The Veterinary Council of India (VCI) is conducting VCI Counselling 2026 for admission to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & A.H) course under the 15% All India Quota (AIQ), through the official portal vci.admissions.nic.in. A total of 734 seats are being filled under this quota, and eligibility is based on the candidate's NEET UG 2026 merit.
Direct Link to VCI Counselling 2026
VCI Counselling 2026 - Quick Overview
VCI Counselling 2026 Important Dates
Round 2 Schedule
Stray Round Schedule
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 conducted by VCI. The remaining 85% of veterinary seats in each state are filled through respective state-level counselling authorities, not through the VCI portal.
VCI Counselling 2026 Registration Fee
The registration fee for VCI Counselling 2026 varies by category and by round, as shown below.
How to Apply for VCI Counselling 2026
- Go to vci.admissions.nic.in.
- Register with your NEET UG 2026 details and create your counselling login.
- Pay the round-wise registration fee applicable to your category.
- Log in and fill your college/course choices in order of preference.
- Lock your choices before the deadline.
- Check the seat allotment result on the announced date.
- If allotted a seat, download the allotment letter and report to the college within the reporting window.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates are eligible to register for VCI Counselling 2026.
- Choices not locked manually are locked automatically at the end of the registration window - candidates should not wait until the last moment.
- Stray round participation involves a significantly higher, largely non-refundable fee compared to Round 1 and Round 2, so candidates should confirm seat availability and preference before registering for it.
- Reporting to the allotted institute within the specified dates is mandatory; failure to report 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.
VCI Counselling 2026 - Important Links
