Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Established in 2005, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) started functioning from April 21, 2006 for promoting livestock production, health and prevention of the disease through integrated teaching, research and extension programmes.

GADVASU Objectives

  • To provide adequate supply of trained veterinary professionals including Master’s and Doctorate level specialists capable of handling livestock health and production aspects according to the needs of the State Government and allied agencies.
  • To undertake research work in selected areas and wherever applicable following multidisciplinary approach.
  • To provide opportunities for continuing education for professionals in Veterinary Science.
  • To provide consultancy and specialist services to livestock owners, government, semi-government and allied agencies.
  • To run “Referral” hospitals for specialized treatment and also to provide clinical training to the students.
  • To provide technical expert advise to different government and other agencies whenever called upon.
  • To foster faculty development by providing opportunities to participate in appropriate training programmes, conferences, workshops, seminars, symposia etc. and avail other opportunities in exchange programmes.
  • To encourage cooperation and collaboration with other departments, colleges, universities and industries, both nationally and internationally.

Colleges and Programs of GADVASU

College of Dairy Science and Technology

Undergraduate Programmes 
  • B.Tech ( Dairy Technology)
Postgraduate Programmes
  • M.Tech. (Dairy Technology)
  • M.Tech. (Dairy Engineering)
  • M.Tech. (Dairy Microbiology)
  • M.Sc. (Dairy Economics) 
  • Ph. D(Dairy Technology)
College of Fisheries
  • B.F.Sc.
  • M.F.Sc.(Aquaculture and Fisheries Resource Management)
  • Ph.D.(Aquaculture)
College of Veterinary Science
  • B.V.Sc. & A.H.
 B.V.Sc. & A.H.
  • The candidate should have a minimum qualification of 10 plus 2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognized Indian Board/University with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% marks in aggregates for DP and 40% marks in aggregate for SC/ST & BC categories) excluding optional subject.
B.F.Sc. (4-year programmes) /B.Tech. (Dairy Technology) (4-year) programme & B.Tech. (Biotechnology) (4-year programme)
  • The candidate should have a minimum qualification of 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology and English from a recognized Indian Board/ University with at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% marks in aggregates for DP and 40% marks in aggregate for SC/ST & BC categories) excluding optional subject. 
Diploma in Veterinary Science and Animal Health Technology
  • The candidate should have passed 10+2 examination with at least 50% marks (40% for SC/ST and BC categories) in aggregate with Biology, Physics, Chemistry and English subjects from a Board recognized by the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE) in India.
  • Candidate must be a resident of Punjab State / Union Territory of Chandigarh. He/She is required to furnish self declaration and Residence Certificate as per instructions/guidelines from Punjab Government 

Postgraduate Admission 

M.V.Sc.
  • The minimum qualification for admission to M.V.Sc.programme in COVS shall be B.V.Sc. & A.H. or equivalent degree with minimum OCPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or at least 60% marks in aggregate from a college recognized by the VCI. The candidate registered with the VCI / State Veterinary Council.
M.Sc. (Biochemistry)
  • The minimum qualification for admission to M.Sc. (Biochemistry) in COVS shall be B.Sc. (Biochemistry)/ B.Sc. (Medical)/ B.Sc. (Biotechnology)/B.Sc. (Agriculture)/ B.Tech. (Biotechnology)/B.F.Sc. or equivalent degree with minimum OCPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized institute.
M.Sc. (Animal Physiology)
  • The minimum qualification for admission to M.Sc. (Animal Physiology) in COVS shall be B.Sc. (Agriculture with Animal Science as elective)/B.Sc. (Medical)/B. Tech. (Biotechnology)/B.F.Sc. or equivalent degree with minimum OCPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized institute.
M.V.Sc. (Animal Biotechnology) /M.Sc. (Biotechnology)
  • The minimum qualification for admission to M.V.Sc. (Animal Biotechnology) shall be B.V.Sc. & A.H. and for M.Sc. (Biotechnology) shall be B.F.Sc. or B.Sc. (Biotechnology/ Medical) or B.Sc. (Hons.) Biotechnology / Biochemistry /Microbiology and Molecular Genetics or equivalent degree with minimum OCPA / OGPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized institute.
M.F.Sc.
  • The minimum qualification for admission to M.F.Sc. programmes in the College of Fisheries shall be B.F.Sc. (4 year degree programme) from a recognized institute with minimum OCPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or at least 60% marks in aggregate.
M.Tech (Dairy Technology)
  • The minimum qualification for admission to M.Tech. (Dairy Technology) programme in the College of Dairy Science and Technology shall be B.Tech. (Dairy Technology)/ B.Sc. (Food technology)/ B.Tech. (Food Technology) (4 year degree) or equivalent degree with minimum OCPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized institute.
M.Tech (Dairy Engineering)
  • The minimum qualification for admission to M.Tech. (Dairy Engineering) programme in the College of Dairy Science and Technology shall be B.Tech. (Dairy Technology)/ Food Engineering/ Agricultural Engineering (4 year degree) or equivalent degree with minimum OCPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized institute.
M.Tech (Dairy Microbiology)
  • The minimum qualification for admission to M.Tech. (Dairy Microbiology) programme in the College of Dairy Science and Technology shall be B.Tech. (Dairy Technology)/ B.Sc. (Food Technology)/ B.Tech. (Food Technology) (4 year degree) or equivalent degree with minimum OCPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized institute.
M.Tech (Dairy Chemistry)
  • The minimum qualification for admission to M.Tech. (Dairy Chemistry) programme in the College of Dairy Science and Technology shall be B.Tech. (Dairy Technology)/ B.Sc. (Food Technology)/ B.Tech. (Food Technology) (4 year degree) or equivalent degree with minimum OCPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or at least 60% marks in aggregate from a recognized institute.
M.Sc. Agricultural Economics (Animal Husbandry)
  • The minimum qualification for admission to M.Sc.[Agricultural Economics (Animal Husbandry)] programme in the College of Dairy Science and Technology shall be B.Tech. (Dairy Technology)/ B.Sc. Dairying/ Dairy Science/ Agri. /Agri. (Hons.)/ B.Sc./B.F.Sc. or B.A. (Hons.) in Economics with Mathematics as one of the subject /B.V.Sc. & A.H. /B.V.Sc. / B.Sc. Animal Science with minimum OCPA /OGPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or at least 60% marks in aggregate.

GADVASU Research Goals

  • To organize research activities aimed at improving the health and production of animals in the state.
  • Developing low cost, cutting-edge technologies that are effectively transferable to the state farmers, entrepreneurs and other stake holders.
  • To orient the research mandates for economic upliftment of the state livestock farmers.

Contact Details

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Ferozpur Rd, Ludhiana, Punjab 141001
Website: www.gadvasu.in

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