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his admission. The result of this will be quite encouraging as
it will tend to man the department only with the best type
of officers in the subordinate cadre. Among those selected,
11 were awarded stipends from local bodies, 2 from Government
and the remaining 4 joined as private students.

16, At the end of the year there were 52 Bihar and Orissa
students on training in the college, compared with 58 in 1924-25.
Of this number, 26 were Hindus, 20 Muhammadans and
6 Indian Christians. According to nationality, 34 were
Biharis, 6 Bengalis, 6 Oriyas and 6 Ohota Nagpuris.

The following table shows the results of the annual examina-
tion of the Bengal Veterinary College in respect of the Bihar
and Orissa students :—

17.  The State scholar studying in the Royal College of
Veterinary Surgeons, London, will finish his diploma and degree
courses and also the training in the methods of dairying, milk
recording, etc., in October 1926. It is proposed to grant another
State scholarship during 1926-27 provided the sanction of the
Secretary of State to the establishment of the veterinary college
is received in time.

18.   During the year, three subordinate officers received
training ; one went through the short course for six months
at the Imperial Institute of Veterinary Research, Muktesar,
and the other two attended the post graduate class for nine
months at the Madras Veterinary College.

19.  Thirty-two veterinary assistant surgeons appeared at
the half-yearly professional examinations. Of these, 13 passed
and were duly promoted to the next higher grades.

20.  The cost of training amounted to Rs. 2,900 in England
and Rs. 862 in India excluding the contribution payable towards
the upkeep of the Bengal Veterinary College, the account of
which has not yet been settled.