B.Sc Honours (Aquaculture)

ADMISSION PROCESS:

Admissions into A.G. & S.G. Siddhartha Degree College, Vuyyuru (Arts & Science) are mainly done through OAMDC (Online Admission Module for Degree Colleges). Students must first register on the OAMDC portal by providing their personal details, SSC/Intermediate information, and mobile number. After registration, students choose their preferred courses and colleges by filling web options.

Based on the student’s merit and reservation rules, seats are allotted through the OAMDC system. The seat allotment results are announced online. Students who receive a seat must report to the allotted college for certificate verification and to confirm their admission.

If any seats remain vacant after the regular admission process, students can join A.G. & S.G. Siddhartha Degree College, Vuyyuru through spot admission by directly visiting the college. Students can also contact the college through its phone number or email ID to get admission-related information and complete the joining process.

COURSE STRUCTURE :

Each course includes major and minor subjects:

• MAJOR SUBJECTS:
• Basic Principles and Practice of Aquaculture
• Biology of Fin fish and Shell fish
• Fresh water Aquaculture
• Brackish water Aquaculture and Mari culture

• MINOR SUBJECTS:

Students can choose their minor subjects based on their interests and career goals. Subject to availability, students may opt for:

• Botany / Chemistry

 as their minor subject along with Aquaculture.

Benefits:

• Focuses on fish farming, shrimp culture, and aquatic organisms
• High demand in Andhra Pradesh and coastal areas
• Practical-based course with field work and lab training
• Good scope in government + private sector
• Useful for self-employment(own fish/shrimp farms)
• Supports Make in India & Blue Economyinitiatives

Higher Studies:

After this degree, students can go for:

• Sc Aquaculture
• Sc Fisheries Science
• Sc Marine Biology
• Sc Zoology
• MBA (Agri-Business / Fisheries Management)
• PG Diploma in Aquaculture / Fishery Technology
• D in Aquaculture / Fisheries(after Master’s)

Job Oppurtunities:

Government Jobs:

• Fisheries Officer
• Aquaculture Extension Officer
• Fishery Development Officer
• Jobs in State Fisheries Department
• Opportunities through APPSC, UPSC, ICAR, MPEDA

Private Sector Jobs:

• Aquaculture Farm Manager
• Hatchery Technician
• Quality Control Officer
• Feed Manufacturing Companies
• Seafood Processing Units
• Export & Import Companies

Self Employment:

• Own Fish Farm
• Shrimp Culture Business
• Hatchery Unit
• Ornamental Fish Farming