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Tamil Nadu Fisheries University

Q: Q. What all specialisations are offered for MFSc at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University?

A. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University offers MFSc in Aquaculture, Fish Processing Technology, Fisheries Economics, Aquatic Environment Management, Fish Quality Assurance and Management, Fisheries Extension, Fisheries Biology and Resource Management, Fish Pathology and Health Management and Fish Quality Assurance and Management.

Q: Q. What all specialisations are offered for PhD at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University?

A. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University is PhD to Aquaculture, Fish Processing Technology, Fisheries Economics, Aquatic Environment Management, Fish Quality Assurance and Management and Fisheries Extension.

Q: Q. Which entrance exam is required to be qualified to get admission in PhD at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University?

A. Aspirants must qualify ICAR to get admission in PhD at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University.

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What’s new?

NIRF 2024 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2024 rankings, Tamil Nadu Fisheries University ranks #32 under the category 'Agriculture and Allied Sectors'.

The TNEA application form 2025 for Tamil Nadu Fisheries University admission to the BE/BTech courses will be released in May 2025. Soon, the TNEA 2025 schedule is expected to be released.

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Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Highlights 2025
TNJFU Popular programs
TNJFU Admission process
Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Application Process
TNJFU Placements 2025
TNJFU College comparison
TNJFU Student Reviews
TNJFU Courses and Fees 2025
TNJFU Scholarships 2025
TNJFU Colleges/Departments
Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Specializations
TNJFU FAQs

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Highlights 2025

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, also known as TNJFU, is a public university. The university was established in 2012 and is located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It is a renowned educational institution and offers courses at UG, PG and Doctorate level. Some of the popular programmes include B.E. / B.Tech, M.E./M.Tech, MBA/PGDM, M.Sc, BBA, Ph.D, B.Voc, B.F.Sc. and M.F.Sc. TNJFU offers a total of 42 courses to students in 8 specialisations such as Biotechnology Engineering, Energy & Environment, Environmental Engineering, Fisheries Science, Food Technology, Marine Engineering, Nautical Science. Further, the university offers courses to students in 6 streams such as Engineering, Science, Business & Management Studies, Teaching & Education, Humanities & Social Sciences and Medicine & Health Sciences. TNJFU courses are offered to students with a fee range of INR 12,000-3,20,000. The university also offers an average median salary of INR 3,91,307. In addition to this, the university has a total seat intake of 561 students.

Particulars	Statistics
Campus Location	Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Courses Offered	UG, PG and Doctorate
No. of Seats	561
Median Salary	INR 3,91,307
Fees Range	INR 12,000-3,20,000

Year of establishment	2012
Ownership	Public/Government
Open University	no
UGC Approved	yes
AIU MemberShip	no
Institute of national importance	no
Website	Go to Website
Also Known As	TNJFU
Accepted Exams	ICAR AIEEA

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TNJFU
Popular programs

B.F.Sc.

6 Courses

4.54 years

Exams Accepted

ICAR AIEEA

Total Tuition Fees

₹32 K - 48 K

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Median Salary

₹2.4 - 3.9 LPA

B.E. / B.Tech

6 Courses

3.64 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹32 K - 3.2 L

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Median Salary

₹3.9 LPA

B.Voc

3 Courses3 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹12 K

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Median Salary

– / –

MBA/PGDM

2 Courses2 years

Exams Accepted

TANCET

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.8 L

Median Salary

₹4 LPA

BBA

1 Course4 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹32 K

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Median Salary

₹2.7 LPA

M.F.Sc.

20 Courses2 years

Exams Accepted

ICAR AIEEA

Total Tuition Fees

₹20 K

Median Salary

₹4 LPA

BPT

1 Course

3.354 months

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Ph.D.

2 Courses3 years

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

M.E./M.Tech

1 Course2 years

Exams Accepted

Total Tuition Fees

₹20 K

Median Salary

₹4.4 LPA

M.Sc.

1 Course2 years

Exams Accepted

ICAR AIEEA

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

₹4.4 LPA

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TNJFU
Admission process

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2025

6 Courses4 years

Eligibility

10+2 with 45% aggregate
Accepting Exams: TNEA, CBSE 12th, Tamilnadu 12th, ICAR AIEEA

Important dates

Dates	Events
May '25-Jun '25	TNEA 2025 application windowTentative
Jun '25	TNEA 2025 Assigning Random NumberTentative
Jun '25	TNEA 2025 Certificates Verification at TFC’s (Online) Tentative

MBA/PGDM Admissions 2025

2 Courses2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: TANCET

Important dates

Dates	Events
Jan '25-Feb '25	TANCET Registration DatesTentative
Feb '25-Mar '25	TANCET Admit Card DownloadTentative
Mar '25	CEETA Exam Date 2025Tentative

