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BFSc stands for Bachelor of Fisheries Science and is an undergraduate program where the students are taught about the science and economic aspects of fishing, farming of fish and fish products industries. The 3-4 year degree expose the students to subjects such as ichthyology, limnology, aquaculture engineering, fishing craft technology, post harvest technology, microbiology and biochemistry. There is knowledge imparted on aspects such as sustainable fishing, fishery resources management, sustaining the aquatic habitat, and fishing business.
The tests accepted for admission to BFSc programs include NEET UG, state level tests like Odisha JEE Main, AUAT in Andhra Pradesh and tests of agricultural or veterinary universities. Many colleges also admit students on the basis of their 12th board percentage especially in the stream of biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics. Few seats are available and scoring good marks in these entrance tests is mandatory to get into top BFSc colleges like College of Fisheries in Kerala, West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, and Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth in Maharashtra.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Fisheries Science |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology |
| Top Colleges | Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, College of Fisheries, Kerala Agricultural University, College of Fisheries, Andhra Pradesh |
| Entrance Exam | ICAR AIEEA, MHT CET, CUET, UPCATET, AP EAMCET |
1. 10+2 pass in science section (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) from any recognized board with 50% marks in aggregate.
2. Certain colleges may have Mathematics as a compulsory subject in 10+2.
3. For SC/ST category students there is a relaxation of 5% marks.
4. While some institutes have their own specific admission test, some others take into consideration national/state level tests.
5. Physical fitness is crucial as the job entails a lot of field/lab work and vessels operating.
6. Some of the physical requirements that are usually set by some institutes include good eyesight, no color blindness, the candidate must be of average build.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Aquaculture | Fish nutrition, Pond management, Fish diseases, Hatchery management, Seed production, Harvesting and post-harvest technology |
| Fisheries Biology | Fish taxonomy, Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Reproduction, Fish ecology |
| Fisheries Resource Management | Fishery economics, Fishery statistics, Fisheries law and policy, Fisheries management, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries |
| Fish Processing Technology | Fish preservation, Fish products, Quality control, Food safety, By-product utilization |
| Oceanography | Marine environment, Ocean currents, Waves, Tides, Marine organisms |
| Statistics | Data collection, Data analysis, Probability, Sampling techniques, Hypothesis testing |
| Economics | Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Agricultural economics, Fishery econom |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government B.F.Sc Universities in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University | Nagpur, Maharashtra | -- |
| Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology | Pantnagar, Uttarakhand | INR 41,736 |
| Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya | Raipur, Chhattisgarh | -- |
| Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University | Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu | INR 11,340 |
| Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology | Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh | INR 46,650 |
| Annamalai University | Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu | INR 31,210 |
| Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University | Ludhiana, Punjab | INR 66,155 |
| Central Agricultural University | Imphal, Manipur | INR 2,980 |
| Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth | Parbhani, Maharashtra | INR 18,850 |
| Assam Agricultural University | Jorhat, Assam | INR 13,230 |
| Specialization | Job Profile | Average Salary (per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture | Aquaculture Manager | ₹ 4,50,000 - ₹ 6,00,000 |
| Fisheries Management | Fisheries Officer | ₹ 3,50,000 - ₹ 5,50,000 |
| Fish Pathology | Fish Pathologist | ₹ 4,00,000 - ₹ 6,50,000 |
| Fish Nutrition | Feed Manager | ₹ 3,50,000 - ₹ 5,50,000 |
| Fisheries Extension | Extension Officer | ₹ 3,00,000 - ₹ 5,00,000 |
| Fish Genetics | Geneticist | ₹ 4,50,000 - ₹ 7,00,000 |
| Fish Biotechnology | Biotechnologist | ₹ 5,00,000 - ₹ 8,00,000 |
| Fisheries Economics | Economist | ₹ 4,00,000 - ₹ 6,50,000 |
| Fishery Engineering | Engineer | ₹ 5,50,000 - ₹ 8,50,000 |
