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VETERINARY COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE, TIRUNELVELI

EDUCATION


Education and students amenities

  • UG courses are offered as per the VCI- MSVE 2016. At present the student strength of our college is 585 with 246 boys and 339 girls.
Batch Boys Girls Total
2020-21 30 48 78
2021-22 38 63 101
2022-23 36 63 99
2023-24 44 54 98
2024-25 43 50 93
2025-26 55 61 116
Total 246 339 585


  • PG courses are offered as per the Post Graduate Regulations 2009 & 2022. At present the student strength of our college is 23 with 15 boys and 14 girls.
Batch Boys Girls Total
2024-25 1 2 3
2025-26 9 7 16
Total 10 09 19

  • There are five number of gallery type lecture halls with blackboard, smart board and LCD projector & on e Exam Hall to facilitate teaching. The Students during their III & IV Professional year are given exposure to clinics at Veterinary clinical complex (VCC).
  • Various scholarships are provided to students for pursuing their studies by the various societies and Government and Non-Government Organizations. The details of number of students receiving such fellowships for the academic year 2024-25 are given below

Post Matric scholarship

Sl. No. Scholarship No. of students
benefited
1. Post Matric BC/MBC Scholarship 249
2. Post Matric SC/ST Scholarship 97
Total 346

High Education Assurance Scheme

  • High Education Assurance Scheme was enrolled in who have completed their 6th and 12th standard in Government and Government Aided schools.
Sl. No. Scholarship No. of students benefited
1. Pudhumai Penn Scheme (PPS) 46
2. Tamil Pudhalvan Scheme (TPS) 25
Total 71

Endowment Scholarship

Sl.No. Scholarship Boys Girls Grand Total
1 Pattukottai Endowment Scholarship (UG & PG ) - 05 05
2 Pulavar S.N.Ramasamy and Dr.S.Krishnamurthi Memorial Endowment Scholarship (UG) - 01 01
3 Dr.M.N.Menon Scholarship (UG) - 01 01
4 Vetri 1968 Trust Scholarship (UG) 02 - 02
5 North Arcot Veterinarians Scholarship(UG) 01 - 01
6 Dr. N. Natarajan Post-Graduate Scholarship (PG) - 01 01
7 Venkatasami Travel Grant Scholarship (PG) 02 - 02
Total 05 08 13

PG Merit Scholarship

SI.No. Scholarship Boys Girls Grand Total
1 PG Merit Scholarship (BC) 2 - 2
2 PG Merit Scholarship (MBC) 2 1 3
3 PG Merit Scholarship (SC/ST) 3 5 8
Total 7 6 13

Achievements of Students

  • Students performance
No. of JRF (ICAR) ; SRF (ICAR) and Agricultural Research Scientists (ICAR) Civil services and other all India examinations (in numbers) Other competitive examinations (in numbers)
ICAR - JRF - 14 - 120 - Graduates appointed as Veterinary Assistant Surgeon through TNPSC Exam

  • Details of M.V.Sc. / Ph.D. Thesis submitted
SI.No. ID.No. Name Dept. Title of the Research Programme
1 MVT22003 BHATHRA N.R VGO Assessment of Recovery rate in Metabolically Complicated Canine Pyometra By Prognostic
2 MVT22004 NAYEEMA ABDUL HAKKEEM VMD Evaluation of Antioxidants Adjunct Therapy In Caprine Mastitis
3 MVT22005 YADAV ABHIJEET VISHWAS VMD Evaluation of prognostic indicators and Fluid Responsiveness in canine parvoviral enteritis associated sepsis and septic shock

