B.F.Sc.

Hi, you can refer below for the career options after doing B.F.Sc:Government sector Jobs are available for fisheries graduates in the fisheries department of both the state and the central government. A fisheries graduate can apply for the post of District Fisheries Development Officer, Fisheries Extension Officer (FEO), and Assistant Fisheries Development Officer (AFDO). Jobs are also available for UG and PG graduates in Fisheries Survey of India (FSI), National bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Food and Agriculture organisation (FAO), World Health organisation (WHO), Marine Product Export Development Authority (MPEDA), National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) and Network of Aquaculture Centers in Asia-Pacific (NACA). Teaching and Research Biochemist, technicians, research assistant and biologist are the various posts are available in the academic institutes for the BFSc Graduates. The department of fisheries in the fisheries institutes and colleges hires MFSc Graduates for the post of Assistant Professor. One can also become a scientist in Central Research Institutes such as CMFRI, NFDB, CIFT, CIFA, CIFE, CIBA, etc. by passing Agricultural Research Service (ARS) exam of ICAR. Private sector jobs are available in fish breeding farms, seafood processing firms, pharmaceutical companies, fish farms, fishing industries, hatcheries, seafood export companies, and quality central labs.Opportunities for the post of fisheries officer and agricultural officer in the national and private banks operating in India.Wide opportunities are available in countries such as China, Japan, USA, Australia, Canada, and in the countries of Africa and Europe. Self-employment After completing BFSc or MF Sc The graduates can become entrepreneurs by starting own fisheries and aquaculture firms, fish processing, and marketing industries, feed manufacturing industries and so on.

 BSc Agriculture focuses on various aspects of Agriculture, including crop production, soil science, agricultural economics, agribusiness management, and more.BFSc focuses on fisheries and aquatic science, including fish biology, aquaculture techniques, fisheries management, marine biology, and seafood processing. Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.ParticularsBFScBSc AgricultureCourse LevelUGUGCourse Duration4 years4 yearsCourse FeeINR 7,000 - INR 6.4 LPAINR 3,600  to INR 9.6 Lakh  Entrance ExamsICAR AIEEACUET, ICAR AIEEA, CG PAT, MHT CET, AGRICET, KCET, UPCATET, etcPopular CollegesChaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Annamalai University, etc.Banaras Hindu University, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amity University, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, etc. Job ProfilesFarm Manager, Hatchery Manager, Aquaculturist, Fisheries Officer, etcAssistant Managers, Land Geomatics Surveyors, Soil Forestry Officers, Soil Quality Officers, Plant Breeder/Grafting experts, etc.Average SalaryINR 2.1 LPA - INR 7.2 LPAINR 2.5 LPA - INR 5 LPATop RecruitersFisheries Survey of India (FSI), National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA), National Bank For Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD), etc.Big Basket, JK Agri Genetics Limited, Raghuvansh Agrofarms Limited, Kaveri Seed Company Ltd., etc.Both are good. Just depends on your interest, but agriculture has broad opportunities everywhere. All the best for your bright future.