ADMISSION TO M.V.Sc. PROGRAMME
INFORMATION BULLETIN
Post Graduate Entrance Examination (PGEE) 2013-14
RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF VETERINARY EDUCATION AND
RESEARCH
KURUMBAPET
PUDUCHERRY – 605 009
RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF VETERINARY EDUCATION AND
RESEARCH
KURUMBAPET, PUDUCHERRY-605 009
M.V.Sc. Degree ProgrammeRajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry came into its
existence on the 14th of October 1994. This Institute is wholly funded by the Government
of Puducherry and is managed by a Board of Governors with the Chairman appointed by
the Government of Puducherry. The Institute has adopted Veterinary Council of India
(VCI) Regulations and Curricula since its inception, for the Five Year B.V.Sc & AH
Degree Programme and the degree is recognized by the VCI. The Institute is permanently
affiliated to Pondicherry University.
The Institute has established all the Departments as stipulated by the VCI and the faculty
strength at present is 55.
1. Major Fields
The Post - Graduate Programme leading to M.V.Sc (Master of Veterinary Science)
Degree in the following major fields is offered for the academic year 2013-14.
6. Livestock Products Technology (LPT)
7. Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education (VAE)
8. Veterinary Biochemistry (VBC)
9. Veterinary Microbiology (VMC)
10. Veterinary Pathology (VPP)
11. Veterinary Surgery & Radiology (VSR)
12. Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics (VGO)
13. Veterinary Medicine (VMD)
14. Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology(VPE)
15. Veterinary Parasitology(VPA)
16. Livestock Production and Management(LPM)
The duration of the course is two academic years, which includes one-year course work
and one-year thesis work. The number of seats in each discipline are two (one for
Residents of Puducherry Union Territory and one for candidates from Other States and
Union Territories).
2. Eligibility for Admission
2.1 Academic Qualifications: B.V.Sc & A.H Degree recognized by Veterinary
Council of
India with a minimum O.G.P.A of 6.0 in 10.0 point scale. (5.0 for SC/ST
candidates). In other grading systems OGPA/Marks will be appropriately
proportioned with 10 point grading scale.
2.2 Age: Should not have completed 35 years as on 31st December 2013 (relaxable by 5
years for SC/ST candidates)3. Criteria for Residents of Puducherry UT
A candidate is considered as Resident of Puducherry UT if he/she is an Indian National
and satisfies at least one of the following criteria:
17. Those candidates or whose parents have been residing continuously in the
Puducherry UT at least for 5 years as on the preceding date of submission of
application (Form D).
18. Children of Central / State Government Servants / Defence Personnel / Central
Paramilitary Forces/ Employees of Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous
Bodies wholly or substantially run either by the Central Government or by the
Puducherry UT administration for at least a minimum period of one year to the
last date of submission of application (Form D).
19. Children of natives of the Puducherry UT who have declared any place in
Puducherry UT as their hometown and so certified by their respective Heads of
Office. In such case, Nativity Certificate in the Prescribed Format has to be
enclosed along with the Admission Application (Form E).
20.
21. Children of Defence Personnel who were killed or disabled in action and children
of Central Government Servants / Puducherry UT Government Servants/ Defence
Personnel / Employees of Public Sector Undertakings as referred in Category (2)
who died while in service in Puducherry (Form D).
22. French National residing in Puducherry UT and covered by the terms of the
Treaty of Cession shall be treated on par with the candidates who produce the
prescribed Puducherry Residence Certificate. Such French Nationals will not be
required to produce Residence Certificate; instead they should produce a
Certificate of Registration issued for this purpose from the French Consulate at
Puducherry. Children of these French Nationals shall not be considered for
admission under the quota of Non-Residents.
For this purpose the relevant certificate in original has to be enclosed.
4. Application Procedure
Application for admission should be made in the prescribed form. The application
and other details can be downloaded from the Institute website:
www.ragacovas.com
All applications duly completed along with a Non-Refundable Fee of Rs.500/- in
Cash/Demand Draft drawn in favour of Dean, RIVER, payable at Puducherry.
(Rs. 200/- for SC/ST candidates) should be sent to The Dean, Rajiv Gandhi
Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Kurumbapet, Puducherry
605 009 so as to reach on or before 5.00 pm on 04.10.2013. MoneyOrder/Postal Order etc., will not be accepted. Applications which are incomplete
or received after the due date and time shall be rejected summarily and no
correspondence will be entertained in this regard. The Institute will not be
responsible for any postal delay.
