Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana initiated the process of admissions in different undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in veterinary sciences, fisheries and dairy technology. University Registrar, Dr. Sushil Prabhakar informed that the candidates have to apply online for various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for academic session 2016-17. The prospectus containing detailed information on admission process including seat capacity, counselling/interview and reservation of seats etc. will be available on university website (www.gadvasu.in). The admissions to undergraduate programmes are made on the basis of Common Entrance Test (CET), to be held on 16th June.
Dr. Narinder Singh Sharma, Controller of Examinations said that the last date to apply online for admission to undergraduate programmes is 16th May (20th May with late fee). For postgraduate programmes the online application can be submitted upto 17th June (24th June with late fee). The eligibility for admission to undergraduate programmes in the College of Veterinary Science and College of Fisheries is 10+2 with medical stream (Biology, Physics, chemistry and English) from a recognized Board/University, while for College of Dairy Science and Technology the eligibility is 10+2 with non-medical stream (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English). The admission to Master’s programme in Veterinary, Fisheries, Dairy Technology and Animal Biotechnology is based on cumulative score of marks of the qualifying examination and an interview. After completion of degree, the Veterinary graduates have job opportunities in the State/Central Animal Husbandry Department, Govt./Private/Army/Paramilitary organization, self-employment, higher education in India or abroad, while Dairy Technologists have opportunities in Dairy industry, Milk Plants and Dairy cooperatives, multinationals and entrepreneurship. The fishery sector is also upcoming industry and has ample opportunities in Central Govt. /State Govt./Fishery department and industry. For more details, the applicants may visit University website www.gadvasu.in or contact office of Registrar – Phone No. 0161-2553394.
