Tamil Nadu Fisheries University (TNFU), offers undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral programmes. The university conducts entrance examinations for PG and research programmes whereas for UG courses, students must register themselves by filling the application forms online. The university later publishes merit lists for eligible candidates and notifies students about the counselling round.
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Counselling process is conducted prior to the final seat allotment to the candidates. However, those who have qualified ICAR (Ph.D entrance test) are directly called for counselling. The university also has provisions of scholarship for different courses for talented & economically backward students.
The Faculty of Fisheries Sciences and Faculty of Fisheries Engineering offers B.F.Sc. and B.E. courses respectively at the UG level.
Course Name | Eligibility |
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B.F.Sc. Fisheries Science | Candidate must have completed senior secondary school from CBSE or any other recognized board of schools OR should have passed an examination holding equivalent value. |
B.E. Fisheries Engineering |
Students looking for admission can apply online by visiting the official website of TNFU. Application fee is INR 600 for open category candidates & INR 300 for SC/ST & SCA.
Counselling: For B.F.Sc programme, the results which includes the rank of the candidates will be published on the university website. Final selection to this course is done after counselling only. The notification regarding the same will be issued on the university website & through e-mail.
TNFU enrolls students to its multiple M.F.Sc. programmes through entrance examination. These courses have a duration of 1-4 years. The students will be assigned guides who will be either working in FCRI campus or in the University Campuses / Outstations/ Research centres.
The applicants hailing from Tamil Nadu have a reserved seat percentage of 75% whereas a 25% is for the candidates from other states who have qualified ICAR. There will be a separate merit lists for the Tamil Nadu candidates and those hailing from other states.
Course Name | Eligibility |
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M.F.Sc. Aquaculture | He/she must hold a B.F.Sc degree of the Tamil Nadu Fisheries University or from any other recognized University or should have passed an examination holding equivalent value. |
M.F.Sc. Fisheries Resource Management | |
M.F.Sc. Fisheries Economics | |
M.F.Sc. Fisheries Extension | |
M.F.Sc. Fish Processing Technology | |
M.F.Sc. Fisheries Engineering and Technology | |
M.F.Sc. Fish Biotechnology | |
M.F.Sc. Aquatic Animal Health | |
M.F.Sc. Aquatic Environment Management | |
M.F.Sc. Fish Quality Assurance and Management |
Counselling Process: The university calls upon the eligible candidates for counselling, based on the rank that they have secured in the entrance examination. During the counselling process, they have the opportunity to select any of the subject which is available at the moment or choose to register themselves in the waiting lists. Candidate must understand that if they have registered as a waiting list candidate, he/she will not be provided a confirmed seat in any other discipline. Students in the waiting list will only be considered for the second round of counselling.
The Ph.D programmes offered by the university selects and enrolls students on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination. The questions in the entrance examination are of multiple choice where candidate can select the correct answer from the enlisted set of options.
Course Name | Eligibility |
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Ph.D. Aquaculture | Candidate must hold an M.F.Sc degree in the respective field that he/she wished to pursue research in. |
Ph.D. Fisheries Resource Management | |
Ph.D. Fisheries Economics | |
Ph.D. Fish Processing Technology | |
Ph.D. Aquatic Environment Management | |
Ph.D. Fish Quality Assurance and Management | |
Ph.D. Fisheries Extension |
Entrance examination for Ph.D: The university conducts entrance examinations of one hour duration for the admissions to its doctoral programmes. The candidate must appear in the subject that he/she has studied during post graduation. The examination carries MCQs with four listed options to choose the correct answer from. The maximum marks of the examination are 40. The centre of examination is Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi. Those who have qualified Senior Research Fellowship of ICAR do not have to appear the entrance examination.
Counselling: The final process for the selection of Ph.D students is based upon counselling process. Candidate’s performance in the entrance examination is considered for the counselling process. Student must secure an average minimum of more than 50% marks (40% marks for SC/ST) to be eligible for the counselling.
Students must submit the following original documents during admission, failing which, his/her admission will be nullified:
Events | Dates |
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Last Date to Apply (UG Courses) | Jun 06, 2024 |
Course | Fees | Eligibility |
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B.F.Sc | ₹11,340 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
M.F.Sc | ₹33,875 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
BE | ₹11,340 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
M.F.Sc | ₹33,875 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
Ph.D | ₹33,875 (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation |
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The course provide high job opportunities and applications were easy to fill out with a detailed explanation. Entrance exams and interviews were conducted. Based on community reservations are provided to students
I got admission in this college via merit list. my merit cutoff is 172.25 and it is not a tedious admission it is held for 3 days in first counselling held in omr campus and I got my counselling session there and I am the last cutoff in my category. I selected this college in search of something interesting course abd I end up here and I am really happy with it.
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I got the admission by merit basis. The date must be announced by the University during August. Admission process regards checking of the certificates which will happen on the counselling day and at the joining date also. No management quota out there.
Best course. They have organized it well and promoting the students to learn by self guided by the teachers. All india tour is the reason which made me to choose this college. To visit many institutions associated wirh our college and also to get lectures from many teachers.
If you are talking about the course bachelor of fisheries science then I would say it is not as exposed as the other courses are expose like BSc BTech and so I get to know about the course and my family said me that you should do it then I think I should try it and I have to pursue it so I am here and pursuing it
The first step is filling up of the application form. You then have to fill in your details and you 12th standard marks and Marksheet with other documents. The admission is on that basis of your makes in 10+2.
The admission process for the college is completely merit based. it is usually on the basis of your 12th standard marks in some particular subjects. You first have to fill the application form for admission.
I'm interested in biology. After 12th I applied counseling for agriculture engineering veterinary dental and fisheries science. First I called for engineering but I'm not interested. Then after long time I called for fisheries science counseling and I got seat.
I got admission in this college on the basis of my B.F.Sc degree. Candidates should have a B.F.Sc degree from Tamil Nadu Fisheries University or any equivalent degree. University also calls the eligible candidates for a counselling session.
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