Candidates who are employed should send their applications along with necessary
certificates and Prescribed Fee through proper channel so as to reach this office
on or before the due date. However, they can submit an advance copy along with
the necessary certificates. If selected for the course he/she will be permitted to
join the course only on production of relieving orders from the concerned
employer.
4.1 Documents to be submitted along with Application (Attested copies)
23. B.V.Sc. & A.H. Degree Certificate
24. Proof of Date of Birth
25. Transcripts of BVSc & AH Degree
26. Nationality Certificate * (Form A)
27. Residence Certificate *(Form C & D/E) in case of Puducherry candidates
28. Caste Certificate (Form B) *
* These certificates need to be recent and original.
5. Allocation of Seats
Two candidates in each of the 11 disciplines will be admitted during 2013-14 and the
allocation of seats is as follows.
Pondicherry General 5 seats
Pondicherry OBC/MBC/SC 6 seats
Other States / UT (All categories) 11 seats
Total 22 seats
In case suitable candidates in any reserved category are not available, the seats will be
filled up by candidates from General Category.
In case suitable candidates from other States / UT’s are not available, those seats will not
be filled up by candidates from Puducherry UT and vice-versa.6. Selection Procedure for Admission
The selection of candidates to M.V.Sc. Degree Programme will be based exclusively on
the marks obtained in PG Entrance Examination-2013-14 (PGEE-2013). All the eligible
candidates can appear for the Entrance Examination on the given date at their own risk.
No separate intimation will be sent to the candidates for appearing in the Entrance
Examination. No TA and DA will be paid to the candidates for appearing in the
Examination. All the candidates must submit the completed Admit Card at the time of
Entrance Examination.
6.1. PG Entrance Examination will be conducted at 10.00 am on 09.10.2013.
6.2. Entrance examination will be conducted at Examination Hall of Rajiv Gandhi
Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (RIVER), Kurumbapet, Puducherry.
6.3. The duration of the Entrance Examination is two hours. The Syllabus for the
Entrance Examination shall be the entire syllabus prescribed by the VCI for BVSc & AH
Degree Programme. The paper will contain 200 Objective Type questions and the
medium of examination shall be English.
6.4. Merit list: The Merit List will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the
Entrance Examination. No weightage will be given for the marks obtained in the
Qualifying Examination. The result of Entrance Examination will be declared on
10.10.2013 and the Merit List will be displayed on the Notice Board of the Institute.
In case of a tie i.e. candidates having obtained equal marks in the Entrance Examination,
the inter- se merit will be decided in order of preference as under:
29. OGPA/ Marks in the Qualifying examinations
30. Age (Candidates older in age are given preference)
There is no Provision for Re-evaluation.
6.5. Counseling: Counseling for Admission will be held at 10.00 am on 16.10.2013 at
the Office of the Dean, RIVER, Puducherry. The Admission Letter will be issued to
the selected candidates on the same day.
7. Registration for courses
The selected candidates will be required to pay the entire requisite fee and register for the
courses on 17.10.2013. They are required to deposit all the Original Certificates with the
Institute office at the time of registration for courses.8. Stipend
All admitted candidates will be paid a stipend of Rs.6000/- per month for a maximum
period of two years or till the submission of the thesis whichever is earlier. However, the
stipend is granted only on submission of the satisfactory monthly Progress Reports to the
Dean of the Institute by the concerned Head of Department. Failed candidates will not be
eligible for stipend in the subsequent semester (s).
9. Fee Structure
Details of Tuition Fee and Other Fee payable at the time of Admission are as given below
S.No Particulars of Fee Amount
(Rs)
1 Tuition Fee per annum 10000
2 Admission Fee* 2000
3 Laboratory, Computer & Special Fee per Annum 2500
4 Caution Deposit** 4500
5 Library Caution Deposit ** 3000
6 Library Fee per Annum 1000
7 Student Welfare Fund , Cultural Fee per Annum 100
8 Magazine Fee * 100
9 Students’ Council Fee* 100
10 Cooperative Society Membership Fee* 100
11 I.D. Card Fee* 100
12 Sports Fee 500
TOTAL 24000
* Payable at the time of Admission only
** Refundable after completion of the Course
In addition, Registration Fee, Matriculation Fee, Recognition Fee, University
Development Fee, University Examination Fee shall be paid as prescribed by the
Pondicherry University from time to time.