  • Achievements of Awards by students
Sl.No. Name of the faculty Name of the Award / honour Type of Award / Awarding Body with name of the event Details of the Award (Title of the Research article / poster / oral paper presented)
1. B.Saranya, (Presenter) D.Thirumeignanam, Pasupathi.Karu., S.Malmarugan M.Chellapandian Best oral paper presentation II Prize Certificate by Indian Society of Ethno Veterinary Herbal Research at International Conference at Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli during 03.08.2024 & 04.08.2024 For Paper Title : Combined antimicrobial effects of ethanolic herbal extracts on E. Coli
2. Sakthisivapriya, B., (Presenter) Chellapandian, M., Pasupathi,Karu. and Thirumeignanam,D. Best Poster Presentation III Prize Certificate by International Conference on Small Holders’ Goat Production In Tropical Countries – Opportunities And Constraints At Post Graduate Research Institute In Animal Sciences (PGRIAS) Kattupakkam during 08.08.2024 & 09.08.2024 For Paper Title :Cost Effectiveness Of Urea Supplementation On Growth Performance In Goats – A Field Study
3. S.Ponnarasi, V.Kumar, R.Thangathurai and H. Prabhavathy II prize in poster presentation National Conference on “Biotechnological Innovations to Augment Health and Productivity of Livestock and Poultry for Sustainable Livelihood” & XI Annual Convention of Society for Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology (SVSBT), 23rd – 25th October, 2024 Pathological findings and molecular confirmation of parvo viral enteritis in Dogs
4. S.Ponnarasi, R.Thangathurai, V.Kumar, Gavali Khushboo Raju and M.Chellapandian II Prize Best oral presentation South Zonal IAVP Conference 2024, Veterinary College, Shivamogga, Karnataka during 26th to 27th September 2024. Immunohistochemical characterization and prognostic analysis using immunomarkers VEGF, P53 and Ki-67 in mammary chondrosarcoma of Dog
5. S. Ponnarasi, V. Kumar, S. Rajagunalan, R. Thangathurai, E.Madhesh and R.B. Vishnurahav II Prize Best oral presentation South Zonal IAVP Conference 2024, Veterinary College, Shivamogga, Karnataka during 26th to 27th September 2024. Cytological and molecular detection of clinical form of anthrax in caprine
6. B.Vennela, A. Ganesan, Chhavi Gupta, A. Sabarinathan and V. Prabaharan Best Oral Presentation in Large animal Gynaecology and Obstetrics 7th National Online Clinical Case Conference on Pragmatic clinical approach for far, companion and wild animals health held on 04.09.24 to 06.09.24 at MVC, Chennai First position in Oral Presentation in Large animal Gynaecology and Obstetrics Session
7. Bhathra N.R., Chhavi Gupta, Prabaharan V., Ganesan A., Malmarugan S., Sabarinathan A. Best Oral Presentation in Companion animal session XI Annual Convention OF SVSBT And National Conference Biotechnological Innovations to Augment Health and Productivity of Livestock and Poultry for Sustainable Livelihood held on on 23.10.24-25.10.25 at CVSC, Proddatur. First position Oral Presentation in Companion animal session
8. Revathi, G.S, Chhavi Gupta, Prabaharan V., Sabarinathan A., Ganesan A. Best Oral presentation Small animal reproduction session 7th National Online Clinical Case Conference on Pragmatic clinical approach for far, companion and wild animals health held on 04.09.24 to 06.09.24 at MVC, Chennai Second position in Oral presentation Small animal reproduction session
9. S. Harigopal, Chhavi Gupta, Prabaharan V., Sabarinathan A., Ganesan A. Best Oral presentation Small animal reproduction session 7th National Online Clinical Case Conference on Pragmatic clinical approach for far, companion and wild animals health held on 04.09.24 to 06.09.24 at MVC, Chennai First position in Oral presentation Small animal reproduction session
10. N.Krishnaveni, A.R. Ninu, Chhavi Gupta, N.R Bhathra Best oral presentation International Conference on “Global Approaches of Herbal Research in Livestock and Poultry for Green Animal Production, Healthcare and Farmers Livelihood” & Second Annual Convention of Indian Society of Ethno Veterinary Herbal Research at VCRI, Tirunelveli, held on 3.08.24 and 4.08.24 First position in Oral presentation
11. B.Vennela, Chhavi Gupta, A. Ganesan, V. Prabaharan, N.R. Bhathra, B. Divya Best oral presentation International Conference on “Global Approaches of Herbal Research in Livestock and Poultry for Green Animal Production, Healthcare and Farmers Livelihood” & Second Annual Convention of Indian Society of Ethno Veterinary Herbal Research at VCRI, Tirunelveli, held on 3.08.24 and 4.08.24 First position in Oral presentation
12. B.Sakthisivapriya, Chhavi Gupta, M.Chellapandian, N.R Bhathra Best oral presentation International Conference on “Global Approaches of Herbal Research in Livestock and Poultry for Green Animal Production, Healthcare and Farmers Livelihood” & Second Annual Convention of Indian Society of Ethno Veterinary Herbal Research at VCRI, Tirunelveli, held on 3.08.24 and 4.08.24 First position in Oral presentation

Extracurricular activities / lectures/ camps organized/ Important days celebrated

  • Educational Campaign

The Department of Animal Husbandry Extension Education, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli conducted an educational campaign in Panneerthu village on 09.01.2024 to create awareness about veterinary education. 2020-21 batch students (79 Students) participated in the educational campaign.


