Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal (VCRI) was established in 1985, and it is affiliated to Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. The college’s main aim was to train the graduates so that they can provide effective medical services for the livestock and pets of the region.
The college offers three B. Tech courses of 4 years duration in Food technology, Poultry Technology, and Dairy Technology along with a 5-year bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science and Animal husbandry. Apart from these, the college also offers postgraduate degrees namely a Master of Veterinary Science in 22 disciplines, an M. Tech (Food Technology), a Ph.D. in 20 disciplines of animal and veterinary sciences, and a Ph.D. in Food Technology.
Admission into VCRI Namakkal is based on merits secured by the candidates. Those candidates interested in applying for admission into the college can do so through their official website. The candidates seeking admission into the undergraduate courses must secure the minimum criteria of marks in the qualifying examination, and postgraduate candidates are required to have the necessary UG degree for the course they are seeking admission into.
Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal’s (VCRI) infrastructural facilities include the main library equipped with internet facilities consisting of 9975 books, 2800 back volumes, 87 Journals, 48 video cassettes, and 97 DVD/CD resources. Apart from the main library, every department has an individual library filled with important books pertaining to their respective departments. The Computer Centre provides students with free hands-on training in computer applications.
The campus of VCRI Namakkal has the Animal Feed Analytical and Quality Assurance Laboratory which is used to test the feeds meant for poultry and livestock. The hospital at Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal is used for imparting training to veterinary graduates, and a separate department of Clinics with staff from all the clinical subjects was established with goal of providing better and more efficient service to the livestock and pets of the region along with providing proper training to the graduates.
The wifi-enabled college campus consists of spacious and well-maintained classrooms for the students. The seminar halls are used for conducting lectures, meetings, seminars, etc. The College provides separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The P.G students have separate hostels from the undergraduate students. The hostels have several amenities such as free internet connectivity for the students after college hours, a centralized kitchen with steam cooking equipment, and a solar water heating system is available at both men's and ladies' hostels. Twice a week, a part-time medical officer visits the hospitals to provide free medical care to the students.
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Admission Procedure
Veterinary College and Research Institute conduct the admission process based on merits secured by a candidate. Candidates interested in seeking admission at VCRI can apply through the official website of the institution. Candidates applying for the UG courses must secure a minimum percentage of criterion marks in the qualifying examination.
Faculty
The dedicated faculty members at Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal (VCRIN) are drawn from all over the country, having expertise in their own field of research and teaching. The faculty works tirelessly towards imparting quality education, which remains the main plank of enterprise at VCRIN. Students repose faith in the faculty's academic splendor and take pride in their imposing eminence. No stone is left unturned by them to prepare the students for a brighter horizon.
Contact Details
5566+HH3, Mohanur - Namakkal - Sendamangalam - Rasipuram Rd, Namakkal- 637002
04286 266 491
deanvcri@tanuvas.org.in
Latest Updates: 18th November, 2022
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