Dean of BVC

Dr. Pallav Shekhar is Dean of Bihar Veterinary College (BVC), Patna. Born on 05 December 1976, he has maintained an excellent academic record throughout his career. He completed his matriculation in 1991 with 81.22% marks and intermediate education in 1993 with 72.66%. He obtained his B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree in 2000 with 83.81% marks, followed by M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Medicine in 2003 with 83.34%. He earned his Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine in 2013 from Indian Veterinary Research Institute with 85.58%, specializing in epidemiology and mineral nutrition in animals.

Dr. Shekhar has over 21 years of experience in teaching, research, extension, and administration. He began his professional career as a Senior Research Fellow at IVRI and joined Ranchi Veterinary College as an Assistant Professor in 2004. He later moved to Bihar Veterinary College, where he rose through the ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor, attaining his present position in 2026. He has also held several important administrative roles such as Head of the Department of Veterinary Medicine, Head of the Veterinary Clinical Complex, Hospital Superintendent of the Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, Hostel Warden, and Technical Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor, contributing significantly to institutional development and clinical services.

He has extensive teaching experience, with more than 21 years at the undergraduate level and 11 years at the postgraduate level. He has guided 27 M.V.Sc. students and 4 Ph.D. scholars, playing a vital role in mentoring future veterinary professionals. Dr. Shekhar has made substantial contributions to research, with more than 56 research papers published in reputed national and international journals, along with numerous review articles, clinical case reports, and popular articles. He has also authored and edited several books and practical manuals in veterinary science.

Dr. Shekhar has been actively involved in several research projects funded by organizations such as the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, serving as Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator. His research areas include epidemiology of livestock diseases, mineral deficiency disorders, and clinical therapeutics. He has handled multiple projects of significant funding, including experiential learning and One Health initiatives.

He has received numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions to teaching, research, and clinical services. He was honored with the Best Teacher Award by the Government of Bihar in 2014 and has been a recipient of ICAR Junior Research Fellowship and Senior Research Fellowship. He has also received several awards for best research papers, oral presentations, and poster presentations at national conferences, along with appreciation for his clinical contributions, including saving wildlife animals in zoological parks.