B.F.Sc.

Cutoff information for Fisheries Science is:

_KEAM 2024 Cutoff Ranks:_

- General: 1547
- OBC: 2121
- SC: 3174
- ST: 4419

_Eligibility:_
10+2 with PCB/ Agri/ Fishery Sc, minimum 50% marks

_Admission Criteria:_
KEAM score 50%, marks secured in the qualifying examination 30% and interview 20%.

_Previous Year's Cutoff:_
2023: 1734 (Gen), 2411 (OBC), 3512 (SC), 4932 (ST)

Cutoff rank may vary from year tobyear so one should always visit official website of the institute for the latest data

The age criteria for a Bachelor of Fisheries Science (BFSc) course varies by institution, but is typically between 17 and 25 years old. For example, the College of Fisheries at Assam Agricultural University requires applicants to be at least 16 years old on the last date of application. However, distance education programs for a BSc in Fisheries may not have an upper age limit.

Some of the practical topics in the 4th year Bachelor of Fisheries Science subjects are given below:

• Observation of soil qualities and seepage parameters
• Extraction of DNA determination of Enzyme activity
• Estimation of oxygen consumption in fish
• Identification of common ornamental fishes

BFSc stands for Bachelor of Fisheries Science. It is a job oriented course that offers numerous job opportunities in Government as well as Private sector. Also, if students are passionate about entrepreneurship, they may become self employed and start own Fisheries related business also.  Students who are interested in aquatic life and want a career focusing on the same field may pursue this course.

Here are some of the top fields under which BFSc graduates can seek career opportunities:

• Fish farming consultancy
• Aquaculture sector
• Agriculture sector
• Meat processing companies
• Research Institutes
• Nationalized Banks
• International Organizations
• Ornamental Fish Culture and Breeding Centers

The specialisation included in overall fishery courses offered by various institutes/colleges are mentioned below;

• Aquatic Biology & Fisheries
• Science and Aquaculture
• Limnology and Fisheries
• Coastal Aquaculture and Marine Fishery
• Industrial Fisheries
• Marine Biology and Fisheries

Candidates without having Mathematics or Biology will have to make up for their deficiency by taking pre-requisite courses in the subject (Mathematics / Biology) to be offered during the first two semesters. For admission into B.V.Sc & A.H and B.F.Sc. subject combination P.C.B. in + 2 science/equivalent is mandatory. Similarly, for B.Tech (Agril. Engg.), subject combination P.C.M in + 2 science / equivalent are mandatory.

Candidates without having Mathematics or Biology will have to make up for their deficiency by taking pre-requisite courses in the subject (Mathematics / Biology) to be offered during the first two semesters. For admission into B.V.Sc & A.H and B.F.Sc. subject combination P.C.B. in + 2 science/equivalent is mandatory. Similarly, for B.Tech (Agril. Engg.), subject combination P.C.M in + 2 science / equivalent are mandatory.