B.F.Sc.

To be eligible for B.F.Sc. (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) at MAFSU, the candidate must have completed their 10+2 with a minimum aggregate mark of 50% (45% in case of SC/ST) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) subjects from any recognised board.

Most often, the eligibility criteria for the state quota are Maharashtra domicile. This entrance exam is by the MHT-CET, and the score needed for general admissions changes from year to year, usually ranging between 100 and 120 out of a total of 200. The candidate will generally be of 17 to 23 years at the time of admission.

The students shall also have to qualify the physical fitness standards keeping in mind the practical nature of the program. All the selections will be made by carrying out counseling as per MHT-CET rank and availability of seats (around 50-60 seats per college under MAFSU). 

The selection process for the BFSc course at the College of Fisheries Mangalore is different for the students from reserved & unreserved categories, and candidates belong to the Agriculturist quota (seats reserved for Agriculturists/ children of Agriculturists). To get a seat under the reserved & unreserved quota, the college accepts the score of the last qualifying examinations, and releases the merit on the basis of that. Followed by a counselling process. 

To get a seat in the Agriculturist quota, candidates must have gone through a practical test for 200 marks, i.e., conducted by the university. Moreover, the merit list shall be prepared on the basis of 50% of the marks secured in PCMB 50% of the marks secured in the practical test conducted by the university.

With a rank of 38,000 in Andhra Pradesh EAMCET and being in the SC category, you have a good chance of securing admission to a BFSc (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) programme at various colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Since there are reservations for SC category candidates, the cutoff ranks for your category are usually much lower than for the general category, which increases your chances of admission.

and the exact cutoff rank can vary each year depending on the number of applicants, seat availability, and specific college preferences. It is advisable to check with the individual colleges or the Andhra Pradesh EAMCET counseling authorities for the specific cutoff ranks for BFSc in SC category for the current year.

You may also want to consider options such as applying to government and private colleges that offer BFSc programs, where the SC category often has a more relaxed cutoff.

The last date for the Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) at Annamalai University for the academic year 2024-25 is as follows:
General Category: The cut-off is at around 187.50.
Scheduled Castes (SC): The cutoff for SC candidates is around 138.00.
Other Categories: Cutoff differs, with MBC/DNC candidates having cutoff starting with 175.00.
These cut-offs are given as per the provisional merit lists announced by the University, which may differ with every intake based on applicants and the performance in exams. The best place for up-to-date information is still the Annamalai University official website or contacting them at the admissions office directly.