Bachelor of Fishery Science (B.F.Sc.) 

at SVVU, Tirupati

Candidates seeking SVVU Tirupati BVSc admission are required to fulfil the eligibility criteria specified by the university. There is a two-fold eligibility requirement for course admission. The educational qualification and age requirement for BVSc admission at the university are listed below:

• Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 50% aggregate in Biology, Physics, Chemistry and English
• A relaxation of 5% in the minimum aggregate requirement is provided to SC & ST candidates
• Candidates must have completed the age of 17 years and should not have crossed the maximum age of 25 years of the admission year. A relaxation of five years in the age criteria is provided to SC & ST candidates

The median package offered to BVSc students at SVVU Tirupati in 2024 is not yet available. However, according to the NIRF report 2024 released by the University, the median package offered to students pursuing the UG (5-year) course in 2023 was INR 8.75 LPA. The median salary packages offered over the past three years during SVVU BVSc placements are presented below:

According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Healthcare Services sector has placed the most number of SVVU students. The sector-wise SVVU alumni placement statistics are presented below:

Note: The “Others” category includes the sectors of Community and Social Services, Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Sales, Business Development, Media and Communication, Consulting, Legal, Marketing and Product Management.

The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources, hence may vary.

SVVU Tirupati BVSc admission dates vary yearly. They depend on the exam schedule of the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET, the accepted entrance exam for BVSc admission. Aspirants can apply for the exam around March every year. The exam is usually held in May. Candidates who have passed Class 12 with the required aggregate or are currently appearing for Class 12 exam can visit the official exam website to apply.

To secure a seat to pursue BVSc at Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, candidates must have a valid Andhra Pradesh EAMCET score. Based on their exam score, applicants are shortlisted for seat allocation through the counselling conducted by ANGRAU. Hence, candidates seeking BVSc admission at SVVU must apply and appear for the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET. 15% of the total course seats at the university are filled by the Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi through a common entrance examination.

Once a candidate is offered admission to the BVSc & AH course of SVVU Tirupati, they must report to the university campus for document verification. They must submit the following original documents to finalise their admission:

• Pass Certificate-cum-Memorandum of Marks obtained by the candidates in the qualifying examination (Intermediate)
• Hall Ticket & Rank Card of Andhra Pradesh EAMCET
• Class 12 or equivalent examination Certificate
• Community Certificate in the case of candidates belonging to Backward Classes/Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes, signed by the competent authority/the latest EWS certificate
• Bonafide Study certificates (Class 6 onwards)
• Residence Certificate, if necessary
• Transfer Certificate from the College or School where the candidate last studied
• Form I and Form II, with evidence of land owned: Adangal/ 1B (or) Copy of Original Pattadar Passbook
• In case of candidates under Special Categories (CAP / NCC / PH / Sports & Games) the original certificates issued by the competent authorities

As per the available information, there is no provision for direct admission to the BVSc course of SVVU Tirupati. The university accepts the EAMCET scores for admission against 85% of the total BVSc scores. The remaining seats are filled by the Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi through a common entrance examination. Further, candidates are required to fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria to secure a seat. Hence, direct admission is not possible at SVVU Tirupati for a BVSc.

Yes, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University does offer scholarships to eligible students. The scheme is initiated by the state government. Under this scheme, a scholarship of INR 962 per month to the BC and INR 1,200 per month to the SC and ST students is offered. The tuition and special fee of all eligible students, including economically backward and minority students is also reimbursed under this scheme.

There are two ways to secure admission at SVVU Tirupati for BVSc course. Those who fulfil the preset eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age can get admission at the university in one of the following two ways:

• 85% of the total seats are filled under state quota through the combined counselling conducted by ANGRAU based on the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET merit. Within the state quota, there is a Farmers' quota wherein 25% of area-wise seats are reserved for candidates from farmers' families with 3 acres of agricultural land. Such candidates must have studied in a rural area for a minimum period of four years
• 15% of the total seats are filled by the Veterinary Council of India, New Delhi through a common entrance examination

SVVU Tirupati has a decent placement record. As per the VSSU student reviews, most of the students are recruited into Animal Husbandry department through the Government notification. Around 70% of students get placed every year. The salary package offered to BVSc students ranges from INR 2.8 LPA to INR 9.75 LPA. The top recruiting companies include The Indian Veterinary Research Institute, PETA India, Terzetto Pharma Metrics, Amul Dairy, etc. Students gave a four-star rating to SVVU BVSc placements. According to the university's NIRF Report 2024, 65 students (out of 222) were placed at various organisations, with an average package of INR 8.75 LPA. 157 students opted for further education.