Bachelor of Fisheries Science

Bachelor of Fisheries Science: Fisheries Science is concerned with the catching, conservation ,  managing, marketing and processing of fish  and is treated as one of the most important areas in the field of science .This field is an interdisciplinary one and needs to collect information from different fields like Oceanography, Management ,Economics , Ecology and biology, Both Bachelor of Fisheries Science and B.Sc. (Fisheries) are almost same. The course curriculum is designed to study various aspects relating to breeding of fish along with farming and husbandry of important fishes and aquatic organisms. The course of study also includes Bachelor of Fisheries Science in marine environment, fresh water and brackish water. Bachelor of Fisheries Science or B.Sc. (fisheries) is a 4 year undergraduate course conducted as 8 semesters. Advantages or Benefits of Doing Bachelor of Fisheries Science           After completing Bachelor of Fisheries Science, the higher option available is to go for M.F.Sc. (Masters of Fisheries Science) or candidates can get into job positions like technicians, biochemist, research assistant, or as biologist etc Eligibility Criteria for Bachelor of Fisheries Science program                              A candidate with a pass in the twelfth standard with the optional subjects as biology and physics along with chemistry can only apply for the test. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi conducts an all India level entrance test for admitting students who are eligible and interested in B.Sc. (Fisheries) or B.F.Sc degree to the Central Institute of Fisheries. Those candidates who are planning to do B.Sc. (Fisheries) or B.F.Sc degree can apply for the exam and score good marks to ensure their admissions in these central institutes. The candidate appearing for the course should be above 17 years of age and should not exceed 20 years. Admission Procedure for B F SC program               Entrance test for Bachelor of Fisheries Science programs are conducted at both national level as well as university level and those candidates willing to do the course can take the test as per their interest and convenience. The application for the Bachelor of Fisheries Science examination can be collected by post or through website .The candidates who reside near by the university or college can collect it directly from the office. The most important thing the candidate should keep in mind is that the completed application should reach the office of the director of the examination before the date as specified in the notification. Entrance exams in India ICAR All India Entrance Examination Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology Common Entrance Examination Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth Commom Admission Test Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Entrance Exam Karnataka Common Entrance Test Junagath Agricultural University Entrance Test Kerala Agricultural University Common Entrance Test Maharana Pratap University Graduate Test Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training Entrance Test Job and Career options for Bachelor of Fisheries Science               Bachelor of Fisheries Science graduates can find job in nationalized banks, fisheries department etc which functions in the public sector. They can also get placed in organizations involved in seafood exports, feed manufacturing units etc. They can also find self employment in the respective field. Employment Areas Fisheries Colleges Research Institutes Fish Farmers Job Types Farm Manager Fisheries Inspector Hatchery Manager Aqua Culturist Fish Exporters Fish Traders Fish Breeders Fishermen Marine Biologist / Marine Scientist Hatchery/ Farm Operator Fisheries Extension Officer / Technical Officer Feed Mill Manager Processing and Production Manager Fish Export Inspector Export Manager R&D Professional Aquaculture Entrepreneur Consultant Assistant Fisheries Development Officer Fisheries Extension Officer District Fisheries Development Officer Remuneration after Bachelor of Fisheries Science                                            Remuneration after a course in Bachelor of Fisheries Science depends on the specialization and job profile of the candidate. One who starts up there career in the private sector get a pay of Rs 6000-8000 per month in the initial stage. The pay scale offered in the government sector varies according to the type of job profile and department, but will be stable. Compared to other posts, position as a researcher in Bachelor of Fisheries Science provides high pay and reputation and is reserved for experienced candidates with doctoral level qualification.