NOTE
31. All the above fee should be paid at the time of admission.
32. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
33. If a student discontinues the course completely, he/she shall be refunded the
Caution Deposit and Students Council Fee only.
34. Fee structure is subject to revision from time to time.
35. In case of temporary/permanent discontinuation of PG programme he/she shall
repay all the stipend amount received by him/her.10. Hostel Accommodation
At present hostel accommodation is limited for PG students.
11. Discipline
The Institute aims at maintaining the highest standard of discipline amongst the students.
The students shall abide by any General or Special Rules prescribed by the Institute with
regard to discipline and conduct, from time to time and shall give a written Undertaking
thereof before being admitted.
36. Students shall not associate themselves with any political party or organization
within or outside the Institute campus.
37. Use of alcohol and intoxicating drugs inside the Institute and Hostel premises is
strictly prohibited.
38. Students shall desist from agitations and demonstrations.
39. Every student shall carry an Identity Card issued by the Institute.
40. Any act of disobedience or misconduct will be seriously dealt with.
11.1. Ragging: “Ragging is strictly prohibited” by a notification issued by the Ministry
of Human Resource Development, Government of India, with a penalty ranging upto 2
years of imprisonment. If any “student indulges in any form of ragging”, he/she will be
summarily rusticated from the Institute. The decision of the Dean of the Institute shall be
final in case of complaints.
12. Progress in Studies
A student is expected to keep steady progress in studies. A student found indifferent in
studies or has poor attendance, may face expulsion/ rustication from the Institute. The
name of the student may be struck off from rolls for unauthorised absence from classes.
Faculty
Dean: Dr. S. Thilagar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
41. Veterinary Anatomy and Histology
Professor & Head (i/c) : Dr. M. Sivakumar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. S. Ramalingam, M.V.Sc
42. Veterinary PhysiologyProfessor& Head : Dr. B. Brahmananda Reddy, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor (SG) : Dr. Ninan Jacob, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
43. Veterinary Biochemistry
Professor (i/c) : Dr. B. Brahmananda Reddy, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. J. Thanislass, M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D
Assistant Professor : Dr. S. Venkatesa Perumal, M.V.Sc
44. Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
Professor & Head : Dr. Nimai Kumar Maity, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. Rajiv Kumar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor (SS): Dr. (Mrs.) K.P. Mini, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
45. Veterinary Parasitology
Professor & Head : Dr. Devandra Kumar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Professor : Dr. S.S.Das, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor(SG) : Dr. R. Sreekrishnan, M.V.Sc.
46. Veterinary Microbiology
Professor & Head : Dr. R. Madhusoodhanan Pillai, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Professor : Dr. Hirak Kumar Mukhopadhyay, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. P.X. Antony, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
47. Veterinary Pathology
Professor & Head : Dr. Khub Chandra Varshney, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Professor : Dr. M. Gopalakrishnan Nair, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. R. Kumar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor(SG) : Dr. Avinash W. Lakkawar, M.V.Sc. (On Study
Leave)
48. Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology
Professor & Head : Dr. Anjan Bhattacharya, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor (SS) : Dr. (Mrs.) V. Banu Rekha, M.V.Sc
Assistant Professor (SS) : Dr. V.J. Ajay Kumar, M.V.Sc
49. Animal Nutrition
Professor & Head : Dr. D. Venka Reddy, M.V.Sc., Ph.DAssociate Professor : Dr. C.M. Tiwari, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor (SG) : Dr. (Mrs.) D. Uma Maheswari, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor (SS) : Dr. N. Elanchezhian, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
50. Animal Genetics & Breeding
Professor & Head : Dr. (Mrs.) C.R. Girija, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. (Mrs.) Lydia Dhanammal, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Thiru. R. Ganesan, M.Sc. (Statistics)
51. Instructional Livestock Farm Complex
Professor & Head : Dr. D. Sreekumar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor (SG) : Dr. P. Ponnuvel, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Associate Professor : Thiru. M. Purushothaman M.Sc. (Agri)
52. Livestock Production & Management
Professor & Head : Dr. P.V. Sreenivasaiah, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. V. Rajaganapathy, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor (SG) : Dr. S. Venugopal, M.V.Sc.
