TNJFU: Courses, Admission 2024, Placements, Scholarship, Fees

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16 Oct, 2024

  • TNJFU Admission 2024 is open for MFSc / M.Tech / PhD courses. The last date to apply online is November 14, 2024 (5:00 PM). Candidates can apply @ tnjfu.ac.in.

About TNJFU

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Written By Sapna Malik 

Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) is one of the most reputed institutes which has gained widespread recognition. It was established on June 19th, 2012. Its headquarters are located at Nagapattinam.

TNJFU offers a wide variety of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level courses to its students. These include B.F.Sc, B.Tech, BBA, B.Voc., M.Tech, MBA, M.F.Sc and PhD. For admission to undergraduate courses, the candidate must have completed senior secondary school from CBSE or any recognized board. 

The basic eligibility criterion for admission to post graduate programs is to hold a bachelor’s degree in the desired graduation. For admission to PhD programs, a candidate must hold an M.F.Sc degree in the field that he/ she wishes to pursue research in. Admission shall be merit based.

Students at TNJFU get excellent placements. They get placed in various central and state organizations, universities and private sectors. Graduates at TNJFU also transform into big entrepreneurs.

TNJFU, Tamil Nadu Highlights

Established | Institute Type 2012 | State
Recognized by UGC
Accreditations Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Entrance Exam PG courses and PhD- Entrance exam conducted by University
Courses Offered UG, PG, and Ph.D.
Popular Courses B.F.Sc, B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, M.F.Sc and PhD
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit based & Entrance Test + Counselling
Facilities Available Library, Laboratory, Auditorium, Hostel, Classrooms
Official Website https://www.tnjfu.ac.in/

TNJFU, Tamil Nadu Ranking

Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University ranked as No. 1 State Agricultural University in Tamil Nadu. It also ranked 25th among the SAUs in India by the ICAR, New Delhi.

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TNJFU, Tamil Nadu Courses

The following tabulation provides the key details of the courses offered at Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University:

Course Details
B.F.Sc Duration: 4 years
Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must have completed senior secondary school from CBSE or any recognized board.
Subjects: Fisheries Engineering
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B.Tech Duration: 4 years
Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must have completed 10+2 from CBSE or any recognized board.
Subjects: Fisheries Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Energy and Environmental Engineering, Fisheries Nautical Technology.
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M.Tech Duration: 2 years
Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must hold a B.Tech Degree from a recognized University.
Subjects: Aquaculture Engineering, Fish Processing Engineering
MBA Duration: 2 years
Eligibility criteria: Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree.
Subjects: Fisheries Enterprises Management
M.F.Sc Duration: 2 years
Eligibility Criteria: Candidate must hold a B.F.Sc degree from a recognized University (or equivalent)
Subjects: 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
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Ph.D. Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility criteria: The Candidate must hold a M.F.Sc degree in the field that he/ she wishes to pursue research in.
Subjects: Aquaculture, Aquatic Animal Health, Aquatic Environmental 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
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TNJFU, Tamil Nadu Admissions

Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria shall be selected on the basis of merit for admission to UG Courses. 

For Admission to M.Tech, M.F.Sc and PhD, a separate Entrance Exam shall be conducted by the University. Eligible candidates shall be called for counselling according to their rank.

How to Apply? 

  • Applicants need to click on “Admission” Link on the official website of college- https://www.tnjfu.ac.in/. They must download the prospectus and read it carefully.
  • Then, they should click on the “Online Application” link and read the instructions carefully.
  • Next, they must click on the “Apply Now” button. An application appears with Login ID.
  • They need to carefully fill in the Application. The candidates shall receive the Login ID via SMS and email. If candidates desire to make any changes later they must click on the “Save” button.
  • All the required documents must be uploaded (all certificates must be compressed in one PDF file- 5MB maximum size).
  • When all the particulars are furnished correctly, candidates must click on the “Submit” button.
  • Next, they need to make the required payment. On successful completion of which, they shall receive SMS and email confirming successful completion along with their Login ID and Application Number.

Documents Required: 

  1. Date of birth proof
  2. Transfer Certificate and Migration Certifiacte
  3. CBSE/ HSC/ other equivalent mark sheet
  4. Community certificate (if applicable)
  5. Nativity Certificate
  6. Special Category certificate
  7. First Graduate Certificate (if required)
  8. Joint declaration form provided in the prospectus (Certificate No. VI)
  9. Completed, Photo affixed and duly signed application form
  10. Provisional / Degree Certificate of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree (as applicable)
  11. Transcript card
  12. Conduct Certificate
  13. Service Certificate
  14. Proof of Research articles published (first page) and academic medals/ awards (if applicable).
  15. Other relevant certificates

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TNJFU, Tamil Nadu Placement

Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University has a placement Cell which is responsible for bringing in reputed organizations and leading firms for placing the students. It also caters to the preparation needs of the students which are taken care by the faculties of veterinary, fishery and food technology.

