Overview
The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) has released the VCI Counselling 2026 schedule for candidates seeking admission to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) programme through the centralised counselling process. Eligible candidates can complete registration, submit their preferred colleges and monitor seat allotment through vci.admissions.nic.in. This is an admission exercise rather than a recruitment drive; therefore, no posts are advertised, and the total number of seats will be confirmed through the official seat matrix.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Veterinary Council of India (VCI) |
| Post Name | BVSc & AH Admission through VCI Counselling 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; seats will be listed in the official seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | vci.admissions.nic.in |
Important Dates
The headline notification confirms the release of the counselling schedule, but individual dates must be checked in the detailed notice available on the admission portal. Candidates should regularly monitor their registered account because round-wise deadlines may differ.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA — check the published counselling schedule |
| Last Date | TBA — varies by counselling round |
| Exam Date | NEET UG 2026 examination date — TBA |
| Result Date | NEET UG 2026 result date — TBA |
Candidates must complete registration, fee payment and choice locking within the prescribed window. Choices saved but not locked may be treated in accordance with the rules stated in the counselling notification.
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, subject to the applicable veterinary admission regulations.
- Applicants must have appeared for and qualified NEET UG 2026 with the required category-wise cut-off score.
- Minimum marks in the qualifying examination, reservation benefits and category requirements will be governed by the official VCI counselling rules.
- Candidates must produce original academic, identity, category and NEET-related documents during reporting or verification.
Age Limit
- The minimum age requirement will be applied under the prevailing VCI and NEET UG admission regulations.
- Any category-wise relaxation or additional age condition must be verified from the official information bulletin.
- Candidates should calculate their eligibility using the cut-off date specified in the 2026 counselling notice.
Fees
- The registration or counselling fee has not been specified in the available notification summary.
- Candidates must check the category-wise fee displayed on the portal before submitting the application.
- Payment should be made online through the available payment gateway.
- Applicants should retain the payment receipt and transaction reference number until admission is completed.
Selection Process
- NEET UG merit: Candidates will first be considered on the basis of their NEET UG 2026 rank, category and applicable admission rules.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Registered candidates must arrange and lock their preferred veterinary colleges. Seats will be allotted based on rank, category, choices submitted and seat availability.
- Reporting and document verification: Allotted candidates must accept the seat, pay the applicable amount and report to the designated institution within the deadline for verification and completion of admission formalities.
How to Apply
- Visit the official VCI admission portal at vci.admissions.nic.in.
- Open the link for VCI Counselling 2026 registration and read the schedule, counselling rules and seat matrix carefully.
- Select new candidate registration and enter the required NEET UG application number, roll number, date of birth, mobile number and other requested details.
- Verify the entered information before creating login credentials. Candidates should use an active mobile number and email address for alerts.
- Log in to the candidate dashboard and complete the counselling form with personal, academic, category and communication details.
- Upload the prescribed documents in the specified file size and format, wherever required.
- Pay the registration or counselling fee through the online payment facility and download the receipt.
- Open the choice-filling section, select preferred veterinary colleges and arrange them in the desired order.
- Review and lock the choices before the deadline. Save or print the locked-choice confirmation page.
- Check the round-wise allotment result. If allotted a seat, download the allotment letter and follow the reporting instructions within the stipulated period.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Where can candidates register for VCI Counselling 2026?
Candidates can register online through the official admission portal at vci.admissions.nic.in when the registration window is active.
2. Is NEET UG required for VCI veterinary counselling?
Yes. Admission through VCI counselling is based on NEET UG 2026 merit, subject to the eligibility and cut-off requirements prescribed for the relevant category.
3. Does registration guarantee a BVSc & AH seat?
No. Registration does not guarantee admission. Seat allotment depends on the candidate's NEET rank, category, submitted preferences, appli
