Fish is an important part of our staple diet of maximum part of India. Hence we require professionals to look after the fishing culture. So the various colleges of India offers diploma in fisheries technology. There are scopes of self employment as well as service in the various fisheries in the nation. Fisheries in the nation requires expert in the field so that people can get a good quality of fish in their plate.

Eligibility Criteria

The minimum requirement required for the diploma in fisheries engineering is a pass certificate of class 10 levels but a +2 degree in Physics, chemistry, maths and Biology is considered an advantage. An entrance exam is held for admission into the course.

Course Outlook

The diploma course of fisheries technology is a 2 year course that emphasizes on the practical knowledge of the student in the field. The students are evaluated on basis of practical and theoretical knowledge and grades are awarded accordingly. The course mainly emphasizes on the biology and deals with various aspects and problems related with the fisheries technology.

Job Prospect

The diploma holders of fisheries technology has ample opportunities of jobs to choose from. There are numerous fisheries on the river side, coastal areas, and man made water bodies that require expert help on various aspect of the topic. They appoint the diploma holders in these fisheries for assistance. There are also scopes for self employment by starting a fisheries of our own in which the knowledge of diploma comes very handy. There is a handsome income from the business of fisheries.

Best Place to Pursue

• Second Govt. Polytechnic, Port Blair
• Central Polytechnic, Chennai, (Tamil Nadu)
• Trust Institute Of Fisheries Tech & Engg, Thiruthani,