TNJFU has an excellent placement record. The following table provides the placement details of UG and PG for the last three years:

Courses Academic Year No. Of Graduating Students No. Of Placed Students Median Salary No. Of Students Who Opted For Higher Studies
UG 2018-19 89 16 316667 55
2017-18 53 13 355000 33
2016-17 39 4 360000 34
PG 2018-19 30 12 440000 2
2017-18 17 15 460000 2
2016-17 29 17 480000 11

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TNJFU, Tamil Nadu Scholarships

To help the needy and the deserving students afford education, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University offers a wide range of scholarships.

For UG students: 

The deserving candidates are provided scholarships such as SC/ ST Welfare and Backward Class scholarships, Scholarships by Govt. of India, Government of Tamil Nadu and Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Pattukottai Azhagiri Endowment scholarship.

For Masters/ Doctoral level students: 

 The following scholarships are available for the deserving students:

  • TNJFU Stipend: Students admitted to M.F.Sc./ M.Tech/ PhD and not availing any scholarship are eligible to avail University Stipend of Rs. 4000/- per month (M.F.Sc./ M.Tech) and Rs. 5000/- per month (PhD courses).
  • Other Government Scholarships: Adi- Dravidar Welfare Scholarship and Backward Class Scholarship.
  • Fellowship in Research Schemes: Students of PG and PhD programmes can work as JRF/ SRF in external funded research schemes/ industry sponsored schemes according to their area of specialization.

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TNJFU, Tamil Nadu Facilities

To cater to the needs of the students and the staff, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University provides a wide array of facilities. These include:

  • Labs: Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University has modern and well equipped labs. Each lab has the latest technology and advanced machinery for research facilities. Labs are provided for microbiology, aquaculture, processing, aquatic animal health management and extension, aquaculture engineering and computers.
  • Sports: Sports facilities like separate well designed grounds for basketball, football, volleyball, cricket, badminton, athletics are made available for the students at the campus. Equipment is also provided for cricket, table tennis, volleyball and other indoor games.
  • Library: An air conditioned library with all the books that a student or a teacher would require is available at the campus.
  • Hostels: Hostels are provided for boys and girls. The mess is run on a dividing system.

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TNJFU, Tamil Nadu Faculty

With the highly educated and qualified staff at Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, the institute is committed to imparting quality education and values in the hearts, thoughts and actions of the students.

  • Professor- 17
  • Assistant Professor- 57
  • Associate Professor- 3
  • Teaching Assistant- 7
  • Dean- 4

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TNJFU, Tamil Nadu FAQs

Ques. What entrance test does TNJFU conduct for M.F.Sc./ M.Tech admission?

Ans. The standard of the test is of undergraduate level and consists of 100 multiple choice type questions covering all courses in B.F.Sc. / B.Tech. (Fish.Eng.) programme. The exam shall be for 100 marks and the duration shall be of 1 hour.

Ques. What entrance test does TNJFU conduct for PhD admission?

Ans. The examination shall consist of 80 multiple choice type questions . The test shall be of 40 marks wherein each question shall carry 0.5 mark. The duration of the exam shall be 45 minutes.

Ques. What are the selection criteria for a Ph.D. course at TNJFU?

Ans. The following is the distribution of marks for Ph.D. selection:
Entrance Examination 40
OGPA in M.F.Sc. 40
Publications 10
Work Experience 5
Academic medals/ Awards 5
TOTAL 100

Ques. What are the selection criteria for M.F.Sc./ M.Tech course at TNJFU?

Ans. The following is the distribution of marks for M.F.Sc./ M.Tech selection:
Entrance Examination 100
OGPA in B.F.Sc./ B.Tech (Fish Eng.) 90
Work Experience 5
Academic medals/ Awards 5
TOTAL 200

Ques. In case of a tie, what criteria shall be taken into consideration at TNJFU?

Ans. In case the total marks are equal, ranking shall be done on the basis of Entrance Examination marks. In case, the Entrance Exam marks are equal, the candidate with higher OGPA shall be considered. In case there is a tie there also, the candidate older as per the date of birth shall be preferred.

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TNJFU Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.F.Sc11,340 (1st Year Fees) 10+26 June 2024
M.F.Sc
3 Courses
33,875 (1st Year Fees) Graduation-
BE
1 Course
11,340 (1st Year Fees) 10+26 June 2024
M.F.Sc
6 Courses
33,875 (1st Year Fees) Graduation-
Ph.D
6 Courses
33,875 (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation-

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Courses Offered By TNJFU 2024

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B.F.ScM.F.ScBEM.F.ScPh.D
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2.9(12 Reviews)4 Years Full Time
Disclaimer: Offered by an affiliated college, not the university.

Eligibility:

10+2

Application Date:

6 June 2024
3 Courses2 Years Full Time
#32out of 40 by NIRF

Eligibility:

Graduation
1.4(3 Reviews)1 Courses4 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

10+2

Application Date:

6 June 2024
0.8(2 Reviews)6 Courses2 Years Full Time

Eligibility:

Graduation
Ph.D 
1st Yr Fees:₹33,875
6 Courses3 Years Full Time
#32out of 40 by NIRF

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Post Graduation

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TNJFU NIRF Ranking

#32out of 40 in India 2024
#5th in Tamil Nadu
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Yaazhini Ramanathan
Yaazhini Ramanathan
4.5
Reviewed on May 28, 2023(Enrolled 2022)

Student Snaps:

Admission:

The course provide high job opportunities and applications were easy to fill out with a detailed explanation. Entrance exams and interviews were conducted. Based on community reservations are provided to students

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KAVIMUGARAJA
4.5Helpful
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

This course is really awesome and worth studying youll learn more things regarding this course and sure this will help if you are going in terms of research field And regarding jobs theee is tremendous jobs are available in this field abd even government jobs are available.

