B.F.Sc.

B.Sc Agriculture has a higher salary and more job opportunities than B.F.Sc Fisheries. It's better for long-term growth.

BFSc students can find opportunities in various sectors such as:

·       Research Institutions

·       Government agencies

·       Private sector

·       Conservation and management organization, etc.

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University has a great placement record for BFSc students. Refer to the table below to see the placement highlights of 2024:

The median package for BFSc students in the past three years is presented in the table below:

The last date for admission to a BSc in Fisheries (BFSc) programme is likely April 15, 2025, as reported by IMTS Institute. Additional information about the admission process, including important dates for mop-up counseling and other stages, can be found on APTOnline Limited. Now the dates are over. so you have to wait for next year to attend this exam. or you have to opt any other colleges or courses. 

BFSc should be preferred because fisheries is a raising industry in India.

It is not well developed yet . So the scope is more in fisheries for future in compared to other sectors and it have also whole year running business chance. There is greater profit as compared to other agricultural sector enterpreneurship.

BFSc in KUFOS is considered as top course because it is one of the three fisheries University which is specialised in fisheries science.

Kerala is coastal state so exposure is very good from KUFOS for students.

Students can go outside and see the live practices whatever they studied. 

Hence BFSc is considered as top course at KUFOS.

Having 140 marks in ICAR AIEEA, your admission in the B.F.Sc. programme at KUFOS, Kochi, depends on the cutoff for the particular year and category. ICAR AIEEA marks are considered for UG admissions, but from 2023, CUET scores will be used majorly for UG admissions. Apart from this, candidates are required to have the eligibility criterion of 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 with PCB/PCM subjects. Admission also incorporates merit rank-based counseling. Your score, depending on the cutoff and reservation regulations, can give you a chance to get admission in the program.

The median salary package for B.F.Sc. students in Fisheries Science at Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Kochi, is INR 2.89 Lacs annually. This indicates the potential in fisheries management, aquaculture, and allied industries. Although the placement rate is fairly low at 22.22%, most students opt for higher studies or research work, which improves career opportunities. The university has a committed placement cell that conducts training and counseling for enhancing employability, with industry associations like the Department of Fisheries, Kerala, and private aquaculture companies for recruitment.

For admission in a BFSc programme at Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, it is crucial that the aspirant fulfills the course-specific eligibility criteria. Thus, only the aspirants who have passed Class 12 with PCME are eligible for admission. In addition, student should have passed the qualifying examination from a recognised board. Candidate must also hold the Class 12 mark sheet during application form filling and at the time of admission for verification purposes.