B F Sc (Bachelor in Fisheries Sciences) is an undergraduate professional degree in fisheries and aquaculture science, following the model curriculum set out by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Duration | 4 years |
| Curriculum Body | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) model curriculum |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) |
| Entrance Route | ICAR-AIEEA UG for ICAR-affiliated seats; state-level agricultural/fisheries entrance tests or merit-based admission elsewhere |
What the course covers
- Fish biology, aquaculture and fisheries resource management
- Fish processing, technology and quality control
- Fisheries economics and extension
After the degree
Graduates commonly work in aquaculture and fisheries development, government fisheries departments, fish processing industries, or continue to an M F Sc.