Overview

The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) has officially announced the counselling schedule for the B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree program for the 2026-27 academic session. This process facilitates admissions for 858 seats under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) in recognized veterinary institutions across the country. Candidates who have qualified for the NEET (UG) 2026 examination are eligible to participate in this centralized online counselling process.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidates must register on the official portal using their NEET (UG) 2026 credentials.
• Participants are required to complete the choice filling process by selecting their preferred veterinary colleges.
• Applicants must ensure the timely payment of the non-refundable registration fee to validate their participation.
• Candidates need to lock their final college and course preferences before the specified deadline.
• Successful applicants must download their provisional allotment letters from the portal upon result declaration.
• Selected students are responsible for reporting to their allotted veterinary college within the designated timeframe with all necessary original documentation.

Why Apply

Participating in this counselling provides a structured pathway to secure a seat in prestigious veterinary colleges under the All India Quota. It ensures a transparent and merit-based admission process for students aspiring to pursue a career in veterinary science and animal husbandry.

Important Dates

• Round 1 Registration: 18 August 2026 to 23 August 2026
• Round 1 Seat Allotment: 24 August 2026
• Round 1 Result: 25 August 2026

Quick Facts

• Vacancy: 858 Seats
• Course: B.V.Sc. & A.H.
• Mode: Online Counselling
• Category: Medical/Veterinary

• Total Seats: 858
• Quota: 15% All India Quota (AIQ)

1. Visit the official VCI counselling portal at vci.admissions.nic.in.
2. Click on the 'Online Counseling' link and confirm to proceed.
3. Register using the email and mobile number registered with NTA for NEET (UG) 2026.
4. Fill in the required personal, academic, and category details in the registration form.
5. Pay the non-refundable registration fee using the available online payment methods.
6. Select and arrange your preferred veterinary colleges in order of priority.
7. Lock your choices before the deadline to finalize your application.
8. Download and save a copy of the locked choice list for future reference.
9. Check the seat allotment result on the scheduled date.
10. Download the Provisional Allotment Letter and report to the allotted college with original documents.