India's only private institution with ICAR accreditation
Paralakhemundi, Odisha · Established 2017
Established in 2017 under CUTM at Paralakhemundi, Odisha, the School of Fisheries (SoF) is accredited by ICAR for its four-year B.F.Sc programme. The school focuses on educating students, promoting innovation, and advancing scientific fish farming.
It empowers communities with modern practices, fosters research-driven aquaculture, and contributes to India's fish production through sustainability, productivity, and technology-driven growth.
Why School of Fisheries?
India's most distinctively equipped fisheries school — where accreditation, live infrastructure, and community impact converge. Our unique Theory → Practice → Project model ensures every student graduates with field experience, entrepreneurial thinking, and the confidence to create jobs — not just seek them.
A globally accredited human resource centre for excellence catalyzing sustainable livelihoods in the less developed markets across the globe.
Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes designed for impactful careers in fisheries and aquaculture.
Integrating theory, practice, and live-lab experience across aquaculture, fisheries management and allied sciences.
Advanced aquaculture systems, fish breeding, nutrition, health management and sustainable farming practices.
Fish processing, value addition and food safety. Focus on sustainable utilization and quality management.
A unique Theory–Practice–Project approach where learning happens in live labs, integrating domain knowledge and skill-based learning.
In-depth domain and interdisciplinary courses aligned with industry needs.
Hands-on experiments, field visits, and live lab experience across 8 laboratories.
Real-world project design using the Project–Product–Production approach.
Critical reflection through learning records documenting key takeaways.
Entrepreneurial skills and field expertise — preparing job creators, not job seekers.
10 Applied Experiential Learning Programme (AELP) units bridging theoretical knowledge with real-world aquaculture and fisheries applications.
Low-salinity shrimp culture in Biofloc system — sustainable, water-efficient, high-productivity.
Fully automated RAS with IoT-driven water quality monitoring and resource optimisation.
Integrated fish and plant cultivation demonstrating circular economy principles.
Modern hatchery for seed production, breeding practices, larval rearing, and student training.
Dedicated farm for applied experiments, breed development, and field-scale trials.
Advanced feed formulation and production with quality control, supporting sustainable nutrition.
Modern ornamental fish breeding with aquarium systems promoting entrepreneurship and conservation.
Advanced fish processing with hygienic systems, packaging, and quality assurance measures.
Specialized freshwater pearl production with scientific implantation and rearing systems.
Mass culture of plankton, Artemia, rotifers for larval rearing and hatchery management.
LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, GC-MS, HPLC — pesticide residue, heavy metal & bioactive analysis.
Histopathology, disease diagnosis and fish health management research.
Cell culture, tissue engineering and related research facilities.
Comprehensive water quality analysis for aquaculture systems.
Stock assessment, fisheries biology and population dynamics for sustainable harvesting.
Value addition, processing technology and food safety research.
IoT, AI, drone tech integration for smart aquaculture farm management.
200+ preserved species of pelagic and demersal fishes, shellfish — sourced from the Indian coastline.
Research and monitoring of aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity conservation and environmental impact assessment.
The school has trained 500+ farmers across 5 adopted villages in Gajapati District, Odisha — uniting communities through blue economy action.
Fish farming extension activities, Krishi Mela participation, and on-site farmer training.
Community aquaculture training, pond management demonstrations and livelihood enhancement.
Technology transfer for sustainable fish farming practices and value-added products.
Final-year student extension projects addressing real fishing and aquaculture challenges.
Book of Abstracts released. Student presentations on aquaculture sustainability.
Annual fisheries exhibition with farmer outreach, live demonstrations and product showcase.
Exploring smart technologies in modern aquaculture management.
18+ awards at national conferences celebrated. Best projects demonstrated to industry partners.
An innovative system combining floating cage aquaculture with geoponics to create a sustainable, integrated food production model — advancing climate-smart aquaculture practices.
OngoingFour NFDB-sponsored training programmes for 100 fish farmers and fisherwomen of Gajapati, Odisha, focusing on modern aquaculture, fish processing, hatchery seed production, and women-led entrepreneurship.
CompletedNationally and internationally recognized researchers, mentors, and innovators — driving world-class education and discovery at School of Fisheries.
Prolific Scopus & WoS publications, high citation counts, and active research grants.
Hosting and chairing national & international conferences in frontier aquatic science domains.
Dedicated mentors guiding students to national competition wins and prestigious fellowships.
International academic partnerships enabling exchange programs, joint research, and co-publications.
Building bridges with leading national and international institutions, government bodies, and industry partners.
Our graduates are placed with leading organisations across aquaculture, fisheries processing, government services, and allied sectors.
