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Hi, you can refer below for the career options after doing B.F.Sc:
- Government sector Jobs are available for fisheries graduates in the fisheries department of both the state and the central government. A fisheries graduate can apply for the post of District Fisheries Development Officer, Fisheries Extension Officer (FEO), and Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (AFDO). Jobs are also available for UG and PG graduates in Fisheries Survey of India (FSI), National bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Food and Agriculture organisation (FAO), World Health organisation (WHO), Marine Product Export Development Authority (MPE
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7 years agoGuide-Level 12
BSc Agriculture focuses on various aspects of Agriculture, including crop production, soil science, agricultural economics, agribusiness management, and more.
BFSc focuses on fisheries and aquatic science, including fish biology, aquaculture techniques, fisheries management, marine biology, and seafood processing. Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.
Particulars | BFSc | BSc Agriculture |
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Course Level | UG | UG |
Course Duration | 4 years | 4 years |
Course Fee | INR 7,000 - INR 6.4 LPA | INR 3,600 to INR 9.6 Lakh |
Entrance Exams | ICAR AIEEA | CUET, ICAR AIEEA, CG PAT, MHT CET, AGRICET, KCET, UPCATET, etc |
Popular Colleges | Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Annamalai University, etc. | Banaras Hindu University, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amity University, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, etc. |
Job Profiles | Farm Manager, Hatchery Manager, Aquaculturist, Fisheries Officer, etc | Assistant Managers, Land Geomatics Surveyors, Soil Forestry Officers, Soil Quality Officers, Plant Breeder/Grafting experts, etc. |
Average Salary | INR 2.1 LPA - INR 7.2 LPA | INR 2.5 LPA - INR 5 LPA |
Top Recruiters | Fisheries Survey of India (FSI), National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA), National Bank For Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD), etc. | Big Basket, JK Agri Genetics Limited, Raghuvansh Agrofarms Limited, Kaveri Seed Company Ltd., etc. |
Both are good. Just depends on your interest, but agriculture has broad opportunities everywhere. All the best for your bright future.
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