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Anonymous
4.6Helpful
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

Very good, In this we have 2 Department. Department of fisheries engineering, Department of basic science. We have 2 semester per year, a total of 8 semesters. Faculties ratio in our college is 4:1. 4 students per teacher. In our course syllabus, we have 5 units per subject and total of 8 subjects per semester (approximately). Yes, we have enough industrial exposure as we have implants training for 1 month and ravae program for 1 month and ALL INDIA TOUR for 1 month and weekly twice a visit in all semester. Faculties are very good and they were in friendly approach. All are Phd scholar. DR. Kesavan is well versed in science and good.

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Elavarasan
4.6Helpful
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

This study is fully focused on fisheries sector like export, capture, culture, research, projects. Starting from the basics of fisheries and fish and other marine and river living organisms. This also includes processing of the marine organisms like fish, shrimp etc. This course will give a deep knowledge about the whole fisheries and enable us to be a better person in the field. Knowledge gained during IV, AIT, Practical exposure, In farm training, Industrial training will help us to learn more.

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SARAVANAN N
5.0Helpful
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2020

Admission:

They are managing well. No bad remarks about my college management

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Satheesh Kumar
3.5
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

All about the course curriculum we have to study about this fishs and agriculture fish and all the things so it's all focus on the fisheries and it is sometimes it's fishy for us I know what's a bad joke so but yes I can see the college is very nice

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Shyanti
4.2
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

The course curriculum is smooth. there is a lot of focus on practical and there are a lot of assignments and projects given to students individually and in groups so that they can understand the importance of teamwork. Exams are held at the end of each semester.

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Likhitha
4.0Helpful
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

The course curriculum is very well structured and you will get a lot of practical exposure during your time in the college. There are a lot of assignments and projects given to the students and the exams are held semester wise.

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V.Ramya
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Reviewed on Jun 18, 2020

Admission:

Coaching to be developed. Extra test and exams regarding tnpsc upsc exam is required. Extra time for coaching is required. all the equipment's in the laboratory to be utilised by the students. training to be given.

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Vivek
3.5
M.F.Sc
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

The course curriculum is good. Exam pattern is also very well-maintained. Exams are easy and students don't feel the burden. Labs are an important part of student's lives in this university as most of the courses are lab-based.

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TNJFU Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of TNJFU

director
Dr.K.Rathnakumar
Assistant Professor
Mrs. B Chrisolite
Department of Fish Processing Technology
Professor
Dr. S Felix
Department of Aquaculture
Associate Professor
Dr. S.A. Shanmugam
Department of Aquaculture
Associate Professor
Dr. S Athithan
Department of Aquaculture
Professor
Dr. K.R. John
Department of Fish Pathology
Professor
Dr. M.R. George
Department of Fish Pathology
Professor
Dr. N.V. Sujathkumar
Department of Fisheries Information
Assistant Professor
Mrs. C Jeevitha
Department of Fisheries Information

TNJFU College Details

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Vettar River View Campus,
Nagapattinam - 611002
Tamil Nadu, India
Get SMS Contact:  04365- 240558
Get Call Details:  04365- 240558
Website Link:  http://www.tnfu.org.in/
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ishwariya
Fee structure for bfsc
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Sweta Kumari

The fee for the BFSc course is mentioned below:

Years Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Semester 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Admission Fees 100 - - - - - - -
Tuition Fees 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300
Registration Fees 100 - - - - - - -
Exam Fees 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 400
Other Fees 5970 1170 1745 1170 1745 1170 1745 550
Total Year Wise Fees 11,340 6,915 6,915 5,995

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kaviya
My mark:409 Biology:69 Physics:63 Chemistry:59 If I'm eligible to study the bfsc course sir
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Sweta Kumari

Requirement varies as per the choice of course. Check here for the Bachelor of Fisheries Science From TNJFU, Nagapattinam

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saniya xavier
College bfsc government seats available now?
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Sweta Kumari

Admisisons for the almost government colleges for the UG courses has been concluded for the academic year 2023-24. 

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Is hostel facility available?

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Ashish Ramtari

Yes, Hostel facilities are available in TNJFU Nagapattinam. The hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls.

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karthi
Fees structure in food technology
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Sweta Kumari

The fee for B.Tech in food technology is INR 55575( first semester) at TNJFU. Check here for the fee structure.

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r ishwariya
What cutoff is needed??
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Shikhar Srivas

As per last year's stats, the cut-off for Fisheries at TNFJU Nagapattinam was 199.50. You could expect the cut-off 2023 to be around the same.


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