53. Livestock Products Technology
Professor & Head (i/c) : Dr. Uttam Kumar Pal, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. Prabhat Kumar Mandal, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor (SG) : Dr. Chakradhar Das, M.V.Sc
54. Veterinary, Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Professor & Head : Dr. M. Sathyanarayana Raju, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Professor : Dr. D. Antoine, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. K. Murugavel, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor : Dr. S. Kantharaj, M.V.Sc.(On Study Leave)
55. Veterinary Surgery & Radiology
Professor & Head : Dr. B. Ramesh Kumar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. T.P. Balagopalan, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. R.M.D. Alphonse, M.V.Sc
Associate Professor : Dr. (Mrs.) N. Arul Jothi, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
56. Veterinary Medicine
Assistant Professor (SG) : Dr. P. Vijayalakshmi, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
& Head (i/c)Assistant Professor (SS) : Dr. A. Abiramy, M.V.Sc.
Assistant Professor (SS) : Dr. K. Raj Kumar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor : Dr. D. Selvi, M.V.Sc.
57. Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education
Professor & Head : Dr. S. V. Narasimha Rao, M.Sc.(Dairying), Ph.D.
Professor : Dr. S. Ramkumar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.(On deputation to
KVASU)
Associate Professor : Dr. K. Natchimuthu, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
58. Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex
Professor i/c : Dr. D. Antoine, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Library
Assistant Librarian : Thiru. V. Srinivasan, M.Com, MLIS, M.Phil.
Physical Education
Assistant Director : Thiru. Mohamed Assim, MPES, M.Phil.
Contact address
Dr. S. Thilagar Tel: 0413 – 2271671
Dean Fax: 0413 – 2272005
Email: ragacovas@dataone.in
Website: www.ragacovas.com
Administrative Office Tel: 0413 – 2273001, 2276346
IMPORTANT DATES
59. Last date for submission of filled in application form: 04.10.2013
60. Date of Entrance Examination : 09.10.2013
61. Date of Declaration of Results : 10.10.2013
62. Date of Counseling : 16.10.2013
63. Date of Registration for Courses : 17.10.201364. Date of commencement of class : 18.10.2013
INFORMATION BULLETIN
Post Graduate Entrance Examination (PGEE) 2013-14
RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF VETERINARY EDUCATION AND
RESEARCH
KURUMBAPET
PUDUCHERRY – 605 009
RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF VETERINARY EDUCATION AND
RESEARCH
KURUMBAPET, PUDUCHERRY-605 009
M.V.Sc. Degree ProgrammeRajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry came into its
existence on the 14th of October 1994. This Institute is wholly funded by the Government
of Puducherry and is managed by a Board of Governors with the Chairman appointed by
the Government of Puducherry. The Institute has adopted Veterinary Council of India
(VCI) Regulations and Curricula since its inception, for the Five Year B.V.Sc & AH
Degree Programme and the degree is recognized by the VCI. The Institute is permanently
affiliated to Pondicherry University.
The Institute has established all the Departments as stipulated by the VCI and the faculty
strength at present is 55.
1. Major Fields
The Post - Graduate Programme leading to M.V.Sc (Master of Veterinary Science)
Degree in the following major fields is offered for the academic year 2013-14.
6. Livestock Products Technology (LPT)
7. Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education (VAE)
8. Veterinary Biochemistry (VBC)
9. Veterinary Microbiology (VMC)
10. Veterinary Pathology (VPP)
11. Veterinary Surgery & Radiology (VSR)
12. Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics (VGO)
13. Veterinary Medicine (VMD)
14. Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology(VPE)
15. Veterinary Parasitology(VPA)
16. Livestock Production and Management(LPM)
The duration of the course is two academic years, which includes one-year course work
and one-year thesis work. The number of seats in each discipline are two (one for
Residents of Puducherry Union Territory and one for candidates from Other States and
Union Territories).
2. Eligibility for Admission
2.1 Academic Qualifications: B.V.Sc & A.H Degree recognized by Veterinary
Council of
India with a minimum O.G.P.A of 6.0 in 10.0 point scale. (5.0 for SC/ST
candidates). In other grading systems OGPA/Marks will be appropriately
proportioned with 10 point grading scale.
