Tamil Nadu Dr J Jayalalithaa Fisheries University

Tamil Nadu Dr J Jayalalithaa Fisheries University (TNJFU) began during 1973 when the Department of Fisheries was started in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU). The Fisheries College was upgraded as Fisheries College and Research Institute (FCRI) during the year 1989. The Fisheries College and Research Institute (FCRI), Thoothukudi became a constituent Institute of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) from 1989. Tamil Nadu Fisheries University (TNJFU) was established on June 19, 2012 with head quarters at Nagapattinam. In due course of time, the TNJFU have gained widespread recognition as University of excellence.

Vision of Tamil Nadu Dr J Jayalalithaa Fisheries University

Become a leading technological university, ranked in the global top 50 among the Major Fisheries Universities.
Become as renowned for postgraduate education and research as for the flagship undergraduate programme.
Earn the recognition among students and research scholars that TNJFU is a ‘happening’ campus.
Establish a track record as a creator of new and innovative technologies for industrial and national needs.
Incubate successful start-ups creating innovative products and business models using the knowledge and technologies developed by the Institute.
Build the TNJFU up to its full capacity and create a world-class ecosystem for collaborative research with industry and for incubation.
Provide an invigorating work environment for faculty and staff, where merit and hard work are recognised and rewarded.
Be a model university campus in terms of sustainability, usage of energy and water and recycling of materials.
Be an institute that is sought for international collaborations leading to exchange of students and faculty and joint degree programmes.

Academic Programs of Tamil Nadu Dr J Jayalalithaa Fisheries University

Bachelor of Fisheries Science

The Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc) degree programme is offered in three campuses:

(1) Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi

(2) Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Ponneri and

(3) Dr. M.G.R Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thalainayeru

B.E (Fisheries Engineering)

The degree is offered as a four year programme.

Master of Fisheries Science

Master of Fisheries Science is offered in following disciplines:

Aquaculture
Fisheries Biology and Resource Management
Fisheries Extension
Fish Processing Technology
Fishing Technology and Fisheries Engineering
Fisheries Biotechnology
Fish Pathology and Health Management
Fisheries Environment Management
Fish Quality Assurance and Management

Ph.D

Ph.D is offered in the following disciplines

Aquaculture
Fisheries Biology and Resource Management
Fisheries Economics
Fish Processing Technology
Aquatic Environment Management
Fish Quality Assurance and Management
Fisheries Extension

Research in Tamil Nadu Dr J Jayalalithaa Fisheries University

The Directorate of Research monitors the research activities of the faculty of Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, Nagapattinam through exchange of research innovations in fisheries. Further, the overall research of Tamil Nadu Fisheries University has been reviewed periodically and necessary guidelines issued. The focus areas of research include: