College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Parbhani

One of the reputed institutions in the field of veterinary education and research was established in the year 1972- The College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Parbhani. Located in Parbhani, Maharashtra, the college is a constituent unit approved by the Indian Council for Agricultural Research. This COVAS, Parbhani sprawls over a sprawling campus of 197.

684 acres and offers diverse programs in veterinary sciences. The institute has a total student enrolment of 429 with a faculty strength of 47, making the student-teacher ratio very conducive. The college offers courses at under-graduate, post-graduate and doctoral degree levels which impart holistic education in different specializations of veterinary and animal sciences.

The COVAS Parbhani is dedicated to offering excellent facilities to the students. The library of the college is well-equipped and provided with a fairly large number of books on various aspects relating to veterinary sciences, comprising a comprehensive range of textbooks, references, and journals.

The girls, in particular, are provided newly constructed girl's hostel within the campus that accommodates 124 students pursuing B. V. Sc. & A. H. and M. V. Sc. programmes. Safety, security, and pleasant environment conducive to academic focus and overall development are ensured at the hostel.

The institution also has well-equipped, modern laboratories for practical training, a gymnasium for physical fitness, and a health center with first-aid facilities. There are sports facilities and a canteen for the recreation and refreshment of students. The college is also provided with IT infrastructure to help in digital learning and research processes.

It offers a vast range of courses, from 1 undergraduate program and 19 postgraduate programs to 2 doctoral programs. The flagship programme is the 5-year B. V. Sc Animal Husbandry course with an intake of 64 students. At the postgraduate level, M. V. Sc. degrees are available in subjects such as Veterinary Surgery and Radiology , Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, and Animal Biotechnology. Ph. D.

programmes are available in subjects like Veterinary Anatomy and Histology and Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology. All courses are full-time and hence guarantee focused in-depth study in the relevant fields. Degree Name No. of Specializations B. V. Sc Animal Husbandry 1 M. V. Sc 19 Ph. D 2 COVAS Parbhani admission forms the basis of selecting the most promising candidates for the field of veterinary sciences.