2.2 Age: Should not have completed 35 years as on 31st December 2013 (relaxable by 5
years for SC/ST candidates)3. Criteria for Residents of Puducherry UT
A candidate is considered as Resident of Puducherry UT if he/she is an Indian National
and satisfies at least one of the following criteria:
17. Those candidates or whose parents have been residing continuously in the
Puducherry UT at least for 5 years as on the preceding date of submission of
application (Form D).
18. Children of Central / State Government Servants / Defence Personnel / Central
Paramilitary Forces/ Employees of Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous
Bodies wholly or substantially run either by the Central Government or by the
Puducherry UT administration for at least a minimum period of one year to the
last date of submission of application (Form D).
19. Children of natives of the Puducherry UT who have declared any place in
Puducherry UT as their hometown and so certified by their respective Heads of
Office. In such case, Nativity Certificate in the Prescribed Format has to be
enclosed along with the Admission Application (Form E).
20.
21. Children of Defence Personnel who were killed or disabled in action and children
of Central Government Servants / Puducherry UT Government Servants/ Defence
Personnel / Employees of Public Sector Undertakings as referred in Category (2)
who died while in service in Puducherry (Form D).
22. French National residing in Puducherry UT and covered by the terms of the
Treaty of Cession shall be treated on par with the candidates who produce the
prescribed Puducherry Residence Certificate. Such French Nationals will not be
required to produce Residence Certificate; instead they should produce a
Certificate of Registration issued for this purpose from the French Consulate at
Puducherry. Children of these French Nationals shall not be considered for
admission under the quota of Non-Residents.
For this purpose the relevant certificate in original has to be enclosed.
4. Application Procedure
Application for admission should be made in the prescribed form. The application
and other details can be downloaded from the Institute website:
www.ragacovas.com
All applications duly completed along with a Non-Refundable Fee of Rs.500/- in
Cash/Demand Draft drawn in favour of Dean, RIVER, payable at Puducherry.
(Rs. 200/- for SC/ST candidates) should be sent to The Dean, Rajiv Gandhi
Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Kurumbapet, Puducherry
605 009 so as to reach on or before 5.00 pm on 04.10.2013. MoneyOrder/Postal Order etc., will not be accepted. Applications which are incomplete
or received after the due date and time shall be rejected summarily and no
correspondence will be entertained in this regard. The Institute will not be
responsible for any postal delay.
Candidates who are employed should send their applications along with necessary
certificates and Prescribed Fee through proper channel so as to reach this office
on or before the due date. However, they can submit an advance copy along with
the necessary certificates. If selected for the course he/she will be permitted to
join the course only on production of relieving orders from the concerned
employer.
4.1 Documents to be submitted along with Application (Attested copies)
23. B.V.Sc. & A.H. Degree Certificate
24. Proof of Date of Birth
25. Transcripts of BVSc & AH Degree
26. Nationality Certificate * (Form A)
27. Residence Certificate *(Form C & D/E) in case of Puducherry candidates
28. Caste Certificate (Form B) *
* These certificates need to be recent and original.
5. Allocation of Seats
Two candidates in each of the 11 disciplines will be admitted during 2013-14 and the
allocation of seats is as follows.
Pondicherry General 5 seats
Pondicherry OBC/MBC/SC 6 seats
Other States / UT (All categories) 11 seats
Total 22 seats
In case suitable candidates in any reserved category are not available, the seats will be
filled up by candidates from General Category.
In case suitable candidates from other States / UT’s are not available, those seats will not
be filled up by candidates from Puducherry UT and vice-versa.6. Selection Procedure for Admission
The selection of candidates to M.V.Sc. Degree Programme will be based exclusively on
the marks obtained in PG Entrance Examination-2013-14 (PGEE-2013). All the eligible
candidates can appear for the Entrance Examination on the given date at their own risk.
No separate intimation will be sent to the candidates for appearing in the Entrance
Examination. No TA and DA will be paid to the candidates for appearing in the
Examination. All the candidates must submit the completed Admit Card at the time of
Entrance Examination.
6.1. PG Entrance Examination will be conducted at 10.00 am on 09.10.2013.
6.2. Entrance examination will be conducted at Examination Hall of Rajiv Gandhi
Institute of Veterinary Education and Research (RIVER), Kurumbapet, Puducherry.
6.3. The duration of the Entrance Examination is two hours. The Syllabus for the
Entrance Examination shall be the entire syllabus prescribed by the VCI for BVSc & AH
Degree Programme. The paper will contain 200 Objective Type questions and the
medium of examination shall be English.
