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Introduction
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Aquaculture is the cultivation of aquatic organisms under controlled conditions. Though there are some types of aquaculture like Algaculture which is the cultivation of kelp or Seaweed and other Algae, the growing of Cultured Pearls, the primary form of aquaculture is Fish Farming or Pisciculture . Fish farming or Aquaculture of this kind is end directed, that is, fishes are grown or cultivated for human consumption or for industrial and medicinal purposes.
Eligibility
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For undergraduate level, the candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects . The successful completion of the B. Sc ( Bachelor of Science ) degree in Biology with Zoology as one of the subjects is the minimum eligibility criteria required to pursue an M. Sc ( Master of Science ) degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture.
Job Prospects
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Aquaculture is a rapidly growing industry. A student with a professional degree in this discipline will find many job opportunities. Most of the undergraduate and Postgraduate students of Aquaculture find job opportunities in fishery farms, hatchery management, fish processing units and so on. Employment opportunities are also available at universities, Krishi Vigyan Kendras and fisheries departments of various State. Non – governmental organizations also hold some prospects of employment in this field.
Remuneration
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Farming supervisors can get a salary between Rs 1,80,000 to Rs 3,00,000 per annum. For teachers, the remuneration is as per the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines. Even while one is a research fellow, one can get a salary of Rs 96,000 per annum. For professors, the salary can go up to Rs 3,00,000 per annum.
Institutes
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M.E.S. Asmabi College, Thrissur College of Science and Technology, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh St. Albert's College, Kochi
Patna University, Patna, Bihar University of Calicut, Malappuram
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal