Master of Fisheries Science
Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi · Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri · Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thalainayeru · Institute of Fisheries Postgraduate Studies, OMR Campus, Chennai
Overview
Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) at four constituent colleges / institutes of the University – Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi; Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri; Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thalainayeru and Institute of Fisheries Postgraduate Studies, OMR Campus, Chennai. The M.F.Sc., graduates successfully graduated from this University are well positioned in various federal, state universities and private sectors. Many of them have become major entrepreneurs and provide job opportunities for a large number of people.
Disciplines & seats
Details of the disciplines offered and the number of seats available in each discipline for 2026-27.
| Sl. | Discipline | FC&RI, Thoothukudi | Dr. M.G.R. FC&RI, Ponneri | Dr. M.G.R. FC&RI, Thalainayeru | IFPGS, OMR, Chennai | Total seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquaculture | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 2 | Aquatic Animal Health Management | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 | Aquatic Environment Management | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Fisheries Economics | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | Fishing Technology & Engineering | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | Fisheries Extension | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 | Fish Processing Technology | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 | Fisheries Resource Management | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 9 | Fish Quality Assurance & Management | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 10 | Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Fish Biotechnology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 12 | Fish Genetics and Breeding | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 | Fish Pharmacology and Toxicology | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 14 | Fish Physiology and Biochemistry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 30 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 65 |
Eligibility
- Candidates possessing four-year B.F.Sc. Degree of Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University or any other State Agricultural University and Central University recognized by ICAR shall be eligible for M.F.Sc. courses.
- Separate entrance examination will be conducted by the University to fill the seats in M.F.Sc. degree course. According to the merit, following communal reservation, seats will be filled with Tamil Nadu candidates.
- Any unfilled seats will be filled with candidates from other States.
- Candidates from other States cannot claim admission in the quota reserved for Tamil Nadu State candidates as a matter of right on the basis of merit.
- Nativity certificate should be furnished only by those candidates who have not studied undergraduate degree course (B.F.Sc.) in Tamil Nadu, on selection from Tamil Nadu state quota.
- Candidates with an OGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 under the trimester system or 6.5 out of 10.0 or 65% aggregate under semester system alone are eligible to apply for admission to M.F.Sc. degree course. A minimum pass is sufficient for SC / ST candidates.
- Candidates who have registered for M.F.Sc. degree course and discontinued without prior permission of the University are not eligible to seek readmission.
Selection procedure
Selection of candidates for admission to M.F.Sc. degree courses shall be done on the basis of marks obtained by them.
| Sl. | Particulars | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entrance examination | 100 |
| 2 | OGPA in B.F.Sc. | 90 |
| 3 | Academic Medals / Awards | 5 |
| 4 | Work experience | 5 |
| Total | 200 |
In case of equal total marks
- The ranking shall be done on the basis of the marks secured in the Entrance Examination in the case of equivalent total marks.
- The candidate with a higher OGPA will be considered next if the Entrance Examination mark is equal.
- In the event of a further tie, consideration will be given to the date of birth of the candidates and the older candidate shall be placed before the younger candidate.
Merit list & seat filling
According to the merit, following communal reservation, seats will be filled with Tamil Nadu candidates. Any unfilled seats will be filled with candidates from other States. Based on the marks obtained out of 200, merit list will be drawn separately for Tamil Nadu State candidates and candidates from other States and published in the TNJFU website www.tnjfu.ac.in.
Counselling
Eligible candidates will be called for Counselling as per the merit list.
Overall merit list will be hosted in the University website. If the desired discipline is not available, candidates may opt for a wait list. Such candidates will not be given any firm seat in other disciplines. The waitlisted candidates will be considered if any vacancy occurs later in the discipline concerned.
Eligible candidates, as per their rank, will be called for counselling. At the time of counselling, selected candidates can choose any one of the available disciplines of their choice. He / she will not be granted any firm seat in other disciplines if a candidate want to be on the waiting list. The waiting list Candidates will be admitted through the second counselling, if any vacancy arises.
Fee information
Application fee
| SC / ST candidates | ₹ 750 |
|---|---|
| Other candidates | ₹ 1,500 |
The application fee must be remitted through a Demand Draft (DD) made in favour of the Finance Officer, TNJFU, Nagapattinam. The application fee is Rs.750/- for SC/ST candidates and Rs.1500/- for all others.
Semester fees (M.F.Sc. – 4 Semesters)
Each candidate selected to study PG courses in TNJFU is required to pay the following tuition fees, special fees, etc., as prescribed by the University at the time of admission.
| Particulars | I Semester | II & IV Semester | III Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| 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 |
| Laboratory 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 fee Rs. 10/-, Share / Capital Rs.15/- and Trade Deposit Rs.100/-*) | 125 | – | – |
| Lab fund | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Library Caution Deposit * | 500 | – | – |
| TNJFU Alumni Network membership fee # | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Lodging Fees (for Hostellers) | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Total (₹) | 19,925 | 15,950 | 18,100 |
* Refundable # Those who have not paid in UG alone should pay the fee
Entrance examination & counselling fees
On the day of the entrance examination, the candidates must pay the entrance examination (EE) fee (non-refundable) and the counselling fee.
| Candidates | Entrance examination (EE) fee (non-refundable) | Counselling fee * | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC / SCA / ST | ₹ 750 | ₹ 250 | ₹ 1,000 |
| Others | ₹ 1,500 | ₹ 500 | ₹ 2,000 |
Note: *Counselling fee will be reimbursed if the candidates could not secure eligible mark in the exam.