6.4. Merit list: The Merit List will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the
Entrance Examination. No weightage will be given for the marks obtained in the
Qualifying Examination. The result of Entrance Examination will be declared on
10.10.2013 and the Merit List will be displayed on the Notice Board of the Institute.
In case of a tie i.e. candidates having obtained equal marks in the Entrance Examination,
the inter- se merit will be decided in order of preference as under:
29. OGPA/ Marks in the Qualifying examinations
30. Age (Candidates older in age are given preference)
There is no Provision for Re-evaluation.
6.5. Counseling: Counseling for Admission will be held at 10.00 am on 16.10.2013 at
the Office of the Dean, RIVER, Puducherry. The Admission Letter will be issued to
the selected candidates on the same day.
7. Registration for courses
The selected candidates will be required to pay the entire requisite fee and register for the
courses on 17.10.2013. They are required to deposit all the Original Certificates with the
Institute office at the time of registration for courses.8. Stipend
All admitted candidates will be paid a stipend of Rs.6000/- per month for a maximum
period of two years or till the submission of the thesis whichever is earlier. However, the
stipend is granted only on submission of the satisfactory monthly Progress Reports to the
Dean of the Institute by the concerned Head of Department. Failed candidates will not be
eligible for stipend in the subsequent semester (s).
9. Fee Structure
Details of Tuition Fee and Other Fee payable at the time of Admission are as given below
S.No Particulars of Fee Amount
(Rs)
1 Tuition Fee per annum 10000
2 Admission Fee* 2000
3 Laboratory, Computer & Special Fee per Annum 2500
4 Caution Deposit** 4500
5 Library Caution Deposit ** 3000
6 Library Fee per Annum 1000
7 Student Welfare Fund , Cultural Fee per Annum 100
8 Magazine Fee * 100
9 Students’ Council Fee* 100
10 Cooperative Society Membership Fee* 100
11 I.D. Card Fee* 100
12 Sports Fee 500
TOTAL 24000
* Payable at the time of Admission only
** Refundable after completion of the Course
In addition, Registration Fee, Matriculation Fee, Recognition Fee, University
Development Fee, University Examination Fee shall be paid as prescribed by the
Pondicherry University from time to time.
NOTE
31. All the above fee should be paid at the time of admission.
32. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
33. If a student discontinues the course completely, he/she shall be refunded the
Caution Deposit and Students Council Fee only.
34. Fee structure is subject to revision from time to time.
35. In case of temporary/permanent discontinuation of PG programme he/she shall
repay all the stipend amount received by him/her.10. Hostel Accommodation
At present hostel accommodation is limited for PG students.
11. Discipline
The Institute aims at maintaining the highest standard of discipline amongst the students.
The students shall abide by any General or Special Rules prescribed by the Institute with
regard to discipline and conduct, from time to time and shall give a written Undertaking
thereof before being admitted.
36. Students shall not associate themselves with any political party or organization
within or outside the Institute campus.
37. Use of alcohol and intoxicating drugs inside the Institute and Hostel premises is
strictly prohibited.
38. Students shall desist from agitations and demonstrations.
39. Every student shall carry an Identity Card issued by the Institute.
40. Any act of disobedience or misconduct will be seriously dealt with.
11.1. Ragging: “Ragging is strictly prohibited” by a notification issued by the Ministry
of Human Resource Development, Government of India, with a penalty ranging upto 2
years of imprisonment. If any “student indulges in any form of ragging”, he/she will be
summarily rusticated from the Institute. The decision of the Dean of the Institute shall be
final in case of complaints.
12. Progress in Studies
A student is expected to keep steady progress in studies. A student found indifferent in
studies or has poor attendance, may face expulsion/ rustication from the Institute. The
name of the student may be struck off from rolls for unauthorised absence from classes.
Faculty
Dean: Dr. S. Thilagar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
41. Veterinary Anatomy and Histology
Professor & Head (i/c) : Dr. M. Sivakumar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. S. Ramalingam, M.V.Sc
42. Veterinary PhysiologyProfessor& Head : Dr. B. Brahmananda Reddy, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor (SG) : Dr. Ninan Jacob, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
43. Veterinary Biochemistry
Professor (i/c) : Dr. B. Brahmananda Reddy, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. J. Thanislass, M.Sc., M.Phil, Ph.D
Assistant Professor : Dr. S. Venkatesa Perumal, M.V.Sc
44. Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
Professor & Head : Dr. Nimai Kumar Maity, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. Rajiv Kumar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor (SS): Dr. (Mrs.) K.P. Mini, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
45. Veterinary Parasitology
Professor & Head : Dr. Devandra Kumar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Professor : Dr. S.S.Das, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor(SG) : Dr. R. Sreekrishnan, M.V.Sc.
