M. F. Sc. Aquaculture

Overview

Agriculture & allied sectors are integral part of the nation. Aquaculture contributes around 1% GDP of the total 5 % GDP from agriculture sector. Central & State govt. took initiate to develop the sector successfully which can contribute more production in future.

University is offering MFSc and PhD program in Aquaculture which opens the door to get the opportunity to achieve the job in fish processing farm, fish feed company, fish drug & medicine company, aquaculture industry like fish & prawn farming sector, Crab & pearl production center, Coastal Management sector, Blue revolution company & in different fisheries related research field. Now worldwide, aquaculture has been declared to be the most promising sector.

The program will provide a greater understanding of the biological, technical and economic importance of fisheries areas. This is the fraternity where student apply their theoretical & practical knowledge in fisheries sector for their livelihood. They will get expertise in extension activities to benefit fish farmers of country by socio- economic uplifment and also will help in transfer of technology to industries .This program will encourage the students to explore the subject by specializing in fisheries and further studies which not only open the career for students, it also develops the lifestyle of common people of India. To promote the field and lab oriented research to tackle the emerging problems in fisheries and industry development.This program allows specializing in a specific field of Aquaculture. At present the Department has students from North East, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra.

ELIGIBILITY

  •  Prospective students should have passed Bachelors or equivalent examination from a recognized university.
  •  Qualifying and fulfilling the cut off of SAGE university entrance exam.
PROGRAM DURATION
 2 Yrs    4 Sem     60

Career Opportunities :

  • Higher education in Agriculture.
  • ICAR institutes, SAUs - Young professional in Agriculture & allied projects.
  • Research Assistant –JRF/SRF/Research Assistant/ Teaching Associate.
  • State PSC like Agriculture Development Officer, Village Development Officer, Agricultural Extension Officer, District Plant Protection Officer, District Horticulture Officer etc, Quality Controller, Warehouse Manager, Fisheries Officer, District Fisheries Officer, Aquaculture Specialist and Consultants.
  • Central Government Jobs like Food Corporation of India (FCI), National Seed Corporation (NSC), Defence Research and Development Organisation DRDO, Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Central Warehousing Corporation (DRDO) , National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Limited (HURL), Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) etc.
  • Bank jobs – IBPS SO Agricultural Officer, Regional Rural Banks, SBI Agriculture Associate.
  • Krishi Vigyan Kendra- Subject Matter Specialist, Project , Manager.
  • ATMA – Block Technical Manager/ Agricultural Coordinator.
  • MANAGE - Project Manager, Project Fellow, MANAGE fellow.
  • Agribusiness clinics & Kisan Call Centres.
  • Private sectors- Seed companies, Fish feed companies, Fertilizer companies, Biorganics agencies etc.
  • Agriculutral equipment & Tractor companies like Mahindra, John Deere, Sonlaika, TAFE, Jain irrigation etc.
  • NGOs- DeHaat, Pradhan, Digital Green, SEWA, ITC- echoupal, Start Ups.
  • International organisations- UNDP, IFAD, ICRISAT, SRISTI.
  • Consultancies – National & International Organisations.
  • UPSC – IAS/ IFS/IPS.
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