M.F.Sc.

Assam Agricultural University (AAU) offers a Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) with a specialization in aquaculture. This course is at the advanced knowledge and skill imparted in the aquaculture field, and the students are prepared for various roles in fisheries and aquatic resource management.Eligibility Criteria:Educational Qualification: Candidate must have a B.Sc. in Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) or a B.Sc. in Zoology with at least 60% marks. For candidates from SC and ST categories, at least 50% marks are required.Admission Process:Entrance Examination: The M.F.Sc. entrance is conducted at AAU through the performance of the candidates in an entrance test. The entrance examination tests for the knowledge and aptitude of the student for relevant subjects and for the program.Cutoff Information:M.F.Sc. in Aquaculture cutoff ranks or scores are not publicized. The cutoff may vary with each passing year with the count of applicants and with respect to the problem level of the entrance examination as well as the intake. Fee Structure:The M.F.Sc. program fee structure of AAU gets updated and can be amended at any time. For current and updated information about the tuition fees, hostel charges, and other expenses relating to the course, the AAU Information Bulletin is to be referred to, or directly contact the university's admission office.More Details:Duration: The M.F.Sc. course usually takes two years, with four semesters to complete.Specialization Specialisations under the Master of Fishery Science with specialization in M.F.Sc. include a few namely aquaculture, Aquatic Environment Management, Fish Processing Technology and Fisheries Resource management, amongst others.Admission procedure Admission notice and other such details related to application dates and date scheduling for the entrance exams can be browsed through the AAU website or from the Admissions office of the concerned university.All information available currently can either be acquired through the Official AAU Information Bulletin or from the university itself.

In the fisheries and aquaculture sector, students getting their Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) in Aquaculture from the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) in Kochi can get placements in different organizations. Some recruiters include:The Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT)- National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB): Carries out project for improvement of fish production and production rates.- Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA): Oversees and promotes exports of seafoods from the country of India.- State Fisheries Departments: Oversee and delegate state level management of the fisheries resources.All these organizations provide career opportunities in research, management and development for the aquaculture business.