TANUVAS (also known as Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University), Chennai established in 1989 is a State University, currently having 151-200 position in NIRF Ranking 2024. TANUVAS Chennai is approved by ICAR and UGC. Admission in TANUVAS is offered in Engineering, Management and Science at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
| Institute Name | TANUVAS, Chennai |
| Also Known As | Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai |
| Estd. Year | 1989 |
| Approved/Recognised by | ICAR, UGC |
| Type | State University |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. S. Thilagar |
| Address | Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai - 600051, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Contact Number | 044-25551586, 25551587, 25554555, 25554556 |
| Official Website | https://www.tanuvas.ac.in/ |
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University was established in 1989. It is the first veterinary university of the nation. It has 5+ Veterinary College, 10+ Diagnostic Centres and Research Laboratories, 8+ Research Farms, 2+ Krishi Vigyan Kendra, 2+ Farmers’ Training Centres, 18+ Veterinary University Training and Research Centres, College of Poultry Production and Management, and College of Food and Dairy Technology. It is a State University approved by UGC and recognised by ICAR.
Vision: To become an institute of international excellence by pursuing research and providing education in Animal, Food, and Veterinary Sciences. Moreover, it aims at innovations, skills, and knowledge for enhancing the productivity of livestock and poultry through social, environmental, and economically relevant technologies.
Mission: To impart quality education, to emphasise on research, and undertake programs for rural people in different domains of Animal, Food, and Veterinary Sciences in co-operation with the government.
The constituent units of TANUVAS are as follows:
TANUVAS provides Under Graduation courses in B.V.Sc & A.H and B.Tech, Post Graduation courses in M.V.Sc, M.Sc, and M.Tech, PG Diploma, and Ph.D. Students can apply online through the official website of TANUVAS. To seek admission in the University, the students are asked to satisfy the Eligibility Norms mentioned in the table below:
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B.Tech (Dairy Technology / Food Technology) |
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B.V.Sc & A.H |
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M.Tech (Food Technology) |
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M.V.Sc |
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M.Sc (Biotechnology) |
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* Admissions to the Graduation programs are based on academic record, marks in Qualifying Exam and Online Counseling. The admission in Post Graduation is based on the score in qualifying degree, Common Entrance Exam and Counseling. For more information, students are asked to visit the TANUVAS’s official website.
TANUVAS provides financial aid and scholarships to the eligible students. The scholarships provided to the students include:
* To get more details about the scholarships, students can visit the University’s official website.
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
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151-200 out of 200 | 2024 (Universities) |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2023 (Overall) | |
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67 out of 75 | 2022 (State Public Universities) |
| 67 out of 75 | 2021 (State Public Universities) | |
| 59 out of 70 | 2020 (State Public Universities) |
TANUVAS has a University Students Counseling and Placement Cell which is responsible to provide guidance and career advice to the students. It conducts workshops, pre-placement talks, job fairs, and provide information to the students about various career opportunities. It helps make informed choices and facilitates internship and employment opportunities for the students.
TANUVAS provides different facilities for the betterment of the students. This includes the Library which is stocked with Journals, Books, Back Volume, Thesis, Documents, Databases, E-Resources, etc. It provides reprographic services, book bank services, internet, reference services, plagiarism checking tool, OPAC, etc. Hostel facilities are also provided to the students. The hostels are equipped with furnished rooms, mess, TV, common room, warden, and all the basic services. Along with this, the students are provided with a seminar hall, auditorium, clubs, sports facilities, medical facilities, etc.
