Fishery Sciences

It involves catching, processing, marketing and conservation of fish. Fisheries Science is an academic discipline of managing and understanding fisheries. This is a multidisciplinary subject that includes the biological study of life, habits and breeding of various species of fish.

Direction

Stream Graduation After Graduation After Post Graduation
Path 1
 Clear Class XII with Science Stream with Biology Pursue Bachelors in Fishery Sciences (B.F.Sc.) for 4 years Pursue Master's in Fishery Sciences (M.F.Sc.) - 2 years Pursue Ph.D for 3-5 years.
Path 2
 Clear Class XII with Science Stream with Biology Pursue B.Sc. (Hons) in Aquaculture or B.Sc. Life Science for 3 years Pursue MBA for 2 years Pursue Ph.D for 3-5 years.
Path 3
 Clear Class XII with Science Stream with Biology Pursue Bachelors in Fishery Sciences (B.F.Sc.) for 4 years/ Pursue B.Sc. (Hons) in Aquaculture for 3 years Pursue PG Diploma in Fishery Sciences for 1 year -

Personality Traits

  1. Genuine interest in marine life
  2. Free from sea sickness
  3. Research oriented
  4. Dedication & devotion to work
  5. Patient
  6. Curious & inquisitive mind
  7. Quick thinking
  8. Ability to come up with new ideas

Job Prospects

  1. State Departments of Agriculture & organisations
  2. Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT)
  3. National Fisheries Development Board
  4. Marine Products Export Development Authority
  5. Govt. Survey organizations
  6. Banks
  7. Aquaculture Farms
  8. Hatcheries
  9. Processing plants
  10. Commercial fish farming
  11. Marine products industry
  12. Teaching

Prominent Colleges

  • Institute
  • Karnataka Veterinary Animal & Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar (Karnataka)
  • Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, Tamil Nadu
  • Punjab Agricultural University, Ferozpur
  • Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training, Kerala
  • Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai
  • West Bengal University of Animal & Fisheries Sciences, Kolkata
  • Maharashtra Animal & Fisheries Sciences University, Nagpur
  • Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi
  • Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar
  • Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Uttaranchal