Fisheries Science can be studied at the graduate and postgraduate level. To
become a fisheries graduate one has to pass a 4 year degree course i.e B.F.Sc
(Bachelor of Fisheries Science) from fisheries colleges of state agriculture
universities. Eligibility criteria for B.F.Sc is 10+2 with biological science
as one of the subjects. The B.F.Sc course enables a candidate with basic knowledge
in all the three categories of fisheries science i.e. capture, culture and
post harvest technology.
Admission : Admission is given as per merit of candidates and availability
of seats.
For admission to various Central Institute of Fisheries Education in the
country, the candidates has to appear for an all India level common entrance
test conducted by ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), New Delhi.
Special quota for outside state candidates are allowed to the candidates who
have passed entrance exam of ICAR and are getting-fellowship too.
After completing B.F. Sc., one can take M.F.Sc. which is of 2 year duration.
(Masters of Fisheries Science). After getting a professional degree in Fisheries
Science, one can goes into research- oriented activities.
Course Areas : B.F. Sc. students are trained in a wide variety
of subjects such as aquaculture (inland and freshwater), mariculture, industrial
fisheries, fish processing and post harvest technology, fish nutrition, pathology,
environment, ecology and extension etc. Sustainable fish production practices
and scientific breeding and management of fishes are major areas of specialization. The
course also contains practical experience like on sea cruise on fishing vessels
for data collection & fishing, in processing plants and on aqua farms.
Personal Skills - Those who have taken fishery science as
a career must possess a genuine interest in marine life and should be free
from sea sickness. The field requires a lot of research work and one should
have research oriented mentality. Dedication to work, devotion, hard working,
patients, a curious, inquisitive mind are essential. Quick thinking and the
ability to come up with new ideas are advantageous. A good Managerial skill
is also required, as fishery science is a filed which is directly or indirectly
related to business.
Apart from the B.F.Sc & M.F.Sc. various fisheries institutes several vocational
training courses related to fisheries and allied disciplines.
