A Pisciculturist specializes in fish culture. Their responsibilities include directing activities connected with development of fisheries, assisting in breeding and rearing of fish by artificial methods, conducting research concerning their habits, migration, growth, food, enemies, places of breeding and spawning and supervising activities of fish preservation or marketing among others.
Personal Competencies
• You like working outdoors
• You like to analyze and solve problems
• You enjoy Science
• You like to work in a team
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Industrial Fish and Fisheries/ZooIogy/Fisheries OR
Complete Bachelor's degree (BF.Sc.), followed by M.F.SC. in Aquaculture/fish Processing/Fisheries Extension/Fisheries Hydrography OR
Complete Diploma in Aquaculture Management/Fish Products Technology
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the department of Fishery Sciences.
This list of institutes is indicative onl
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Asutosh College, Kolkata
2. Government Holkar Science College, Indore
3. Government College of Rajahmundry
4. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi
5. Dr MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri
6 Ramdayalu Singh College, Muzaffarpur
7. Government Degree College Boys, Baramulla
8 College of Fisheries, Agartala
9. College of Fisheries, Dholi
10. College of Fisheries, Udaipur
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and ICAR before applying)
1. Sacred Heart College, Kochi
2. Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneshwar
3. St Alberts College, Ernakulam
4, MES Asmabi College, Thrissur
5. Karim City College, Jamshedpur (Diploma)
6. Doon PG college of Agriculture Science and Technology, Dehradun
7. Phonics Group of Institutions, Roorkee
8. Jawahar Bharati Degree and PG College, Kavali (Diploma)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 5,640-4,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are central government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: You can work in central labs, with fish processing industries, with aquaculture farms or aquaculture hatcheries and so on*
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 7 to 8 hours per day Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Supporting Staff → Fisheries Inspectors → Pisciculturist Fisheries Development Officer/Fisheries Project Officer → Assistant Director Fisheries → Deputy Director → Fisheries Director
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Pisciculturist ranges between INR 15,500-43,000* per month.
Dr. Pramoda Kumar Sahoo is appointed as Director, ICAR-CentraI Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Kausalyaganga. Dr. Sahoo worked as a Principal Scientist at the same institute. He has also been bestowed with the prestigious ICAR National Professor Award by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. Dr. Sahoo, a world renowned researcher, has been working in the area of fish health management for past three decades*
PISCICULTURIST
NCS Code: 2132.0900 | AAS016• You like working outdoors
• You like to analyze and solve problems
• You enjoy Science
• You like to work in a team
1. Complete 10+2 in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
2. Complete Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Industrial Fish and Fisheries/ZooIogy/Fisheries
OR
Complete Bachelor's degree (BF.Sc.), followed by M.F.SC. in Aquaculture/fish Processing/Fisheries Extension/Fisheries Hydrography
OR
Complete Diploma in Aquaculture Management/Fish Products Technology
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the department of Fishery Sciences.
This list of institutes is indicative onl
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Asutosh College, Kolkata
2. Government Holkar Science College, Indore
3. Government College of Rajahmundry
4. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi
5. Dr MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri
6 Ramdayalu Singh College, Muzaffarpur
7. Government Degree College Boys, Baramulla
8 College of Fisheries, Agartala
9. College of Fisheries, Dholi
10. College of Fisheries, Udaipur
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and ICAR before applying)
1. Sacred Heart College, Kochi
2. Centurion University of Technology and Management, Bhubaneshwar
3. St Alberts College, Ernakulam
4, MES Asmabi College, Thrissur
5. Karim City College, Jamshedpur (Diploma)
6. Doon PG college of Agriculture Science and Technology, Dehradun
7. Phonics Group of Institutions, Roorkee
8. Jawahar Bharati Degree and PG College, Kavali (Diploma)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 5,640-4,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in Under this portal there are central government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI.
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit.*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: You can work in central labs, with fish processing industries, with aquaculture farms or aquaculture hatcheries and so on*
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 7 to 8 hours per day Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Supporting Staff → Fisheries Inspectors → Pisciculturist Fisheries Development Officer/Fisheries Project Officer → Assistant Director Fisheries → Deputy Director → Fisheries Director
The approx. salary of a Pisciculturist ranges between INR 15,500-43,000* per month.
Source - https://bit./y/3GesUqc
Experts from the field
Dr. Pramoda Kumar Sahoo is appointed as Director, ICAR-CentraI Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Kausalyaganga. Dr. Sahoo worked as a Principal Scientist at the same institute. He has also been bestowed with the prestigious ICAR National Professor Award by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. Dr. Sahoo, a world renowned researcher, has been working in the area of fish health management for past three decades*
Source: https://orissadiary.com/dr-pramoda-kumar-sahoo-appointed-as-director-of-icar-cifa/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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