Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur

Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur (MAFSU) was established in 2000 as a specialized public state university dedicated to veterinary, animal husbandry, dairy science, and fishery sciences education and research. Located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, the university serves as a premier institution for livestock and fishery development in India. MAFSU is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The university is affiliated with the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and operates under the Government of Maharashtra. Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur offers comprehensive academic programmes across multiple levels including undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies. The university provides Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.), Bachelor of Fishery Science (B.F.Sc.), Master's programmes in various veterinary and fishery disciplines, and PhD programmes in specialized research areas. The institution comprises multiple constituent colleges, affiliated colleges, and research stations spread across Maharashtra, making it one of the largest veterinary and fishery science education networks in India. Admission to various programmes at Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur is conducted through state-level and national-level entrance examinations. For undergraduate programmes, admissions are primarily through the Common Entrance Test conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra. Postgraduate admissions are based on the All India Entrance Examination for Postgraduate programmes conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR-AIEEA-PG). The university also accepts ICAR-AIEEA-PhD scores for doctoral programme admissions. With a strong focus on practical training, research excellence, and rural veterinary services, MAFSU has established itself as a crucial institution contributing to animal health, livestock productivity, and sustainable fishery development in Maharashtra and beyond.