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.
