Career Opportunities in Poultry Science:

Career opportunities in poultry science are plenty. One may opt for research, education, business, consultant, manager, breeder, advertiser, poultry house designer, production technologist, processing technologist, feeding technologist, value addition technologist, poultry economist, etc. and many more depending upon the aptitude and qualification. A person wants to become a poultry specialist and interested to pursue specialized jobs has to complete first B.V.Sc and A.H (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry). The minimum qualification is 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) for completion of the B.V.Sc and AH. After completion of graduation degree, one may opt for postgraduate programme of M.V.Sc (Master of Veterinary Science) and Ph.D. in poultry related disciplines to become a specialist.

List of universities/institutes offering post graduation/Ph.D. courses in poultry science

Sl.No	Universities/Institutes	Campus
1.	Anand Agricultural University	Anand, Gujurat
2.	Assam Agricultural University	Khanapara
3.	Indian Veterinary Research Institute/Central Avian Research Institute	Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh
4.	J K Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya	Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
5.	Karnataka Veterinary and Animal Science University	Bangalore and Bidar
6.	Kerala Agricultural University	Mannuthy
7.	Maharastra Animal and Fisheries Science University	Nagpur, Akola, Mumbai and Parbani
8.	Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology	Bhubaneswar
9.	Sri Venkateswar University of Veterinary and Fisheries	Tirupati and Hyderabad
10.	Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Science University	Chennai and Namakhal
11.	UP Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhay Pasu Chikitsha Vigyan Viswavidyalaya evam Go Anusandhan Anusthan	Mathura
12	Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences,	Pondicherry

However, for general types of job in poultry industry like farm manager, sales manager, input manager, plant manager, etc, one may not require to have essentially degree of B.V.Sc and A.H.to start a career. He/ She may opt for the certificate or diploma programmes offered by different institutes in the country to become eligible to various general types of job in poultry industry. Some of the institutes offering diploma/certificate and skill development training programmes in poultry science are-

1. Central Poultry Development Organization (CPDO), Mumbai, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh

2. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi

3. Central Avian Research Institute (CARI), Izatnagar 243 122 U.P.

4. Poultry Diagnostic Research Centre(PDRC), Pune

5. Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar 243 122, U.P.

6. National Institute of Open Schooling

7. Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University

8. Annamalai University

9. Dr. B. V. Rao Institute of Poultry Management & Technology (IPMT) Pune (M.S) 412 202

The list is indicative only. Perspective candidates may enquire the institute of their interest regarding the offering of various courses on poultry science. The BV Rao Institute of Poultry management and Technology, Pune offers the following courses regularly.

1. Basic Commercial Poultry Management Course

2. Orientation/Guidance Course for Existing farmers

3. Advanced Course for Large scale poultry farming

4. Feed Formulation & Feed Analyses course for Feed manufacturers

5. Hatchery Management course for Persons engaged in Hatchery

6. Appreciation Course in Poultry Management for Non-technical/Financial persons