M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2025

1 Course2 years

Eligibility

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
Accepting Exams: GATE, CEETA

Important dates

Dates	Events
7 Jan '25	GATE 2025 Admit Card
1 Feb '25	GATE 2025 Exam (CS1 \| AG \| MA \| CS2 \| NM \| MT \| TF \|IN)
2 Feb '25	GATE 2025 Exam (ME \| PE \| AR \| EE)

Admission Details for all courses

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Application Process

Courses	Eligibility
B.E. / B.Tech	Candidate must have passed HSC (10+2) or its equivalent with above mentioned marks from any recognised Board/council. Candidate who have passed HSC i.e., 10+2 in any one of the Vocational Subject (Basic Mechanical Engineering/ Basic Electrical Engineering/ Basic Electronics Engineering/ Basic Civil Engineering/ Basic Automobile Engineering/ Textile Technology) with any one of the Engineering related subjects namely Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry with above mentioned minimum average percentage put together are also eligible to apply.
M.E./M.Tech	Candidate must have completed Bachelors Degree or equivalent in the relevant field and obtained atleast mentioned (45% in the case of BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA and ST candidates belonging to Tamilnadu)in the qualifying degree examination. (i) B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. Degree Programmes (or) (ii) B.Pharm. Degree Programmes.
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must have completed Bachelors Degree of minimum 3 years duration and obtained at least mentioned (45% in the case of BC, BCM, MBC, SC, SCA and ST candidates belonging to Tamilnadu) in the qualifying degree examination.
BBA	For Candidates from Academic / Vocational Stream must passed in Higher Secondary Course in 10+2 (State Board / CBSE / any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto) Eligibility for minimum marks(%) is 55 for BC/BCM, 50 for MBC/DNC and for SC/ST Pass. Above mentioned marks(%) is for OC.
B.Voc	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.F.Sc.	Candidate must have passed the qualifying examination 10+2 with at least three subjects out of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Agriculture as core courses and obtained minimum mentioned marks.
M.F.Sc.	Candidate must have completed B.F.Sc. from a recognised Institute.

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Placements 2025

Course	Median Salary
B.F.Sc.	₹2.4 - ₹3.9 LPA
B.E. / B.Tech	₹3.9 - ₹3.9 LPA
MBA/PGDM	₹4 LPA

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College comparison

Compare TNJFU with other similar colleges

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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
TNJFU	₹ 3.9 LPA	₹ 48 K	-/-
College of Fisheries Nautical Technology Compare	₹ 3.9 LPA	₹ 48 K	-/-
AU Compare	-/-	₹ 1.25 L	-/-
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute Compare	₹ 2.4 LPA	₹ 32 K	-/-
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri Compare	₹ 3.9 LPA	₹ 48 K	-/-
Fisheries College & Research Insititute, Mayiladi Compare	₹ 3.9 LPA	₹ 48 K	-/-

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TNJFU
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.5/5

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Placements3.3

Infrastructure3.5

Faculty & Course3.7

Campus Life3.3

Value for Money3.9

ABINESH C

Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) - Batch of 2024

4.6

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

A satisfied course. It has good placements.

Placements: 90% of students in my course were placed in jobs. The highest salary package was Rs. 50,000 per month, the lowest was Rs. 20,000 per month, and the average salary package was Rs. 30,000 per month. The companies that recruited students from my course were Shenglong Pvt. Limited and Avanti Pvt. Limited. All students in my course were placed in internships. The internships were in the following areas: fish farm manager, feed company marketing manager, and quality control.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is good, and the faculty is very supportive. The classrooms and labs are well-equipped. The college has a good library and Wi-Fi. There are separate hostels for boys and girls, and medical facilities are available in the hostel. The college has a basketball court and football ground. The college canteen provides good quality food.

Faculty: The teaching quality is very good, and the teachers are helpful to students. The teachers are qualified and knowledgeable, and they make sure that the students are industry-ready. The semester exams are very easy if you study well. The pass percentage is 99.9%.

Other: I like fishes, so I chose fisheries science as my course of study. I would like to know if the university offers any scholarships and extracurricular activities that I could participate in.

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2024Read More

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Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Batch of 2026

Offered by Government College of Physiotherapy, Trichy

3.2

3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Absolutely satisfied in this course.

Placements: Above 95 percent of the students were placed in the course. The highest, the lowest, and the average package offered in the course was our ability and our interest in the carriers. Top companies are recruiting by conducting entrance exams. All students must get an internship in the course.

Infrastructure: The quality of the mess food is very good. In the college, medical facility available. The cricket ground and volleyball ground is there on the college campus. The college supplies 24 hours water supply and RO water facilities on the campus. Wi-Fi is available on the college campus.

