Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal
Advancing Veterinary Science and Animal Healthcare Through Excellence in Education and Research
About Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal
Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal (VCRI Namakkal) was established in 1985 under Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) with the mission of advancing veterinary education, animal healthcare, and livestock research. The institution is one of the premier veterinary colleges in Tamil Nadu, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in veterinary and animal sciences. The college is equipped with advanced veterinary hospitals, clinical training facilities, animal farms, and modern laboratories for diagnostics, surgery, and research. With strong emphasis on practical training, livestock management, and zoonotic disease research, VCRI Namakkal plays a key role in improving animal health and rural veterinary services across the region.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Apply Through TANUVAS Counseling
Apply via Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University counseling process for BVSc & AH admissions.
Eligibility Verification
Submit higher secondary certificate with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and qualifying NEET score (as applicable).
Merit Ranking Process
Selection is based on academic merit, entrance qualification, and reservation norms.
Seat Allotment & Fee Payment
Confirm allotted seat by paying the prescribed admission fee within the deadline.
Campus Reporting & Enrollment
Report to VCRI Namakkal campus for document verification and enrollment process.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Tamil Nadu Government SC/ST Scholarship
- BC/MBC Scholarship
- First Graduate Scholarship
- Merit-Based Veterinary Scholarship
- Minority Welfare Scholarship
- National Talent Scholarship (ICAR)
- Post Matric Scholarship
- Chief Minister’s Educational Assistance Scheme
- Physically Challenged Student Support Scholarship
- Institutional Merit Assistance
Hostel Facilities
Events
- National Veterinary Day Celebration
- Livestock Health Camps
- Animal Vaccination Drives
- Clinical Skill Competitions
- Annual Cultural Fest - VETRIX
- Rural Veterinary Outreach Programs
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Veterinary Clinical Skills Club
- Animal Research Club
- Livestock Management Club
- Microbiology Research Club
- Emergency Veterinary Care Club
Cultural Clubs
- Dance Club
- Music Club
- Drama Club
- Art & Craft Club
- Literary Club
Community Service
- Animal Health Camps
- Rural Veterinary Outreach
- Livestock Vaccination Drives
- Awareness on Zoonotic Diseases
- Stray Animal Care Programs
- Sanitation and Public Health Awareness