Hostel deposit: ₹ 10,000
Documents required
| # | Document | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Passport-size photograph
The original passport-size photograph and signature are affixed on the application form at the counselling session.
|
Required |
| 2 |
Signature of the candidate
The original passport-size photograph and signature are affixed on the application form at the counselling session.
|
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 |
| 5 |
Proof of date of birth
S.S.L.C. / H.S.C. mark sheet or First page of Service Register in proof of date of birth.
|
Required |
| 6 |
Transfer Certificate / Migration Certificate
|
Required |
| 7 |
Community Certificate
Those claiming communal reservation – certificate from the competent authority. TNJFU / Government of Tamil Nadu employees: attested first page of the Service Register.
|
Required – If claiming communal reservation |
| 8 |
Provisional / Degree Certificate of qualifying degree
Provisional / Degree Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree / Master’s Degree
|
Required |
| 9 |
Statement of Marks / Report cards / Transcript card
|
Required |
| 10 |
Conduct Certificate
Conduct Certificate from the Head of the Institution last studied.
|
Required |
| 11 |
Forwarding authority / permission certificate (employed candidates)
Employees must produce the permission certificate of the concerned authorities at the time of counselling; otherwise not eligible.
|
Employed candidates |
| 12 |
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.
Further information
Instructions to the candidates
- Click on “PG / Ph.D. Admission 2026-27” link given on the website, www.tnjfu.ac.in for the Prospectus and online applications.
- Candidates should read the Prospectus carefully before filling up and submitting the online applications.
- Candidates possessing the qualifications as prescribed in the prospectus alone will be considered.
- Candidates must use the online platform to submit their applications on or before the last date for submission of application (the date notified in the admission schedule). In the event of an extension, candidates will be duly informed of the revised deadline. It is imperative to refrain from sending hard copies of the downloaded applications to the University. Instead, candidates are advised to bring their applications with two sets of attested copies of the certificates originally uploaded only during the counselling.
- The candidates are required to affix their original passport-size photograph and signature directly on the application form in the space provided when attending the counselling session.
- No addition, deletion or alteration of any particulars relating to the application is permitted after the submission of the application.
- The application fee must be remitted through a Demand Draft (DD) made in favour of the Finance Officer, TNJFU, Nagapattinam. The application fee is Rs.750/- for SC/ST candidates and Rs.1500/- for all others. It is essential that candidates indicate their application number, DD number, date of the DD and other relevant details on the reverse side of the DD. Subsequently, the DD, along with a covering letter, should be sent to the Chairman, PG Admission Committee and Controller of Examinations, Tamil Nadu Dr.J.Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam – 611 002 before the date notified in the admission schedule, at 5.00 p.m.
- Failure to submit any of the documents from Sl.No. 1 to 7 of the list of certificates / documents will make the candidate ineligible for admission.
- Those who are claiming communal reservation should furnish the certificate obtained from the competent authority. However, the employees of Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University and Government of Tamil Nadu should enclose an attested copy of the first page of their Service Register as proof of community claim.
- Employees of the Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University/State or Central Government or other organizations must produce a certificate from the concerned authorities permitting him/her to do M.F.Sc. / M.Tech. degree course in Tamil Nadu Dr.J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University on part / full-time basis at the time of counselling. The candidate will not be eligible, if he/she fails to produce the certificates.
- Selected candidates should join the course on or before the specified date, failing which admission will automatically stand cancelled and resultant vacancies will be filled with the other eligible wait-listed candidates.
- All enquiries about the admission process only be made through email to pgadmission@tnjfu.ac.in
- No correspondence will be entertained in any other form.
- For all correspondence, the name of the candidate and application number need to be mentioned.
- All columns should be filled, checked and supported by relevant certificates/ documents.
System of education
The Semester course credit system is followed. An enrolled student should complete the course and research credits prescribed from time to time and shall have to earn a minimum Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) of 6.5 out of 10.0 in order to earn a Postgraduate (M.F.Sc.) degree.
Scholarships
- The following scholarships are available for deserving Master’s degree candidates.
- TNJFU Stipend: All students admitted to M.F.Sc. course and do not avail any scholarship are eligible to avail University Stipend of Rs. 4,000/- (Rupees four thousand only) per month.
- Other Government Scholarship: Adi-Dravida Welfare Scholarship; Backward Class Scholarship; Merit Scholarship.
- Fellowship in Research Schemes: The Students of PG programmes of Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University can work as JRF / SRF in external funded research schemes / Industry sponsored schemes according to their field of specialization.
For the use of the forwarding authority (for employed candidates only)
- Endt. No. ________ Dated: ________
- The application of Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms. ________ for admission to M.F.Sc. degree is forwarded for consideration. He / She will be relieved in the event of selection.
- Station: ________ Date: ________ Signature of the Competent Authority, Designation (Office Seal)
Nativity certificate (prescribed format)
- Certified that Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms. ________ S/o / D/o / W/o Mr. ________ an applicant for admission to M.F.Sc. degree is the native of Taluk: ________ District: ________ State: ________
- Signature of the Village Administrative Officer; Signature of Tahsildar / Deputy Tahsildar; Name and Designation; Official Seal; Station; Date.
- NOTE: This certificate should be furnished only by those candidates who have not studied under graduate degree course, B.F.Sc. in Tamil Nadu on selection from the Tamil Nadu state quota.
- NOTE: This certificate should first be signed by the officer in-charge of concerned village or town which he/she claimed as the place of nativity and it should thereafter be countersigned by an officer of the Revenue Department not lower than the rank of the Deputy Tahsildar of the Taluk concerned.
IMPORTANT NOTE: A candidate who has been selected for admission to M.F.Sc. degree course should register for the course concerned within 13 working days from the date of commencement of registration as per the provisions made in the Regulations for the Postgraduate degree course under semester pattern. If he/she does not register for the course within the above period, his/her admission will automatically be cancelled.
Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University reserves the right to cancel or vary any of these rules without notice.