Instructional skill has been conceptualised as set of teaching behaviors, which are especially effective in bringing about desired changes in pupils. It is one of the key factors for student learning. Researches have shown that judicious use of various instructional skills can enhance the learning upto a considerable limit. The use of such skills is more relevant in the case of skill oriented studies like veterinary sciences. Student here has to acquire the knowledge and skill to deal with various aspects of veterinary and animal husbandry practices. In this context, proper use of instructional skills by the teachers is very important. The present study was an attempt to know students’ perception on instructional skills of veterinary college teachers. The results revealed that the teachers were not properly using some instructional skills and therefore there was a need to train them on this aspect.

Keyword: Instructional skills, Teacher, Student, Learning, Veterinary.