Overview
The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) Counselling 2026 notification covers the online admission process for B.V.Sc. & A.H. seats, including Round 2 and the stray vacancy round. This is an admission counselling exercise rather than a recruitment drive; therefore, no posts are available, while the final number of participating seats will be confirmed through the official seat matrix.
Candidates seeking admission under the applicable VCI quota should monitor the counselling portal for registration, choice filling, allotment and reporting dates. Admission will primarily be based on NEET UG 2026 merit, subject to eligibility and document verification.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Veterinary Council of India (VCI) |
| Post Name | Not applicable – B.V.Sc. & A.H. admission counselling |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; counselling seat matrix to be announced |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | vci.admissions.nic.in |
Important Dates
The detailed Round 2 and stray vacancy timetable has not yet been specified. Candidates should rely only on the dates displayed on the official counselling portal.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA – online counselling registration |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | NEET UG 2026 date to be announced |
| Result Date | NEET UG 2026 result date to be announced |
| Round 2 Counselling | TBA |
| Stray Vacancy Round | TBA |
Applicants must complete registration, fee payment, choice submission and reporting within the respective deadlines. Extensions should not be assumed unless a revised notice is formally published.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- The qualifying examination should include Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Biotechnology, and English, as prescribed for veterinary admission.
- Applicants must qualify NEET UG 2026 and satisfy the required merit or cut-off conditions.
- Category-wise minimum qualifying marks, reservation requirements and seat eligibility will be governed by the current VCI counselling rules.
- Candidates awaiting final confirmation of eligibility should read the information bulletin before registering or entering choices.
Age Limit
- The candidate should ordinarily have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age condition or relaxation will apply as stated in the NEET UG and VCI admission rules for the 2026 session.
- Date-of-birth proof must match the details entered during NEET and counselling registration.
Fees
- The VCI counselling registration or security fee will be displayed in the 2026 counselling notification.
- Fees may differ according to candidate category and the applicable counselling stage.
- Payment is expected to be accepted through the online methods available on the portal.
- Candidates should download the payment receipt and check refund or forfeiture rules before confirming participation.
Selection Process
- NEET UG merit: Candidates must qualify the entrance examination and meet the applicable cut-off for participation in veterinary counselling.
- Online choice filling and seat allotment: Registered candidates will select participating institutions and arrange choices in order of preference. Allotment will depend on rank, category, choices and seat availability.
- Document verification and reporting: Allotted candidates must download the allotment letter, report to the designated institution and complete document, fee and admission formalities within the deadline.
Candidates who do not receive a seat in an earlier round may participate in Round 2 or the stray vacancy round, subject to the eligibility conditions specified for that stage. Rules for fresh registration, choice filling, seat surrender and security-fee forfeiture may vary between rounds.
How to Apply
- Visit the official VCI counselling portal at vci.admissions.nic.in.
- Open the link for VCI Counselling 2026 registration or candidate login.
- Read the counselling bulletin, seat matrix, reservation policy and Round 2 or stray-round instructions carefully.
- Register using the required NEET UG application details, roll number, date of birth, mobile number and email address.
- Verify personal, academic, category and communication details before submitting the registration form.
- Pay the applicable counselling or security fee online and retain the transaction receipt.
- Log in during the choice-filling window, select preferred veterinary colleges and arrange them in priority order.
- Lock the choices before the deadline and download a copy for reference. Unlocked choices may be handled under the portal’s stated rules.
- Check the seat allotment result, download the allotment letter and follow the reporting instructions.
- Carry original certificates, NEET documents, photographs, category certificates and the required admission fee when reporting to the allotted institution.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will VCI Counselling 2026 Round 2 begin?
The Round 2 registration, choice filling and allotment dates are TBA and will be published on the official counselling portal.
2. Is NEET UG mandatory for VCI veterinary counselling?
Yes. Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 and satisfy the prescribed educational, age and category requirements.
3. Who can participate in the stray vacancy round?
Participation will depend on the official stray-round rules, previous allotment status, registration conditions and remaining seat availability. Candidates should check the round-specific notice before applying.
