WBUAFS B.F.Sc : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Admission to the B.F.Sc program is based on class 12 marks in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology, with a counseling process following a merit list. State-domiciled students can enter directly, while others need to pass an entrance exam. The institution offers a robust curriculum with a focus on aquaculture and provides hostel facilities at reasonable costs. The semester fee is approximately INR 6,000 for hostelers and INR 5,000 for day scholars, with additional monthly hostel and dining charges of INR 5,700.

Despite higher hostel and lab development fees, the overall fee structure is low for a government university. The campus, located away from the town, features well-equipped seminar rooms and spacious classrooms. Placement opportunities are strong, with 90-95% of students securing jobs in the fisheries sector. Companies like Godrej Agrovet, IBM, and Tata Agro recruit students, offering average salary packages of INR 5-6 lakh and up to INR 20 lakh for top performers.

Internships, mainly for master's students, provide stipends between INR 15,000 and 31,000. The college plans to enhance placements with a new recruitment cell. Scholarships such as the Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means (SVMCM) and Oasis Scholarships support students financially, along with a national scholarship for ICAR students and a merit-based scholarship from the university. The total annual tuition is INR 11,420, with unchanged fees for a decade. The university also offers access to various state and central government scholarships.