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  • Updated August 17, 2026 11:10 AM
  • by Mahalakshmi Karunakaran
  • The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) has released the official counselling schedule for admission to the B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry) degree course for the Academic Year 2026-27. As per the notice published on the official portal, Round 1 registration, payment of fees, and choice filling begin on 18 August 2026 (Tuesday) from 11:00 hrs. This counselling is conducted for admission to 858 seats available under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) in recognised Veterinary Colleges across India, based on the NEET (UG) 2026 merit list. The remaining 85% of seats are filled through respective state counselling authorities.
  • Direct Link to Check VCI Counselling Schedule 2026

VCI Counselling 2026 - Overview Table

ParticularsDetails
Conducting BodyVeterinary Council of India (VCI) - 15% All India Quota (AIQ) counselling
Remaining 85% SeatsCounselled by respective State authorities
CourseB.V.Sc. & A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry)
Course Duration5.5 years, including 1 year of compulsory internship
Academic Year2026-27
Exam to QualifyNEET (UG) 2026
Mode of CounsellingOnline
Round 1 Registration Start Date18 August 2026 (Tuesday)
Registration Fee₹1,000 (General) / ₹900 (EWS/OBC) / ₹500 (SC/ST/PwD/Transgender)
Official Websitevci.admissions.nic.in

Important Dates: VCI Counselling 2026 Schedule

RoundRegistration & Choice Filling/LockingSeat Allotment ProcessResult AnnouncementReporting at Allotted College
Round 118 August 2026 (11:00 hrs) to 23 August 2026 (23:55 hrs)24 August 202625 August 202625 August 2026 to 31 August 2026 (up to 17:00 hrs)
Round 21 September 2026 (11:00 hrs) to 2 September 2026 (23:55 hrs)3 September 20264 September 20264 September 2026 to 8 September 2026 (up to 17:00 hrs)
Stray Round9 September 2026 (11:00 hrs) to 10 September 2026 (23:55 hrs)11 September 202612 September 202612 September 2026 to 15 September 2026 (up to 17:00 hrs)
  • The table below gives the complete round-wise schedule as notified in the official Counselling Schedule (Annexure-1) dated 14 August 2026. All timings are as per computer server timings.

How to Apply: VCI Counselling 2026 Registration Process

  • Visit the official website:vci.admissions.nic.in.
  • Click on the "Online Counseling" button and select "OK" to proceed.
  • Register using the same email address and mobile number submitted in the NEET (UG) 2026 application form to NTA.
  • Complete the online registration form with personal, academic, and category details.
  • Pay the applicable non-refundable registration fee via Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
  • Fill in your college and course preferences and arrange them in order of priority.
  • Lock your choices before the deadline - choices can be reordered any number of times before locking, but cannot be changed once locked.
  • Download and keep a printout of the locked choice list for future reference.
  • Check the seat allotment result on the portal on the notified result date and download the Provisional Allotment Letter, if allotted.
  • Report to the allotted Veterinary College within the reporting window with all original documents.

Important Instructions for Candidates

  • Mere registration on the VCI portal does not guarantee a seat.
  • The Veterinary Council of India does not allot seats on a nomination or manual basis.
  • No individual intimation regarding counselling will be sent to candidates - they must check the official website regularly.
  • Candidates should read the full Information Bulletin before registering.
  • Fee structures for private veterinary colleges are decided by the respective State Government or University/College and not by VCI; candidates should confirm fee details before choosing private colleges.
  • All disputes relating to the counselling and seat allotment fall under the legal jurisdiction of Delhi only, and must be raised within 30 days of seat allotment.

VCI Counselling 2026 - Important Links

  • Direct Link to Check VCI Counselling Schedule 2026
  • VCI Official Website
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