Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University- Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

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Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University stands as a premier state university in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. Established in 2012 and approved by UGC and ICAR, it offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in fisheries science and allied fields. Known for its specialized education, TNJFU prepares students for careers in the fisheries sector.

Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu

More about TNJFU Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, widely recognized for its focus on fisheries science, was established in 2012 under the Government of Tamil Nadu. Approved by both UGC and ICAR, TNJFU is dedicated to providing professional education, conducting advanced research, and undertaking extension activities to boost fish production and utilization. Located in Nagapattinam, the university plays a crucial role in developing skilled human resources for the fisheries sector. It offers a diverse array of programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, including popular courses like B.F.Sc and B.Tech in various fisheries engineering and technology specializations. The university follows the State Agricultural University pattern and syllabi, ensuring a comprehensive and relevant curriculum. While specific details on total campus area and overall departments are not readily available, constituent colleges feature well-equipped laboratories and hostel facilities for students. The university's commitment to research is evident through its various research topics and publications. In terms of recognition, TNJFU was ranked 32nd in the NIRF 2024 ranking for Agriculture and Allied Sectors and 45th in the NIRF 2024 University category. The university has a placement cell that facilitates campus interviews. According to the NIRF 2024 report for UG 4-year programs, 30 out of 35 placed students received a median salary of Rs 2 LPA. Graduates find opportunities in government and private sectors, including state fisheries departments, ICAR institutes, and private companies, with many also becoming entrepreneurs. Admissions for undergraduate programs are primarily merit-based on 10+2 marks, while postgraduate and doctoral admissions require qualifying in entrance exams like ICAR AIEEA or the university's test. TNJFU continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of fisheries education and sustainable practices.

Estd. Year

2012

Total Faculty Members

600

Total Seat Capacity

402

Accreditations

+ 1 more

University Grants Commission (UGC)

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Government of Tamil Nadu (TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT)

NIRF	#32 Agriculture and Allied Sectors(2024)
ICAR	#3 Fisheries Universities(2024)
State Regional	#1 State Agricultural University(Tamil Nadu)

TNJFU Courses and Fees 2025

Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University offers 17 program(s).

BBA (Fisheries Business Management)

Tuition Fee

₹62,081 per year (Based on 2024-25 prospectus total fee calculation for Self-supporting mode) [15]

Duration

4 years

Specializations

General

Scholarships Available

B.Voc (Industrial Aquaculture)

Tuition Fee

₹23,175 per year (Based on 2024-25 prospectus total fee calculation) [15]

Duration

3 years

Specializations

General

Scholarships Available

B.Tech (Fisheries Engineering)

Tuition Fee

₹22,081 per year (Based on 2024-25 prospectus total fee calculation for Regular mode) [15]

Duration

4 years

Specializations

General

Scholarships Available

B.Tech (Food Technology)

Tuition Fee

₹62,081 per year (Based on 2024-25 prospectus total fee calculation for Self-supporting mode) [15]

Duration

4 years

Specializations

General

Scholarships Available

Admission Criteria for programs at TNJFU

Explore comprehensive admission criteria for all courses and programs offered at TNJFU, including eligibility requirements, entrance exams, and seat intake details.