  • World Tuberculosis Day - 2024

The Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli conducted “World Tuberculosis Day - 2024” to create awareness about Tuberculosis and its prevention at Government Higher Secondary School, Vannokonenthal village, Tirunelveli. 2019-20 batch students (76 students) of Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli participated in the program.


  • Jambu Dweep Prakadanam Day - 2024

“Jambu Dweep Prakadanam Day - 2024” was celebrated on 16.06.2024 on at Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli. On this Day, the great Maruthu Brothers of Sivagangai put into action a visionary strategic document, popularly called the ”Jambu Dweep Prakadanam”. All UG and PG students were participated in the celebration. The students also participated in the various competitions.


  • Engagement with Budding Vets” programme

“Engagement with Budding Vets” programme conducted by VIRBAC Animal Health Private Limited for the benefit of fourth professional year students of Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli on 27.0.2024.


  • 10th International Yoga Day 2024

In commemoration of the 10th International Yoga Day 2024 Celebrations, series of events were organized at Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli on 21/06/2024.


  • WORLD VETERINARY DAY CELEBRATION 2024

“World Veterinary Day-2024” was celebrated at Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunbelveli on 26.04.2024.


  • World Environment Day 2024 Celebrations

“World Environment Day 2024” was celebrated on 05.06.2024 at Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli. On this occasion, an awareness rally was held in Kalakudi village, Manur taluk, on the theme "Break Plastic Pollution".


  • Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebration - 2024

Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebration - 2024 held on 26.07.2024 at Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli.


  • Anti Ragging Week - 2024

Anti-Ragging Week - 2024 was celebrated on behalf of Tirunelveli Veterinary College and Research Institute from 12.08.2024 to 18.08.2024. English Speech Competition, Logo Making Competition and E-Poster Making Competition were organized among the students and prizes were distributed.


  • Independence Day celebrations

The 77th Independence Day was celebrated at Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli on 15.08.2024.


  • Republic day Celebrations

75th Republic Day was celebrated on 26.01.2025 at Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli with utmost enthusiasm and the zeal.


  • Swachhta Hi Seva - 2024

The NSS unit of Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli, organized the "Swachhta Hi Seva 2024" campaign from 17.09.2024 to 02.10.2024 on the college campus and the TANUVAS adopted village with the objective of raising awareness about the cleanliness among rural folks.


  • International Yoga Day

International Yoga Day was celebrated by the students and the faculty members of Veterinary College and Research Institute, Tirunelveli on 21st June 2025 with great eagerness and enthusiasm.


Employment / placement of VCRI-TIRUNELVELI graduates

  • PLACEMENT STUDENTS TOTAL LIST
Year of Passing Batch PG/Ph.D VAS CENTRAL GOVT. PRIVATE PRACTICE PET CLINIC TOTAL
2017-18 2012-13 - 32 5 - - 37
2018-19 2013-14 - 33 - 6 - 39
2020-21 2014-15 - 16 - 2 * 18
2021-22 2015-16 - 46 - 8 - 54
2022-23 2016-17 - 50 - 8 * 58
2023-24 2017-18 34 (PG) 0 1 40 1 76
2024-25 2018-19 37 (PG) 0 0 43 0 80
TOTAL 36 177 6 107 1 362

Student Placement profile

  • Sixty Four (64) students of first batch (2012-13 & 2013-14) have joined as Veterinary Assistant Surgeon in Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry department during 2017-18.
  • Two students (02) of 2012-13 batch have joined as Assistant Manager (Grade A) in Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
  • One hundred and twelve students of 2014-15, 2015-16 & 2016-17 have joined Veterinary Assistant Surgeon in Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry department during 2022-23.
  • Thirty Eight (38) students of 2017-18 batch undergoing PG Studies (JRF & PG students studying in Tamil Nadu) & Forty two (42) students are working in Private Sectors.
  • Thirty Eight (42) students of 2018-19 batch undergoing PG Studies (JRF & PG students studying in Tamil Nadu) & Forty four (33) students are working in Govt. & Private Sectors.
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