46. Veterinary Microbiology
Professor & Head : Dr. R. Madhusoodhanan Pillai, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Professor : Dr. Hirak Kumar Mukhopadhyay, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. P.X. Antony, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
47. Veterinary Pathology
Professor & Head : Dr. Khub Chandra Varshney, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Professor : Dr. M. Gopalakrishnan Nair, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. R. Kumar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor(SG) : Dr. Avinash W. Lakkawar, M.V.Sc. (On Study
Leave)
48. Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology
Professor & Head : Dr. Anjan Bhattacharya, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor (SS) : Dr. (Mrs.) V. Banu Rekha, M.V.Sc
Assistant Professor (SS) : Dr. V.J. Ajay Kumar, M.V.Sc
49. Animal Nutrition
Professor & Head : Dr. D. Venka Reddy, M.V.Sc., Ph.DAssociate Professor : Dr. C.M. Tiwari, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor (SG) : Dr. (Mrs.) D. Uma Maheswari, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor (SS) : Dr. N. Elanchezhian, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
50. Animal Genetics & Breeding
Professor & Head : Dr. (Mrs.) C.R. Girija, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. (Mrs.) Lydia Dhanammal, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Thiru. R. Ganesan, M.Sc. (Statistics)
51. Instructional Livestock Farm Complex
Professor & Head : Dr. D. Sreekumar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor (SG) : Dr. P. Ponnuvel, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Associate Professor : Thiru. M. Purushothaman M.Sc. (Agri)
52. Livestock Production & Management
Professor & Head : Dr. P.V. Sreenivasaiah, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. V. Rajaganapathy, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor (SG) : Dr. S. Venugopal, M.V.Sc.
53. Livestock Products Technology
Professor & Head (i/c) : Dr. Uttam Kumar Pal, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. Prabhat Kumar Mandal, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor (SG) : Dr. Chakradhar Das, M.V.Sc
54. Veterinary, Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Professor & Head : Dr. M. Sathyanarayana Raju, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Professor : Dr. D. Antoine, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. K. Murugavel, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Assistant Professor : Dr. S. Kantharaj, M.V.Sc.(On Study Leave)
55. Veterinary Surgery & Radiology
Professor & Head : Dr. B. Ramesh Kumar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. T.P. Balagopalan, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Associate Professor : Dr. R.M.D. Alphonse, M.V.Sc
Associate Professor : Dr. (Mrs.) N. Arul Jothi, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
56. Veterinary Medicine
Assistant Professor (SG) : Dr. P. Vijayalakshmi, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
& Head (i/c)Assistant Professor (SS) : Dr. A. Abiramy, M.V.Sc.
Assistant Professor (SS) : Dr. K. Raj Kumar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor : Dr. D. Selvi, M.V.Sc.
57. Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education
Professor & Head : Dr. S. V. Narasimha Rao, M.Sc.(Dairying), Ph.D.
Professor : Dr. S. Ramkumar, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.(On deputation to
KVASU)
Associate Professor : Dr. K. Natchimuthu, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
58. Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex
Professor i/c : Dr. D. Antoine, M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Library
Assistant Librarian : Thiru. V. Srinivasan, M.Com, MLIS, M.Phil.
Physical Education
Assistant Director : Thiru. Mohamed Assim, MPES, M.Phil.
Contact address
Dr. S. Thilagar Tel: 0413 – 2271671
Dean Fax: 0413 – 2272005
Email: ragacovas@dataone.in
Website: www.ragacovas.com
Administrative Office Tel: 0413 – 2273001, 2276346
IMPORTANT DATES
59. Last date for submission of filled in application form: 04.10.2013
60. Date of Entrance Examination : 09.10.2013
61. Date of Declaration of Results : 10.10.2013
62. Date of Counseling : 16.10.2013
63. Date of Registration for Courses : 17.10.201364. Date of commencement of class : 18.10.2013
