Dreaming of a BVSc & AH seat under VCI 15% All India Quota? The 2025 Round-1 results are out, and they’ve brought both surprises and reality checks for NEET aspirants. Despite a strong performance, even 500+ marks couldn’t ensure a government seat in top veterinary colleges — proving how competitive this year’s admission season truly is.
Let’s decode the actual cut-off ranges, college-wise AIRs, and the category-wise score brackets that defined Round-1 admissions.
Institutions like Madras Veterinary College (Chennai), IVRI Bareilly, Bikaner, Pantnagar, Navsari, and Mathura (DUVASU) recorded some of the tightest closing ranks this season.
Open category cut-off hovered between:
These colleges remain the first preference for aspirants targeting government BVSc & AH seats under the VCI quota.
Colleges such as Meerut, Parbhani, Pookode, Thrissur, Jabalpur, Hisar, Ludhiana, and Bangalore represented the mid-tier cut-off segment, closing around:
Students scoring within this band still had high chances of government allotment — especially in EWS and OBC categories.
The private veterinary colleges (e.g., Apollo Jaipur, Arawali Sikar, Nagaland, Mizoram, Telangana) admitted students at significantly lower marks compared to government institutions.
Their Round-1 general category cut-off extended to:
These colleges continue to play a major role for aspirants aiming to secure BVSc seats through self-financed or management quota pathways.
Category | Safe AIR Range | Approx. Marks Range |
OPEN / UR | Up to 45,000 – 55,000 | 500 – 520+ |
EWS | 50,000 – 60,000 | 495 – 510 |
OBC | 55,000 – 70,000 | 485 – 500 |
SC | 1,60,000 – 2,10,000 | 400 – 425 |
ST | 2,00,000 – 2,60,000 | 375 – 405 |
This breakdown shows that marginal differences of 10–15 marks could shift a student’s chances across categories.
Round-1 witnessed unprecedented score fluctuations in the PWD quota.
Some of the most striking examples include:
Due to fewer applicants in PWD category, Round-2 is expected to witness significant upward mobility, offering real opportunities for late entrants.
Government Colleges Closed Early: Top institutions filled fast, especially for General & EWS.
Private Colleges Open: Round-2 and Mop-Up rounds will see active movement in self-financed seats.
OBC & EWS should target 495+ marks to stay secure for government seats.
SC/ST candidates below 1.8 lakh AIR still stand a chance in Round-2.
PWD aspirants are in a strong advantage zone with re-registration.
Expert Tip: As OBC/EWS students push upward in Round-2, expect SC/ST cut-offs to tighten marginally — early registration and accurate choice-filling are crucial.
Competition under the VCI 15% All India Quota has reached record intensity. With Round-2 around the corner, candidates need a strategic approach — realistic choice-filling, college preference management, and early document verification.
If you’re serious about locking a BVSc seat, guided counselling can make all the difference.