Faculty: The teachers were helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality was very nice. The course is curriculum relevant. It makes the student industry ready. The semester exams are a little bit hard. The pass percentage of the course in the college is above 95%.

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2022Read More

Hepzibah

Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) - Batch of 2027

3.4

3Placements3Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Placement is nothing matters if you work hard & study .

Placements: There are around 400 students in our college the lowest salary package means rs 5000 per month Average salary package means rs 35,000per month the highest salary package means rs 7 Lacs per month Apart from assistant professor there are so many options are there but there is so Competitive.

Infrastructure: There is no Wi-Fi for our college but the lab arrangements are perfect with many modern equipment and the library contains so many books with all editions I love library when I'm feeling down I go to the library and read books In canteen many snacks are available Medical things are kept in hostel for emergency Daily morning we wake up and go to ground to play it's compulsory.

Faculty: Teachers are very young and they teach very well only thing they focus is conceptual semesters exams are easy - medium not difficult If we understand the concepts nothing is difficult to study Then for internal exam pass mark is 40 out of 80 For practical pass mark is 25 out of 50 .

Other: This course is different from other course so I choose it I love marine environment To improve job opportunity Scholarship is available for all category students.

Reviewed on 23 Sep 2024Read More

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Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Batch of 2026

Offered by Government College of Physiotherapy, Trichy

3.2

3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

I'm satisfied with this college.

Placements: Placements are not provided in this college. Many government and private jobs are available for this course. Top companies are offering jobs by conducting entrance exams. All the students get internships in our college.

Infrastructure: Our college has good Wi-Fi facilities. There are separate classrooms for students of all years. Student-library is available in our college. Practical labs and outpatient rooms are available. The quality of the hostel is good. Cricket and volleyball grounds are available on campus.

Faculty: Teachers in our college are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable. Their teaching quality is good. The course curriculum is relevant and makes students industry-ready. Semester exams are conducted once a year. The pass percentage is above 90%.

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2022Read More

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Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Batch of 2026

Offered by Government College of Physiotherapy, Trichy

3.2

3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Absolutely satisfied because of faculty good placements in 2022.

Placements: Around 25 per cent of students were placed in the course. It provides the best placement opportunities. If students clear all subjects, they used to write exams in private and government clinics. Students can practice as clinical physiotherapists.

Infrastructure: Our college has the best infrastructure and all facilities. The department has Wi-Fi, labs, classrooms and a library. The quality of the hostel is very good. The college had a cricket ground and games are well played by the students. The college supplies 24 hours water supply.

Faculty: The teachers were helpful, qualified and knowledgeable. The teaching quality was not bad. The course is curriculum relevant. The students make industrial ready. The semester is conducted once a year. The pass percentage of the college was above 90 percent.

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2022Read More

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B.Tech. in Food Technology - Batch of 2023

Offered by College of Fish Nutrition and Food Technology, TNJFU

3.6

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Above average, there is no assurance of placement.

Placements: There were only 40 seats allocated for one batch, plus 2 seats for the Andaman and Nicobar Island quotas and 1 Fisherman quota. In our college, half of the students are in the food industry, digital marketing, etc. Some of the students went for higher studies.

Infrastructure: There are Wi-Fi facilities in both the college and hostel. There are computer lab facilities, an engineering workshop, labs, an NADP incubation center, etc. At first, the mess was in the students' mess; there was a dividing system for all, but after Corona, they changed into a contractual mess. The food quality and quantity are okay.

Faculty: Yes, facilities were qualified and helpful. Yes. In the final year, they made it compulsory to do internships in industries. So they made us ready for industry. Semester exams are slightly different from those at other universities and a little bit tougher. The papers were sent to various affiliated colleges for corrections. The pass percentage is 80–95%.

Other: There is a lot of events, fest, extra & co-curricular activities in there. And there is one paper for NSS4. There are many events, festivals, extracurricular and co-curricular activities. There is also a compulsory 10-day camp in the village. There is no hostel fee for this college; there is only a hostel deposit and a monthly Rs. 4000 for mess and Rs. 250 for maintenance charges.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2024Read More

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Courses and Fees 2025

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.F.Sc.(6 courses)	32 K - 48 K	10+2 : 50 % Exams : ICAR AIEEA
B.E. / B.Tech(6 courses)	32 K - 3.2 L	10+2 : 45 % Exams : TNEA CBSE 12th+2 More
B.Voc(3 courses)	12 K	Exams : CBSE 12th Tamilnadu 12th
MBA/PGDM(2 courses)	1.8 L	Graduation : 50 % Exams : TANCET
BBA(1 course)	32 K	10+2 : 60 % Exams : CBSE 12th Tamilnadu 12th
M.F.Sc.(20 courses)	20 K	Graduation : 60 % Exams : ICAR AIEEA
BPT(1 course)	– / –	10+2 : 50 % Exams : CBSE 12th Tamilnadu 12th
M.E./M.Tech(1 course)	20 K	Graduation : 50 % Exams : GATE CEETA
M.Sc.(1 course)	– / –	Graduation : 60 % Exams : ICAR AIEEA

TNJFU
Scholarships 2025

Scholarships given by Govt. of India, Government of Tamil Nadu and Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Pattukottai Azhagiri Endowment scholarship are available for the deserving candidates.

