COLLEGE OF FISHERIES

College of Fisheries, Raha (COF) is an academic institution located at Raha, Assam, established in 1988 to offer specialized education in fisheries science, particularly to serve the North Eastern region of India. The plan to start the program began after discussions in the 1982 ICAR Region II Committee Meeting, with a proposal approved in 1985 under a 70:30 funding arrangement between ICAR and the Assam Government. Development of academic and hostel units began at Raha, and the college started its academic program in 1987-88 with three lecturers and part-time staff covering supportive subjects. It offers a 4-year B.F.Sc. undergraduate program, including In-Plant Training in the 7th semester and Hands-on Training in the 8th semester, as well as an M.F.Sc. postgraduate program. The Department of Aquaculture conducts training programs on sustainable aquaculture and has partnered with NABARD to implement Biofloc Fish Farming units in Nagaon district. The college has hosted educational visits, including students from St. John College and a delegation from Tuskegee University, USA. It also has a student representative body, the College of Fisheries Students Union (COFSU).