MBA (Fisheries Enterprises Management)
TNJFU Fisheries Business School, DIVA Campus, ECR, Muttukadu, Chennai – 603 112
Overview
TNJFU Fisheries Business School offers a two-year full-time MBA programme in Fisheries Enterprises Management [MBA (FEM)] on self-supporting mode. The primary objective is to familiarize the students with all the core business management functions in detail, and to learn how to specifically apply the principles, concepts, theories, procedures, plans, techniques, tools, standards, regulations and good management practices in the various businesses of fisheries, aquaculture and allied sectors.

Job opportunities
- Aqua Farming
- Hatchery
- Feed Manufacturing & Marketing
- Seafood Processing & Export
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Organized Seafood Retailing
- Ornamental Breeding, Farming, Trading & Export
- Fishing Gear & Craft Units
- Laboratory Services
- Marketing & Sales
Facilities
- Smart Class Rooms
- Business Library
- Digital Resources
- Group Discussion (GD) Room
- Seminar Hall with Modern AV Systems
- Auditorium
- Industry Interface Curriculum
- Industry Experienced Faculties
Location advantages
- Muttukadu on ECR – close to the IT corridor ("Road to the Future")
- Well connected to the city by road and public transport
- Surrounded by residential, educational, shopping and lodging facilities
Eligibility
- Candidates who have passed the final examination of any Undergraduate Course of any UGC recognized University under any stream viz., Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Agriculture, Veterinary, Fisheries and Medicine etc.,
- The final year students of current batch are eligible to apply, provided the candidate must produce PDC at the time of counselling.
Selection procedure
Selection is based on marks obtained in: Qualifying degree (40); Awards / certificates / Recognition, etc., at State / National level (10); Training / Internship / Project work, etc., undergone (5); Participation in Seminar / Conference / Paper Presentation (5); Work Experience in reputed Industry / Business (5); Extracurricular activities – Sports, NCC, NSS, Yoga, Social Service, etc. (5); Interview Performance (30).
| Sl. | Particulars | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qualifying degree | 40 |
| 2 | Awards / certificates / Recognition, etc., at State / National level | 10 |
| 3 | Training / Internship / Project work, etc., undergone | 5 |
| 4 | Participation in Seminar / Conference / Paper Presentation | 5 |
| 5 | Work Experience in reputed Industry / Business | 5 |
| 6 | Extracurricular activities – Sports, NCC, NSS, Yoga, Social Service, etc. | 5 |
| 7 | Interview Performance | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Counselling
Eligible candidates will be called for written test and counselling as per their rank. Selected candidates can choose seats at the time of counselling. The waiting list candidates will be admitted if vacancy arises.
Fee information
Application fee
| SC / ST candidates | ₹ 750 |
|---|---|
| Other candidates | ₹ 1,500 |
Prospectus: remitted by Demand Draft drawn in favour of Finance Officer, TNJFU, Nagapattinam. Online payment arrangement to be confirmed.
Semester fees (likely to be revised)
| Particulars | I Semester | II & IV Semester | III Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | 45,000 | 45,000 | 45,000 |
| Examination Fees | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Special Fees | |||
| College Magazine | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| University Calendar | 100 | – | 100 |
| Library Fees | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Sports, Games charges | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| Computer charges | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Contingency fund | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Registration, enrolment fees | 300 | – | – |
| Admission fees | 300 | – | – |
| Syllabus | 100 | – | – |
| Identity Card | 100 | – | – |
| Transport charges | 250 | – | 250 |
| Day Scholar amenity | 250 | – | 250 |
| Other charges | |||
| Students Association | 250 | – | 250 |
| Journal subscription | 1,000 | – | 1,000 |
| Alumni Association | 100 | – | 100 |
| Personal accident insurance fee | 200 | – | 200 |
| Transcript Card / Degree Certificate charges | 400 | – | – |
| Co-operative Society fees (Membership Rs.10, Share Capital Rs.15, Trade Deposit Rs.100*) | 125 | – | – |
| Exposure Visit | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Library Caution Deposit * | 500 | – | – |
| TNJFU Alumni Network membership fee | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Total (₹) | 58,425 | 54,450 | 56,600 |
* Refundable.
Entrance examination & counselling fees
Payable on the day of the entrance examination.
| Candidates | Entrance examination fee (non-refundable) | Counselling fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC / SCA / ST | ₹ 750 | ₹ 250 | ₹ 1,000 |
| Others | ₹ 1,500 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 2,000 |
Note: Counselling fee will be paid at the time of counselling and will not be refunded.
Documents required
| # | Document | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Passport-size photograph
Recent passport-size photograph.
|
Required |
| 2 |
Signature of the candidate
|
Required |
| 3 |
Signature of the parent / guardian
Signature of the parent / guardian.
|
Required |
| 4 |
Nativity Certificate (prescribed format)
In the format given in the prospectus – signed by the VAO and countersigned by an officer not below the rank of Deputy Tahsildar.
|
Required – If applicable |
| 5 |
Proof of date of birth
S.S.L.C. / H.S.C. mark sheet or first page of Service Register.
|
Required |
| 6 |
Transfer Certificate / Migration Certificate
|
If available |
| 7 |
Community Certificate
Obtained from the competent authority. Employees of TNJFU / Government of Tamil Nadu may enclose the first page of their Service Register.
|
Required – If claiming communal reservation |
| 8 |
Provisional / Degree Certificate of qualifying degree
|
Required |
| 9 |
Conduct Certificate
From the Head of the Institution last studied.
|
Required |
| 10 |
Statement of Marks / Report cards / Transcript card
|
Required |
| 11 |
Training / Internship / Project work certificates
|
Optional |
| 12 |
Seminar / Conference / Paper presentation certificates
|
Optional |
| 13 |
Extracurricular activity certificates
Sports, NCC, NSS, Yoga, Social Service, etc.
|
Optional |
| 14 |
Forwarding authority / permission certificate (employed candidates)
Forwarding-authority form for employed candidates.
|
Employed candidates |
| 15 |
Any other relevant documents
|
Optional |
Failure to submit the mandatory documents (Sl. No. 1 to 7 of the prospectus list) will make the candidate ineligible for admission.
The details of mode of payment of fees at the time of admission will be communicated to the selected candidates along with the admission / selection intimation through e-mail.