Established in 2005, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) is a state-level university located in Ludhiana. The University is entirely dedicated to the field of Animal Sciences and is a part of Panjab University. GADVASU offers eight courses in multiple specialisations at UG, PG and doctoral level. 

GADVASU admission cycle commences in May for all its courses. A brief overview of the selection process for GADVASU courses is listed below:

• Selection of candidates to all the UG courses is based on the CET GADVASU score, conducted by the University
• Admission to GADVASU PG programme is based on the performance of a candidate in AIEEA-PG, conducted by ICAR, New Delhi
• For GADVASU PhD programme, candidates are selected based on aggregate obtained by a candidate in master's degree followed by a university-level interview round

The admission date for PG and PhD courses are yet to be announced for the academic session. Shiksha.com will update the same as soon as it gets updated on its official website The important dates regarding GADVASU UG admission is tabulated below:

The University offers BTech, BFSc and BVSc programme at UG level. Candidates seeking admission to any of these programmes is based on performance of a candidate in CET GADVASU. Given below is an overview of all the UG programmes offered at GADVASU.

GADVASU offers BTech programme in two specialisations. Candidates interested in seeking admission, need to have a valid score in CET GADVASU. The exam is conducted by the University itself. After the commencement of exam, candidates are allotted seats based on their entrance test ranks. Interested candidates can find the minimum eligibility requirement for GADVASU BTech programme in the table below:

Much like BTech, GADVASU offers admission to BFSc and BVSc programme based on rank secured by a candidate in CET GADVASU, conducted by the University. BFSC and BVSc programmes are of two-year duration which is offered by College of Fisheries and College of Veterinary Sciences, respectively. The details regarding the minimum eligibility requirement for GADVASU BFSc and BVSc programme is mentioned in the table below:

At PG level, GADVASU offers MTech, MSc, MFSc and MVSc programmes of two-year duration. Candidates seeking admission are evaluated based on AIEEA-PG, conducted by ICAR, New Delhi. The details regarding all the above-mentioned PG courses along with minimum eligibility requirement is given below:

GADVASU offers MTech and MSc programme of two-year duration in four and two specialisations, respectively. Interested applicants for any of the two programmes are shortlisted based on AIEEA-PG score. However, to be eligible for the exam, candidates need to fulfil the below-mentioned course-specific eligibility criteria:

Apart from MTech and MSc programme, the University offers two more PG programme of two-year duration including MFSc and MVSc. Candidates seeking admission need to appear for AIEEA-PG. Give below is the details regarding minimum eligibility requirement for GADVASU PG programmes:

GADVASU offers a five-year PhD programme in four specialisations. Interested candidates are shortlisted based on their academic merit followed by a university-level interview round.

The application process of GADVASU is available in both online and offline mode. The online application portal of the University opens only during the period of admission cycle.

To apply in online mode, candidates need to follow the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of GADVASU (www.gadvasu.in)

Step 2: On its homepage, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on ‘Apply Now’

Step 3: Register yourself by addressing the details like your name, date of birth, mobile number and email ID. Hit ‘Register Now’ to proceed further

Step 4: Fill the remaining application form by addressing other details like address of communication, guardian details and academic qualifications

Step 5: In the upload section, upload your recent passport-size photograph in JPG/ JPEG/ PNG format (up to 50 kb)

Step 6: Preview your duly filled application form before submitting it. You can click on ‘Edit’ to edit the filled details in case of incorrect entries

Step 7: Conclude the application process by paying the prescribed application fee using debit card/ credit card/ net banking

Step 8: Submit the application form by tapping ‘Submit’ button. Download the filled application form and payment confirmation receipt. Take a print out of the same for future references

To apply in online mode candidates need to download the application form by following the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of GADVASU (www.gadvasu.in). Further, click on 'Admission'

Step 3: On the ‘Prospectus & Application Forms’ section, click on ‘Download Now’ button preceding the course for which you wish to seek admission

Step 4: The application form opens up in PDF format. Download the same and take a print out to fill the form in offline mode

Step 5: Submit the application form along with all the necessary enclosures and DD drawn in favour of ‘GADVAS University, payable at Ludhiana’ to the below-mentioned university address:

GADVAS University

Ferozpur Rd, Ludhiana

Punjab- 141001

Application fee:

• Passport-size photograph
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheet
• UG mark sheets (if applicable)
• PG mark sheets (if applicable)
• Date of birth certificate
• Transfer certificate
• Character certificate
• Caste/ Category certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (if applicable)

