VCRI – Orathanadu
Advancing Veterinary Science Through Excellence in Animal Healthcare and Research Education
About VCRI – Orathanadu
VCRI – Orathanadu, a constituent college of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), was established to strengthen veterinary education and animal healthcare services in the Thanjavur region of Tamil Nadu. The institution focuses on producing skilled veterinary professionals equipped with scientific knowledge, clinical expertise, and research capabilities in animal husbandry and veterinary medicine. The campus provides advanced veterinary laboratories, clinical animal hospitals, diagnostic facilities, and field training units. With strong emphasis on livestock health, dairy science, poultry management, and rural veterinary outreach, the college plays a key role in supporting the agricultural and animal husbandry economy of Tamil Nadu.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
NEET Qualification
Candidates must qualify NEET and meet eligibility criteria for veterinary admission under state counseling.
Tamil Nadu Veterinary Counseling
Apply through TANUVAS/state veterinary counseling process for seat allocation.
Merit & Rank Evaluation
Selection is based on NEET score, reservation category, and merit ranking.
Seat Allotment & Confirmation
Confirm allotted seat by paying admission fees within the specified timeline.
Campus Reporting & Enrollment
Report to VCRI Orathanadu campus for document verification and enrollment process.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Tamil Nadu Government SC/ST Scholarship
- BC/MBC Welfare Scholarship
- Merit-Based Veterinary Scholarship
- First Graduate Scholarship
- Minority Welfare Scholarship
- National Talent Scholarship
- Institutional Academic Scholarship
- Chief Minister Education Assistance
- Rural Student Support Scholarship
- Post Matric Scholarship
Hostel Facilities
Events
- World Veterinary Day Celebrations
- Animal Health Camps
- Livestock Awareness Programs
- Rural Veterinary Outreach Camps
- Annual Cultural Fest - VetFest Orathanadu
- Clinical Skill Competitions
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Veterinary Clinical Skills Club
- Animal Nutrition Club
- Research & Innovation Club
- Livestock Management Club
- Wildlife Health Club
Cultural Clubs
- Dance Club
- Music Club
- Drama Club
- Art & Craft Club
- Literary Club
Community Service
- Veterinary Rural Camps
- Livestock Health Drives
- Vaccination Awareness Programs
- Animal Welfare Initiatives
- Farmers Training Programs
- Zoonotic Disease Awareness Camps