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New answer posted•a year ago
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a year ago

Yes, you can opt for M.Sc. in Food and Nutrition after the course in Fisheries Science. The majority of the universities are demanding candidates who have bachelor's degrees in a related field such as Home Science, Nutrition, Dietetics, or other allied subjects with at least an aggregate of 50-55%.

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New answer posted•2 years ago
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2 years ago

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 C

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New answer posted•2 years ago
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2 years ago

The minimum eligibility criteria for KUFOS (Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies) is that one should have passed 10+2 level of schooing in science stream with atleast 50% aggregate marks scored in the final board exams.
In the science stream (10+2), one must have studied physics, chemistr

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New answer posted•2 years ago
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2 years ago

While Agriculture and Fishery Science share commonalities in terms of resource management and economic considerations, they differ in their focus on land-based (agriculture) and aquatic (fishery) ecosystems. 

Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two courses.

Particulars

Details

Agriculture

Course Level

UG, PG, Doctoral

 UG and PG

Course Duration

2-3 years

2-3 years

Course Fees

INR 2,600 - INR 6.5 Lakh

INR 2, 000 - INR 10 Lakh

Admission Criteria

Merit-based

ICAR AIEEA,  KCET,  AP EAPCET (AP EAMCET)

Popular Colleges

Kerala University,  LPU,  Alagappa University,  Cochin University of Science and Technology, etc.

Banaras Hindu University,  Bharathidasan University,  Calcutta University,  Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology

Job Profiles

Fisheries Extension Officer, Fishery Manager, Fisheries Scientist, Fishery Technician, etc.

Agricultural Scientist, Production Manager, Food Microbiologist, Crop Specialist, Agricultural Engineer, etc.

Average Salary

INR 1.5 LPA - INR 8 LPA

INR 2.6 LPA - INR 8.4 LPA

Top Recruiters

Export Inspection Agency, Marine Product Export Development Authority, Coastal Aquaculture Authority of India, Fisheries Survey of India, etc.

Agrotech Food, Research labs, ITC Limited, Government institutes, Colleges (as lecturers), etc.

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New answer posted•2 years ago
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2 years ago

Amid all of humanity's problems—including an exploding population and increasing environmental pollution—the future of the fisheries is tainted by divisive trends and widely accepted, profitable variables.
A few certain trends in fishery occurrence, among others, may contribute to a futur

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New answer posted•2 years ago
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2 years ago

Fisheries Science salary completely depends on the industries, Fisheries Science jobs, geographical locations, job positions, etc., students choose. However, the average salary of a Fishery Scientist in India is INR 4.9 LPA. If you wish to go for a higher salary, then you need to scale up your skill

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2 years ago

A wide range of industries, including government, academia, research, conservation, and the private sector, are covered by the BFSc program. To choose the best career path, people should investigate their strengths and areas of interest within the field.

Students can find job opportunities in public

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2 years ago

There are around 123 Fisheries Science colleges in India, of which, around 62 are government and 25 are private institutions. These colleges offer Fisheries Science courses at various levels and specialisations, so the fee structure also varies. The average course fee ranges between INR 3,000 to INR

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New answer posted•2 years ago
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2 years ago

Here are some popular Masters of Fisheries Science course options you can choose from:

Fisheries Science PG Courses

Colleges Offering Courses

Course Duration

M.Sc. in Fisheries Science

Andhra University, College of Fisheries, Alagappa University, CUSAT

2 Years

M.Sc. in Marine Biology and Fisheries

Andhra University, Pantnagar University

2 Years

M.Sc. in AquaCulture and Fishery Microbiology

Calicut University, Central Institute of Fisheries Education

2 Years

M.Sc. in Fish Processing Technology and Quality Control

Calicut University, Central Institute of Fisheries Education

2 Years

M.Sc. in Fish and Fishery Biology

Balaji College, Utkal University

2 Years

Note: The information is taken from external sites and may vary.

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New answer posted•2 years ago
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2 years ago

There are numerous subjects taught under Fisheries Science course at various levels and specializations. Here are some main Fisheries Science subjects covered in almost every Fish Class Science program:

UG Level Fisheries Subjects:

. Principles of Aquaculture
. Taxonomy of Finfish
. Freshwater Aquacultu

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