Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University
M.F.Sc. · M.Tech. · M.Tech. (Biotechnology) · MBA (FEM) · PG Diploma · Ph.D.
Master's degree, doctoral and postgraduate diploma programmes of the University for 2026-27, including the Foreign National and NRI categories. Open a programme to view disciplines, seats, eligibility, selection procedure, fees and the documents required.
Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) at four constituent colleges / institutes of the University – Fisheries College and Research Institute,…
M.Tech. – M.Tech. (Aquacultural Engineering) and M.Tech. (Fish Process Engineering) – offered by the College of Fisheries Engineering, Nagapattinam.…
Two-year (4 semester) M.Tech. (Biotechnology) programme offered on self-supporting mode by the Institute of Fisheries Biotechnology from the…
TNJFU Fisheries Business School offers a two-year full-time MBA programme in Fisheries Enterprises Management [MBA (FEM)] on self-supporting mode. The…
Shrimp farming is a profitable business and a multimillion dollar industry. Shrimp is one of the most traded seafood commodities; its farming…
Advanced Aquaculture Systems like Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS), Biofloc culture systems, Aquaponics and Raceways are gaining importance…
Guidelines for Foreign National category for M.F.Sc. admission (2026-27). Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) – 3 seats reserved for Foreign…
Guidelines for NRI / NRI Sponsored category for M.F.Sc. admission (2026-27). Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) – 6 seats reserved for NRI / NRI…
Ph.D. in Fisheries Science under the Faculty of Fisheries Sciences at Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi; Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries…
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) is the State funded University imparting professional fisheries education, research and…
Guidelines for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) / NRI Sponsored category for Ph.D. admission (2026-27). Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – 4 seats, over and…
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Postgraduate programmes are offered at the following institutes of the University.
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) is a State funded University which offers professional fisheries education, research and extension programmes to enhance fish production and utilization by following the State Agricultural University (SAU) pattern and syllabi.
TNJFU is a fisheries science University established by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu in 2012, having a dedicated faculty for academic and research in different branches of fisheries science. The University is running with over 40 constituent units and offers 10 UG programmes, 16 PG programmes and 14 Ph.D. programmes.
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) was established by the Government of Tamil Nadu as per the Act 21 of 2012 on 19th June 2012.
Vision: “Harnessing the Science of Fisheries for Food, Nutrition and Livelihood”
Mission: Excelling in teaching, research and extension initiatives in fisheries sciences to produce professionally acclaimed and socially responsible graduates achieving nutritional security and sustainable development of the fisheries sector.
The University is providing financial support to the students in the form of scholarships and fellowships for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Students' amenities such as gymnasiums, indoor and outdoor game facilities, hostels and many other student-friendly facilities such as computer, internet and e-learning facilities and student placement cells are available in University colleges to promote students' interest in acquiring knowledge on various aspects of fisheries sciences as well as in finding a right placement for them.
Collaboration / new initiatives: There are 85 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) / Co-operate project agreement signed between TNJFU and various International / National Universities and Fisheries Industries to carry out collaborative field level research by staff and students.
