Archive · 15 Nov 2025
West Bengal Launches First Private Veterinary College to Address Professional Shortage
A new school for training animal doctors, called veterinarians, has opened in West Bengal.
It's the first private one in the area and is located in a place called Mogra in Hooghly.
This school is important because there aren't enough veterinarians in India right now, and more will be needed in the future.
The school can take 80 students each year for a program that lasts over five years, including a year of practice.
To get in, students need to do well on a big test called NEET and also have good grades in science and English from their previous studies.
The school is approved by important veterinary organizations and is linked to a university.
This helps make sure that more animals will get the care they need.
West Bengal's first private veterinary college, JIS College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (JISCOVAS), has begun functioning in Mogra, Hooghly.
The college offers a five-and-a-half-year Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) program, including a one-year internship.
Annual intake is capped at 80 students, with admissions requiring NEET qualification and minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English at the 10+2 level.
The institution is affiliated with WBUAFS and recognized by the VCI, aiming to bridge the critical gap in veterinary professionals in India.
India faces a 60% shortfall of veterinarians, with demand projected to increase significantly by 2040.
- Who
- JIS College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (JISCOVAS)
- What
- Commencement of operations for West Bengal's first private veterinary college.
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned, but functioning from Friday)
- Where
- Mogra, Hooghly district, West Bengal
- Why
- To address the significant shortfall and projected rise in demand for veterinarians in India and West Bengal, and to boost the livestock sector which contributes to the state's GDP.
Need for Veterinary Professionals
Private Sector Role
Addressing the Shortage
Need for Veterinary Professionals
India faces a significant shortfall of veterinarians, with a projected demand of 2.84 lakh by 2040, indicating a critical need for more trained professionals.
Private Sector Role
The establishment of private institutions like JIS College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences is crucial for expanding the capacity in veterinary education and services to meet this rising demand.
- College Name
- JIS College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (JISCOVAS)
- Location
- Mogra, Hooghly district, West Bengal
- Campus Size
- 30 acres
- Program Offered
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.)
- Program Duration
- Five and a half years (including a compulsory one-year internship)
- Annual Intake Capacity
- 80 students
- Affiliation
- West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences (WBUAFS)
- Recognition
- Veterinary Council of India (VCI)
- Admission Criteria
- NEET qualification, 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English at 10+2 level (general category)
- Eligible Age Range
- 18 to 25 years
