The Institute of Community Service (ICS), Dhangadhi, offers an 18-month Pre-Diploma in Livestock Production/Animal Health (JTA) program affiliated with CTEVT. This course prepares students for hands-on roles in the veterinary and livestock sectors through structured learning and supervised practice. Admission is based on CTEVT’s entrance examination; applicants must have completed SEE or an equivalent level.
The course is based on the official CTEVT curriculum, which includes:
Animal Health I & II
Dairy and Dairy Products
Livestock Production and Management I & II
Animal Nutrition and Fodder Production
Extension and Community Development
Entrepreneurship Development
On-the-Job Training (6 months)
The full marks for the course total 1500, with OJT covering 500 marks.
Prepare entry-level livestock technicians capable of serving rural and urban communities.
Provide practical knowledge in animal health, dairy, and livestock care
Promote self-reliance and skill-based employment in the agriculture and veterinary sectors
Graduates can contribute in various capacities, such as veterinary assistants, livestock service providers, or technical staff in local government and private farms. The course also lays a foundation for further diploma-level or veterinary studies.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Diagnose and manage common livestock health problems
Implement routine vaccination and treatment procedures
Support livestock production and dairy operations
Guide farmers on nutrition and animal husbandry practices
Practical handling of livestock and clinical procedures
Dairy lab operations
Field observation and animal farm visits
Report writing and community extension work
ICS uses an applied learning model, which includes classroom instruction, audiovisual tools, lab work, and farm-based training. Internal evaluations, unit tests, and final exams are conducted under CTEVT guidelines.
Minimum SEE pass or equivalent
Must appear and pass the entrance exam conducted by CTEVT
Admission within 15 days of the result publication
Graduates may find roles in:
Veterinary hospitals
Livestock service centers
Municipal agricultural offices
Private farms and agri-enterprises
Self-employment through livestock farming
1 scholarship for the highest scorer in the open competition
3 full scholarships for the classified group toppers in the entrance exam
Total intake capacity: 40 students
4 seats reserved for scholarship recipients
ICS has over twenty years of experience providing practical, field-oriented veterinary education. Its in-house veterinary and dairy labs, trained faculty, and structured field visits offer future livestock technicians a grounded and practical learning environment.
The Pre-Diploma in Livestock Production/Animal Health program at ICS, Dhangadhi, is ideal for students seeking applied skills in livestock and veterinary medicine. Its CTEVT affiliation and practical training modules help build a pathway to meaningful employment and agricultural service.
