Bihar Veterinary College
Patna, Bihar — A historic centre of veterinary education, research, clinical services and extension activities, established in 1927.
About Bihar Veterinary College
Bihar Veterinary College, Patna, the 5th oldest Veterinary College in undivided India, was founded on 2nd April, 1927 by Sir Henry Wheeler, the then Governor of Bihar & Orissa.
The buildings were completed, laboratories were equipped and teaching and professional staff joined the institution in 1930. However, the College started functioning with effect from 7th April, 1927.
The College made tremendous progress under the guidance and supervision of Dr. R. T. Davis, the first Principal of this historic institution, supported by renowned scientists specializing in breeding, feeding, management and disease control of livestock and poultry species.
During the post-independence period, Bihar Veterinary College developed into a centre for veterinary education, research and clinical services. Its academic and professional contributions have served Bihar as well as other regions.
Historical Journey
In the beginning, from 1930 to 1949, the College offered a three-year diploma course leading to the G.B.V.C. Diploma. Keeping pace with advancement in science and technology, a four-year degree programme leading to the B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree was introduced in 1949.
An emergency Diploma-Shift-Degree course was introduced during 1954-55. The professional competency of diploma holders was further upgraded through a two-year condensed degree course leading to the B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree.
The first batch of regular degree students admitted in 1949 graduated in 1953. The postgraduate programme in different subjects of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry was started in 1960.
Under the Bihar Agricultural University Act, 1971, Bihar Veterinary College became one of the pioneer constituent colleges of Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa. Later, with the development of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur in 2010, the College continued as an important constituent institution.
From 2017, Bihar Veterinary College became part of Bihar Animal Sciences University (BASU), continuing its role in veterinary education, research and extension activities in Bihar.
Academic Programmes
Diploma Programmes
Diploma programme in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry providing professional education and clinical training.
2 YearsB.V.Sc. & A.H.
Undergraduate programme in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry providing professional education and clinical training.
5½ YearsM.V.Sc.
Postgraduate education in specialized disciplines of Veterinary and Animal Sciences with advanced teaching and research.
PostgraduatePh.D.
Doctoral-level education and research across specialized disciplines of Veterinary and Animal Sciences.
Doctoral ProgrammeTeaching, Research & Extension
Teaching
Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral education supported by faculty, laboratories, clinical training and practical learning.
Research
Research activities address livestock production, animal health, veterinary diagnostics, clinical sciences and emerging areas of Veterinary Science.
Extension
Extension and outreach activities help transfer scientific knowledge, veterinary healthcare and improved livestock practices to farmers.
Departments & Academic Units
Major Facilities
Veterinary Clinical Complex
Teaching & Research Laboratories
Livestock Farm Facilities
Poultry Farm Facilities
College Library
Bihar Veterinary College Library
The Bihar Veterinary College Library was established in 1927 and supports students, teachers and researchers through print and electronic academic resources. The library includes a reading hall, reprography section, newspaper room, journals and thesis room, book bank and electronic library facilities.
Veterinary Clinical Complex
The Veterinary Clinical Complex serves as an important centre for treatment and diagnosis of animal diseases, clinical teaching, practical training, research and veterinary extension activities. It caters to different animal species and provides clinical exposure to students and field veterinarians.
5,000+ Approximate samples tested annually in the diagnostic laboratory.