1. SC/ST Welfare
2. Backward Class scholarships
3. ICAR-PG Scholarships
4. VLIR scholarship

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Colleges/Departments

Colleges

College/Departments	Rating
Government College of Physiotherapy, Trichy	3.3 (9 Reviews)
Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi	– / –
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri	4.2 (1 Reviews)
College of Fisheries Nautical Technology	– / –
College of Fish Nutrition and Food Technology	3.6 (1 Reviews)
Fisheries College & Research Insititute, Mayiladi	– / –

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Specializations

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University offers Specializations in fields of study such as;

Courses	Total Seats	Specializations
B.E. / B.Tech	20-40	Biotechnology Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fisheries Science, Food Technology, Nautical Science
M.E./M.Tech	-	Marine Engineering
MBA/PGDM	60	Fisheries Science
M.Sc.	-	Biotechnology
BBA	20	-
B.Voc	25	Fisheries Science
B.F.Sc.	20-160	Fisheries Science
M.F.Sc.	-	Biotechnology, Energy & Environment, Fisheries Science

TNJFU FAQs

Important FAQs for Tamil Nadu Fisheries University

Q. Where is Tamil Nadu Fisheries University located?

A. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University is situated at Vettar River View Campus, Nagapattinam- 611 002.

Q. What all are the facilities provided by Tamil Nadu Fisheries University?

A. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University is equipped with laboratories, library, auditorium, classrooms, Cafeteria, Sports and so on.

Q. When was Tamil Nadu Fisheries University established?

A. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University was established in 2012.

Q. What all courses are provided by Tamil Nadu Fisheries University?

A. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University offers UG, PG and Doctorate courses.

Q. Which entrance exam is required to be qualified to get admission in MFSc at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University?

A. Aspirants must qualify University Entrance Exam to get admission in MFSc at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University.

Q. What all specialisations are offered for MFSc at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University?

A. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University offers MFSc in Aquaculture, Fish Processing Technology, Fisheries Economics, Aquatic Environment Management, Fish Quality Assurance and Management, Fisheries Extension, Fisheries Biology and Resource Management, Fish Pathology and Health Management and Fish Quality Assurance and Management.

Q. What all specialisations are offered for PhD at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University?

A. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University is PhD to Aquaculture, Fish Processing Technology, Fisheries Economics, Aquatic Environment Management, Fish Quality Assurance and Management and Fisheries Extension.

Q. Which entrance exam is required to be qualified to get admission in PhD at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University?

A. Aspirants must qualify ICAR to get admission in PhD at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University.

Q. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University offers scholarships?

A. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University offers Merit and Merit cum Means based Scholarships.

Q. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University offers BE in what specialisation?

A. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University offers BE in Fisheries Engineering.

Q. Does Tamil Nadu Fisheries University provide Hostel facilities?

A. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University provides hostel facilities.

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I want to know about the latest cutoff information for B.Tech. in Biotechnology at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University.

Answered a week ago

For B.Tech in Biotechnology at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University (TNJFU), you generally need at least 45% aggregate in your 12th standard exam to be eligible for admission; This is considered a major cutoff for the course of the Institute of Fisheries Biotechnology under the TNJFU.

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Jit Dutta

Contributor-Level 10

Sir I want previous question with solution?

Answered a week ago

If you're looking for previous CUET question papers with solutions, it can be an excellent way to prepare for your B.Tech admission. These papers help you understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and types of questions asked. While I can't directly provide those papers here, here's how you can

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Rupesh Katariya

Contributor-Level 10

We are admitting students for MBA in fisheries enterprise management?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, TNJFU Business School (Fisheries) is admitting students for the MBA in Fisheries Enterprises Management program:

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Ajeet Kumar

Contributor-Level 6

How are M.Sc. placements at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University?

Answered 2 months ago

Most of the M.Sc. students get the placements at Tamil Nadu Fisheries University (TNFU) quite well, around 98% placement on completion of their course. The average salary offered however, is Rs 12,000 which is less as compared to some other sectors. This is because the university in question is orie

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Jagadesh Sai

Contributor-Level 10

Does Tamil Nadu Fisheries University provide 100% placement?

Answered 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University ensures placement only to the extent of 26% of its students, which happens to be the placement statistic for students, especially under B.F.Sc in the last reports received. Only some of them could find employment in appropriate fields. The highest salary package that

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