Shri Bahurao Deshpande Veterinary College, Athani, Belagavi

Shri Bahurao Deshpande Veterinary College, Athani

Shri Bahurao Deshpande Veterinary College, Athani is a Government veterinary college and a constituent college of Karnataka Veterinary, Animal & Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU), Bidar. It is located at Kokatnur village, about 18 km from Athani in Belagavi district, Karnataka.

Key Points
Particular Details
College Shri Bahurao Deshpande Veterinary College
Location Kokatnur, near Athani, Belagavi, Karnataka
Type Government / Public
University KVAFSU, Bidar
Sanctioned 2010
Inaugurated 11 August 2023

Course B.V.Sc. & A.H.
Regular Intake 50 seats
Campus Area 211 acres
Special Feature First and only Rural Veterinary College in Karnataka

The college started offering the B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree from the 2024–25 academic year and has a Veterinary Clinical Complex, hostels, library, animal houses, livestock facilities and other teaching infrastructure.

Seat Bifurcation

According to the KVAFSU 2025–26 official NRI admission notification, the college has 5 NRI/OCI/PIO/NRI-sponsored seats for B.V.Sc. & A.H.

Seat Category Seats
Regular seats 50
NRI / OCI / PIO / NRI-C / NRI-S 5
Total including NRI 55

Why Choose This College?
Government veterinary college
50-seat B.V.Sc. & A.H. intake
Large 211-acre campus
Strong focus on rural veterinary services
Practical exposure through the Veterinary Clinical Complex
Training with livestock and locally important breeds such as Krishna Valley cattle and Yalaga sheep
Suitable for students interested in animal healthcare, livestock management and rural veterinary practice.

Location: Kokatnur Village, about 18 km from Athani, Belagavi District, Karnataka.