College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Kishanganj

College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences is a Government veterinary college located at Arrabari, Pothia Block, Kishanganj, Bihar. It is a constituent college of Bihar Animal Sciences University (BASU), Patna and is the second veterinary college under BASU.

College Details
Particular Details
College Name College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CoVAS)
Location Arrabari, Kishanganj, Bihar
College Type: Government
University Bihar Animal Sciences University (BASU)
Course B.V.Sc. & A.H.
Duration 5½ Years
Intake 80 seats
Admission NEET-UG
Established 2022
B.V.Sc. Started Academic Year 2023–24

The college was established following Government of Bihar approval and began its 5½-year B.V.Sc. & A.H. programme in 2023–24 according to VCI veterinary education standards. BASU currently lists 80 seats for B.V.Sc. & A.H. at Kishanganj.

Campus and Location

The college is situated on the campus of Dr. Kalam Agricultural College, Arrabari, approximately 22 km from Kishanganj Railway Station and about 65 km from Bagdogra Airport. The campus is surrounded by agricultural land, green pastures and tea gardens characteristic of the Kishanganj region.

Infrastructure

The college has a four-storey academic building with:

Well-equipped laboratories
Smart classrooms
Library
Computer facilities
Hostel accommodation
Conference and academic facilities
Veterinary hospital
Veterinary Clinical Complex
Livestock Farm Complex
Diagnostic and teaching facilities

The university is continuing to develop additional infrastructure for veterinary teaching, clinical training and livestock-related activities.

B.V.Sc. & A.H. Course

The Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) is a 5½-year professional veterinary degree, including the prescribed internship component.

Students receive education and practical training in areas such as veterinary medicine, surgery, pathology, microbiology, animal nutrition, animal breeding, livestock production and animal husbandry.

Career Opportunities

After B.V.Sc. & A.H., graduates can pursue careers as:

Government Veterinary Officer
Veterinary Doctor
Veterinary Surgeon
Animal Husbandry Officer
Veterinary Consultant
Researcher
Veterinary Clinical Practitioner
Livestock/Dairy Industry Professional
Veterinary Teacher/Academic Professional

Students can also pursue M.V.Sc. and PhD after completing their B.V.Sc. & A.H.

Overall

College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kishanganj is a relatively new government B.V.Sc. college with 80 seats, modern developing infrastructure and a large campus. It can be an attractive option for students seeking a government veterinary college in Bihar through NEET-UG.