College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Wayanad

The College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences: Pookode, Lakkidi P. O. , Wayanad, recognised in 2004, is an affiliated college in Kerala. This firm of learning has specialised in the education of veterinary and animal sciences and offers a broad range of programmes for various levels of education.

Located on an area of 100 acres, the college offers a congenial atmosphere for learning and research in the faculty of veterinary science. A college has a rich course offering with 49 courses in eight degree programmes. These include undergraduate, post graduate, and doctoral degrees in sub-fields of Veterinary and Animal Science. The B. V. Sc.

and Animal Husbandry constitute the flagship course in veterinary education and train students in several aspects of veterinary medicine. At the post graduate level, the college offers M. V. Sc. courses in the field of Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Microbiology , Reproduction in Animals and many more.

Graduate studies are offered for students wishing to go further and get a doctor of philosophy degree in some of the subfields of veterinary science. The college is well endowed with facilities that enhance its academic and research promotional activities. The Central instruments laboratory contain highly technical analysing equipment to satisfy the requirements of faculty members and the research scholars.

The library of the Institute of Scientific and Technical Education was set up in 1959 as a store house of knowledge With a library of textbooks, references and national and international journals. Students also receive access to modern laboratories, sports hall and restroom, and a health centre with first aid facilities.

They are accommodated in hall of residence depending on the availability in sexes and sections for boys as well as girl students. The college gives priority to the applied approach to education, and students can practice with different animal facilities and enterprises. The requirements for entering any particular programme differ. For the B. V. Sc. , the admission of students to A. H.

programme is done in accordance with the direct control of the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations of Kerala and the Veterinary Council of India by achievement of NEET-UG. Courses for postgraduate admissions are offered through an entrance examination carried out by the respective university with a certain number of seats earmarked for ICAR. Admission to the Ph. D.

programmes requires the candidates to take an entrance test and appear for an interview. The Wayanad College Of Veterinary & Animal Sciences is established to impart quality education in Veterinary and Animal Sciences to produce qualified professional in this field responsible for the health of animals.

With a well-rounded academic program equipped with modern equipment’s and practical orientation in its teaching methodology, it is a right choice for students who wish to have a career in veterinary science and animal sciences.