.
• Venue: University headquarters.
• Details will be published on the website.

📑 Documents to be Produced at the Time of Counselling

Candidates must produce the following documents:

🎓 Educational Documents

• Certificate of passing 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology/Mathematics and English from recognized board.
• Mark sheet of 10+2 or equivalent examination.
• Class X certificate stating date of birth.
• For PG/PhD candidates:
  • Certificate of passing qualifying degree examination.
  • If degree is not completed:
    • Provisional certificate from Registrar/Dean stating expected completion before registration date.

🪪 Entrance & Institutional Documents

• Admit card issued for entrance examination.
• Migration certificate and/or Transfer certificate.
• Character Certificate from last institution attended.
  • If older than 6 months, a certificate from a Gazetted Officer may be submitted.
  • It must include clear address, dispatch number and date.

📜 Certificates & Eligibility

• Domicile certificate (Not required for admission in College of Biotechnology).
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) issued by competent authority.
• Sub-category certificate (PH/FF/AF) issued by competent authority.
• Income certificate of guardian/parents issued by competent authority.
• Certificate from employer (in case of University employee ward).

🌍 NRI / OCI / PIO Candidates

• For NRI/OCI/PIO dependent candidates:
  • Original and photocopies of relevant certificates.
• For NRI sponsored candidates:
  • Sponsorship letter (original and photocopy)
  • Sponsor’s passport (attested photocopy)
  • Proof of residence of sponsor (attested photocopy)

📎 Annexures

• Annexures present in the prospectus.