The Undergraduate Programme in Fisheries Science is structured in accordance with the ICAR Sixth Deans’ Committee recommendations and NEP 2020, focusing on knowledge, practical skills, employability, entrepreneurship and experiential learning. The programme prepares students for professional opportunities across the fisheries and allied sectors.
The four-year B.F.Sc. (Hons.) programme comprises 182 credit hours, including 172 credits of coursework and 10 credits of online courses through platforms such as MOOCs/SWAYAM. The first two years emphasize skill enhancement, fundamental knowledge, practical training and field exposure.
The programme follows a multiple-entry and multiple-exit framework, offering a UG Certificate after the first year, UG Diploma after the second year, and B.F.Sc. (Hons.) after successful completion of four years, with prescribed internships at the certificate and diploma exit stages.
The third and fourth years provide specialized knowledge, electives, study tours and Student READY activities, including Rural Fisheries Work Experience, experiential learning, industrial attachment and student projects. The programme aims to develop graduates for employment, higher education, research, entrepreneurship and self-employment in fisheries and allied sectors.
1. ICAR Sixth Deans’ Committee and NEP 2020 aligned curriculum.
2. 182-credit B.F.Sc. (Hons.) programme, including 172 coursework credits and 10 online course credits.
3. Multiple Entry–Exit options: UG Certificate, UG Diploma and B.F.Sc. (Hons.).
4. Strong emphasis on Skill Enhancement Courses, practical training and hands-on learning.
5. 10-week internships/industry/farm attachments at UG Certificate and Diploma exit stages.
6. Study tour and specialized courses during the third and fourth years.
7. 20-credit Student READY programme covering Rural Fisheries Work Experience, experiential learning, industrial attachment and student projects.
8. Flexible electives and MOOCs courses to develop specialized knowledge and broader competencies