VCI Counselling 2026: If you wish to be a part of B.V. Sc & A.H under the 15% AIQ, the concerned web page is vci.admissions.nic.in. Wherein, round wise dates for VCI counselling, choices filling schedule, category-wise fees, counselling schedule and eligibility can be confirmed as per NEET UG 2026 score.
Veterinary Council of India (VCI) organized its counseling session for 15% of All India Quota in order to offer 734 seats for B.V. Sc & A.H. Admission against 15% AIQ to be given as per NEET UG 2026 merit.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body (15% AIQ) | Veterinary Council of India (VCI) |
| Conducting body (85% State Quota) | Respective state counselling authorities |
| Qualifying exam | NEET UG 2026 |
| Course offered | B.V.Sc & A.H (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry) |
| Number of seats | 734 seats under 15% AIQ |
| Official website | vci.admissions.nic.in |
Seats Available Under VCI Counselling 2026
A total of 734 seats in B.V.Sc & A.H are being filled through the 15% All India Quota counselling being conducted by VCI. It may be noted that the remaining 85% of veterinary seats in each state are being filled through respective state-level counselling authorities and not against the VCI portal.
VCI Counselling 2026 Important Dates
Round 2 Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment | September 1 to 2, 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking | September 1 to 2, 2026 |
| Seat allotment processing | September 3, 2026 |
| Result / allotment announcement | September 4, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted college | September 4 to 8, 2026 |
Stray Round Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and fee payment | September 9 to 10, 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking | September 9 to 10, 2026 |
| Seat allotment processing | September 11, 2026 |
| Result / allotment announcement | September 12, 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted college | September 12 to 15, 2026 |
VCI Counselling 2026 Registration Fee
The registration fee for VCI Counselling 2026 is different for different categories and rounds as mentioned below.
| Category | Registration Fee (Round 1 & Round 2) |
|---|---|
| General | Rs 1,000 |
| EWS/OBC | Rs 900 |
| SC/ST/PH/Transgender | Rs 500 |
| Category | Stray Round Participation Fee |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC/PIO | Rs 50,000 |
| SC/ST/PH/Transgender | Rs 25,000 |
How to Apply for VCI Counselling 2026
- Visit the official website vci.admissions.nic.in.
- Register yourself by entering your NEET UG 2026 details and your counselling login.
- Pay round-wise registration fees as per your category.
- Log in and fill your college/course choice in order of your preference.
- Lock your choices before the closing window.
- Check the seat allotment result on the announced dates.
- If allotted a seat, download your allotment letter and report to the college within the reporting window.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only those candidates who have qualified the NEET UG 2026 can register for VCI Counselling 2026.
- The choices which are not locked manually are locked automatically at the end of the registration window and hence candidates must not leave the procedure for the last minute.
- Stray round participation has a significantly higher largely non-refundable fee as compared to Round 1 and Round 2 and therefore the candidates must first confirm seat availability as well as preference before registering for the same.
- The reporting to the VCI allotted institute within the specified dates is mandatory as failure to do so can lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
- Keep printouts of the registration form, locked choices and allotment letter for all future reference and verification.
