College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Akola

College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Akola

Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (PGIVAS), Akola is the former name of the institution. It was renamed College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (COVAS), Akola when B.V.Sc. & A.H. undergraduate education was introduced in 2024–25. It is a constituent college of Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU), Nagpur.

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Particular Details
Current Name College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (COVAS), Akola
Former Name Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (PGIVAS)
Location Krishinagar, Murtizapur Road, Akola, Maharashtra
Type Government / Public
University MAFSU, Nagpur
Established 1969

B.V.Sc. Started 2024–25
Course B.V.Sc. & A.H.
PG Courses M.V.Sc.
Doctoral Programme Ph.D.
Clinical Facility Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex
Special Facilities Purnathadi Buffalo Farm, Berari Goat Farm, specialized laboratories

The institute originally focused on postgraduate veterinary education, with M.V.Sc. beginning in 1970 and Ph.D. programmes in 1978. It now offers undergraduate B.V.Sc. & A.H. along with M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes.

Location

Post Graduate Institute Of Veterinary And Animal Sciences is located at Gate No. 8, PKV, Krishinagar, Murtizapur Road, Akola, Maharashtra – 444104.


Quota-wise Seat Bifurcation

For 2025–26, the official prospectus lists 80 total B.V.Sc. & A.H. seats at Akola:

Quota Seats %
University Quota 80 100%
Regional Quota 56 70% of University quota
State Quota 24 30% of University quota
VCI / All India Quota 0 0%
Total Intake 80 100%

Why Choose COVAS Akola?
Government veterinary institution under MAFSU.
New B.V.Sc. & A.H. programme with modern undergraduate facilities.
Strong postgraduate and research background.
Veterinary Clinical Complex for clinical training.
Specialized facilities for Purnathadi buffalo and Berari goat.
Advanced laboratories for genetics, pathology, biochemistry and feed analysis.
Located in the Western Vidarbha region and serves as an important centre for veterinary education, research and extension.