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Vikash Kumar Gupta

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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 admissio

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Akash Kumar Gupta

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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%. Biological sciences in fisheries Science have provided a proper basis, and hence it helps understand food Science and nutrition better. Admission usually requires entrance tests like CUET-PG or ICAR AIEEA, depending on the institute. Do ensure you check specific eligibility criteria for the universities you are interested in applying to.

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Kunal Lalwani

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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

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Sattaki Basu

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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, chemistry, and biology to be eligible for this undergraduate degree. 

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Akansha Bisht

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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.

Note: The information is sourced from external sources and may vary.

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Akansha Bisht

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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 future where fisheries are preserved and improved to become truly sustainable. These trends include a decline in discharges, a slow down in the construction of large vessels, an improvement in management practices, a better involvement in the eco-labelling of fishery products, a decline in illegal fishing, qualified value stability, and a guarant

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Akansha Bisht

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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 skillset, get relevant experience in the field, and grow your network.

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Akansha Bisht

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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 as well as private sectors such as research institutes, nationalised banks, aquariums, fish farms, feed manufacturing units, fish breeding centres, fish processing and marketing firms, food departments, fish disease diagnostic centre, etc.

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Akansha Bisht

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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 6.4 Lacs in India.

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Akansha Bisht

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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

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