The course of Fishery-Biology at the under-graduate level refers to several subjects that include aquaculture, study of several stock sizes of different economically viable fishes and manner through which they are raised, different consequences relating to fisheries and several bio-molecule assessments for the overall population of the fishes. Even development in the field of fishing gear is an important part of the course.

Eligibility Criterion:

Candidates have to earn a minimum of 45% in their Higher Secondary Examination. Compulsorily the candidates have to be a student of Science at both 10 as well as 10+2 level with the subjects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics been undertaken. Age limitation is also usually observed; however the particular limits vary as according to the Institute as well as several other entrance exams.

Course outlook:

The total duration of the course of Fishery Biology at the undergraduate level is three years. The entire course, both at the honors as well as general level is divided into three equal parts. Each part has a total duration of one year.

Job Prospects:

The candidates who undertake this course can carve out stable career opportunities sin several organizations such as the fish farming development agencies as well as Krishi Vigyan Kendra. Even international organizations such as FAO and NACA offer pre-dominant careers to the candidates. Several fish processing industries as well as related marketing firms offers excellent job prospects to the candidates.

Best Places to Pursue:

Central Institute of fishery operations
Training centre for inland fisheries
Marine product processing and training centre at Mangalore and Hyderabad