Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) at SVVU

If you are looking at Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.), SVVU in Tirupati runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹33,960 (roughly ₹8,000 a year).

SVVU is a other institute, founded in 2005. This page brings together what is on record for this course at SVVU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with SVVU before you pay anything.

To be considered for Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.), you usually need Class 12 from a recognised board. The minimum marks on record at SVVU are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check SVVU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to SVVU on its website (svvu.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2022) show a median package of ₹9.5 lakh at SVVU. 85 of 110 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

SVVU runs 2 BFSc specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Bachelor of Fishery Science (B.F.Sc.)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) genuinely interest you? You will spend 4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹33,960 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does SVVU compare with other colleges offering BFSc in and around Tirupati?