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M.Sc. in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries 

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M.Sc. in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
 at 
Kerala University 
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Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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M.Sc. in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
 at 
Kerala University 
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3,360
105
3,465
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M.Sc. in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
 at 
Kerala University 
Highlights

  • Placement opportunities as a Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board, Fisheries department, MATSYAFED, ADAK, Zoological Survey of India, NABARD and various academic institutions within and abroad

M.Sc. in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
 at 
Kerala University 
Students Ratings & Reviews

5/5
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M.Sc. in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries - Batch of 2023
Offered by Kerala University
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5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Overall, best university for M.Sc. in aquatic biology and fisheries course.
Placements: In my classes, there were almost 98% of students. In my study, the highest package was 16 LPA, the lowest was 7 LPA, and the average was 10 LPA. EIA, FSSAI, FSI, etc, were the top recruitment agencies. Over 95% received internships in a wide range of sectors. The higher-level roles offered were aquatic ecologist, fisheries inspector, and many more.
Infrastructure: Campus was beautiful and had a welcoming atmosphere, with friendly faculty members, students, and non-teaching staff as well. Canteen offered wonderful hygienic meals. The campus was large enough to accommodate a variety of sports. Classrooms were located in an environmentally friendly environment and also very spacious. It had a large library where you could study quietly and peacefully.
Faculty: Professors of our college were helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality of the college was good. The curriculum followed in the college was adequate and prepared the students for jobs. It was difficult to pass the semester exams at the college. The pass rate was over 73%.
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M.Sc. in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries - Batch of 2023
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Overall best University for M.Sc. in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries Course.
Placements: In college, 50-65% of students get placements in our course. Students in our study were getting decent placements. Average offered in LPA is 13 to 25. Top recruiting companies are Cermaq, Skretting, Aller Aqua, etc. Top roles are Aquatic Biologist, Fisheries Manager, etc. 55% of students get internship opportunities in various types.
Infrastructure: Simply put, resources are average. When it comes to the classroom, it is very spacious. Library: rich books for study. Medical: I don't know about medical facilities because I have never been in the patient room. Sports and games: the last 2 years have been good. The worst thing about my college was the cafeteria. There was no preparation, and very little food.
Faculty: In college, 50-65% of students get placements in our course. Students in our study were getting decent placements. Average offered in LPA is 13 to 25. Top recruiting companies are Cermaq, Skretting, Aller Aqua, etc. Top roles are Aquatic Biologist, Fisheries Manager, etc. 55% of students get internship opportunities in various types.
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M.Sc. in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries - Batch of 2023
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One of the best colleges for M.Sc.
Placements: About 75% of students get placed in our college. The median salary is 4 LPA, with the highest salary being 6 LPA and the lowest being 2.5 LPA. CMFRI, ICAR Institutes, aquaculture companies, and environmental consulting firms are among the top employers. Approximately 70-85% of students are offered internships. The top positions offered are Aquaculture Manager, Fisheries Scientist, and Marine Biologist.
Infrastructure: The amenities at our college are good. We provide classrooms, labs, and Wi-Fi, among other essential facilities. The hostel office is housed within our institution, and the classrooms are furnished with instructional aids. The hostel food is mediocre. Our university has numerous sports teams, and competitions with other universities are held at sporting events.
Faculty: Although the tests are a little difficult, the teachers are incredibly competent, kind, and helpful. They educate well using both classic and modern methods, and the curriculum is designed to cover the key ideas while providing real-world experience, preparing the students for the workforce. 70% of them pass.
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M.Sc. in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   I did BSc in distance mode at Andhra University. Am I eligible to study MSc Maths at Kerala University?
A: 
Yes, you can pursue M.Sc. Maths at Kerala University. The basic eligibility criteria to be able to apply for the course is that the candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in the subject chosen for M.Sc. Specialisation to become eligible for admission. Admission to the course is entrance-based. Candidates who make it to the M.Sc. Rank list become eligible for the Personal Interview PI round. The aspirants who want to enrol for an M.Sc. Programme are required to first fill out and submit the Kerala University M.Sc. Admission form.
Q:   How many MBA students were placed during the University of Kerala placements?
A: 

The University has released combined placement statistics for PG (2-year) courses in the NIRF report 2024. Out of 1,914 PG (2-year) graduates, 881 were placed successfully during Kerala University placements 2023. This makes the placement rate 46%. Earlier, 685 PG (2-year) students were placed during 2022 placements and the placement rate stood at 50%. The table below depicts the University of Kerala placement trends for PG (2-year) courses:

ParticularsPG (2-year) Placement Statistics (2021)PG (2-year) Placement Statistics (2022)PG (2-year) Placement Statistics (2023)
Total students7401,3761,914
Students placed222685881
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Q:   How are the placement packages offered at Kerala University?
A: 

Kerala University provides good placements to its graduating students. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Kerala University placement packages 2024:

Particulars 

Placement Statistics (2024)

Median Package 

INR 2.88 LPA (PG 1-year)

INR 3.48 LPA (PG 1-year)

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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Q:   What is the fees at Kerala University?
A: 

The total fee of Kerala University includes various components such as caution deposit, tuition fee, exam fee, etc. Aspirants need to pay some amount of fee at the time of admission to confirm their seats. The fee at Kerala University is quite affordable. Below is the fee for top courses:

Course NameTuition Fee 
MTechINR 16,525 - INR 30,000
MBAINR 69,860 - INR 105,000
BScINR 3,150 - INR 51,225
MScINR 2,559 - INR 16,000
BCAINR 55,170

Note: This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Q:   Is admission to Kerala University based on rank lists?
A: 

Kerala University offers admission to different undergraduate and postgraduate level courses available in the disciplines of Management, Science, Arts, and Commerce, and many others.

