

Established in 1964, the College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (CVSAH) in Junagadh is a prominent constituent college of Junagadh Agricultural University (JAU). The institution holds accreditation from the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and ICAR, ensuring a high standard of education in the field. Based on future projections for the 2025 ICAR rankings, its parent university, JAU, is expected to maintain its position among the top 40 agricultural universities in India, reflecting the quality of its constituent colleges like CVSAH. For students aspiring to a career in veterinary medicine, the college primarily offers the five-and-a-half-year Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) degree. It also provides postgraduate and doctoral programs such as M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. in various specializations. Admission to the undergraduate program is highly competitive, based on the scores obtained in the NEET-UG examination, followed by state-level counselling. The fee structure remains affordable, with the annual tuition fee for the B.V.Sc. program for the 2025-26 academic session anticipated to be approximately INR 35,000. Looking ahead at career outcomes for the 2026 graduating batch, the prospects appear strong. While official placement statistics are futuristic, graduates are projected to have excellent opportunities in government roles as Veterinary Officers, as well as in the private sector with dairy federations, poultry farms, and pharmaceutical companies. The median salary package for fresh graduates is anticipated to be in the range of INR 6 to 8 LPA. A high percentage of students are expected to secure employment or pursue higher studies shortly after completing their degree.