Foreign National, NRI, OCI, PIO, and CIWGC students can study B.F.Sc. (Fisheries) in Maharashtra without any entrance exam. Admission is on Class 12 merit through the State CET Cell, with registration to college allotment handled centrally on fn.mahacet.org across 15+ colleges.
A B.F.Sc. (Fisheries) in Maharashtra is open to international students without any entrance exam. Foreign National, NRI, OCI, PIO, and CIWGC applicants are admitted on Class 12 merit through the State CET Cell portal at fn.mahacet.org, across 15+ ICAR-CIFE-approved colleges.
What is B.F.Sc. (Fisheries)?
B.F.Sc. (Fisheries) (Bachelor of Fisheries Science) is a four-year ICAR programme in aquaculture, fishery biology, fish processing and marine policy. It is a 4 Years undergraduate programme taught in English at colleges across Maharashtra, regulated by ICAR-CIFE / UGC.
Why Maharashtra?
Maharashtra has a 720 km Arabian Sea coastline and ICAR-CIFE is headquartered in Mumbai. The state is one of India's leading higher-education hubs, with the largest clusters of colleges in Pune, Mumbai, and Nagpur, and strong industry links for internships and placements.
- 15+ colleges participating in the international quota.
- No entrance exam for the international quota.
- English-medium instruction.
- ICAR-CIFE / UGC-recognised degree.
Do You Need an Entrance Exam?
No. Admission is purely merit-based for the international quota. All international categories — Foreign National, NRI, OCI, PIO, and CIWGC — are eligible.
How the Admission Works
The whole process runs on one portal, fn.mahacet.org, in three stages: pay a USD 50 eligibility fee and upload documents; once eligibility is confirmed, pay a USD 1,150 processing fee to unlock the merit list and seat allotment; and after a seat is allotted, pay your college fees and report for physical document verification.
One portal, start to finish: Registration, document verification, merit listing, and college allotment for the international quota are all managed centrally. There is no separate college-by-college application.
This Guide Series
This is the overview. The four companion guides below cover eligibility, the full fee breakdown, the best colleges, and the long-term value of the B.F.Sc. (Fisheries) degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do international students need an entrance exam for B.F.Sc. (Fisheries) in Maharashtra?
No. Admission is merit-based on your Class 12 result for the international quota.
How long is the B.F.Sc. (Fisheries) programme?
4 Years, taught full-time in English.
Is a Maharashtra B.F.Sc. (Fisheries) degree recognised?
Yes. Colleges are approved by ICAR-CIFE / UGC, and the degree is recognised for employment and further study, subject to local requirements in your home country.
Where do I apply for B.F.Sc. (Fisheries)?
All applications for the international quota are made on the single official portal, fn.mahacet.org, run by the State CET Cell, Government of Maharashtra.