Summary
A Veterinary Dermatologist studies the earth and its systems, combining fieldwork, instruments and spatial data to explain what is happening beneath and above the surface. In India this work sits inside the Veterinary and Fishery Sciences stream: students usually take Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) in Class 11–12, qualify through B.V.Sc. & A.H. / B.F.Sc., and specialise later through work experience or a master's. The sections below set out the study route, the entrance exams, the leading institutes in India and abroad, and the day-to-day reality of the job.
Core skills
- Field observation and sampling technique
- GIS, remote sensing and data analysis
- Physical stamina for field seasons
- Technical report writing
Where you can work
- Geological Survey of India, CGWB and state departments
- Oil, gas and mining companies
- ISRO, IMD and environmental consultancies
- Universities and research institutes
Professional Opportunities
Geological Survey of India, CGWB and state departments
Oil, gas and mining companies
ISRO, IMD and environmental consultancies
Universities and research institutes
Career Path
| Stage | What you study | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| After Class 10 | Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) | 2 years (Class 11–12) |
| Graduation | B.V.Sc. & A.H. / B.F.Sc. | 5.5 years / 4 years |
| After Graduation | M.V.Sc. / M.F.Sc. | 2 years |
| After Post-Graduation | Ph.D., professional certifications, or senior practice in the field | 3–5 years (optional) |
Important Facts
- Entry qualification: B.V.Sc. & A.H. / B.F.Sc..
- Most institutes ask for 50–60% in the qualifying examination; reserved categories usually get a 5% relaxation.
- Admission is through the entrance exams listed below — national tests plus the state CET where applicable.
- Government and private institutes both offer this route; fee levels differ sharply between them.
- Scholarships listed on the HBK scholarships page apply to most of these programmes.
Leading Institutes in India
| # | Institute | Entrance / Category | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of Vet. Science, Lala Lajpat Rai Uni. of Vet. and Animal Sciences, Hisar, Haryana | Veterinary Sciences | luvas.edu.in/ |
| 1 | College of Fisheries, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University., Nellore, Andhra Pradesh | Fishery Sciences | svvu.edu.in/ |
| 2 | College of Vet. and Animal Science, Rajasthan Uni. of Vet. & Animal Sciences, Bikaner, Rajasthan | Veterinary Sciences | rajuvas.org/ |
| 2 | College of Fisheries, Assam Agri. University., Raha, Assam | Fishery Sciences | aau.ac.in/ |
| 3 | ICAR - Indian Vet. Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh | Veterinary Sciences | icar.org.in/ |
| 3 | College of Fisheries, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agri. University, Dholi, Bihar | Fishery Sciences | www.rpcau.ac.in/ |
| 4 | College of Vet. Science, Guru Angad Dev Vet. and Animal Sciences Uni., Ludhiana, Punjab | Veterinary Sciences | gadvasu.in/ |
| 4 | College of Fisheries, Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidalaya, Kawardha, Chhattisgarh | Fishery Sciences | cgkv.ac.in/ |
| 5 | College of Vet. Science and Animal Husbandry, UP Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalay Evam Go-anusandhan Sansthan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh | Veterinary Sciences | upvetuniv.edu.in/ |
| 5 | College of Fisheries, Junagadh Agri. University, Veraval, Gujarat | Fishery Sciences | www.jau.in/ |
| 6 | Post Graduate Insti. of Vet. Edu. and Research, Rajasthan Uni. of Vet. & Animal Sciences, Jaipur, Rajasthan | Veterinary Sciences | rajuvas.org/jaipur/ |
| 6 | Faculty of Fisheries, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agri. Sciences & Tech., Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir | Fishery Sciences | skuastkashmir.ac.in/ |
| 7 | College of Vet. & Animal Sciences, Kerala Vet. and Animal Science Uni., Thrissur, Kerala | Veterinary Sciences | www.kvasu.ac.in/ |
| 7 | College of Fisheries Science, Birsa Agri. University, Gumla, Jharkhand | Fishery Sciences | www.bauranchi.org/ |
| 8 | College of Vet. & Animal Sciences, Govind Ballabh Pant Uni. of Agriculture & Tech., Pantnagar, Uttarakhand | Veterinary Sciences | www.gbpuat.ac.in/ |
| 8 | College of Fisheries, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal & Fisheries Sciences University, Mangalore, Karnataka | Fishery Sciences | kvafsu.edu.in/ |
| 9 | College of Vet. and Animal Science, Rajasthan Uni. of Vet. & Animal Sciences, Udaipur, Rajasthan | Veterinary Sciences | rajuvas.org/udaipur/ |
| 9 | College of Fisheries, Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies, Panangad, Kerala | Fishery Sciences | kufos.ac.in/ |
| 10 | College of Vet. Science and Animal Husbandry, Orissa Uni. of Agriculture & Tech., Bhubaneswar, Odisha | Veterinary Sciences | ouat.ac.in/ |
