AIPVT 2026 Counselling has been started from 18th August 2026 for Round I. AIPVT exam which is replaced by NEET is conducted for admission to B.V.Sc. and A.H degree courses. Admission to the veterinary courses will be done on the basis of NEET 2026 score.
Admission is provided based on NEET 2026 scores..Get complete information from below….
AIPVT 2026 Counselling – OPEN
AIPVT 2026 Counselling (Round I) has been started from 18th August 2026 via online mode. Click here to register.
Admission into these courses can be done under 15% All India Quota seats (except Jammu & Kashmir). Counselling for remaining 85% of seats are carried out separately by the respective state/ university. In this article, candidates can get the details regarding AIPVT Counselling 2026.
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Here, candidates must check some important points related to AIPVT 2026 counselling.
- The AIPVT counselling 2026 has been conducted through online mode only.
- Candidates have to register online to participating in the counselling rounds.
- Online counselling has been started from 18th August 2026.
- Candidates have to fill and lock their preference for colleges and course.
- Candidates failing to register for counselling within the specified time will not be eligible for allotment of seats.
- After the registration, candidates must also take the printout of the application form.
Registration Fee For Round 1, 2 & Stray Round:
| Category | Fees |
| General candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
| EWS/ OBC candidates | Rs. 900/- |
| SC/ ST/ PwD/ (PH) Transgender | Rs. 500/- |
| Stray Round | |
| General/ EWS/ PIO/ OBC | Rs. 50,000/- |
| SC/ ST/ PH/ Transgender | Rs. 25, 000/- |
AIPVT 2026 Counselling Schedule
Here, candidates must check the AIPVT 2026 counselling schedule.
| Events | Dates 2026 (Announced) |
| Round 1 Counselling |
|
| Publication of Information bulletin & available seats under 15% AIQ | 16th August 2026 |
| Starting of online registration Choice filling/Choice locking & registration fee payment | 18th August 2026 |
| Closing of online registration Choice filling/Choice locking & registration fee payment | 23rd August 2026 |
| Seat allotment | 24th August 2026 |
| Publication of allotment result | 25th August 2026 |
| Reporting to the allotted college | 25th to 31st August 2026 |
| Round 2 Counselling | |
| Registration | 1st to 2nd September 2026 |
| Choice Filling | 1st to 2nd September 2026 |
| Seat Allotment | 3rd September 2026 |
| Allotment result | 4th September 2026 |
| Reporting at allotted college | 4th to 8th September 2026 |
| Stray Round Counselling | |
| Counselling Registration | 9th to 10th September 2026 |
| Choice filling | 9th to 10th September 2026 |
| Seat Allotment | 11th September 2026 |
| Declaration of final result | 12th September 2026 |
| Reporting to the allotted college | 12th to 15th September 2026 |
AIPVT 2026 Merit List
VCI publish the merit list and waiting list on the basis of candidates score in NEET exam. Both the merit list will be used for counselling and allotment of seats under 15% All India Quota seats.
The merit list will be prepared equivalent to number of seats available for the allotment in all courses under 15% AIQ seats. Waiting list will be prepared having six times the number of candidates in the merit list.
On the basis of merit list, the authority will allot the seats to the candidates after participating in the counselling. The seats will be allotted only after the verification of original documents.
AIPVT 2026 Tie-Breaking
In case two or more candidates secure equal marks in the exam, then VCI follows tie breaking procedure. Following below are the procedure to award higher preference:
- Candidate obtaining higher marks in NEET Biology paper will be given preference.
- If tie still persists, candidates having higher marks in NEET chemistry paper will be given preference.
- If still persists, candidates with less number of wrong answer in all subjects will be given preference.
- If tie still persists, candidates older in age will be given preference.
AIPVT 2026 Counselling Procedure
Following below are the steps to participate in the AIPVT 2026 counselling.
Step 1: Registration
- Visit the official website of AIPVT (link is given above).
- Candidates have to first register to participate in counselling.
- Fill details such as name, roll number, date of birth, application number.
- Candidate will proceed to next step after successful registration.
Step 2: Choice filling and Registration
- Candidates have to fill their preferred veterinary colleges choices in drop down menu.
- Candidates are advised to fill maximum number of choices, so that their chances of getting seat in best college are high.
- After filling preference, save and lock them.
- Choices once locked cannot be modify. So fill the choices carefully.
- Take a print copy of locked choices for future reference.
Step 3: Allotment of Seat
- The authority release the AIPVT 2026 seat allotment/counselling letter result on official website.
- Seats are allotted to candidates on the basis of merit list, preference of college and availability of seats.
Step 4: Reporting at the allotted college
- After the allotment of the seat, candidates have to report to the allotted college within specified date to complete admission procedure.
Documents Required
After the seat being allotted to the candidates, they have to report at the allotted college for document verification and completion of admission process.
Candidates have to carry all the specified documents on admission day. Candidates failing to produce any of the documents can lead to rejection of candidature. Following below are the list of documents required for counselling:
- 4 passport size photograph and 1 postcard size photograph
- AIPVT 2026 admit card
- AIPVT 2026 result
- Counselling letter
- Date of birth certificate (10th certificate or equivalent)
- Class 12th mark sheet and certificate.
- Qualifying examination mark sheet
- Character certificate
- Identity proof
- Provisional certificate (for candidate who passed out in the year 2026)
If you have any other queries regarding AIPVT 2026 Counselling, you can ask your queries in the comment below.