Degree	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam
BBA (Fisheries Business Management)	-	4 years		10+2 or equivalent in any stream Minimum marks vary by category (e.g., 60% for general category mentioned) [11]	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling
B.Voc (Industrial Aquaculture)	-	3 years		10+2 or equivalent in a related field	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling
B.Tech (Fisheries Engineering)	-	4 years		10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology/Computer Science as subjects Minimum marks vary by category (e.g., 45-55% aggregate mentioned) [13, 23]	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling [12, 16] TNEA [13, 23] ICAR AIEEA [12, 23]
B.Tech (Food Technology)	-	4 years		10+2 or equivalent with required subjects (likely Science stream)	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling
B.Voc (Industrial Fish Processing Technology)	-	3 years		10+2 or equivalent in a related field	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling
B.Tech (Energy and Environmental Engineering)	-	4 years		10+2 or equivalent with required subjects (likely Science stream)	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling
PhD	Aquaculture Aquatic Animal Health Aquatic Environment Management Fisheries Economics Fisheries Engineering & Technology Fisheries Extension Fish Processing Technology Fisheries Resources Management Fish Quality Assurance and Management Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology Fish Biotechnology Fish Pharmacology & Toxicology Fisheries Biology and Resource Management Life Sciences (Part-time mode also mentioned)	3 years	NA (Specific seats per specialization not consistently found for 2024-25)	M.F.Sc. degree of two years duration in the concerned field of specialization with a basic B.F.Sc. degree of four years duration from TNJFU or other recognized SAUs [7, 10, 16, 26] Candidates with a 4-year bachelor''s degree may also be eligible [2] Minimum OGPA requirements apply (e.g., 6.5 out of 10.00 under semester system or 65% aggregate) [26] Candidates working in schemes selected through entrance test or qualified NET or equivalent are eligible [8]	TNJFU Entrance Examination [4, 7, 16] ICAR test [14] NET or equivalent (Exemption from entrance test) [8, 16]
BFSc	-	4 years		10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Zoology and Botany) as subjects Minimum marks vary by category (e.g., 60% for OC, 55% for BC/MBC/DNC, Pass for SC/ST) [17, 20]	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling [6, 10, 12, 16]
MFSc	Aquaculture Aquatic Animal Health Aquatic Environment Management Fisheries Economics Fisheries Engineering and Technology Fisheries Extension Fish Processing Technology Fisheries Resource Management Fish Biotechnology Fish Genetics and Breeding Fish Nutrition and Food Technology Fish Quality Assurance Management Fish Pharmacology and Toxicology Fisheries Biology and Resource Management	2 years	NA (Specific seats per specialization not consistently found for 2024-25)	Four-year B.F.Sc. Degree from TNJFU or other ICAR recognized SAUs/Central University [3, 18] Minimum OGPA requirements apply [7]	TNJFU Entrance Examination [4, 7, 16] ICAR AIEEA PG [7, 14, 18]
M.Tech	Aquaculture Engineering Fish Processing Engineering Biotechnology Fisheries Engineering & Technology Marine Engineering	2 years	NA (Specific seats per specialization not consistently found for 2024-25)	Four-year B.Tech Degree in a relevant field from a recognized University [7] Minimum OGPA requirements apply [7]	TNJFU Entrance Examination [7] ICAR AIEEA PG [7, 18] GATE [9] CEETA [9]
B.Tech (Biotechnology)	-	4 years		10+2 or equivalent with required subjects (likely Science stream)	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling ICAR AIEEA [12]
B.Voc (Aquatic Animal Health Management)	Not specified	3 years	NA (Seats information not found in 2024-25 prospectus)	10+2 or equivalent in a related field	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling
MBA (Fisheries Enterprises Management)	-	2 years		Bachelor''s degree from a recognized University [7, 10] Minimum marks apply [2]	TNJFU Aptitude Test [10] CAT [2]
B.Tech (Fisheries Nautical Technology)	Not specified	4 years	NA (Seats information not found for 2024-25 prospectus, listed in older sources)	10+2 or equivalent with required subjects (likely Science stream)	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling
B.Voc (Industrial Fishing Technology)	-	3 years		10+2 or equivalent in a related field	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling

Degree	Specialization	Duration	Seats	Eligibility	Entrance Exam
BBA (Fisheries Business Management)	-	4 years		10+2 or equivalent in any stream Minimum marks vary by category (e.g., 60% for general category mentioned) [11]	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling
B.Voc (Industrial Aquaculture)	-	3 years		10+2 or equivalent in a related field	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling
B.Tech (Fisheries Engineering)	-	4 years		10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology/Computer Science as subjects Minimum marks vary by category (e.g., 45-55% aggregate mentioned) [13, 23]	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling [12, 16] TNEA [13, 23] ICAR AIEEA [12, 23]
B.Tech (Food Technology)	-	4 years		10+2 or equivalent with required subjects (likely Science stream)	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling
B.Voc (Industrial Fish Processing Technology)	-	3 years		10+2 or equivalent in a related field	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling
B.Tech (Energy and Environmental Engineering)	-	4 years		10+2 or equivalent with required subjects (likely Science stream)	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling
PhD	Aquaculture Aquatic Animal Health Aquatic Environment Management Fisheries Economics Fisheries Engineering & Technology Fisheries Extension Fish Processing Technology Fisheries Resources Management Fish Quality Assurance and Management Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology Fish Biotechnology Fish Pharmacology & Toxicology Fisheries Biology and Resource Management Life Sciences (Part-time mode also mentioned)	3 years	NA (Specific seats per specialization not consistently found for 2024-25)	M.F.Sc. degree of two years duration in the concerned field of specialization with a basic B.F.Sc. degree of four years duration from TNJFU or other recognized SAUs [7, 10, 16, 26] Candidates with a 4-year bachelor''s degree may also be eligible [2] Minimum OGPA requirements apply (e.g., 6.5 out of 10.00 under semester system or 65% aggregate) [26] Candidates working in schemes selected through entrance test or qualified NET or equivalent are eligible [8]	TNJFU Entrance Examination [4, 7, 16] ICAR test [14] NET or equivalent (Exemption from entrance test) [8, 16]
BFSc	-	4 years		10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Zoology and Botany) as subjects Minimum marks vary by category (e.g., 60% for OC, 55% for BC/MBC/DNC, Pass for SC/ST) [17, 20]	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling [6, 10, 12, 16]
MFSc	Aquaculture Aquatic Animal Health Aquatic Environment Management Fisheries Economics Fisheries Engineering and Technology Fisheries Extension Fish Processing Technology Fisheries Resource Management Fish Biotechnology Fish Genetics and Breeding Fish Nutrition and Food Technology Fish Quality Assurance Management Fish Pharmacology and Toxicology Fisheries Biology and Resource Management	2 years	NA (Specific seats per specialization not consistently found for 2024-25)	Four-year B.F.Sc. Degree from TNJFU or other ICAR recognized SAUs/Central University [3, 18] Minimum OGPA requirements apply [7]	TNJFU Entrance Examination [4, 7, 16] ICAR AIEEA PG [7, 14, 18]
M.Tech	Aquaculture Engineering Fish Processing Engineering Biotechnology Fisheries Engineering & Technology Marine Engineering	2 years	NA (Specific seats per specialization not consistently found for 2024-25)	Four-year B.Tech Degree in a relevant field from a recognized University [7] Minimum OGPA requirements apply [7]	TNJFU Entrance Examination [7] ICAR AIEEA PG [7, 18] GATE [9] CEETA [9]
B.Tech (Biotechnology)	-	4 years		10+2 or equivalent with required subjects (likely Science stream)	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling ICAR AIEEA [12]
B.Voc (Aquatic Animal Health Management)	Not specified	3 years	NA (Seats information not found in 2024-25 prospectus)	10+2 or equivalent in a related field	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling
MBA (Fisheries Enterprises Management)	-	2 years		Bachelor''s degree from a recognized University [7, 10] Minimum marks apply [2]	TNJFU Aptitude Test [10] CAT [2]
B.Tech (Fisheries Nautical Technology)	Not specified	4 years	NA (Seats information not found for 2024-25 prospectus, listed in older sources)	10+2 or equivalent with required subjects (likely Science stream)	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling
B.Voc (Industrial Fishing Technology)	-	3 years		10+2 or equivalent in a related field	Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and counselling

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Nearest Attractions at Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University

Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ)

Approximately 123-124 km

Nagapattinam Bus Stand

Approximately 8 km

Nagapattinam Junction Railway Station

Approximately 10 km

Government General Hospital, Nagapattinam

Approximately 8-10 km

Facilities Provided by Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University

Academic Spaces

Classrooms

Lecture Halls

Auditorium

Seminar Halls

Workshops & Studios

Accommodation for Parents

No Dedicated Accommodation for Parents

Basic Services

Stationery Shops

Grocery Shops

Water Facilities

Administrative Offices

Vehicle Shed (KVK Nagapattinam)

Staff Quarters (KVK Nagapattinam)

Disability Services

Barrier Free Built Environment

Food Options

Cafeteria / Canteen

Hostel Mess

Rybax - Seafood Restaurant (Incubatee)

Hostel Facilities

Boys Hostel

Girls Hostel

Farmer''s Hostel

IT Facilities

Excellent IT Infrastructure

Incubation Centers

Fish Processing Incubation Facility (FPIF), Nagapattinam

Marine Products Business Incubation Forum (MPBIF), Thoothukudi

Laboratories

Departmental-based Laboratories

Computer Labs

Microbiology Lab

Aquaculture Lab

Processing Lab

Aquatic Animal Health Management Lab

Library

Central Library

Medical Facilities

General Medical Facilities

Recreational Areas

No Specific Recreational Area Details Available

Safety Security

General Security Measures

Sports Fitness

General Sports Facilities

Gymnasium / Gym

Playground

Kabaddi Ground

Volleyball Court

Swimming Pool

Student Help Desks

Student Placement Cells

Anti-Ragging Committee and Squad

Student Grievance Redressal Committee

Internal Complaint Committee

Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC)

Transport Services

Parking Facilities

Proximity to Public Transport Hubs

Hear from the Students

Madhav Video Editor TNFU

The Tamilnadu state has only one University for Fisheries Science & Engineering

All are here

Only one Fisheries college given by Govt

Raj D

Nice secluded place for studies and research even though far from town it's well connected from Karaikal and nagapattinam , if u reach by bus u have to get down in vanjur busstop it's just 300 metres from roundana

RAJASRI C

Good college