For most of the courses, the university conducts an entrance exam and releases rank lists for the shortlisted candidates. All the colleges affiliated to Kerala University accepts the provisional rank list scores for admission to the respective course. The admissions to Kerala University are based on a provisional Rank List prepared by the University basis on the candidate's entrance exam score. 

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M.Sc. in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
 at 
Kerala University 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
Median SalaryINR 3.48 Lakh
Lock IconTop Recruiters for Kerala University
Allianz
GE Capital Services
HDFC Bank
IBM
IBS Software
Idea Cellular Services
Infosys
Nest developers
Suntec
TATA ELXSI
TCS
UAE Exchange
UST Global
Vodafone
Wipro
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M.Sc. in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
 at 
Kerala University 
Entry Requirements

General
SC
ST
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  • Mandatory Courses : B.Sc.(Zoology), B.Sc.(Fisheries Science), B.F.Sc.(Fisheries Science), B.Sc.(Biotechnology), B.Sc.(Microbiology)

M.Sc. in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
 at 
Kerala University 
Admission Process

  • Register and Apply
  • Entrance Test
  • Final selection

Important Dates

Jul 11 - 14, 2025
College Joining- Second Allotment
Jul 15, 2025
(in Teaching Department) Commencement of Classes
Jul 16, 2025
Commencement of classes

M.Sc. in Aquatic Biology and Fisheries
 at 
Kerala University 
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Kerala University Admission round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-All India)
Round2022
111.5
Kerala University Admission round-wise cutoff Rank: (General-Home State)
Round2022
111.5
Kerala University Admission round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-All India)
Round2022
19.75
Kerala University Admission round-wise cutoff Rank: (OBC-Home State)
Round2022
19.75
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Students also asked

Q:   How much marks are required to get admission to Kerala University?
A: 

Kerala University specifies the required qualification and minimum aggregate for each UG and PG programme. Aspirants must fulfill the set eligibility criteria for that particular course to get admission. Below is the eligibility criteria and marks requirement for top Kerala University courses:

Class 12

Courses

Common Eligibility

MBA

BA/ BSc/ BCom with at least 50% aggregate

MSW

Graduation with at least 50% aggregate (35% aggregate for SC/ ST)

MSW

MSc

Graduates who have passed the qualifying examination in CBCS Pattern-2013 admission onwards (BSc in relevant subjects) with at least 5.5 CGPA out of 10 (2.2 CGPA out of 4 for graduates who have passed qualifying examination in CBCS Pattern-prior to 2013)

MA

BA in relevant subjects

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Q:   How can I get admission into Kerala University?
A: 

Kerala University conducts an entrance exam for PG admission. For most of the UG programmes, admission is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. For MBA, the university accepts national or state-level entrance exams such as CAT,  CMAT and KMAT. Kerala University may call the shortlisted candidates for group discussion and personal interview rounds for some of the courses such as MBA, MSW, etc. Once the candidates are shortlisted, Kerala University releases a course-wise merit list. Aspirants with their names on the merit list are required to participate in the Centralised Allotment Process conducted by the university.

Q:   How successful are the placements at Kerala University?
A: 

Kerala University has been providing successful placements over the years. The students are given excellent placement support every year placing them in top companies. Check out the table below to know the key highlights of the Kerala University Placement 2024:

Course 

Total Students 

Students Placed

Median Salary 

PG 1-year

37

32

INR 2.88 LPA

PG 2-year

1,434

804

INR 3.48 LPA

NOTE: The above data is obtained from the NIRF report 2025

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Q:   Does Kerala University offer scholarships to students?
A: 

Yes, Kerala University offers merit-based and need-based scholarships to students. The University of Kerala provides merit-based scholarships to the students of MSc, MA, MCom, MBA, and MCJ programmes. Candidates with a first-class bachelor’s degree in the University exam are eligible for this scholarship. An amount of INR 3,000 is offered each year under this merit-based scholarship scheme. The subject-wise distribution of the scholarship is as follows:

PG CoursesNo. of Scholarships

MA

66

MSc

103

MCom

10

MSW

2

MCJ

2

MBA

3

Q:   What are some of the core subjects included in the Kerala University MBA curriculum?
A: 

The MBA curriculum covers various core subjects that help students understand the basic concepts of management of a business enterprise. Some of the core subjects included in the curriculum are:

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