| 10 | College of Fisheries Science, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh | Fishery Sciences | www.ndvsu.org/ |
| 11 | Madras Vet. College, Tamil Nadu Vet. & Animal Sciences Uni., Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Veterinary Sciences | tanuvas.ac.in/ |
| 11 | Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Deemed-to-be-University, Mumbai, Maharashtra | Fishery Sciences | www.cife.edu.in/ |
| 12 | Dr. G.C. Negi College of Vet. and Animal Sci., CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalay, Palampur, HP | Veterinary Sciences | hillagric.ac.in/ |
| 12 | College of Fisheries, Orissa University of Agri. & Tech., Berhampur, Odisha | Fishery Sciences | www.ouat.nic.in/ |
| 13 | NTR College of Vet. Science, Sri Venkateswara Vet. Uni., Gannavaram, Andhra Pradesh | Veterinary Sciences | www.svvu.edu.in/ |
| 13 | College of Fisheries, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab | Fishery Sciences | www.gadvasu.in/ |
| 14 | Bihar Vet. College, Bihar Animal Science Uni., Patna, Bihar | Veterinary Sciences | basu.org.in/ |
| 14 | College of Fisheries, Maharana Pratap University of Agri. & Tech., Udaipur, Rajasthan | Fishery Sciences | www.mpuat.ac.in/ |
| 15 | College of Vet. Science and Animal Husbandry, Kamdhenu Uni., Anand, Gujarat | Veterinary Sciences | www.kamdhenuuni.edu.in/ |
| 15 | Fisheries College and Research Institute, Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu | Fishery Sciences | www.tnjfu.ac.in/ |
Institutions Abroad
| Institute | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Veterinary College | United Kingdom | www.rvc.ac.uk/ |
| University of California, Davis — Veterinary Medicine | United States | www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ |
| Utrecht University | Netherlands | www.uu.nl/en |
Entrance Exams
| Exam | Full name | What it admits you to | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEET UG | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test | B.V.Sc. & A.H. Course across Veterinary Sciences colleges in India | neet.nta.nic.in/ |
| CETUG-AAU | Common Entrance Test | B.V.Sc. & A.H. course at Assam Agricultural University-Assam | aau.ac.in/ |
| MP-PV & FT | Madhya Pradesh Pre Veterinary & Fishery Test | B.V.Sc. & AH and B.F.Sc. across Colleges in Madhya Pradesh | peb.mp.gov.in/ |
| UP-CATET | Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test | B.V.Sc. & AH and B.F.Sc. programs at Agriculture Universities across Uttar Pradesh | upcatetadmissions.org/ |
| BCECE | Bihar Combine Entrance Competitive Exam | B.F.Sc. and B.V. Sc. & AH across Agri. Universities in Bihar | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in/ |
| MHT-CET | Maharashtra Technical Common Entrance Test | B.F.Sc. across Agri. Universities in Maharashtra | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| AP-EAPCET (AM Category) | Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test | B.F.Sc. and B.V. Sc. & A.H. across Agri. Universities in Andhra Pradesh | sche.ap.gov.in/EAPCET |
| CG-PAT | Pre Agriculture Test | B.F.Sc. and B.V.Sc. & A.H. courses across Agriculture Universities in Chhattisgarh | cgkv.ac.in/ |
| JCECE | Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination | B.V. Sc. & A.H. and B.F.Sc. courses within the State of Jharkhand | jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in/ |
| SKUAST-J CET | Common Entrance Test | B.V. Sc. & A.H. courses at SKUAST | skuast.org/ |
| KEA-CET | Karnataka Examination Authority Common Entrance Test | B.V.Sc. & A.H., B.F.Sc (Fisheries), in all Govt. & Affiliated Colleges in Karnataka | cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea/ |
| TS-EAMCET AM | Engineering Agriculture & Medical Common Entrance Test)Agriculture Medicine | B.F.Sc. and B.V.Sc. & AH across Agri. Universities in Telangana | eamcet.tsche.ac.in/ |
| GBPUAT-CEE | Common Entrance Exam | B.F.Sc. and B.V. Sc. & AH at GBP Univ. of Agri. And Tech. Uttarakhand | gbpuat.ac.in/ |
| GUJCET | Gujarat Common Entrance Test | B.V.Sc. & AH and B.F.Sc. programs across Agriculture Universities in Gujarat | gujcet.gseb.org/ |
Work Description
- 01Plan and carry out field surveys, sampling or observation campaigns.
- 02Analyse samples, imagery or instrument data in the laboratory.
- 03Map findings using GIS and remote-sensing software.
- 04Prepare technical reports for industry or government use.
- 05Advise on resource, hazard or land-use decisions.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Genuine fieldwork instead of a desk-only career
- Strong PSU and government recruitment
- Geospatial skills are in growing demand
Cons
- Extended field postings in remote areas
- Recruitment cycles depend on government notifications
- Research careers need a PhD
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Sources
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