VETERINARY COUNCIL OF INDIA ADMISSION NOTICE
ALL INDIA PRE-VETERINARY
TEST-2015 FOR ADMISSION TO 1st YEAR of B.V.Sc. & A.H. COURSE
Online applications are invited
from Indian Nationals for All India Pre-Veterinary Test (AIPVT)–2015 to be
conducted by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) for filling up 15% of All
India Quota seats in Veterinary Colleges in India (except from the State of
Jammu & Kashmir).
DATE, TIME AND VENUE OF
EXAMINATION:
Saturday, the 20th June, 2015 (time 2.00 to 5.00 P.M.) at the
centres (cities) given in the Information Bulletin.
DURATION OF COURSE:
The duration
of B.V.Sc. & A.H degree course is spread over five complete academic years
including a compulsory rotating internship of six months.
TENTATIVE NO. OF SEATS: 300
PATTERN OF EXAMINATION:
(a) The
AIPVT-2015 Examination shall consist of one paper containing 180 objective type
questions (four options with single correct answer) from Physics, Chemistry and
Biology (Botany & Zoology). (b)Question Paper shall be in English and
Hindi.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
(i) The
candidates should be Indian Nationals (except from the State of Jammu &
Kashmir).
(ii) He/She has attained or will
attain the age of Seventeen (17) years as on 31st December, 2015. Candidates
attaining seventeen years on 1 st of January, 2016 or later will not be
eligible to appear at the AIPVT. The upper age limit for candidates seeking
admission under 15% All India Quota Seats is 25 years as on 1st December, 2015.
Further provided that this upper age limit shall be relaxed by a period of 5 (five)
years for the candidates of Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward
Classes.
(iii)Candidate must have passed
any of the following qualifying examinations : Qualifying Examinations: The
Higher/Senior Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate
Examination equivalent to 10+2 Higher/Senior Secondary Examination after a
period of 12 years of study, the last two years of study with Physics,
Chemistry, Biology and any other elective subject with English at a level not
less than the core course for English as prescribed by the National Council for
Educational Research and Training after the introduction of the 10+2+3 (years)
educational structure as recommended by the National Committee on Education.
OR
The Intermediate Examination in
Science from a recognized University/Board with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
(which shall include a practical test in these subjects) and English as a core
course.
a) He/ She has passed the
qualifying examination with the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and
English as core course or an examination equivalent to intermediate Science
examination of an Indian University/ Board recognised by the Association of
Indian Universities taking Physics, Chemistry and Biology including a practical
test in each of these subjects and English.
b) A candidate under General
Category for admission to the B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course must have passed
in each of these subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and
obtained 50% marks in aggregate of these subjects, at the qualifying
examination. Admission of students to B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course shall be
made only on the basis of his/her merit in the competitive entrance
examination. No other merit/ weightage shall be considered for admission to
B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree course.
c) In respect of candidates
belonging to the Scheduled Castes/ the Scheduled Tribes or other special
category of students as specified by the Government from time to time, marks
required for admission shall be 10% less than that prescribed for general
category. Where the seats reserved for the Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled
Tribes students in any State cannot be filled for want of requisite number of
candidates fulfilling the minimum requirement prescribed by that State, then
such vacancies shall be filled up on All India basis with students belonging to
the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes getting not less than the minimum
prescribed pass percentage.
Physical Disability: A candidate
shall not be allowed admission to B.V.Sc & A.H degree course including
those admitted under 15% reserved quota of VCI if he/she suffer disabilities in
physical fitness as Listed below:-
a. Disability of total body
including disability of chest/spine more than 50%,
b. Disability of lower limb of
more than 50%,
c. Disability of upper limb,
d. Visually handicapped
candidates and those with hearing disability,
e. Candidates with progressive
diseases like myopathies etc.
f. Disabilities which otherwise
would interfere in the performance of duties of a veterinarian.
Note: (i) Students from the State
of Jammu & Kashmir are not eligible to appear in this test, as the State
has not adopted the provisions of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 in
the State of Jammu & Kashmir.
(ii) A candidate who is taking
the qualifying examination prior to the AIPVT, or whose result is awaited, may
also apply and take the examination but he/she shall not be eligible for
admission to the B.V.Sc. & A.H. programme, if he/she does not pass the
qualifying examination with the required percentage of marks as per the Minimum
Standard of Veterinary Education – Degree Course (B.V.Sc & A.H.)
Regulations, 2008 on or before 30th June, 2015 and submit the documentary proof
during counselling, if selected.
RESERVATION OF SEATS &
ADMISSION IN VETERINARY COLLEGES:
An All India merit list of the
qualified candidates shall be prepared on the basis of the marks obtained in
the AIPVT–2015 and candidates shall be admitted to seats under 15% All India
Quota from the said list only as per the reservation policy.
HOW TO APPLY:
(i) Candidates can apply ONLY
ONLINE
(ii) On-line submission of
application may be made by accessing the website www.aipvt.vci.nic.in. The
duration of submission of application form with requisite fee is given in
SCHEDULE/FEE DETAILS. Instructions for submitting online application, payment
of fee are available on website.
(iii) Online Application Form
cannot be withdrawn once it is submitted successfully.
(iv) The Candidate is NOT
required to submit printout of the Confirmation Page to the VCI.
SCHEDULE:
Event Date On-line submission of
Application Form 15.04.2015 to 14.05.2015 (upto 11.59 P.M.) Last date for
successful final transaction of fee applicable for online application
registered on or before 14.05.2015 By 16.05.2015 (upto working hours of the
banks) Downloading/ Printing of Admit Cards from Council’s website 29.05.2015
Date of Examination 20.06.2015 Declaration of Result on Council’s website By
1st week of July, 2015
FEE DETAILS AND MODE OF
SUBMISSION:
Fee to be Paid For General/OBC
Rs.1500/- For SC/ST/PH Rs. 750/- Service/Processing charges & Service Taxes
is to be paid by the candidate, as applicable
IMPORTANT: The entire application process of AIPVT-2015
is online, including uploading of photograph, signature, thumb impression,
self-declaration (in case of candidates belonging to the State of Jammu &
Kashmir). Candidates from State of Jammu & Kashmir shall have to submit an
affidavit as mentioned in the Information Bulletin at the time of Counselling.
Therefore, the candidates are NOT REQUIRED TO SEND any document(s) to VCI
through Post/Fax/By Hand.
or contact-
The Examination Section,
All India Pre-Veterinary Test,
Veterinary Council of India,
A-Wing, 2nd Floor, August Kranti
Bhawan,
Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi –
110 066.
Phone No. – 011-26179960,
26184149, 26184354, 26171232
Fax No. – 011-26182434
Website - www.aipvt.vci.nic.in
