✔ Ideal for you if…
- Like biology, water and field work.
- Want an agriculture-linked career with business options.
- Are open to working in coastal or rural areas.
Science (PCB) · Agriculture & Allied
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Fisheries Scientist (B.F.Sc) — Aquaculture & Fisheries
Fisheries science covers fish farming (aquaculture), fish health, processing, marine fisheries and fisheries economics — a fast-growing sector in India. The professional degree is the 4-year Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc) at fisheries colleges of state agricultural/veterinary/fisheries universities. ICAR fills a share of seats nationally through CUET-UG; states fill the rest. Research scientist posts are recruited by the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB).
- Degree
- B.F.Sc (4 years) [1]
- National seats
- ICAR quota via CUET-UG [2]
- Scientist recruitment
- ASRB [3]
- Work in
- Aquaculture, research, state depts
Mapped Institutions & Degrees20 verified institutions · by state & city
B.F.Sc (Fisheries Science)ICAR seats via CUET-UG / state agricultural entrance
Bihar3
Jammu & Kashmir1
Karnataka1
Madhya Pradesh1
Odisha2
Rajasthan1
Tamil Nadu2
Uttar Pradesh2
Uttarakhand1
Overview
What does a Fisheries Scientist do?
- Fisheries professionals design and run fish and shrimp farms, manage hatcheries, control fish diseases and improve feed.
- Others work in fish processing and export quality, marine fisheries management or fisheries extension with farmers.
- Research covers breeding, genetics, nutrition and sustainable fisheries.
Fit check
Who should become a Fisheries Scientist
✖ Reconsider if…
- Want a city office job.
- Dislike handling fish and farms.
- Expect a big urban job market straight after graduation.
Eligibility
What you need, stage by stage
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (some colleges accept PCM or PCMB); minimum marks as each university sets.
- For ICAR's national quota seats: a valid CUET-UG score and ICAR counselling.
- State quota seats through state agricultural university admission rules.
Step-by-step
Your full path to becoming a Fisheries Scientist
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Start here
Class 12 PCB
Biology is key.
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Exam gate
CUET-UG or state exam
ICAR national quota or state seats.
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Step 3
B.F.Sc (4 years)
Aquaculture, fish biology, processing, economics.
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Step 4
M.F.Sc (optional)
Through ICAR's postgraduate entrance.
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Goal
Career
State fisheries department, industry, banks, research via ASRB.
Want the exact step-by-step journey?
📍 See The Journey / Full RoadmapEligibility, exams and cycles, training and final qualification for Fisheries Scientist, in order, with official links.
Exams & licences
Admission and recruitment
ICAR admissionsICAR runs national-quota admission to agricultural and allied degrees including fisheries. [1]
CUET-UGUsed by ICAR for its undergraduate national quota. [2]
ASRBAgricultural Scientists Recruitment Board recruits ICAR scientists. [3]
State jobsFisheries officer posts through state PSCs.
Indicative figures
Fisheries Scientist pay in India
Pay varies a lot by employer, city and experience; these are broad, commonly reported ranges, not guarantees.
FresherEntry level
Hatcheries, feed companies and processing plants.
GovernmentState/central pay
Fisheries officers and ICAR scientists follow government pay rules.
EntrepreneurVariable
Aquaculture farms can be profitable but carry risk.
Where they work
Employers & growth path
GovernmentState fisheries departments, ICAR fisheries institutes, export inspection bodies
PrivateAquaculture farms, hatcheries, feed and seafood processing companies, export houses
BanksAgricultural field officer roles in banks
Honest take
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages
- Growing sector with government schemes.
- Business opportunities in aquaculture.
- Research and government routes.
Disadvantages
- Few colleges, mostly in coastal states.
- Rural/coastal postings.
- Business risk in farming.
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Through ICAR's national quota via CUET-UG, or through your state agricultural/fisheries university's admission process.
Yes, it is a 4-year professional degree in agriculture and allied sciences.
ICAR scientists are recruited by ASRB; states recruit fisheries officers through their PSCs.
*Pay figures are indicative unless they quote an official pay level, and rules change: confirm eligibility, dates and fees on the official websites listed under Sources before you act.
Sources & verification
Where these facts come from
Rules, exams and rankings on this page are taken from the official bodies below. Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you act.
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) (opens in a new tab) Agricultural and allied education including fisheries, and admissions
- CUET-UG — National Testing Agency (opens in a new tab) Entrance used for ICAR undergraduate national quota
- Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB) (opens in a new tab) Recruitment of ICAR scientists
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**Sources — Fisheries Scientist (B.F.Sc) — Aquaculture & Fisheries (https://emargdarshan.com/fisheries-scientist.html)**
1. [Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)](https://icar.org.in/) — Agricultural and allied education including fisheries, and admissions
2. [CUET-UG — National Testing Agency](https://cuet.nta.nic.in/) — Entrance used for ICAR undergraduate national quota
3. [Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB)](https://www.asrb.org.in/) — Recruitment of ICAR scientists
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