Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University

Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) was established in 1989 and is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is a State Public university dedicated exclusively to veterinary and animal sciences education, research, and extension activities. TANUVAS operates under the jurisdiction of the Government of Tamil Nadu and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The university is accredited by the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). TANUVAS offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes including Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programmes across veterinary sciences, animal husbandry, dairy science, fisheries science, and allied disciplines. The university comprises seven constituent colleges, ten regional research centres, and numerous extension centres spread across Tamil Nadu. Admissions to various programmes are conducted through entrance examinations including TANUVAS Entrance Examination, ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission), and NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) for veterinary programmes. The university has consistently maintained its position as one of India's premier veterinary universities, producing skilled veterinary professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs who contribute significantly to animal health, production, and welfare sectors. TANUVAS has established collaborations with international universities and organisations for research, faculty exchange, and student mobility programmes.