The annual fee structure for the courses offered at GADVASU is tabulated in the table below:

The detailed annual fee structure for GADVASU courses is tabulated below:

The University acknowledges all its meritorious students with awards and scholarships. Also, GADVASU facilitates minorities and economically backward students with various fee waivers and reimbursements. The details regarding the same is listed below in brief:

For UG students:

• University scholarships: It is awarded to meritorious students of the University based on the performance in entrance examination valued at Rs 500 per month. The number of scholarships is determined by the academic council from time to time
• National talent scholarships: The ICAR/ VCI awards merit scholarships worth Rs 3,000 per month based on academic merit of the students
• Sports scholarships: The University awards sports scholarship worth Rs 350 per month to the students with national achievement in the games including Hockey, Football, Athletics and Cricket
• Mata Kaur award: A cash award up to Rs 10,000 per annum is awarded to three meritorious students of BFSc who have achieved maximum OCPA at the end of 1st, 2nd and 3rd year of the degree programme
• Dr GS Khush scholarships: Two scholarships each for the students of BVSc and BTech and one scholarship for a student of BFSc worth Rs 1,200 per month is awarded to the students belonging to rural background with good academic performance in Class 12

For PG students:

• National talent scholarships: The ICAR/ VCI awards merit scholarships to the PG students based on merit of the previous qualifying degree exam. The value of scholarship is Rs 5,000 per month
• Sports Scholarship: The University awards sports scholarship worth Rs 350 per month to the students with national achievements in the games including Hockey, Football, Athletics and Cricket

For PhD students:

• PhD programme stipend: The students enrolled for PhD programme not in receipt of any fellowship are awarded a stipend of Rs 750 per month on fulfillment of prescribed conditions

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Q. How many courses are offered at GADVASU?

A. GADVASU offers a total of eight courses in multiple specialisations at UG, PG and doctoral level including, BTech, BVSc, BFSc, MTech, MVSc, MFSc, MSc and PhD.

Q. What is the selection process for GADVASU UG courses?

A. Selection of candidates to all the UG courses offered at GADVASU is based on CET GADVASU score, conducted by the University itself.

Q. Does GADVASU offer research programmes?

A. Yes, GADVASU offers a five-year PhD programme in four specialisations. Interested candidates are shortlisted for the programme based on their academic merit followed by a university-level interview round.

Q. How can I seek admission to GADVASU PG programmes?

A. Selection of candidates to all the PG programmes offered at GADVASU is based on AIEEA-PG score, conducted by ICAR, New Delhi.

Q. What is the minimum eligibility requirement for BVSc programme?

A. To be eligible for GADVASU BVSc programme, a candidate needs to pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as compulsory subjects from a recognised board with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate (40 per cent for SC/ ST candidates).

Q. What is the flagship programme of GADVASU?

A. The flagship programme of GADVASU is BTech which is offered in two specialisations including Dairy Technology and Biotechnology. Candidates seeking admission, need to pass Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50 per cent aggregate along with a valid score in CET GADVASU.

Q. How can I be eligible for GADVASU MTech programme?

A. To be eligible for GADVASU MTech programme, a candidate need to possess BTech/ BSc or equivalent degree from a recognised institute/ university with a minimum of 60 per cent aggregate.

Q. Does GADVASU offer scholarships to its students?

A. Yes, The University acknowledges the meritorious students with awards and scholarships. Also, GADVASU facilitates minorities and economically backward students with various fee waivers and reimbursements. Sone of the top scholarships scheme includes University scholarships, National talent scholarships and Sports scholarships.

Q. What is the annual seat intake for GADVASU BTech programme?

A. The annual seat intake for GADVASU BTech programme is 125.

Q. What is the application process of GADVASU?

A. The application process of the University is available in both online and offline mode. For online mode, candidates need to visit the official website of the University to fill and submit the application form. For those candidates, interested in seeking admission in offline mode need to download the application form through the University official website and submit the same to the admission office of the University. 

Q. What is the fee for GADVASU PG programmes?

A. Students pursuing any PG programme from GADVASU, need to pay an annual fee of Rs 39,380.

• Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, got ranked 201-300 in Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2019
• GADVASU was ranked 1st among all State Agricultural Universities and third among all ICAR institutes in the country
• GADVASU ranked 81st among 3390 Higher Educational Institutions in India and ranked 50th among all educational universities of the country under National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2017
• GADVASU is ranked 50 among the 100 top varsities of the country by MHRD
• University has signed MOU with Markfed for transfer of technology for cattle feed